8 days to go!!!

[midas029]

Been following threads for a while now!
Pick up a 2006 111r next friday! I`m trading in my M100 S2 !
I am struggling to think of much else at the moment than the delivery of this car.

Anyway quick note to introduce myself to you guys and see if there is any advice on a new car that you might be able to share?

thanks!

[emenel]

midas029 said:

Been following threads for a while now! Pick up a 2006 111r next friday! I`m trading in my M100 S2 ! I am struggling to think of much else at the moment than the delivery of this car. Anyway quick note to introduce myself to you guys and see if there is any advice on a new car that you might be able to share? thanks!

I sympathise. I've got until the 1st of March to get my car and already I can't think or talk about anything else.

What colour combo, spec etc is your 111R?

[midas029]

its the titanium with black leather probax seats etc, I opted for the super touring kit on it as well. I was a bit dubious at first but the weight that has been saved on the 2006 spec means that the little extras dont comprimise the car! (I hope!) cant wait to use the cup holder! :-)

Was it yourself thats ordered the new exige? have you gone touring or sports?
I ordered mine christmas week so yeah it would seem about right for yours to be ready 1st march.

[emenel]

midas029 said:

its the titanium with black leather probax seats etc, I opted for the super touring kit on it as well. I was a bit dubious at first but the weight that has been saved on the 2006 spec means that the little extras dont comprimise the car! (I hope!) cant wait to use the cup holder! :-) Was it yourself thats ordered the new exige? have you gone touring or sports? I ordered mine christmas week so yeah it would seem about right for yours to be ready 1st march.

Touring. I am likely to be doing 25 - 30 miles per day, in traffic, so a little extra comfort is required. Although I have got the stage 2 exhaust which should be interesting at 7 am.

I couldn't convince her indoors to stretch to the super touring, despite the cup holder!

[midas029]

sounds a nice car! Does the stage 2 exhaust make much of a difference,? i had heard that it was too loud for track use,???? i!m sure the leafy suburbs you may drive through at 7am will learn to love you .........and the car!!

[ehasler]

emenel said:

I sympathise. I've got until the 1st of March to get my car and already I can't think or talk about anything else.

That's when my girlfriend's car is going to be ready, and I think I'm as excited about it as she is Only problem is that we're away just after the 1st, so we won't be able to pick it up until the following week

[boggy]

Hi there & Welcome

You are a very lucky guy fella, had two R's now with Mrs Boggy and we both love them.

I've driven a Elan, my mate Norman own's a few of them good fun

Boggy

>> Edited by boggy on Thursday 26th January 17:51

[chouca]

emenel said:

Touring. I am likely to be doing 25 - 30 miles per day, in traffic, so a little extra comfort is required. Although I have got the stage 2 exhaust which should be interesting at 7 am. I couldn't convince her indoors to stretch to the super touring, despite the cup holder!

I could live without the comforts of the Touring pack, but I could never life with the stage 2

It´s fun on a sunday afternoon blast, but on a 30 miles per day basis it´d be too loud for me.

>> Edited by chouca on Thursday 26th January 18:05

[midas029]

Is the stage two really worth having then? Whats the difference in performance?. Sure to miss the litte elan when she goes its been a good car!

[emenel]

chouca said:

emenel said: Touring. I am likely to be doing 25 - 30 miles per day, in traffic, so a little extra comfort is required. Although I have got the stage 2 exhaust which should be interesting at 7 am. I couldn't convince her indoors to stretch to the super touring, despite the cup holder! I could live without the comforts of the Touring pack, but I could never life with the stage 2 It´s fun on a sunday afternoon blast, but on a 30 miles per day basis it´d be too loud for me. >> Edited by chouca on Thursday 26th January 18:05

I have to admit to buying the Stage 2 without knowing an awful lot about it. Just sounded like fun!

The standard exhaust will also be provided so I can swap if it gets too much.

If anyone has details of any advantages to the Stage 2 I'd be interested to see them.

[alimac]

Had 2006 Elise sport racer for 7 days.........Done 896 miles since then ,been running it in which is frustrating as hell however it only adds to the anticipation, Will be out in it this weekend rain or shine .....just makes me smile

Did 300 miles in one day.Probax seats are great however i am built for the car 5 10"" with 30 inch pegs.....

Have fun

[midas029]

Alimac, is there any logo`s or stitching in your seats? also have you not gone over 6000rpm yet? not even a little nudge? bet you cant wait for tommorrow! enjoy!

[alimac]

AHh.hhhh ok twice hit 6500 in the past 50 miles, apparently thats not a bad thing, car just ouses speed. Of to Solihull on Monday (to see a nurse) so plenty of opportunity to play on the way down .Oil change for the Car@ JCT Mon Morning ........... might get mine changed later on if lucky!

Seats are black with Blue stitching, the name Elise is stitched onto the headrest,subtle.

Have a great weekend ,i think i will.