My S1 Elise-photoshoot by kman

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Had a photoshoot done on Tuesday by kman (user on here-find him in the Herts/Beds etc section) before the Pistonheads meet, someone who knows what they're doing with a camera makes such a difference!

Had it for around 4 months now, done around 1500 miles including popping my Le Mans cherry. The Elise was my childhood dream car (I was nine when it was released) so I thought I'd "live the dream" before having to be sensible with things like "families" and "weddings".

I've no massive plans for the car apart from polish it, keep it, love it and most importantly-drive it!

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Thanks tyres are ok in the wet as long as you give them respect and they have heat in them, they do not like standing water though.

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DannyScene said:

nice motor

I used to have the same Sony Xplod headunit in my old punto

I need to get the audio sorted out-while I'm not that bothered about it the ability to listen to radio/CD's/MP3's even with difficulty is nice.

The wheels are Speedline Corse-nice and light and apparently rare for the Elise S1.

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Rich135 said:

That looks awesome. Reminds me of my Sport135 I had for a couple of years - sold 1 month before child no. 1 arrived (my wife was struggling to gracefully exit at that point...).

Which is why I'm determined to have mine a/ before kids arrive and b/ paid off when they do arrive so 'er indoors doesn't demand it's sold to pay for milking stations and other sprog related gear.

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HughesR1 said:

Looks great!

Smaller front reg plate would finish it off nicely

I've toyed with that but the mounts/holes are there for a bigger plate and I think it would look silly with them exposed

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A few more that were taken at Le Mans, forgot to update this thread! Excuse the quality-shot on an iPhone at sunset doesn't make for the best photography.

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And some under "bonnet" pics; ten man points available to those who know whose signature that is.

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Got the car out of the garage for the first proper run since autumn-a polishing session was called for...





Nothing much has changed apart from doing a track day last weekend-it needs a set of tyres in the not too distant future (the Yokohama AO38's are knocking on for 8 years old now and are starting to wear on the edges quite considerably) and there's a teensy bit of play in the outer rear toe links-not much but I'm fussy so I'm in the process of ordering a new pair.

Here's to a good summer!

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Small update-car is now running a set of Avon ZZR's which are excellent and surprisingly good when they're not red hot. Fitted a set of new rear toe links and it's currently with Essex Autosport for a geo setup.

Also got a slightly smaller front plate which still covers the holes for the mounts-it looks much better fortunately because the car is relatively small it disguises the smaller plate quite well-hopefully I won't get any issues.

I'm also hoping the geo will make me fall back in love with it as I'm having selling based thoughts...

Edited by itcaptainslow on Monday 20th October 19:39

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Wheeled the car out of the garage yesterday after five weeks sitting idle for a clean & drive. Really enjoyed the drive but news at work today means thoughts of selling are most definitely back on the cards unfortunately. Anyone fancy a nice Christmas present to themselves...?

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KillerHERTZ said:

Photo location? Cambridge County Council in Cambourne?

That's the one credit goes to kman for the pictures.

Thanks for the positive comments! Really would rather not sell but needs must by the looks of things. Advert should be placed in earnest in the new year.