Lotus Elise

suprajay79 · February 21st, 2008, 04:44 PM

Here's the story... I was driving my GT, and my buddy, who has an Lotus Elise, thinks he's hot shit. We were driving back from Boise a few months ago, and he wouldn't let me get in the left lane on the interstate. He kept thinking I was trying to fuck with him. So, finally, I dropped into 3rd at about 65 and blew by him with no problem. My friend in the car was cracking up, because I wasn't trying to race him, but he was trying to race me. I just wanted the frickin' left lane! It reminds me of those credit card commercials where it has the prices of everything...

2001 Mustang GT- $11,000
Modifications done- $2,000
Beating a car that costs four times that amount- PRICELESS

Cesar2cool · February 22nd, 2008, 12:48 PM

Hahaha Nice..

KingChronic · February 22nd, 2008, 12:49 PM

um, he probably want on it.

so congradulations giving somebody who wasnt even racing a ricer flyby... way cool

KingChronic · February 22nd, 2008, 12:52 PM

and honestly, from a 65 roll, your not going to pull on that car, it weighs close to nothing, has a hgiher hp/weight ratio than you, rev's higher, and is probably better geared.

if anything with your mods you MAY be able to keep up to him form a roll, but he'd probably still pull you some.

from a stop though, you may take him.

Cesar2cool · February 22nd, 2008, 01:17 PM

KingChronic..Always killing everybodys hopes and ruining their moments of glory..lol

6er_w/a_Vengance · February 23rd, 2008, 01:00 AM

even though he loves to kill the hopes and dreams of all it's still a pretty good estimate. Iv seen those things running up to 120 no problem. I know that i only have a v6 so i dont know how a GT really performs, but i thought all we really had was great lower end power because of our torque. if im wrong let me know so i know not to say this again.

Isn't that why w/o things like n2o or a turbo we're useless unless from a dig or low roll.

KingChronic · February 23rd, 2008, 01:10 AM

Originally Posted by 6er_w/a_Vengance

even though he loves to kill the hopes and dreams of all it's still a pretty good estimate. Iv seen those things running up to 120 no problem. I know that i only have a v6 so i dont know how a GT really performs, but i thought all we really had was great lower end power because of our torque. if im wrong let me know so i know not to say this again.

Isn't that why w/o things like n2o or a turbo we're useless unless from a dig or low roll.

well power is power, but when you dont have the best areodynamics to begin with, dont have the best gearing, then on top of that do something like a set of 4.10 gears its going to hurt your top end, going to get it off the line better, but top end will suffer.

sometimes the cheaper go fast mods like gears arent always the best. adding more power, and reducing the weight is the best way to go.

Avaric3 · February 23rd, 2008, 03:10 PM

and kc, that is why the lotus elise and exige and exige s are my favorite cars

i hope to have one someday

suprajay79 · February 25th, 2008, 11:43 PM

KC, you're probably right in some cases, but I talked to the guy afterwards and imho, I don't think he was anywhere near experienced enough to drive that car. I made it sound a little exaggerated, and that was my bad. He kept up, but I still passed him enough to take that damn left lane. It feels good to put punk-ass rich bitch kids in their place.

GForce957 · February 27th, 2008, 01:32 AM

If you look at their times they have a fairly low 1/4 time because of the weight and the super sticky tires they run, but the trap speed isn't there

ex. motor trend got 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds on the way to a 13.5-second 102.9-mph quarter mile.

Most of them will be getting mid low 13's and a 101-103 trap with a good driver

BWAL09 · February 27th, 2008, 08:11 AM

one time i was driving and i needed to get in the left lane so i could get into the left turnlane, but this riced out SN95 was going too slow to let me in, so i punched it to get in front of him to get in that lane and of course he punched it too.. i missed my turn because of that asshole

suprajay79 · February 28th, 2008, 04:14 AM

^ hahahahahaha

banned · March 20th, 2008, 11:36 AM

+1 w/ KC that lotus would stomp you if he knew how lol

GreenFaleen · March 20th, 2008, 11:46 AM

yeah if that guy could drive he would have murdered you that little yota motor is nasty in the lotus

banned · March 20th, 2008, 11:51 AM

yota motor? I though landrover made the 4cly for lotus?

banned · March 20th, 2008, 11:51 AM

maybe im on crack

GreenFaleen · March 20th, 2008, 03:45 PM

nope it is a 2zz toyota engine, same as mine just with a more extreme cam angle for the 30 extra hp

ReverendDexter · April 2nd, 2008, 09:10 PM

Originally Posted by GForce957

If you look at their times they have a fairly low 1/4 time because of the weight and the super sticky tires they run, but the trap speed isn't there

ex. motor trend got 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds on the way to a 13.5-second 102.9-mph quarter mile.

Most of them will be getting mid low 13's and a 101-103 trap with a good driver

If you're drag racing an elise, you just dont' get it.

drazga97 · April 2nd, 2008, 10:04 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

If you're drag racing an elise, you just dont' get it.

