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The CD player on the original factory headunit isn't working so I would like to upgrade, therefore what would you recommend? I am not looking for apple car-play, MP3, etc. Looking for CD player, FM radio ideally just a plug and play swap. The original owner of my Elise recommended Alpine as the best brand, but I am leaning towards a Blaupunkt since they had a good reputation (not sure if that is still applicable) and I like the look, not too blingy. Appreciate that the sound quality isn't going to be significantly improved unless there was other upgrades, speakers, amp, etc. Thoughts / recommendations.
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I purchase my Elise s1 111s last October with a relatively low mileage (around 27000). If I am being honest, I really wanted an Exige s1, but far too expensive for my budget, next choice was an Elise s1 160, but again a bit more than I could justify. Therefore, the quandary: should I keep the s1 standard or upgrade? I have been down the modifying route many (many) years ago with motorbikes, and with hindsight I should have just kept the bike standard, it can soon become a money pit with diminishing returns. Thoughts, what have you done with your Elise (s1, s2 and s3)/Exige (s1, s2)?
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Name: S1 Elise 111s Category: Vehicles Date Added: 2024-10-25 Submitter: Geek S1 Elise 111s
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Hello everyone, It has been a while since I've made a post. It's finally that time of year that the car is coming out more frequently and for some reason I seem to have back luck with my front splitter. I was wondering if fellow or ex Elise Cup owners could shed some light onto how you manage to keep the splitter in good nick? It's a little deflating when it bottoms out or hits something and you step out the car and see the damage. Any suggestions welcome 🙂, Iowan
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All, It has been some time since I last updated the blog. All these years on, the little Lotus is still going strong. She is now 20 years old and looks and drives as good as ever. The love for this iconic car remains. My days of mods and getting under the car every weekend are over I think. I now simply enjoy the ownership experience and driving! Oh, I also do a little bit of polishing - just a little. This car is simply pure magic and medicine to all gloominess. 😁
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LOTUS ELISE IS CROWNED “ICON OF ICONS” AT AUTOCAR AWARDS 2019
Mark H posted a news article in Group Lotus
Elise named overall winner out of 17 automotive icons including Porsche 911, Land Rover, Ford Mustang, Mini and VW Beetle Elise took more than a quarter of the total vote from tens of thousands of Autocar readers around the world The Lotus Elise has been awarded the prestigious Readers' Champion award at the Autocar Awards 2019. In a recent poll, Autocar readers were invited to vote for their favourite icon from a list of 17 cars that are still in production and using the same name since launch. Each of the selected icons were championed by a different member of the Autocar editorial team. Receiving the award were Lotus Cars’ Design Director, Russell Carr and Head of Concepts Richard Rackham. Russell Carr said: “The Elise as a concept demonstrated the purity of Lotus design perfectly. As a design, it has developed and evolved over the years, but the essence of the Elise has always remained and that is one of the reasons why it has become such an icon. And of course, I greatly appreciate the support from the Autocar readership who clearly recognise this iconic status.” Richard Rackham, previously the Vehicle Architect behind the Elise, added: “The Elise was a revolution, as not only did it demonstrate the benefits of lightweight to an industry that insisted on higher power and the increased mass that goes with it, but it also pioneered the use of extruded and bonded aluminium technology which is now so ubiquitous in global small volume vehicle manufacture.” Mark Tisshaw, Editor of Autocar, said: “Displaying the appetite for pure driving machinery we’ve always been certain they had, our loyal readers have decided by an overwhelming margin that the Lotus Elise is this year’s 2019 Autocar Awards Readers’ Champion. Readers chose the Elise for its unwavering emphasis on driving factors: fine steering, handling and brakes made more effective by its compactness and light weight. For the record, we at Autocar enthusiastically applaud the decision.” The bonded and extruded aluminium chassis technology that Lotus introduced first to the industry continues to evolve and improve. Future Lotus cars will incorporate this and new lightweight technologies, further strengthening Lotus’ position as a leader in agile, high performance and lightweight sports cars. The Elise was not the only Lotus to have been included in the voting process, with the Lotus Seven as another of the 17 icons. -
From the album: Shaun
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From the album: Central Lotus' stock cars
Very bright and stand out colour, looks great in the flesh, available now!, Upgrades – alcantara pack, full carpet, floor mats, air conditioning, sound insulation, forged wheels, Stereo plus two front mounted speakers, Cruise control, driving lights, Standard Features – Airbags, Central locking, Traction control, Remote central locking, Electric windows, Alarm. Solid yellow. -
From the album: Central Lotus' stock cars
