Elise Cup 250 - Exhaust too loud for track?

[PaulCP]

@TonyKL I still prefer the S2 Exige you had, fabulous colour scheme👍

[TonyKL]

35 minutes ago, PaulCP said:

@TonyKL I still prefer the S2 Exige you had, fabulous colour scheme👍

😪 thanks Paul - I could get a cup in that colour scheme 🙂 but I think I should go bright this time - current favourite is Liquid Yellow!

[scotty435]

The best looking 250 Cup on sale at the moment by some margin 

https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/elise-s3/lotus-elise-cup-250/10115403

[Zippster]

@TonyKL I recognise those pictures 👍😂

[TonyKL]

5 minutes ago, Zippster said:

@TonyKL I recognise those pictures 👍😂

Guilty as...

 

im at lotus next week so will ask and find out (hopefully)

Edited November 10, 2019 by TonyKL

[Zippster]

Maybe mine has a hole in it 😂 but listened to it on the ring camera outside the garage as I drove off for a blat today.. it’s a loevely noise but certainly not a sewing machine 

[Zippster]

On 06/11/2019 at 21:06, internets said:

Well just checked my V5! Certainly doesn’t sound that loud and like I said Goodwood tested my car 🤷‍♂️
 

interesting that the exhaust emissions are different on our cars.. 

[TonyKL]

1 hour ago, Zippster said:

interesting that the exhaust emissions are different on our cars.. 

Yes I did see that and wonder - it's quite a difference

[TonyKL]

On 06/11/2019 at 21:14, scotty435 said:

What about Toxic Green 

Has this picture had any post-processing (colour is incredible)? 

Edited November 11, 2019 by TonyKL

[Petrolgeneration]

2 hours ago, TonyKL said:

Has this picture had any post-processing (colour is incredible)? 

Looks like post or a very good detailling job!

[scotty435]

2 hours ago, TonyKL said:

Has this picture had any post-processing (colour is incredible)? 

It was my car and featured in issue 4 of Absolute Lotus with the designer of the original Elise Julian Thomson driving the the car and have to say the colour is even better in real life.

[scotty435]

It’s is a amazing colour 

[Petrolgeneration]

I really need a repaint of my car lol.

Any closer to pulling a trigger TonyKL? 

[TonyKL]

23 minutes ago, Petrolgeneration said:

Any closer to pulling a trigger TonyKL? 

Afraid not. I’ve got a test drive booked at the weekend (will go after newlands corner meet) and see what I think. Trouble is I really love the v6 but the appeal of a light car is there. 
 

will se what is on offer and what options are available / prices. Also colours!  Really tempted with a bright colour to accent the black bits but am I that bold??

[Neal H]

I had an Exige V6. You'll miss the power of the Exige which is addictive, but for road use I love the Elise 250. The Exige (and Evora 400) were just too quick to fully utilise on the road, but the Elise can be driven harder without reaching insane speeds. The Elise also definitely feels smaller, lighter and more agile - perfect for a B road.

[internets]

You will notice how nimble the Elise feels compared to the Exige, I had a 2013 Exige S before the Evora 400 and current Elise Cup  , IMHO and is a massive difference but you will miss the grunt of the V6, ask @Stubox  

The only answer I can think is to have both in the garage  

[TonyKL]

4 hours ago, internets said:

The only answer I can think is to have both in the garage  

No can do, I have to make my choice - but what a choice to make!

Toxic Green, Fire Red, Liquid Yellow - it's a tough call.

[Petrolgeneration]

32 minutes ago, TonyKL said:

No can do, I have to make my choice - but what a choice to make!

Toxic Green, Fire Red, Liquid Yellow - it's a tough call.

Toxic Green +1!

[TonyKL]

Question is - where can I see the colours ?

[Bibs]

This would be a good place to start...

I'd work from the last page backwards. 

[Petrolgeneration]

14 hours ago, TonyKL said:

Question is - where can I see the colours ?

Dealers usually have samples aswel. I did also check the picture thread first though. I think it's a big mistake they don't have a clear picture of every color on the Lotus website.

[C8RKH]

4 hours ago, Petrolgeneration said:

I think it's a big mistake they don't have a clear picture of every color on the Lotus website.

yes and no as online the colours are hugely affected by screen type, resolution etc. Then there is the lighting and camera for the image etc. Take these examples of fire red, could almost be different colours.

 

[TonyKL]

5 hours ago, Bibs said:

This would be a good place to start...

I'd work from the last page backwards. 

Thanks but none of the posts state the colour 😕

[Bibs]

This one? 

 

[duncx]

I can't resist, you want bright? 

Kawasaki Green