+1

February 21st, 2008, 04:44 PM	#1
suprajay79 Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.9 @ 100.7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Posts: 189	Lotus Elise Here's the story... I was driving my GT, and my buddy, who has an Lotus Elise, thinks he's hot shit. We were driving back from Boise a few months ago, and he wouldn't let me get in the left lane on the interstate. He kept thinking I was trying to fuck with him. So, finally, I dropped into 3rd at about 65 and blew by him with no problem. My friend in the car was cracking up, because I wasn't trying to race him, but he was trying to race me. I just wanted the frickin' left lane! It reminds me of those credit card commercials where it has the prices of everything... 2001 Mustang GT- $11,000 Modifications done- $2,000 Beating a car that costs four times that amount- PRICELESS __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 5-Speed, Oxford White; Chrome FR500s (17x10.5 in back), Chin spoiler, 20/5% tint Mods: K&N FIPK Flowmaster Catback BBK Underdrive pulleys 3.73 Gears (not installed) Eibach Pro-Kit BBK Plenum & 70mm TB SCT Livewire 91 oct. tune

February 22nd, 2008, 12:49 PM	#3
KingChronic Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Whipple Cobra Fuckin Fast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,430	um, he probably want on it. so congradulations giving somebody who wasnt even racing a ricer flyby... way cool __________________ 04 Torch Red Cobra #456 of 3768 born on 11/21/03

February 22nd, 2008, 12:52 PM	#4
KingChronic Hardcore Enthusiast 04 Whipple Cobra Fuckin Fast Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,430	and honestly, from a 65 roll, your not going to pull on that car, it weighs close to nothing, has a hgiher hp/weight ratio than you, rev's higher, and is probably better geared. if anything with your mods you MAY be able to keep up to him form a roll, but he'd probably still pull you some. from a stop though, you may take him. __________________ 04 Torch Red Cobra #456 of 3768 born on 11/21/03

February 23rd, 2008, 03:10 PM	#8
Avaric3 Hardcore Enthusiast 1999 Ford Mustang the world may never know Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: M-Pan, NJ Posts: 2,122	and kc, that is why the lotus elise and exige and exige s are my favorite cars i hope to have one someday __________________ COMING SOON- FRPP Aluminum Drivshaft, VAP Windstar Upper Kit, VAP 1/2" Intake Spacer, MMR Front Coil-Overs, Eibach Sportline Rear Springs

February 25th, 2008, 11:43 PM	#9
suprajay79 Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.9 @ 100.7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Posts: 189	KC, you're probably right in some cases, but I talked to the guy afterwards and imho, I don't think he was anywhere near experienced enough to drive that car. I made it sound a little exaggerated, and that was my bad. He kept up, but I still passed him enough to take that damn left lane. It feels good to put punk-ass rich bitch kids in their place. __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 5-Speed, Oxford White; Chrome FR500s (17x10.5 in back), Chin spoiler, 20/5% tint Mods: K&N FIPK Flowmaster Catback BBK Underdrive pulleys 3.73 Gears (not installed) Eibach Pro-Kit BBK Plenum & 70mm TB SCT Livewire 91 oct. tune

February 23rd, 2008, 01:00 AM	#6
6er_w/a_Vengance Regular 2004 Mustang v6 Haven't tested Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 264	even though he loves to kill the hopes and dreams of all it's still a pretty good estimate. Iv seen those things running up to 120 no problem. I know that i only have a v6 so i dont know how a GT really performs, but i thought all we really had was great lower end power because of our torque. if im wrong let me know so i know not to say this again. Isn't that why w/o things like n2o or a turbo we're useless unless from a dig or low roll.

February 27th, 2008, 01:32 AM	#10
GForce957 Newbie 2001 Mustang GT Bullitt Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 43	If you look at their times they have a fairly low 1/4 time because of the weight and the super sticky tires they run, but the trap speed isn't there ex. motor trend got 0 to 60 in 5.1 seconds on the way to a 13.5-second 102.9-mph quarter mile. Most of them will be getting mid low 13's and a 101-103 trap with a good driver

February 28th, 2008, 04:14 AM	#12
suprajay79 Regular 2001 Mustang GT 13.9 @ 100.7 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Mountain Home, Idaho Posts: 189	^ hahahahahaha __________________ 2001 Mustang GT 5-Speed, Oxford White; Chrome FR500s (17x10.5 in back), Chin spoiler, 20/5% tint Mods: K&N FIPK Flowmaster Catback BBK Underdrive pulleys 3.73 Gears (not installed) Eibach Pro-Kit BBK Plenum & 70mm TB SCT Livewire 91 oct. tune

March 20th, 2008, 11:36 AM	#13
banned Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 440	+1 w/ KC that lotus would stomp you if he knew how lol __________________ Considering selling my car to fund my race car: take a look and tell me what you think. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post1041280

March 20th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#14
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 8,686	yeah if that guy could drive he would have murdered you that little yota motor is nasty in the lotus __________________ Buy My Guitar and Amp Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot tuning and install in process, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

March 20th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#15
banned Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 440	yota motor? I though landrover made the 4cly for lotus? __________________ Considering selling my car to fund my race car: take a look and tell me what you think. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post1041280

March 20th, 2008, 11:51 AM	#16
banned Regular Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 440	maybe im on crack __________________ Considering selling my car to fund my race car: take a look and tell me what you think. http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ml#post1041280

March 20th, 2008, 03:45 PM	#17
GreenFaleen Resident MM Ricer 2006 Scion tC 13.9@103/8.9@81 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Raleigh/Lenoir, NC Posts: 8,686	nope it is a 2zz toyota engine, same as mine just with a more extreme cam angle for the 30 extra hp __________________ Buy My Guitar and Amp Scion Tc-strup racing header, CAI, Ground Kit, NOS 100shot tuning and install in process, Custom suspension, Doc. I 50% STS "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." -Carroll Shelby Thanks To My Sponsors: Strup Performance

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