Joshua.J Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hello, My names Joshua and currently looking at buying an Exige S2 'supercharged' after selling my RS4 but struggling to find any garages with one local to have a little tester to see if its something i would like. Was wondering if anyone local to Telford,shropshire would be interested in a meet up and chat and to actually see one in person before i start travelling all over the UK to find one? Also i have spotted but its been up for a long time an Exige S2, turbo got a brilliant spec list but been for sale for ages (not a good sign). Any input on this? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumaxa Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 What is the Exige which has been up for a long time ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua.J Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/exige-s2/lotus-exige-2dr-s2-premium-race-turbo-300bhp/1465283 This one looks a good spec Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumaxa Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 Yes it is been there for a cery very long time, more than a year I think ... I may be wrong, but it is not like a standard or Lotus validated supercharge kit .... It looks weird actually .... but if want you can buy mine and supercharge it by yourself ! Same color and spec ! (wild advertising ! ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua.J Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Well it's turbo so probably why it looks strange did think about buying an N/A and supercharging it but won't It be close to the same price as buying an S from the start? Need to have a go in one ideally see if it's for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Lawless Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I was quoted £4000 fitted for the Lotus supercharger kit from Christopher Neil. It'll not add 4k to the value of the car and that's not far off the prices of an S anyway so I didn't go for it. I'll save for an S in the spec I want instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua.J Posted March 2, 2015 Author Share Posted March 2, 2015 Cheers Chris, yer for that price rather have an original S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cakes Posted March 2, 2015 Share Posted March 2, 2015 I reckon it's been for sale for 2 years and it's just been reduced as well. As said avoid it and get a proper one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chumaxa Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yes yes, I am not trying to sell my car, if you were looking for a family car, I would have tried to sell it to you as a van ! But 4k for supercharge, this wake up my interest actually! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@ndy Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi Joshua, I have an Exige S and live in Telford and would be happy to meet up somewhere for a chat,,,,, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua.J Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi Andy your not by any chance Alex's dad? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@ndy Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yep..... That's me, how do you know Alex ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua.J Posted March 3, 2015 Author Share Posted March 3, 2015 Through cars haha, was speaking to him the other night was giving me advice on what to look for. He did say you may be interested in meeting up be a great help if you wouldn't mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a7esk Posted March 3, 2015 Share Posted March 3, 2015 http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/exige-s2 Nice orange one good price. Eddie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Hi Joshua, Glad you're about to get the Lotus bug. I've had my Exige S 240 for almost four years and enjoyed every minute. Possible negative things to note are: - the gearing is very short, so 6th gear is around 19mph per 1000rpm. Not that its ever bothered me, given that the engine will comfortably rev to 8500rpm. - the steering is very heavy thanks to those A048s. But it only becomes a problem when trying to manouver at very low speed. The steering is always meaty and full of feel though. - the clutch is quite heavy. But compared to, say, a Porka Cayman / Boxster, its as light as a feather!! - it is pretty thirsty given that its "only" a 1.8. But if you like recording cost per mile then this car is not for you. I just put more in when it needs it. - it eats rear tyres, so deep pockets are advisable. Hugely positive things to note are: - the way it hooks up out of slow corners will take your breath away. - the scream from the supercharger at 8500rpm is totally addictive - be warned. - the thing just never stops accelerating - its bonkers - every gear gives almost as much grunt as the previous one, even though logically that shouldn't be the case!! - there's real downforce, especially with the 2010 aero changes - you can really feel it working from 70+ - lateral G - ooooooh, yes, this car loves corners and will also make the straight bits in between them seem very short indeed!! Hopefully your meet-up with Andy will amply demonstrate all of the positives . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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