ELSIE S2 111S EVERYDAY CAR???
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Nice name I HATE GATSO I hate laserguns, they are to fast for me...cost me 3 months licence and a big fine
...a Gatso you can detect and you "know" where they are...but those stupid laserguns especialy in the middle of the night so you don't see them coming and their long range of gunning you...makes me scared of them I hate those!
GTRene
...a Gatso you can detect and you "know" where they are...but those stupid laserguns especialy in the middle of the night so you don't see them coming and their long range of gunning you...makes me scared of them I hate those! GTRene
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GTRene said:
Nice name I HATE GATSO I hate laserguns, they are to fast for me...cost me 3 months licence and a big fine
GTRene
Thank you
I HATE GATSO said:
What about getting in and out?? bearing in mind im 6"2. Has it got enough space for two peoples bags etc for a week away??
I took SWMBO to the alps for a week in the Liz, the trick is not to take luggage bags just pack the boot like a big case. take just enough into the hotel for the night.
I also went to LeMans with my son, but that was a bit of a rough camping thing.
I know that a 6'2" bloke should fit in ok once you have the knack.
philygumbo said:
What about getting in and out?? bearing in mind im 6"2. Has it got enough space for two peoples bags etc for a week away??
I took SWMBO to the alps for a week in the Liz, the trick is not to take luggage bags just pack the boot like a big case. take just enough into the hotel for the night.
I also went to LeMans with my son, but that was a bit of a rough camping thing.
I know that a 6'2" bloke should fit in ok once you have the knack.
Im going to Le Mans this year, you going again??
I've used an S2 as everyday drive for about 4 years now. They are fine, but you have to learn to pack properly. Just the things you do need and if possible take small version of things. ( I know some girls have lots of big stuff for hair etc... these will have to be resticted or they have to take them into the passenger side with them or get the smaller versions... )
Just remember the boot entry is small but you can pack into all the back area and over the wheels, or you can put the roof in this area and keep a good space for stuff in the boot.
Just remember the boot entry is small but you can pack into all the back area and over the wheels, or you can put the roof in this area and keep a good space for stuff in the boot.
I certainly hope they're usuable for every day driving, the test drive suggested they are and so I took delivery of a new Sports Racer in blue on Friday, and have done 200 miles or so over the weekend (yeah, I know, why only 200 
), and love every mile in it.
Go on. You know you want to.
), and love every mile in it. Go on. You know you want to.
As has already been posted, provided you are careful what you take there is a surprising amount of space available. We took our S1 up to Scotland (from Cornwall) for a week and managed to pack all our clothing in the boot plus boots, fleeces, warterproofs etc in the area behind the seats and since it was a driving holiday we spent a significant amount of time in the car each day and had no problems with space or comfort.
Yes it's noisy.
Yes it's harsh.
But oh yes is it fun!
And in answer to your other post, at lowish speeds, ie below 60 mph, wher power to weight is the key the Elise is pretty quick if you are in the right gear and on the cam. Above 60 where drag is the key and is proportional to the square of the speed the low power and brick like aerodynamics mean you be left for dead by an oil burning rep mobile. At the end of the day the Elise is about handling and driver involvement and for that it has no peer.
Yes it's noisy.
Yes it's harsh.
But oh yes is it fun!
And in answer to your other post, at lowish speeds, ie below 60 mph, wher power to weight is the key the Elise is pretty quick if you are in the right gear and on the cam. Above 60 where drag is the key and is proportional to the square of the speed the low power and brick like aerodynamics mean you be left for dead by an oil burning rep mobile. At the end of the day the Elise is about handling and driver involvement and for that it has no peer.
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