Pete 0 Posted August 6, 2009 Was looking at a few cars with a 20k budget like a 996 or 500SL but ended up getting 2. I'm rolling phat as they say during the week in a black Micra 160SR, and for weekends I have this little beauty. 111R with the VVTI Toyota lump, so 189bhp standard (has lotus sports stg2 exhaust and Hanger111 ECU remap bringing the power-cam in earlier). Drives sublime :D Hard top means all year round fun, though I wish the sun would come out to play a little more before it gets too cold to have the top open! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dude VR6 0 Posted August 7, 2009 Nice toy, love it :clap: :D :clap: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted August 7, 2009 A friend of mine recently got a similar Elise (it's some kind of special edition - no idea what!) and he's absolutely loving it. Went out for a quick spin in it and it was an absolute rocket ship.. rather uncompromising on ride quality though!! Nice one - looks absolutely stunning! :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy 0 Posted August 7, 2009 That looks superb. Going on Track with it ?? :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerman 0 Posted August 7, 2009 nice car mate :D if you need servicing or any thing call my mate jeremy at back on track in slyfield guildford he is a lotus tuning specialist :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard 0 Posted August 7, 2009 Thats a really nice looking Elise but Micra! Why arent you rolling phat in a Corrado during the week!!! :grin: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adz The Rat 0 Posted August 7, 2009 Very nice that!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 0 Posted August 7, 2009 Thanks for the tip Millerman!!! I know, I'd dearly love another VR, and I was very interested in Merod's 57k mile car but needed a set of wheels quickly as I didn't have anything at all. The Micra goes well for a little car with a 1.6 engine, and handles really well as the wheels are right in the corners with no overhang from the body. Plus the Micra is a car I'm happy to park in the darkest, roughest places and not worry about it, I couldn't do that with a Corrado I'd be on tender hooks all the time!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
big ben 10 Posted August 7, 2009 lotus - lots of trouble usually serious :lol: looks nice, bet its a fun drive!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nedssx 0 Posted August 8, 2009 Used to build these awesome bits of kit. :grin: Test driver took 10 years off my life when he took me around the test track. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yacobwood 0 Posted August 8, 2009 im now jelous. They are stunnin cars :shock: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WigsVR6 0 Posted August 8, 2009 Nice toy for the weekend I always wanted one but 2 seats aint enough with having kids. Bet it goes like stink! :D cool car Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 0 Posted August 13, 2009 Cheers guys! I'm well chuffed with it, especially as the sun has finally got his hat on again this last few days!!! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pete 0 Posted November 22, 2009 Bit of an update - the car is now running on evil black wheels!Car looks evil. Matching black/silver badges are on too. 5 coats of black later, the finish looks almost wet in the sunlight... Poor pic though, if the sun ever comes out again I'll have another go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jazzdevil 0 Posted November 22, 2009 For the record, I now hate you! :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shaunVR6 0 Posted November 22, 2009 really nice car mate :clap: my friend had a one he loved it apart from when it rained it has the same waterproofing qualitys of a sieve :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigrichi 0 Posted November 24, 2009 Very nice indeed....was a 111R i had before the Corrado....until the credit crunch took a bite out my a**e lol you need to get an induction kit on it as well, either viper or hurricane.....the noise when it goes on cam is out of this world Richi Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marmite monster 0 Posted November 26, 2009 111 aahhrr pirates car of choice! :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites