Next Elise - what do you want?

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Ferodocastrol said:

Sort the interior 'creaking out.
I think it's cause by polystyrene moldings behind the door capping/covers.

A quick release/fix of the hard top, too many fixing bolts, and make it stowable behind the seats then a soft top won't be necessary.

Otherwise perfect.

Edited by Ferodocastrol on Thursday 25th July 12:14

Yes, but do you think that the Elise with be economically viable with such changes? I did ask what Lotus owners themselves would want - so I can't complain if they respond with their particular issues with the car as it stands. But if you want the brand (and its ethos) to survive you do need to widen your vision. The Elise and Evora HAVE been significantly improved over the years, but the perception of the cars hasn't changed and the cars have become marginalised. That needs to change if the brand is to survive and flourish.

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otolith said:

That’s why I differentiated between what I would like and what they’ll probably have to do.

I think a bit more ease of use would broaden the customer base, but I think in following the path Porsche have taken you lose something. If you make it feel as normal as a Golf to drive to the shops, it feels as ordinary as a Golf until you push it.

Don't disagree - it's a fine line to tread. Some will argue that the Alpine has gone a bit too soft - which leaves room for a somewhat more (but not too much) hardcore Elise.

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Richyboy said:

I wish they’d bring back the s1 Elise, best drivers car of all time.

Call it the Elise classic. No k series so something light to power it, better roof if possible but not essential. Stick probacs seats in there, don’t need anything more. I guess I could just buy a shed and mod but I’d rather lotus worked their magic.

Decent gearchange surely?