Yeah I never rated the 111r's as a base car.
They are noticably heavier than the K series cars and the engine has zero personality. I hated the cam change at 6250 as it was so abrupt. Nearest thing to turbo lag on a non turbo car. Eventually Lotus offered a remap to smooth it out but never really sorted it enough for me.
Really worth trying a late K series car (2003/2004 models are the best imo) and the S2 135R is a cracking car. Don't let the lack of power cloud judgement.
However if it really does make or break it for you then I'd recommend trying a supercharged toyota car. Peak torque goes from 6k+ to 3k and it pulls like a train in any gear. The Cup Exiges are all great.
Alternatively if you dancy something different, scout out a converted car. Many have changed the engine to either a 2l Honda (from the type R) which can comfortably see 300-330hp when supercharged or a VAG 1.8 I5 which can be tuned bonkers (start around 350hp and there are plenty running 500+).
300hp+ in a car that weights 750kgs is seriously good fun.
Alternative to '6 for track days
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My track toy
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
How does it compare to the push chair?
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Lol forgot that was in the pic ,the push chair has slightly more horse power
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Nice pushchair, is that the model with the manual foot brake or the hand auto-locking brake?wrcpulsar wrote:My track toy
No matter where you go, there you are.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Looks like it comes with a free child 
Avus Avant, RNS-E mk2 with sds and Bluetooth, Milltek, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Forge, ITG, A.C.E, Wagner, FBMFSW, MTM.
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Is that a evo 6 RS extreme? (or something similar?)
Looks vaguely like the one I had but it's been a loong time.
Looks vaguely like the one I had but it's been a loong time.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
bam_bam wrote:Calm down Jimmy.
Avus Avant, RNS-E mk2 with sds and Bluetooth, Milltek, Hotchkis, Bilstein, Forge, ITG, A.C.E, Wagner, FBMFSW, MTM.
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
White callipers, are they still white or have they turned yellow yet?
previous- Pug 205 gti, 306 gti, 309 gti Goodwood.
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Audi S3, S4 V8 avant.
Porsche Macan Turbo.
Gone but NEVER forgotten - C5 RS6 Misano red avant.
Now - Empty garage
If you don't know where you're going, any road will take you there!
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
Nope still white i refurb alot of calipers never had any discolour yet 
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Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
elise / exige is where its at.
im currently building one, in the hope to scare myself stupid.
im currently building one, in the hope to scare myself stupid.
Daytona RS6+ Sold 
Now Building a 500HP Lotus Exige
Now Building a 500HP Lotus Exige
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
How's it going Ryan?
Is life without the 6 boring you yet?!
Is life without the 6 boring you yet?!
I used to own a 6, now I'm just a lurker!
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hey swanny,
actually dont miss the 6 at all, i miss the power and noise but thats about it, mainly because the last 6 yrs i've had powerful cars and this is my first deisel, and to be fair, i wouldnt have another. i would go back to petrol in a heart beat. (gone to a c6 a6 2.7tdi and to be fair i wish i hadnt of bought it)
the exige will make my rs6 feel so slow its unreal.
actually dont miss the 6 at all, i miss the power and noise but thats about it, mainly because the last 6 yrs i've had powerful cars and this is my first deisel, and to be fair, i wouldnt have another. i would go back to petrol in a heart beat. (gone to a c6 a6 2.7tdi and to be fair i wish i hadnt of bought it)
the exige will make my rs6 feel so slow its unreal.
Daytona RS6+ Sold
Now Building a 500HP Lotus Exige
Now Building a 500HP Lotus Exige
Re: Alternative to '6 for track days
500Hp sounds about right for a 1 ton car. 
I'm going to look at an E46 M3 coupé tomorrow. Any thoughts on these for track use? They seem to populate the burger ring...
I'm going to look at an E46 M3 coupé tomorrow. Any thoughts on these for track use? They seem to populate the burger ring...
Daytona RS6 C5 Avant. Viper'd, Billies, Waggers, MTM box brain, C6 stoppers, xcarlink, R8 coolant cap (woohoo)
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