Popular Post David in NZ 24 Posted May 25, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Gidday everybody [waves and then shuffles to the side, because kiwis typically don't like to be the centre of attention]! Thanks for adding the NZ forum. This looks like a friendly place. We finally bought our first Lotus last year. It's named "Bluebottle". My biggest worry was that the Elise with the smallest engine (1.6L) would struggle with the big boys. But on our twisty roads it is definitely not an issue - no reduction in grin factor. The Lotus sports exhaust brings a smile, too. And now for a suitably rural backdrop... cheers David 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,408 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Looking good. An annoying fly for sure on your mountain roads (for whoever's driving something bigger and more powerful!). An Elise always has been and always will be one of the most fun cars at any price. Welcome to TLF! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,621 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Looking very good! Small engine in a small car on twisty roads. Great combo Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,143 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Welcome to TLF mate 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
Instinct_NZ 120 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Good to see you made it here David :-) I look forward to your contribution here in the future. As you know I am really impressed with your 1.6 Elise. Before I got the Evora, I had the Elise 111R,and there was little difference in performance on the twisty back roads we all love to drive. In fact, that is why I was happy with the Evora NA and didn't wait a few more years for an 'S'. Here is a photo from last year of your Bluebottle with my old Redbottle :-) 1 Quote Rich Miles - Social Media Coordinator - Club Lotus New Zealand www.clublotus.org.nz CLNZ Facebook Page Here CLNZ YouTube Channel Here Link to post Share on other sites
ramjet 1,086 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Welcome to TLF David. Very nice and sparkly. Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. 1 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
Kimbers 1,781 Posted May 26, 2016 Report Share Posted May 26, 2016 Welcome to the forums! Always happy to see more Kiwi's around here. Much nicer people that our Aussies...... @ramjet Anything you need please don't hesitate to ask. 1 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Enfield 21 Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hi David good to see you here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LF1 564 Posted May 27, 2016 Report Share Posted May 27, 2016 Hi and Welcome to TLF! We did the the Lotus Academy in the 1.6 a couple of years ago - I don't think the numbers do the car justice when compared to the S. It was brilliant, without a doubt the perfect car for some twisty road fun! 1 Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to post Share on other sites
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