Been lurking on these boards for a while but thought I'd post after seeing a few other elise drivers while I've been out and about lately.
Bought my first ever car, series 1 elise (1999V) in early feb, been loving it. Previously jsut used the better half's car/hire cars for work/public transport.
Had the joys of getting used to non assisted brakes, learnt the importance of having tyres which match and generally scared the crap out of most people I've given a lift to - most of the times it's been deliberate!
Things I've learned:
Motorways are loud, I need to pinch some earplugs next time I'm shooting.
The hardtop is good but driving the car with the hood off changes it for the better.
90% of people like it, 10% will be jealous
Petite ladies can't reach the pedals ( no bad thing)
Still getting used to the car, racked up about 1400 miles on it now but I'm still taking it easy, I'm probably the slowest elise driver round corners but love the acceleration which doesn't require as much skill. Will sort out some driver training soon and hoping to do a mid life refurb next year.
Anyway, hopefully there's a pic on this posting or its going to be well boring. If anyone see's me around hamilton/glasgow give us a wave. I've had to give up pub nights to pay for bills so you won't see me that much!
Kev
I'm the same on the corners, don't know the car well enough to do what I've seen done by others. 
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