Daveb99 69 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 I'm new here, from Leics, UK. Great forum....... I've had two S1 Elises over a decade ago, and recently decided it was time to get back into it, and after much deliberation (and a mammoth garage clear out) picked up my Sport 160 at the weekend, and I'm rather chuffed with it, to say the least! Craig and Brandon at Murray Lotus made the whole thing a pleasure from start to finish - nothing was too much trouble and Craig sure does know his stuff! Had a great drive down to Yorkshire (1st leg!) on Saturday to stay at my brother's, a couple of nice blasts on decent roads whilst there, then headed home on Sunday. My daughters, and as an added bonus, my wife, who has driven my S1s extensively albeit over a decade ago, all love the car I had forgotten how utterly, utterly brilliant these cars are - I felt at home in it within about 3 miles, and the seats didn't give me any grief (Probax) over any of the long stints. The Nitrons are superb - great ride quality (350/450 Eibach springs) but very well controlled through the twisties. The noise from the Janspeed Roadsport and ITG just adds to the drama, and of course the various smells entering the cockpit just served to remind me how awesome it is to own an S1 again! The S160 has so much character, the Emerald simply makes it more driveable and the specific map provides a good deal more torque lower down the range, but it hasn't lost much of the nice uneven idle that makes it a 160. Now for the most important bit - the pics! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,640 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 God I love black cars, that looks mint and Sport 160's are very highly sought after too, congratulations Welcome to TLF Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
rocket63 137 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Simply lovely Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest surferphil Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Looks awesome, better than your neighbours the Ftype! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,656 Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 Hi Welcome to the Forum! Wow! That looks amazing. Looks brand new. The S1 are so pure I am absolutly sure they going to be a great bet for future classics too. You cant go wrong! Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,092 Posted April 4, 2014 Report Share Posted April 4, 2014 Welcome to TLF Dave. Lovely looking elise! Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Link to post Share on other sites
mayevora 1,351 Posted April 5, 2014 Report Share Posted April 5, 2014 That's a beaut! Very nice indeed. Welcome Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to post Share on other sites
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