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think i've just seen your posts on an elise forum and matched the names together.

Have you got any experience of the s1 elise? I've driven one once round a track and loved it. Can you recommend any good specialists which look after Lotus's?

Also, don't suppose you're really tall like me? I'm 6.2 and its the only thing which I need to check before I seriously look for one, I'll have to check that the car fits me

cheers for any info you can give.

yeah - that would be me.

Yes - driven most Elises with everything from 120-300bhp. Theres a great network of specialists - where are you based? Personally I use www.sinclairebodyshop.co.uk and www.maidstonesportscars.co.uk who are in essex & Kent

Im 5.11 - but I know guys as tall as 6.6 that own Elises. The seat goes far enough back, most have removable steering wheels fitted to aid getting in/out and for security. Also a quick-shift is a good idea so the gearstick dosent touch your leg...oh and on track with a helmet on, drive with the roof off...otherwise it can be a tight squeeze.

Have a look on www.seloc.org in the classifieds - theres some real nice sorted S1s for sale...some even with Audi 1.8T engines in the back

other good place to look is in the classifieds on www.pistonheads.com

Other good resources for info: www.elises.co.uk and www.elise-faq.com

Dont worry about mileage and whether the car has been tracked...in fact Id sooner buy a well used one form someone that tracks it regular...it will mean its well sorted and has had all the usual niggles/upgrades done - its false economy to by an older, but near standard low miler car as it will probably need £1-2K spending on consumables.

If you are used to powerful turbo cars, then Id try and either get an S1 111s (vvc engine) or a modded car from a reputable tuner....the 120bhp base model will feel a bit slow over 80mph. Really quick Elises are generally 160-80bhp +

I wouldnt go for a K series engined car with more than 180bhp - they tend to be a bit unreliable above that sort of power...unless its a TT supercharged one (theres a couple of those for sale)

If you are into modding/tinkering and you want a really fast track/road car then buy the cheapest Elise you can...probably around £7-8K and then stick an Audi or Honda engine in the back (£7-10K) ..or buy one ready done...they do tend to hold their value though as they are in big demand - expect to pay about £18-20K minimum

get yourself registered on www.seloc.org - theres everything you could want to know about Elises over there

cheers mate, thats loads of help. to be honest I realise the elise won't have the top end power but am happy with that (for now) just want something to ponce about in and have some fun

I know what you mean about modded ones, i have seen a lovely std one with 17k miles 98 r for £9.5k which really interested me but I fancy a sport 160 maybe, anyway, we'll see.

cheers for the help.

no worries...maybe see you over on SELOC

Bogie,
I know this is a little off topic but have you used Sinclaires of London much? They have recently been recommended to me for selling of a car and I would like to hear as many opinions as possible.

Thanks,
John

Yes - I have used them extensively for the last 3 years on all my cars...in fact my father in law is the service manager there ...totally honest, trusworthy and customer service 2nd to none. I will only take my car there or to Maidstone Sports Cars (who did my engine conversion in the Elise) Prior to the engine conversion I used Sinclaires 100% for everything - what car are you selling?

That's good to hear.

My car is a Quantum H4. Not quite in the league of an Elise but my friend said that Mark at Sinclaire's had expressed an interest in selling it as it is still a glassfibre sports car.

http://www.totalkitcar.com/am/listings/l0042.html

John

OK - cool..yes I now Mark very well...they do get a lot of people in there looking for small niche market sports cars

Bloody Hell Bogie,

Are there any car forums you are not on? I pop over from Seloc to have a look at information about buying an RS2 and find you here.