Highest Mileage S2 111r Sport Racer.... ?
Discussion
So after the unplanned demise of my S1 Elise I had a bit of a hunt round the classifieds to try and find what I'd do next.
I was really torn. I wanted to get back into the Porsche scene, but the money I had wasn't going to get me what I wanted (A decent, clean, low owner low mileage high spec 987.2 manual Cayman).
So I had a bit of a look round and think. That was when I found something on Seloc. A one owner from new 111R Sport Racer. It had high mileage - 154,000 - but considering how well I felt my S1 had weathered 148,000 miles, I wasn't fazed.
Does it need a front respray? Sure, but so do most Elise/Exige cars that aren't garage fair weather queens.
Does it need a steeting wheel retrim and the sill protectors replacing? yep.
Is it mechanically brilliant with only a single MOT fail in 20 years - and probably the best MOT history I've ever seen for a car like this? absolutely.
The car has a few cool tricks up its sleeve beyond 'just' being a Sport Racer (effectively a 111R with posh lightweight wheels, Touring and Sport packs).
- Lotus Sport AP Racing Front Brake kit. Seller refers to it as 2 pot, but to my eyes I think its 4.... ?
- Lotus Sport 'Stage 2' Exhaust. Sounds perfect. Really calm when driving around. Hoon machine on full chat.
Owner was a great chap and clearly a huge enthusiast. It was clear how much the car meant to him, and I'm delighted to be taking on its care.
It is unsurprisingly, a bit different, to my S1. Ride quality is truly excellent - recently replaced dampers and springs - and it feels a lot more....grown up... than an S1. No bad thing for a bit of touring.
The best way I can describe the noise with the different exhaust is, a jet powered superbike. It sounds outrageous at full chat, and its so smooth. Part of me is tempted to try and acquire a TRD airbox though....
Plans? It'll be off to Allon White in the new year for a full post purchase inspection and major service. I'll probably include fitting a baffled sump and billet oil gears.
My Lotus journey continues - Enjoy
I was really torn. I wanted to get back into the Porsche scene, but the money I had wasn't going to get me what I wanted (A decent, clean, low owner low mileage high spec 987.2 manual Cayman).
So I had a bit of a look round and think. That was when I found something on Seloc. A one owner from new 111R Sport Racer. It had high mileage - 154,000 - but considering how well I felt my S1 had weathered 148,000 miles, I wasn't fazed.
Does it need a front respray? Sure, but so do most Elise/Exige cars that aren't garage fair weather queens.
Does it need a steeting wheel retrim and the sill protectors replacing? yep.
Is it mechanically brilliant with only a single MOT fail in 20 years - and probably the best MOT history I've ever seen for a car like this? absolutely.
The car has a few cool tricks up its sleeve beyond 'just' being a Sport Racer (effectively a 111R with posh lightweight wheels, Touring and Sport packs).
- Lotus Sport AP Racing Front Brake kit. Seller refers to it as 2 pot, but to my eyes I think its 4.... ?
- Lotus Sport 'Stage 2' Exhaust. Sounds perfect. Really calm when driving around. Hoon machine on full chat.
Owner was a great chap and clearly a huge enthusiast. It was clear how much the car meant to him, and I'm delighted to be taking on its care.
It is unsurprisingly, a bit different, to my S1. Ride quality is truly excellent - recently replaced dampers and springs - and it feels a lot more....grown up... than an S1. No bad thing for a bit of touring.
The best way I can describe the noise with the different exhaust is, a jet powered superbike. It sounds outrageous at full chat, and its so smooth. Part of me is tempted to try and acquire a TRD airbox though....
Plans? It'll be off to Allon White in the new year for a full post purchase inspection and major service. I'll probably include fitting a baffled sump and billet oil gears.
My Lotus journey continues - Enjoy
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