mikeyb13 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Hi thought it was about time i posted my new car. The Exige was a great car so it was going to take something special to replace it. Got this S1 Elise last week. Those of you who do SIDC trackdays might already know the car. Kind of went backward but its a better car in every respect. Its kinda like the lightweight classic v's modern newage thing Spec: K20 Honda Engine, Hondata K-Pro Ecu, Tubular custom exhaust system, Nitron 2 way adjustable suspension. Link to comment
stuarted Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Nice Mikey. How does it compare to the Exige? Link to comment
sti pretender Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Yes have see at KH before always liked the colour. Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Nice Mikey ,you still got room there for a charger Kenny Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Nice Mikey. How does it compare to the Exige? Much much faster, makes the Exige feel like a Bus. The engine and gearbox are amazing compared to the Toyota ones in the Exige. Took Braveheart out in it and I think even he was surprised how fast it is. Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Nice Mikey ,you still got room there for a charger Kenny That was the original plan Kenny, but its more than fast enough for now. Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 That was the original plan Kenny, but its more than fast enough for now. You going to Crail this one ???? Kenny Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 Not planning to. But I wasn't planning on taking the last one up the strip either. Reckon it will be in the 12's. It has launch control but I haven't given it a go yet. Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Not planning to. But I wasn't planning on taking the last one up the strip either. Reckon it will be in the 12's. It has launch control but I haven't given it a go yet. Oooohhh nice ,you know you will try the launch Happy motoring Mikey Kenny Link to comment
braveheart Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 Was out with Mikey and was very supprised how it felt it sure can put the power down, look forward to driving it ha ha love the whole package defo a sleeper crackin purchase Mikey well done ;-) Link to comment
mk1cos Posted April 25, 2011 Share Posted April 25, 2011 (edited) nice car mikey should run circles round that white lightning of chris's Edited April 25, 2011 by mk1cos Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted April 25, 2011 Author Share Posted April 25, 2011 nice car mikey should run circles round that white lightning of chris's Lol, If it was a race round circles I might stand a chance But they'd need to be little ones Link to comment
johns Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Nice car, I've seen it quite a few times, and know the previous owners. It's a very well sorted car and amazingly quick! Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Nice car, I've seen it quite a few times, and know the previous owners. It's a very well sorted car and amazingly quick! Yep Alan and Jen are good folks and Alan knows Honda's as well as anyone. Told him a long time ago if he was selling it I'd have it and he was good enough to give me time to sell the Exige Link to comment
mystery machine Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) Great that you found one that has already been converted – sounds like a fantastic upgrade, but no' cheap by anyone's standards! I had a look at Autotrader today and there are very few Elises on the market right now. I've heard that part of the reason is that a significant number are exported to Europe? Anyway, great car, very envious Edited April 26, 2011 by Mystery Machine Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted April 26, 2011 Author Share Posted April 26, 2011 Pistonheads, Scottish Elises or SELOC are the places to find Elises. A lot of them are going abroad but there are plenty of K series S1's around the 8-10k mark. Honda's dont come up often so you have to be quick when they do and you will pay between 13-16k depending on quality of the car. Considering S1 Exige Honda's are now going for 26k+ its a bargain Its 10k for a turnkey Honda conversion from the main suppliers but Im sure it can be done for a lot less. Speak to Stevie Whitson Im sure he could do one for you. Audi Engine conversion is also an option if you want really crazy bhp Link to comment
paul555sti Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Very nice! My mate had a s1 honda powered elise and there wasnt much that he didnt manage to pass at knockhill! His wasnt as clean looking though due to some serious track milage including a years racing in the lotus on track series! Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Awesome motor mate, enjoy My friend used to own a supercharged honda engined exige and OMFG was is rapid!! One of the few times I've genuinely held on to a seat and anything else I could find lol How the F@ck did you fit into an Exige Matty??? I see your list is growing Kenny Link to comment
kennyuk300 Posted April 26, 2011 Share Posted April 26, 2011 Kenny!! Well um... There is a video somewhere mate, I had to have some help getting stuffed in lol!! Then when we go back everyone just stood back to watch me drag myself out on my hands and knees lol but funnier was my mates dad who was driving. He's from Japan and used to race there, I get in then 1 mile up the road he turns around and says 'you are killing my performance with your excess weight'!! He was not joking lol!!! Love it mate You must have had your knees about you ears lol Link to comment
thefastone Posted April 27, 2011 Share Posted April 27, 2011 Gawjus mate! Always liked these, though I prefer the Exige to be honest! I could just never justify the money for one, because these things are just sooo expensive to buy! Link to comment
mikeyb13 Posted April 27, 2011 Author Share Posted April 27, 2011 Gawjus mate! Always liked these, though I prefer the Exige to be honest! I could just never justify the money for one, because these things are just sooo expensive to buy! Cheers mate. Got to agree the Exige was certainly a better looking car. They are expensive to buy but I sold my Exige for a grand more than I paid for it, I worked out it cost me just £20 a month to own including tax, insurance and servicing. But i saved £30 a month in petrol Link to comment
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