First world problems. Which Car do I drive at Donnington?
First world problems. Which Car do I drive at Donnington?
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lukefreeman

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1,502 posts

204 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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Got an evening session tonight at Donnington.

What do I take? Megane R26.R or Lotus Elise S2 touring?


BritishRacinGrin

26,500 posts

189 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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Obvious answer is obvious.

james_gt3rs

4,816 posts

220 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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The Lotus will be lighter on tyres and brakes...

lukefreeman

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1,502 posts

204 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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BritishRacinGrin said:
Obvious answer is obvious.
But is it?

kazste

6,118 posts

227 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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Which Elise is it? I have owned a few and do love them but would of thought the slower models would feel out of puff on a couple of the straights.

lukefreeman

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204 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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kazste said:
Which Elise is it? I have owned a few and do love them but would of thought the slower models would feel out of puff on a couple of the straights.
Literally boggo S2 122BHP K series. Has the short ratio Gearbox which is nice though.

BritishRacinGrin

26,500 posts

189 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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lukefreeman said:
BritishRacinGrin said:
Obvious answer is obvious.
But is it?
Obviously.

hornetrider

63,161 posts

234 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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BritishRacinGrin said:
lukefreeman said:
BritishRacinGrin said:
Obvious answer is obvious.
But is it?
Obviously.
Sure is.

kazste

6,118 posts

227 months

Friday 11th July 2014
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Have you taken it to donington before.
Please bear in mind I have never driven one around donington, but I have had a 1.8 and 1.6 elise s for the past six years.
If it were my choice I would take the r26.r as I'm guessing pretty much the same fun factor in the corners but with more power for the climb up from old pits and the back straight.

Whichever way you go though that is a nice stable to have and suspect you will enjoy.

Actually (I probably should delete all above but I write like I talk) isn't it an mloc session? If not then a lot of the club will be there so take the elise.