BrianK

If anyone is interested or keeping track, I just sold my FD today for $18K. See web page for milage/mods.

Also, it passed emmisions with K&N, DP, Cat-back, & M2 ECU.

Putting a deposit down on a Lotus Elise next week.

SleepR1

Good luck with the Lotus. Oughta be fun!

fdracer

briank,
what type of classifieds did you use to sell it-- ebay, recycler, etc. you got a pretty good price. i'm selling mine soon and i'm wondering what'll net me the best price.

BrianK

I hope so - and I'll actually be able to take it to the track (unlike the 7) - it's got no roof & therefore unlimited head room.

Cossie

R u getting the MK2 ?

how much may I ask?

Nice...hope to see u one the track...

SnowmanSteiner

Hate to hear that you sold it but if you've moved on it's your own evolution. Enjoy your lotus. I'm sure we'd all love to see some pictures whenever ya get it.
SleepR1 what rims you got those look nice!

- Steiner

BrianK

Well, by the time they actually get to the states (April 2004), they will be called the S3 (the S2 is what's selling around the world now, the S1 was the original) - so I'll be getting an S3, which will likely look exactly like an S2 but with a different engine and more safety features.

The alleged MSRP will be $38,500, putting a deposit down now locks that price (no dealer markup). There will be 2500 imported the first year & word on the street is that they'll be running the Celica GTS engine (which is a shame because it's SO peaky). That said, there's a guy out here that already makes conversion kits to put a Honda K20 (jdm RSX Type-R) in them and he's had a word or two with Mazda about making a Rensis conversion kit. ... could be interesting ... FYI: his Exige (basically an Elise) w/ the 260 hp K20 does 0-60 in 3.9 and 0-100 in 8.8.

yzf-r1

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I'm hoping the new Suzuki GSXR/4 Roadster will be produced, which will should run easily run down a Lotus for about half the cost, and less weight to boot

http://www.pressoffice.suzuki.co.uk/...ews_oct1.html#

BrianK

it doesn't give a weight on the site, but it sure looks cool. That said, the day we see those for sale on public roads in the US is the day the NHTSA goes on a long vacation. Then again, maybe Suzuki will just put one wheel in the back & make you wear a helmet, like the T-Rex.

more FYI: the US Elise is rumored to weigh in at around 1800 lbs - a full 1000 lbs less than the FD.

SleepR1

How could you possibly see the wheels in my avatar? Small pic!? The wheels in the avatar are SSR Competitions in 8.5 x 17 front and 9.5 x 17 rr with 245/45-17 front and 275/40-17 rr Hoosier R3S03s. Comps are 42 mm offset. The Comps now belong to "Jaymz" Forbis

Mahjik

iTrader: (1)

Hey Brian,

Good luck with the Elise. It's nice to see someone who knows what they want and just go for it. Congrats and hopefully we'll see some pics in the future from you.

skunks

wow, where did ya find the lotus from?

cpa7man

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Brian, I'm glad for you!! But I sure wanted your car. It's a beauty. I was looking at your site again tonight.
Good luck with the Lotus.

Fdracer when your ready, I might still be looking. See my post in the for sale/3rd gen.

neevosh

I just sold my FD also. Moving on to bigger and better things, an FC.

|aFk| LiMiTz

Hey brian ...hope to see you on the track too my dad said he gonna go track racing too with his lotus..sad to see ur fd go....loooks like i am gonna have to use my fd to take both of your lotus's on the track =)

|aFk| LiMiTz

I thought the elise was also 1200 lbs.and about 120 hp

Mahjik

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http://www.lotuscars.com/ukelise_specs.html

BoostCrzy

love that rear diffuser......

FormerPorscheGuy

The platform closely resembles the one on my 914 Porsche. God I love that.

turborotarypower

good luck with the new car!

BrianK

Yeah, I used to have a 914 too... I loved that car. Looking forward to owning something like it again.

..will post pics when it gets here (middle of next year )

TpCpLaYa

iTrader: (10)

nice cars

ttb

1700 lbs from last i read...hmmm..yum yum....

fdslave_g

I would be crying if i have to sell my FD...

ruos

iTrader: (1)

Brian, after seeing your ex-car,
I thought the touring sported a front lip spoiler?
Anyway good luck