Absolutely stunning, all black, including Black alcantara interior, with part leather, contrast silver stitching, Upgrades – metallic black paint, black forged wheels, air conditioning, cruise control, driving lights, CD/NVH/carpets, alcantara pack, matte black hard top roof, Standard Features – Traction control, Immobiliser, Electric windows, Central locking, Airbags, Alarm, soft top roof. 2 seats, metallic black. Please note that the matte black hard top roof on this vehicle is another £1,250 additional cost to the vehicle. -
From the album: Central Lotus' stock cars
Beautiful used lotus Elise. 23,500miles. High spec, also having a upgraded exhaust, making it sound amazing! Lotus signature green colour. SPORTS PACK AND TOURING PACK. Black leather interior, with a carbon fibre look on the seating, Upgrades – engine start/stop button, hard top, air conditioning, 54L extended Pro alloy fuel tank, 2bular manifold, sports cat and exhaust, Full service history, Excellent bodywork, Interior – Excellent Condition, Tyre condition Excellent, Standard Features – CD Player, Alarm, Alloy wheels, Central locking, polished alimunium gear knob and handbrake sleeve, black leather steering wheel, track tuned ABS system, Lotus dynamic performance management (DPM). Metallic Motorsport green. -
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Lotus Elise S1 - Lucy -
Lotus Elise S1 - Lucy -
I had given up looking for a track car. I had resigned myself to the fact that there was nothing I actually wanted to buy out there in my price range. Imprezas, which could be had for that money, were so rusty they needed medical insurance and the word on the forums was that they were hellishly expensive to run on track days, and tended to ingest engines and gearboxes. Then I accidentally went back to looking at the Elise. I'd always wanted one since they first came out. I'm a particular fan of the rear styling of the S2. Looking around I realised that I could get a leggy one for under £10k. This seemed like a bargain and I convinced myself, through proper "man maths" that it would actually be cheaper than a £1000 track car in the long run, AND I could drive it at weekends. Unfortunately, one test drive later, and I realised that the power output of the base spec models wasn't going to be enough. That subaru I had test driven was still in my memory and I wasn't going to settle for anything slower. I kept looking, but the higher power output variants of the S2 were just too expensive. I knew what I really wanted was an S2 Exige, but I just couldn't justify £20k. But it was starting to look like that was the only "sensible" option. Then by accident, I spotted an old S1. I hadn't been looking for S1's, certainly not over £10k. And I was amazed at how strong the values of S1s had become over the last 12 months. The S1 I had spotted was far from standard, it had had all the track modifications I was going to do to a standard car already done, and then some. Plus, most importantly of all, it had a full Turbo Technics supercharger upgrade. The fact that it was also one owner from new and had only done 27k miles, was just icing on the cake. Some more man maths later, and I had secured the purchase of an S1 track slag with a 190hp TT supercharged K series on Nitrons with full race harnesses, harness bar and removable steering wheel. I was a very happy bunny. I figured, as long as I didn't bin it on a circuit, then it should appreciate in value and be a fairly sound investment, in fact costing me LESS than that £1000 track car I had started looking for. Yes, man maths at its best. As I write this, the car is in the garage having a few details sorted out. Then it will be coming home to be prepped for its first track day on the 19th July. Myself and my two co-conspirators are really looking forward to it. Next time: One track, one car, three drivers, what could go wrong?...
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So about a year ago, I decided I wanted to do some track days. I wasn't getting any younger and a mid-life crisis was in the offing. After a few months searching the classifieds for that £1000 perfect track car, I realised that my budget wasn't going to stretch to what I wanted, not if I wanted to be able to run a track all day without running repairs. Fortunately, I had a couple of friends who had shown some interest in this, so I suggested we go in to a car with a third share each. This would put the budget for the car up to about £2000 with another £1000 aside for track day modifications. A fruitless 6 months followed and I failed to find anything I would be willing to put money behind, mostly because I wanted something rear drive to widen my personal experience. I could have bought a saxo or pug for this money, even a well sorted track slag with trailer, but I had decided on rear drive, not for speed, but just for the experience. I still feel its important to buy the things you want, not necessarily the things that will be best at the job. So i had decided it had to be rear drive and light. But westfields and caterhams were starting about £4k, which left MR2s and MX5s as the target fodder. After some test drives, I found that MX5s just weren't fast enough to be interesting and MR2s in my price range were generally rust buckets or old smokers. But the budget was fixed and I almost settled on a particular well sorted MX5, until I realised i just wouldn't allow myself to be seen in public driving it. A bit harsh, but I just don't find the styling of the Mk2 mx5 remotely masculin, and the mk1 is not much better. So what to do? I had basically ruled out every car worth considering on price, performance or prejudice. So i went and drove a track prepared impreza. That set the benchmark for performance, and I almost had that car on the spot, but the owner was asking £500 more than I had and wouldn't budge. Then I gave up.
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From the album: the DustRoom
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From the album: the DustRoom
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