From Lotus Exige to GT86

[MaximeT]

Originally Posted by Guillaume

A track abused, RHD, modified Lotus without even a price ? Yeah, I too would avoid it like the plague.

http://www.leboncoin.fr/voitures/886938902.htm?ca=12_s

lol track abused. Very funny.

You're free not to buy it.

[EAGLE5]

Good looking car. I used to want an Elise. Now not so much but I would not throw one out of my garage.

[akiranakayama]

Originally Posted by MaximeT

The car is too heavy. (hard top, engine door, Radio, ...)
The rear aero is stupid, the rear wing is not even in the air flow.

Wow, that is the first time I've heard anyone call the Exige "too heavy"! Hahaha!

My 2006 Exige is swapped with a supercharged Honda K24A2. Damn thing scoots like a cat on fire.

I would agree that if one were into the GT86 / FR-S / BRZ they would absolutely love the Elise / Exige. The steering feel is indeed amazing. You feel hardwired into the car. It's difficult to overstate that. I highly recommend everyone experience Lotus chassis engineering and tuning at least once in their lifetime.

Amazingly, the suspension from the factory, for how glorious it is, can be improved further still. A set of Nitron double adjustable coilovers and a beefy front sway bar and MAYBE a slightly quicker steering rack makes the car goddamned telepathic, all without sacrificing any kind of streetability. That is, if you're the kind of whackjob that thinks the Eliges are street cars. (I certainly do, hehehe.)

Alright, fanboi rant over. Back to your regularly scheduled programming.

[MaximeT]

I just had the answer from Ohlins Sweden. They told me to contact the french distributor, which already gave me a shit answer.

What a lame company.

[Gringosteve]

I was so close to buying an exige a few years ago, bought something completely different and regret it every day. Now I have kids an exige is not possible (for many years)

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by Gringosteve

I was so close to buying an exige a few years ago, bought something completely different and regret it every day. Now I have kids an exige is not possible (for many years)

You make the idea of kids sound so fun...

[MaximeT]

Originally Posted by LOLS2K

You make the idea of kids sound so fun...

I just had a kid and bought an 86

I plan things in a way they can live together

[LOLS2K]

Originally Posted by MaximeT

I just had a kid and bought an 86

I plan things in a way they can live together

I like your style. Best of both worlds.

[Gringosteve]

86 is fun and kid friendly so I am happy

[MaximeT]

Some new pics with stock geo and a fitment confirmation of RR Racing Stage 4 and Apex ARC 8 :

[Iceman]

So jealous right now... I love the wheel/brake combo(and of course, the red 86). Good choice of rubber too.

Can you say anything about the handling/braking or is it too soon already?

[Koj]

Pouet de Paris

It s when you want for a run @Les Ecuyers and try 2mn04
We will test your BT+Torque Apps, and my Brodit Support + "Harry's LapTimer Petrolhead" + my new geometry.

I ll be maybe saturday afternoon @Les Ecuyers but not sure. Let me know.

PS : nice wheels

[RichardsFRS]

I want to hear what you think of the new car compared to your lotus. Lotus is nice but that lil red car is hot

You'll love it in no time!

[MaximeT]

Originally Posted by Iceman

So jealous right now... I love the wheel/brake combo(and of course, the red 86). Good choice of rubber too.

Can you say anything about the handling/braking or is it too soon already?

I only drove slowly on the road so far. Brakes still need to be properly cooked.

The steering feel is a bit better, more accurate, especially off center. But it's still not good. I guess the car needs bushings and ball joints mounted suspensions.