Lotus....111R......britains best kept secret!!!
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Well am away with two weeks of sun, and spend days thinking of you guessed it.......that little red bl**dy car, and how it's going to sound with new exhaust set up when I get home!!! These things should come with a health warning attached, more addictive than nicotine!!!! Anyway while I drink many beers Jim Valentine busy knocking up exhaust.......will update as soon as fitted!!! In mean time, have pictured what my car would look like beside me at pool.... Going to check Thompsons weight limit next year!!!
Edited by jamprichf1 on Friday 15th May 17:06
XAh Jesus I have gone and done it now!!!!! Went along to the Club Lotus day at Castle Combe on Saturday with every intention being just to watch......unfortunately as I wandered around the paddock in absolute awe of how many people had turned up, my little Lotus went and signed us up!!!! Next thing I knew a man was waving us a green flag and we were off!!! If I loved my 111r before Castle Combe after, I was quite simply blown away. Phenomenal....awe inspiring...magnificent....every corner, every straight, I was screaming out loud, whooping like a kid at Christmas and laughing. I am in absolute awe. Brilliant people, a beautiful marque and may long it continue. Well done Club Lotus (I shall be signing up) ....now just need more noise.........
Apologies for delay in update on new exhaust but supply has been delayed.....a while...... I am assured it is being sent on Monday, car booked in Wednesday so I genuinely hope be next weekend I will be giving you a full update on the 2bular exhaust and that it has been worth the wait!!! Fingers and toes crossed.......
Well all, I finally had the exhaust fitted and I have to say it is absolutely epic!!!!
Now to be blunt, poor Jim Valentine at 2bular is a man very much in demand and if you are expecting a speedy delivery, you may be a little disappointed BUT....if you can wait you will be supplied an item which is an absolute work of art.
The noise is just perfect, not too much base’ when ticking over low revs….but as the rev’s build, my god does it come alive….the kickover point at 6,200rpm is now accompanied by a distinct race car note change which is a joy. Also feels bizarrely quick which is an unexpected surprise. Theres also a nice little pop and crackle on the overrun. All in all its made the car superb and gives the little Lotus the voice that its looks and handling deserve.
I cannot recommend highly enough!!!! Good work Jim and 2Bular.
Now to be blunt, poor Jim Valentine at 2bular is a man very much in demand and if you are expecting a speedy delivery, you may be a little disappointed BUT....if you can wait you will be supplied an item which is an absolute work of art.
The noise is just perfect, not too much base’ when ticking over low revs….but as the rev’s build, my god does it come alive….the kickover point at 6,200rpm is now accompanied by a distinct race car note change which is a joy. Also feels bizarrely quick which is an unexpected surprise. Theres also a nice little pop and crackle on the overrun. All in all its made the car superb and gives the little Lotus the voice that its looks and handling deserve.
I cannot recommend highly enough!!!! Good work Jim and 2Bular.
jamprichf1 said:
Well all, I finally had the exhaust fitted and I have to say it is absolutely epic!!!!
Now to be blunt, poor Jim Valentine at 2bular is a man very much in demand and if you are expecting a speedy delivery, you may be a little disappointed BUT....if you can wait you will be supplied an item which is an absolute work of art.
The noise is just perfect, not too much base’ when ticking over low revs….but as the rev’s build, my god does it come alive….the kickover point at 6,200rpm is now accompanied by a distinct race car note change which is a joy. Also feels bizarrely quick which is an unexpected surprise. Theres also a nice little pop and crackle on the overrun. All in all its made the car superb and gives the little Lotus the voice that its looks and handling deserve.
I cannot recommend highly enough!!!! Good work Jim and 2Bular.
Nice one. Now to be blunt, poor Jim Valentine at 2bular is a man very much in demand and if you are expecting a speedy delivery, you may be a little disappointed BUT....if you can wait you will be supplied an item which is an absolute work of art.
The noise is just perfect, not too much base’ when ticking over low revs….but as the rev’s build, my god does it come alive….the kickover point at 6,200rpm is now accompanied by a distinct race car note change which is a joy. Also feels bizarrely quick which is an unexpected surprise. Theres also a nice little pop and crackle on the overrun. All in all its made the car superb and gives the little Lotus the voice that its looks and handling deserve.
I cannot recommend highly enough!!!! Good work Jim and 2Bular.
How long did you wait? if you don't mind my asking.
Bebee said:
jamprichf1 said:
Well all, I finally had the exhaust fitted and I have to say it is absolutely epic!!!!
Now to be blunt, poor Jim Valentine at 2bular is a man very much in demand and if you are expecting a speedy delivery, you may be a little disappointed BUT....if you can wait you will be supplied an item which is an absolute work of art.
The noise is just perfect, not too much base’ when ticking over low revs….but as the rev’s build, my god does it come alive….the kickover point at 6,200rpm is now accompanied by a distinct race car note change which is a joy. Also feels bizarrely quick which is an unexpected surprise. Theres also a nice little pop and crackle on the overrun. All in all its made the car superb and gives the little Lotus the voice that its looks and handling deserve.
I cannot recommend highly enough!!!! Good work Jim and 2Bular.
Nice one. Now to be blunt, poor Jim Valentine at 2bular is a man very much in demand and if you are expecting a speedy delivery, you may be a little disappointed BUT....if you can wait you will be supplied an item which is an absolute work of art.
The noise is just perfect, not too much base’ when ticking over low revs….but as the rev’s build, my god does it come alive….the kickover point at 6,200rpm is now accompanied by a distinct race car note change which is a joy. Also feels bizarrely quick which is an unexpected surprise. Theres also a nice little pop and crackle on the overrun. All in all its made the car superb and gives the little Lotus the voice that its looks and handling deserve.
I cannot recommend highly enough!!!! Good work Jim and 2Bular.
How long did you wait? if you don't mind my asking.
I've just sorted this thread and read through it fairly quickly and I have to say I agree completely about how good the 111R is.
I had an S1 and sold it when I bought an R-34 Skyline immediately I missed the Elise and swore I'd have one again.
After the Skyline I bought a Cerbera (still have it) and I have to admit that I thought when I got it that I couldn't find something that would be more enjoyable for the money, all that power for a fraction of the price of something like a Ferrari, but then the reality of the unreliability of the TVR soon made me cop on to myself and off I went in search of another Elise.
I picked up a low-mileage 111R for relatively small money off a victim of the Irish recession and then the fun began all over again.
There is no comparison between the S1 and the 111R and that is in every respect of the car.
I've since added a GP Mini to the fleet and it is up there close to the 111R in terms of fun .... but not quiet.
I had an S1 and sold it when I bought an R-34 Skyline immediately I missed the Elise and swore I'd have one again.
After the Skyline I bought a Cerbera (still have it) and I have to admit that I thought when I got it that I couldn't find something that would be more enjoyable for the money, all that power for a fraction of the price of something like a Ferrari, but then the reality of the unreliability of the TVR soon made me cop on to myself and off I went in search of another Elise.
I picked up a low-mileage 111R for relatively small money off a victim of the Irish recession and then the fun began all over again.
There is no comparison between the S1 and the 111R and that is in every respect of the car.
I've since added a GP Mini to the fleet and it is up there close to the 111R in terms of fun .... but not quiet.
Beachbum said:
Also which one did you get ? I'll need one soon, 10.5yr old car, still original exhaust. Cant last much longer, can it
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