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- Smartbear
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Took this in 2014, last pic of my Elise as I walked away to pick up my 3.0si
Robe89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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gorgeous, one car that's high on my bucket list!Smartbear wrote:Took this in 2014, last pic of my Elise as I walked away to pick up my 3.0si
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Rob
Z4M Roadster - Gone but not forgotten
E92 M3 | 981 Boxster S | Corvette C4 | 996 911 Gemballa |XR8 | Whatever else is lurking in the garage
E92 M3 | 981 Boxster S | Corvette C4 | 996 911 Gemballa |XR8 | Whatever else is lurking in the garage
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I sold my 2006 134S Elise last December after a years ownership, it was a car that was on my bucket list but I never really gelled with after having TVR's. I found it too harsh on the roads around here, ok if on a track or a billiard top smooth road. For me there is no comparison between the Elise and my Z4MC, I just found the M much more civilised in every department.....the only exception would be the Lotus gearbox which was a joy to use.Smartbear wrote:Took this in 2014, last pic of my Elise as I walked away to pick up my 3.0si
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Rob
2006 Monaco Blue Z4MC
- Smartbear
- Lifer
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My Elise was the 134S as well Das, agree with the z4 comment also-they're much more accomplished as a daily driverDas882 wrote:I sold my 2006 134S Elise last December after a years ownership, it was a car that was on my bucket list but I never really gelled with after having TVR's. I found it too harsh on the roads around here, ok if on a track or a billiard top smooth road. For me there is no comparison between the Elise and my Z4MC, I just found the M much more civilised in every department.....the only exception would be the Lotus gearbox which was a joy to use.Smartbear wrote:Took this in 2014, last pic of my Elise as I walked away to pick up my 3.0si
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Rob
I think the lotus is more "special" though with people stopping to stare at it often
The Toyota 1zz engine does have a decent box despite the cable infested linkage
I always thought the design of the lotus was superb, from its minimal cockpit to the pioneering aluminium chassis which was bonded together with no welds
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
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I know what you mean about the design, for me the thing I least liked was the front wheels were visually too narrow, the later ones were 1/2" wider but for me it still looked odd. Apparently if they went wider the grip would of been too much compared to the rear.Smartbear wrote:My Elise was the 134S as well Das, agree with the z4 comment also-they're much more accomplished as a daily driverDas882 wrote:I sold my 2006 134S Elise last December after a years ownership, it was a car that was on my bucket list but I never really gelled with after having TVR's. I found it too harsh on the roads around here, ok if on a track or a billiard top smooth road. For me there is no comparison between the Elise and my Z4MC, I just found the M much more civilised in every department.....the only exception would be the Lotus gearbox which was a joy to use.Smartbear wrote:Took this in 2014, last pic of my Elise as I walked away to pick up my 3.0si
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Rob
I think the lotus is more "special" though with people stopping to stare at it often
The Toyota 1zz engine does have a decent box despite the cable infested linkage
I always thought the design of the lotus was superb, from its minimal cockpit to the pioneering aluminium chassis which was bonded together with no welds
Rob
I forgot to mention the 1ZZ clutch was very good at 'getting off the line' ( unlike the Z4MC)
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2006 Monaco Blue Z4MC
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Lovely car, drove one once and it was immense.
3.0l Silver SMG, whippy and ginge fringe/ Sound gen mod/ Media bridge fitted (bluetooth and audio streaming) / Clear third break light/ Hard Top/ Eibachs springs and DLV back box/ Roof motor in the boot/ plus lots more.