Exige S2 question

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 12:39 pm

Brian J wrote: if you're not going to track it much, then an Elise 111R may be preferable?

Not so sure - I went from an S2 135 to Exige, expecting the Exige to be a bit of a compromise on road in return for more grip on track. In fact I find it is a better road car as well as far better on track. Been driving the Exige roof off last few days, so no drawback there either.

Mark

LotusLee · Post by **LotusLee** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:06 pm

Yep just do it you won't be disappointed. Even during the running-in period <4500rpm they feel quite quick.

LotusLee · Post by **LotusLee** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:16 pm

[quote="ryallm
Not so sure - I went from an S2 135 to Exige, expecting the Exige to be a bit of a compromise on road in return for more grip on track. In fact I find it is a better road car as well as far better on track. Been driving the Exige roof off last few days, so no drawback there either. Mark[/quote]

I agree my mate tried to talk me out of getting the Exige for months saying that it would be useless on our bumpy roads but a run up to Glenshee last week convinced him otherwise

Mark keep that h/top firmly in place or us S2 exigers may be tarred even more with the 'hairdressers car' brush.

Lee

Post by **Shug** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:17 pm

[quote="LC S135]
Mark keep that h/top firmly in place or us S2 exigers may be tarred even more with the 'hairdressers car' brush.

Lee[/quote]

No, the poofery is having a roof that serves no structural purpose but to add weight......

scottyf · Post by **scottyf** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:18 pm

LC S135 wrote:Mark keep that h/top firmly in place or us S2 exigers may be tarred even more with the 'hairdressers car' brush.
Lee

"Scott swiftly puts the allen key back in the boot"

LotusLee · Post by **LotusLee** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:22 pm

[quote="scottyf
"Scott swiftly puts the allen key back in the boot"

[/quote]

DaveG · Post by **DaveG** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 7:12 pm

Thanks for all the opinions guys. I am gonna go for it, just a matter of time!

D

Scottd · Post by **Scottd** » Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:34 pm

simon wrote:At least you'd have a genuine excuse for having the hardtop on then
I think I saw your car once or twice without the roof on it as I used to see it parked up when I went home for lunch.

That's two times more than me then despite workin w him for 6 months

Go for it Dave, I've always wanted a shot in a new Exige

scott

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:06 am

LC S135 wrote:[quote="ryallm

Mark keep that h/top firmly in place or us S2 exigers may be tarred even more with the 'hairdressers car' brush.
Lee

Nahhh - was out for a blast late evening yesterday. Warm summer air, smell of freshly cut hay everywhere. Have driven roof on most of the time I have had the Exige, but when the weather is like last night it has to come off.

Mark - where has my hairdrier gone.....

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:10 am

ryallm wrote:
LC S135 wrote:[quote="ryallm

Mark keep that h/top firmly in place or us S2 exigers may be tarred even more with the 'hairdressers car' brush.
Lee
Nahhh - was out for a blast late evening yesterday. Warm summer air, smell of freshly cut hay everywhere. Have driven roof on most of the time I have had the Exige, but when the weather is like last night it has to come off.

Mark - where has my hairdrier gone.....

How old's your car? and how complicated is it to get the roof to a state where you can get it off with an allen key?

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:19 am

Tom wrote: How old's your car? and how complicated is it to get the roof to a state where you can get it off with an allen key?

Car is just over a year old. The fittings for the Exige roof are identical to a normal Elise S2 hardtop - it literally takes a couple of minutes to remove and is a doddle to refit.

Mark

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:21 am

ryallm wrote:
Tom wrote: How old's your car? and how complicated is it to get the roof to a state where you can get it off with an allen key?
Car is just over a year old. The fittings for the Exige roof are identical to a normal Elise S2 hardtop - it literally takes a couple of minutes to remove and is a doddle to refit.

Mark

so you've done no mods to it??

ryallm · Post by **ryallm** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:27 am

Tom wrote:
ryallm wrote:
Tom wrote: How old's your car? and how complicated is it to get the roof to a state where you can get it off with an allen key?
Car is just over a year old. The fittings for the Exige roof are identical to a normal Elise S2 hardtop - it literally takes a couple of minutes to remove and is a doddle to refit.

Mark
so you've done no mods to it??

Nope - absolutely none are needed. It has all the fittings in place for a soft top too, except for the sockets for the 2 flexy roof spars in the roll bar cover, but these are simple to add. I bought a soft top for my car, but have not actually used it yet. Like I said, I have driven the car roof on most of the time and haven't missed the wind in the hair thing as much as I expected, but I don't think I would have bought an Exige if I didn't at least have the option of removing the roof.

Mark

DaveG · Post by **DaveG** » Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:31 am

That's two times more than me then despite workin w him for 6 months Very Happy

Go for it Dave, I've always wanted a shot in a new Exige Wink

scott

Oi! I'll have you know I was drving with the roof off in the rain the other day goddammit!

I just cant get the hang of this open top driving lark!

D