Loltus Exige

[andybond]

What can I say? Took the Loltus to Blyton and enjoyed it immensely!

I have driven 280mi in the Loltus now , 79 of those on track.

I started slow, building up confidence in my ability to steer a shorter wheelbase car.

It took me a good few laps to work out what I need to rev the bollocks off the car to make it go. No point in 4k rev when you have nigh on 9k to play with.

I also learnt that you can spin it a lot, lot easier than the c63 I have a video of it in car. I nearly , nearly caught it and then WHAP spin.

I didnt have the legs to pull away from anything major ( barring clios ) but I could keep with awful lot of stuff.

One thing I did note is the tyres are good street tyres ( Yoko Advan V105 ) but on track I didnt have the level of grip that I wanted. I could feel the car sliding around under me.

I have some videos to edit , and Ill upload and link. Just of me driving.

Really, really happy with it and the performance on track considering I dont really know the car.

Ill put my other pics in the event thread.

 

[andybond]

 

[Duncan Grier]

Good track to push the car on and find limits without imminent $$$$$ issues. Cut slicks make a big difference in the dry but sounds like you are enjoying it

 

[andybond]

I was dissapointed for the first two sessions I went out in Duncan TBH. Just not the level of performance I wanted. However after learning how to drive again - OMG. Was in awe of it.

Amazing fun, amazing. Love it. Big time.

Now , lets start getting the car checked out to check its pushing the power I want.

 

[Duncan Grier]

Yep you have to work the chassis to get the most from it. Power makes you lazy tbh and a lot will argue less power makes you focus on other attributes

Im a turbo boy and just love the rush of poweeerrrŕ

Conversion nothing to do with me but one of my conversions were there a few months back grabbing a part while on a ring trip and seem to be throwing them out in elise / exige & even a 2-11 I would use the golf r tsi lump mind as more power without need tp do much

 

[andybond]

Bloodyhell that’s rapid.

 

[andybond]

Few pics courtesy of @Feirny

 

[andybond]

Post blyton bath

 

[andybond]

 

[andybond]

Found these two pics on CS.net


Love them.

Proper in love with this car at the mo..

 

[papps]

They look so aggressive - love it!

 

[andybond]

I lost one center at blyton. Well , technically two but @Pigsnake found one.

Replacement centres are £16.25 each.

Bought them , as it’s needed and noticed lotus changed the design and now they have a metal circlip all the way around.

Had to give it a firm wack to get it in.

All good again.

Every trip is fantastic in the plastic fantastic!

 

[andybond]

Whooops.

Accidentally bought a pro alloy chargecooler setup.

Nightmare.

 

[andybond]

This arrived today.

 

[Ricardo]

Next level you can't beat Pro for their products

 

[Duncan Grier]

Yep not only great products but also team who do the magic.

They do a great programme before the staff are actuallly let loose making. And brilliant no drama after sales support.

Still very sad Wayne has passed and only seems like yesterday I was annoying him & Alex on site with my crazy wants

 

[andybond]

Chris is the chap I have dealt with. Super, really helpful and knows his inventory.

 

[andybond]

Proper in love with this pocket sized toy car ( as its been called by a few people )

It makes me feel like a group C racer after I have climbed in with its visible front arches and letterbox windows.

Its fine around town ( as long as you avoid anything that is even a passing resemblance to a speed hump ) and returns excellent MPG. Not done the maths and nor will I but I know that the 40l tank on this last fill has done me 220mi and the shady as petrol level is telling me its got 1 and a 1/4 units left.

The 63 would have drained 65+ l at this point.

I guess thats the benefit of a 1.8l engine it the car being so light it has to be tied down if its gusty.

Cant wait to get the CC installed and the map checked. I think its rich as hell. There is a really big cam kick around 6k and shortly after the supercharger really starts to whine.

Will be interested to see the dyno before CC install , after CC install and revised map.

 

[Duncan Grier]

Slippery slot sir but they are fantastic fun and do make even slow drives feel special

 

[papps]

The pro alloy stuff always looks brilliant - I love a company that has its own branded tape as well lol , its bodes well for the effort they put into their products!

Looking forward to more updates!