After the BRZ?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Flarpswitch

So, I have a Subaru Ascent parked in the garage next to my BRZ. Maybe not all, but it does tick a lot of boxes on my checklist. When you look under the hood, everything looks very familiar; a lot of same same but different.

Well, I'd say you are all set with vehicles -

[OldBiker]

And OMG no one is posting anything on these boards... well except sale ads.

[The Red One]

Originally Posted by OldBiker

And OMG no one is posting anything on these boards... well except sale ads.

And the Bots, cant forget them posting interesting off topic sites..

Had to check this one out as im partial to them scarlet BRZ's...

Liked the revue on what to expect for the different scenarios, was waiting for the winter scenes not just the talk of snow.. (my car just got stored for them nasty months today,
Ski is go for the weekend here)

He liked the black steelies look for winter.? Better looking wheels can be had for just a bit more for that purpose.
My 18 yr old rusty has a better look without black steelies.

That cabin filter service bill ! Kind of relate to that as My Subaru dealer has been pushing unneeded service items since my first service.
I keep telling them the items have been replaced on my other car and they stop pestering the confused senile old hippy.

[series.trackday]

Originally Posted by OldBiker

All this made me wonder... what comes after the BRZ? (Assuming I am still kicking!) Something analog, stick, and fun...

I ended up with a Lotus Elise. Smaller, lighter, more engaging, and more fun.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by series.trackday

I ended up with a Lotus Elise. Smaller, lighter, more engaging, and more fun.

Do what I did and put a inokinetic 111RS suspension with monoballs, rear sway bar, rear links, chassis brace, New coilovers, fast arms, etc. On that Elise and take it to the next level.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Do what I did and put a inokinetic 111RS suspension with monoballs, rear sway bar, rear links, chassis brace, New coilovers, fast arms, etc. On that Elise and take it to the next level.

That's all find and dandy, but, isn't it about time for a new paint job?

[Stephen W.]

Originally Posted by humfrz

That's all find and dandy, but, isn't it about time for a new paint job?

If you think that's bad there is an Exige up on BaT right now that I find very off putting.


https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2006-lotus-exige-36/

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Stephen W.

If you think that's bad there is an Exige up on BaT right now that I find very off putting.

It actually is in pretty good shape, just very ugly. Unfortunately it's paint, and not vinyl. Probably wouldn't be too outrageously expensive to put back to all yellow. The dark film over the blinkers and side markers is just stupid. Hopefully the carbon fiber things on the steering wheel will come off without damage. The seats and under carriage look in very good shape.

I've driven an Elise with a newer Katana. They are a quality product. Hopefully you could add a cat to get rid of the engine light without having to re-tune.

Ugliness and engine light should lower the price a bit, but Exige are getting pretty high prices these days.

[series.trackday]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Do what I did and put a inokinetic 111RS suspension with monoballs, rear sway bar, rear links, chassis brace, New coilovers, fast arms, etc. On that Elise and take it to the next level.

honestly it's fine as is. Instead I'm dropping 5 or 6 thousand fixing the HVAC, blower motor, and heater core which are all destroyed.

[OldBiker]

... and then there is:


https://www.carscoops.com/2024/11/to...aero-upgrades/


well except we are not getting it...

[Sapphireho]

How about an expensive electric mini van?

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

That's all find and dandy, but, isn't it about time for a new paint job?

You've been in my Exige, you know what color it is.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

You've been in my Exige, you know what color it is.

I was too busy trying to get out of it to notice the color -

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I was too busy trying to get out of it to notice the color -

Lol. Happy thanksgiving to You and yours. Hope you are doing well Humfrz. You are always in our thoughts.