My ride in a Lotus Elise - Page 2

2003SCT · 07-13-2007, 09:31 AM

1900 lbs with a 90 inch wheelbase>2800 lbs with a 95 inch wheelbase...no matter which way you slice it.

There is a difference between great handling sports car and a go kart.

CHRIS

Vampyrate · 07-13-2007, 06:19 PM

C&D did porsche caymen vs lotus elise and they said that the porsche won in the cornering, while the lotus had it in acceleration. i would get a porsche just because i can fit a briefcase in it if i had to get to work in a hurry

AaronGTR · 07-14-2007, 07:52 AM

Yeah, my dad works at a place now that sells lotus and morgans. They are amazing cars for sure. Far too small and unpractical for me, but the light weight, design, and construction of the elise gives it some amazing potential.

And yes Bob, we all know what the rx7 was designed for.

The elise was designed for the same thing though and it's lighter, newer, and more advanced in design. The rx7 is more than a decade old. They are both good cars though, so put the internet penis away already.

Vampyrate · 07-14-2007, 08:12 AM

i know this may sound strange on a car forum...

but who cares which car is better than what? you have what a rotary engine or the ford probe engine in later mazdas going against something that you can flick and have it tip over?

HP does have a lot to do with a car, but in all honesty, who really cares?

SE'sarecool2 · 07-14-2007, 01:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AaronGTR

Far too small and unpractical for me, but the light weight, design, and construction of the elise gives it some amazing potential.

Daily drivers they aren't, but a thrilling ride for someone who loves high performance cars, yes indeed.

PhantomLover007 · 07-14-2007, 02:48 PM

Right now, anything would be nicer to ride in than this 0-60 in 60 seconds HMMWV that I have to roll in. I'd even go for adashi hauling ass down a **** paddy to get me back to base in a Hyndai in Korea at this moment.

Vampyrate · 07-14-2007, 03:40 PM

dont knock the korean cars bro... their aftermarket is growing slowly but surely...

even honda started with nothing

PhantomLover007 · 07-14-2007, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyrate

dont knock the korean cars bro... their aftermarket is growing slowly but surely...

even honda started with nothing

Who's knocking? I was impressed that he didn't get us killed. I had to give him an extra tip just because of it.

07-13-2007, 09:31 AM	#21
2003SCT GAGT - Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Las Vegas, NV Age: 41 Posts: 1,710 Vehicle: 2003 Grand Am SC/T	1900 lbs with a 90 inch wheelbase>2800 lbs with a 95 inch wheelbase...no matter which way you slice it. There is a difference between great handling sports car and a go kart. CHRIS __________________ UNLV Alumni...Go Rebels! 2003 Grand Am SC/T Coupe in White. Borla Cat-Back, F/R Speedbuilt sway bars, H&R Sports/KYB, 18" Misano Lightweights wrapped in Falken FK-452 Euro-Sports and ZAINO! 2000 Chevrolet S10 Flareside: K&N Intake, Truxedo Tonneau and Gibson Cat Back

07-14-2007, 07:52 AM	#23
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Yeah, my dad works at a place now that sells lotus and morgans. They are amazing cars for sure. Far too small and unpractical for me, but the light weight, design, and construction of the elise gives it some amazing potential. And yes Bob, we all know what the rx7 was designed for. The elise was designed for the same thing though and it's lighter, newer, and more advanced in design. The rx7 is more than a decade old. They are both good cars though, so put the internet penis away already. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

07-13-2007, 06:19 PM	#22
Vampyrate Resident Compu-Nerd AKA: Aaron Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ashburn, VA Age: 35 Posts: 170 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	C&D did porsche caymen vs lotus elise and they said that the porsche won in the cornering, while the lotus had it in acceleration. i would get a porsche just because i can fit a briefcase in it if i had to get to work in a hurry

07-14-2007, 08:12 AM	#24
Vampyrate Resident Compu-Nerd AKA: Aaron Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ashburn, VA Age: 35 Posts: 170 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	i know this may sound strange on a car forum... but who cares which car is better than what? you have what a rotary engine or the ford probe engine in later mazdas going against something that you can flick and have it tip over? HP does have a lot to do with a car, but in all honesty, who really cares?

07-14-2007, 03:40 PM	#27
Vampyrate Resident Compu-Nerd AKA: Aaron Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ashburn, VA Age: 35 Posts: 170 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am SE Coupe	dont knock the korean cars bro... their aftermarket is growing slowly but surely... even honda started with nothing