Lotus #5
- StiflerMR2
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Lotus #5
I was lucky enough to pick up the new car from Craig on Saturday. It still feels like a Lotus but is a bit different from the S1...
The overtaking torque is pretty awesome but it does feel heavier - it will take a little time to learn the car I think, but in a good way. I've never been sold on the looks of the Europa but i have to say in the flesh its a pretty cool looking thing. SWMBO also has declared it as her favorite of the Loti i've had, so thats a bonus!
Sadly wont be able to make it to Croft on Friday but will look to get on the next SIDC with it. I need to make a list of upgrades as well
Here's a few pictures stolen from Mark Howies FB page who gave it a good going over. And of course, Craig has been excellent during the purchase, he really does go above and beyond, many thanks again Craig.
Cheers.
The overtaking torque is pretty awesome but it does feel heavier - it will take a little time to learn the car I think, but in a good way. I've never been sold on the looks of the Europa but i have to say in the flesh its a pretty cool looking thing. SWMBO also has declared it as her favorite of the Loti i've had, so thats a bonus!
Sadly wont be able to make it to Croft on Friday but will look to get on the next SIDC with it. I need to make a list of upgrades as well
Here's a few pictures stolen from Mark Howies FB page who gave it a good going over. And of course, Craig has been excellent during the purchase, he really does go above and beyond, many thanks again Craig.
Cheers.
Re: Lotus #5
Looks great, congratulations. I always find the Europa looks much better in the flesh, I think it's a car that needs the context of other cars around it to show it's stuff. They look amazing on the road, and proper rare too.
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Re: Lotus #5
wow, great purchase, nice work. Look forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Re: Lotus #5
Nice, love the stealth look.
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- rossybee
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Re: Lotus #5
Yet again Mark - congrats - looks even better cleaned up
I'll class this as the one that got away but all has turned out well
Enjoy it, and hope to get a nose round it sometime
I'll class this as the one that got away but all has turned out well
Enjoy it, and hope to get a nose round it sometime
Ross
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2000 Elise S1 Sport 160
2004 Bentley Conti GT
Now browsing the tech pages
Re: Lotus #5
Looks nice. The shape has really grown on me.
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Re: Lotus #5
Nice, still rate mine as one of the best cars I've ever owned and kept it for 6 years. Enjoy it.
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Re: Lotus #5
Lovely, always liked the Europa and Mark does a great job with a sponge!
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- StiflerMR2
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Re: Lotus #5
Thanks guys,
Bit of a surprise purchase, just before Ross got there. I'd like to think it let Ross buy the car he really wanted anyway
Only down side atm is that the internal power unit wont work so I can't power anything from it (like a compressor) - I'll just buy a foot pump however
Oh, and I've had a VX220 before so I'm well versed in the 'cost saving' GM parts offer!
Bit of a surprise purchase, just before Ross got there. I'd like to think it let Ross buy the car he really wanted anyway
Only down side atm is that the internal power unit wont work so I can't power anything from it (like a compressor) - I'll just buy a foot pump however
Oh, and I've had a VX220 before so I'm well versed in the 'cost saving' GM parts offer!
- craigs135s
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Re: Lotus #5
Looked fantastic on Saturday when I seen it. I agree it does take a little bit to get used to but I do love mine
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You could well be correctStiflerMR2 wrote:Bit of a surprise purchase, just before Ross got there. I'd like to think it let Ross buy the car he really wanted anyway
Ross
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1972 Alfaholics Giulia Super
2000 Elise S1 Sport 160
2004 Bentley Conti GT
Now browsing the tech pages
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2000 Elise S1 Sport 160
2004 Bentley Conti GT
Now browsing the tech pages
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Re: Lotus #5
That's really nice! I like that lots, enjoy!
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- StiflerMR2
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Re: Lotus #5
I spotted your old S1 at raigs whilst I was there Mark, still looks great in that Aston Grey
It was looking a little forlorn however...
It was looking a little forlorn however...
Re: Lotus #5
Nice one. Still Lotusless.....
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