yeti 0 Posted July 30, 2008 wow! love them in lairy colours :luvlove: I could have sworn you were the same height as me when i saw you at edition 38 last year... same as junkie said... how do you fit?... i couldnt fit in a series one elise when i tried last year... do the series 2's have more room? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted July 31, 2008 Oh cracking stuff! I'd love one of those things... they're awesome little track weapons. Seriously good fun.. and yes I bet they are pretty handy around a track... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted July 31, 2008 Very nice but i would have stuck with the Ultima dude, and how the hell do you fit in it :shrug: :scratch: :lol: :norty: Well I'm 6Ft 3 and I fit no worries.. ok well actually my knee did touch the steering wheel but you can angle the foot which gives enough clearance.. answering mk3 yeti's question as well... basically the S2's have slightly more room and thinner ali chassis so you can get in and out ok with the right formula.. the ladies don't really like getting in and out of it though.. :nono: Its really good fun, but dare I say it I can't stop thinking about how to mod it.. although half of me is saying sell it and buy an R34 GTR or a 996 Porker ???!!! Or shall I just save the pennies and stick a tuned 1.8T into the back of the exige?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy665 0 Posted August 1, 2008 Lovely car but I wouldn't have thought a 1.8T would suit the cars manic nature, I'd have thought a supercharged VTEC lump would be more in keeping Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boost monkey 0 Posted August 1, 2008 Blimey, the Ultima didn't last long! I would have thought you would have built the chassis up and sold it on as a working car but I understand not wanting to have another big build. I didn't realise Exiges could take a 20vT - does someone make conversion kits or something? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vwdeviant 0 Posted August 1, 2008 Lovely car but I wouldn't have thought a 1.8T would suit the cars manic nature, I'd have thought a supercharged VTEC lump would be more in keeping Words from my mouth there! :nuts: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KADVR6 0 Posted August 1, 2008 stick the 1.8t in it mate, i went out in a paul matty race spec exige with the 1.8t with a gt30 strapped onto it :shock: holy shitttte it was just awesome the 0-60 was approx 3.4 secs and it kept on pulling past 150mph, but over 150 it was starting to lift. i will get the full spec/pics the next time i'm there. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted August 4, 2008 Lovely car but I wouldn't have thought a 1.8T would suit the cars manic nature, I'd have thought a supercharged VTEC lump would be more in keeping Nah.. you need torque low down and these revvy engines annoy me as they have none!! Plus its all about a big turbo, not an asthmatic supercharger.. :ignore: :nuts: Blimey, the Ultima didn't last long! I would have thought you would have built the chassis up and sold it on as a working car but I understand not wanting to have another big build. I didn't realise Exiges could take a 20vT - does someone make conversion kits or something? Ultima was a big project and I'm doing a few engine conversions for people, so just run out of time to do anything. 20vt is quite a common conversion for elises/exiges.. there is a company out there that does engine mounts etc for a 20vt conversion but tbh I'd just do it myself.. stick the 1.8t in it mate, i went out in a paul matty race spec exige with the 1.8t with a gt30 strapped onto it :shock: holy **** it was just awesome the 0-60 was approx 3.4 secs and it kept on pulling past 150mph, but over 150 it was starting to lift. i will get the full spec/pics the next time i'm there. Awesome mate.. send over the spec!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted August 5, 2008 Looks cracking mate - love the colour too! See you at the next n/r? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlett 0 Posted August 5, 2008 Ben, your mental... just plain mental.... :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted August 5, 2008 Looks cracking mate - love the colour too! See you at the next n/r? I'll be there next Wed buddy.. will bring the Exige along I think.. Ben, your mental... just plain mental.... :) haha.. I know ;-) Still have that 20vt corrado to send your way for an MOT.. must get on and finish it.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Phil K 0 Posted August 5, 2008 Nice one matey! You'll have to take me out for a spin in it! I may actually have new discs on the front of the Leon by then as well! (how many months have I been saying that it needed them? :lol: ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted August 13, 2008 Very nice dude!!! Will be stonking with a turbo lump in it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted August 14, 2008 Very nice dude!!! Will be stonking with a turbo lump in it! We'll see mate.. funds are tight at the mo and its a big gamble to put a 20vt into an expensive sports car.. but I have been know to do the odd mad thing to cars in my time.. so you never know ;-) Phil, sorry about last night mate.. just couldn't be arsed with the cold weather :( Ben Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted August 15, 2008 Very nice dude!!! Will be stonking with a turbo lump in it! We'll see mate.. funds are tight at the mo and its a big gamble to put a 20vt into an expensive sports car.. but I have been know to do the odd mad thing to cars in my time.. so you never know ;-) Ben LOL - Think it will quite tame after what you did to your C! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Very nice dude!!! Will be stonking with a turbo lump in it! We'll see mate.. funds are tight at the mo and its a big gamble to put a 20vt into an expensive sports car.. but I have been know to do the odd mad thing to cars in my time.. so you never know ;-) Ben LOL - Think it will quite tame after what you did to your C! Haha.. yeah your prob right. I've actually decided to sell the Exige, too much funds tied up in it for my liking and don't want to get too caught out with how the market is going. And although its fast its not as fast as I would like it to have been. Handling is amazing but not enough get up and go in a line. So back to the drawing board. My problem is I need to tinker and I don't want to touch this car. I need something that will scare me but really I should be saving for a house :( ... Boring Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy 0 Posted August 18, 2008 Ben, Can't wait to see the Exige - def one of the cars on my list :D Re house and Boring - yeah, I was always been told I could'nt live in a house when my friends were argueing this point with me. Which I always replied 'Why not '? :lol: Wendy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiercedWinky 0 Posted August 18, 2008 you have been going through cars like I change underwear lately :cuckoo: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted August 18, 2008 I need something that will scare me but really I should be saving for a house :( ... Boring What you need sire is a motorbike!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blue95 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Cheap project...easy to work on.......mini? mate just picked one up for £70! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Ben, Can't wait to see the Exige - def one of the cars on my list :D Re house and Boring - yeah, I was always been told I could'nt live in a house when my friends were argueing this point with me. Which I always replied 'Why not '? :lol: Wendy You'll see it on Sunday Wendy, be good to see you! you have been going through cars like I change underwear lately :cuckoo: Yeah well.. might as well do it while I can! What you need sire is a motorbike!!!! If only I liked motorbikes! I'm thinking a really lightweight mk1 golf might do the trick! Cheap project...easy to work on.......mini? mate just picked one up for £70! Got the urge for a lightweight mk1 with big bhp!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PiercedWinky 0 Posted August 19, 2008 What you need sire is a motorbike!!!! If only I liked motorbikes! I'm thinking a really lightweight mk1 golf might do the trick! Cheap project...easy to work on.......mini? mate just picked one up for £70! Got the urge for a lightweight mk1 with big bhp!! I love my Mk1... If I didn't have a corrado project, I would retire the Mk1 from daily driver status Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
junkie 0 Posted August 19, 2008 Sell me the Mk1 dude i need another... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alackofspeed2 0 Posted August 20, 2008 I'm thinking a really lightweight mk1 golf might do the trick! Got the urge for a lightweight mk1 with big bhp!! I know a man with a MK1 rolling shell that's had all the rot repaired...... you could probably have it for buttons. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
biggerbigben 0 Posted August 20, 2008 I'm thinking a really lightweight mk1 golf might do the trick! Got the urge for a lightweight mk1 with big bhp!! I know a man with a MK1 rolling shell that's had all the rot repaired...... you could probably have it for buttons. Don't tempt me.. :nono: but give him my number/email John if hes selling, might be interested if its not too much .. ! :norty: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
