Hi from soon-to-be Elise Owner

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:33 pm

Hi,

Just bought a new S (Graphite Grey + Hardtop). Picking it up end September and am ecstatic/nervous in equal measure at the thought of a)having spent a shed load of money and b)moving from my current car (golf gttdi) to this rocketship!

Looking forward to meeting up with you folks, benefiting form your experience/wisdom and hopefully contributing if and when I can.

Cheers
Craig

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 3:45 pm

thanks paul.

aw, man i am counting the hours... at the risk of tainting my reputation before meeting any of you... i have a countdown on my PC at work, i'm dreaming about the car on a regular basis, and generally can't concentrate on much else.

...no one's really noticed the difference tho

Dominic · Post by **Dominic** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:12 pm

What colour is it?

Feel welcome to come along to any meets.

Hope to see you soon.

Dominic

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:14 pm

cheers noops 160 & dominic and thanks for the invite to meets.

it's graphite grey with hardtop.

Gareth · Post by **Gareth** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 4:48 pm

Just in time for the sh*t weather

Mandy · Post by **Mandy** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 8:50 pm

welcome - look forward to meeting you at some point. Where are you based?

I am sure there will be another Dukes Pass before the end of summer

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:15 pm

thanks Gareth & Mandy.

aye, sh*t weather ahoy

just hoping for a mild autumn...or an excuse for european road-trip

look forward to meeting you all and the Dukes Pass trip if the car arrives before the last one.

cheers
craig

p.s. based in Polmont...but happy to drive elise to just about anywhere to meet like-minded souls

craigs135s · Post by **craigs135s** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:32 pm

Welcome to the fold mate. The wait will be well worth it. You just wont stop smilleing

Cheers
Craig

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Sat Aug 19, 2006 9:41 pm

craigs135s wrote:Welcome to the fold mate. The wait will be well worth it. You just wont stop smilleing

Cheers
Craig

thanks craig...my face hurts from smiling so much already!

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 10:11 am

Post by **simon** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 12:50 pm

Welcome along

Nobody else has said it yet so take it easy for a bit and be careful on 2nd gear corners in the wet

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:25 pm

simon wrote:Welcome along
Nobody else has said it yet so take it easy for a bit and be careful on 2nd gear corners in the wet

thanks richard and simon.

...that's just the kind of advice I need, ta!

Post by ed » Sun Aug 20, 2006 3:59 pm

Rich H · Post by **Rich H** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 4:06 pm

And don't do donnuts in gravel car parks as it will smash your numberplate and fill the undertrays with gravel

The first time the back steps out you will sh*t yourself but stay calm if you can and reel it back in. It'll come.

Beware of lifting-off mid bend, keep the car nice and balanced thoughout and you'll do fine. You will run out of skill long before the car runs out of performance so drive to your limits! (To begin with!

)

Enjoy!

Rich

GregR · Post by **GregR** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 5:06 pm

I pity you and envy you in equal measures! Wish I could relive that first ownership feeling, but I could never put up with that wait!

You'll love it mate, and before she arrives, whet your appetite by coming along to the next KH event to say hello