Goodbye / thanks for all the help.

[Sam]

That's cool, shame I don't fit in one - I find an S2000 a little tight.

[Wazzzer]

Do the sorted problems include a new head gasket on the K series lump?

The missus old Rover 100 shat itself one evening and I know the mess it can leave...

[DubFan]

Nice replacement.
That looks great. I'd love an Elise.
You should post in the Non-Dub Rides section now.

[mcgee9t2]

it does indeed wes.

in the last 5 years its coverd about 7k. and in that time its had a new uprated alloy radiator, head gasket, major service including cam belt water pump etc etc etc. and numerous other common problems sorted.

Dubfan i would create a non dub rides post, but to be honist im not wanting to mod this, its so perfectly balanced and the power to weight ratio is spot on i dont see the point. does 0-60 in 5 seconds, even in the wet it will out handle my mates modified cars. what more could i want. i may create a post to show the car off a little bit and every so oftern do a video of me having a drive out and ill no doubt get a few shots with the dslr at some point and post them.

[Waspy]

Never driven one, but have rode shotgun in a few, and would agree, doesn't need modifying. Good call.

[mcgee9t2]

yep, think if i got one of the 120bhp ones i wouldve wanted a little more power especially for when your up to about 70/80mph. but as this is the 160 bhp version it goes like stink from a stand still and even putting your foot down at 60mph in 5th when your at 2k revs it still flings you back into the seat. very impressed by it.

[mcgee9t2]

That's cool, shame I don't fit in one - I find an S2000 a little tight.

you tried sitting in one? iv had a mate whos pretty wide set in it and also someone whos about 7ft long in it. both managed to fit in and reasonably easy.

i think there supprisingly spacious, and once you get the hang of getting in and out its pretty easy. even the other half get get in/out in a dress/skirt now and atleast be left with half her modisty

[Wazzzer]

Good stuff mate, it's the only downside to an otherwise awesome car. Enjoy

[mcgee9t2]

Good stuff mate, it's the only downside to an otherwise awesome car. Enjoy

cheers Wes, the car is booked in with a mates valeting service, got a full 2day valet for very cheep with the understanding that he can use the elise in his advert/promotional video.

pics to follow on sunday night when i get the car back

also getting the car booked in at the lotus garage for a full health check so that any underlying problems can be sorted on the warrenty, more for peice of mind than anything, car runs and handle spot on, but id rather get it done now than find out theres a sensor that needs replacing or is on its way out when i come to use it properly in march...

[Wayne]

Did they use the latest type multi layer head gasket ?