So I told myself I was going to take a break after my accident, save some money, and learn how to ride. But I tell myself a lot of things, and sometimes, there are deals that a crack addict can't pass up.
Drove up to Santa Monica at lunch today, and put a deposit down on my new toy. She was a steal for what she's equipped with... Going back up on Tuesday to trailer her home.
![[Image: elise.jpg]](http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/jseddon3/elise.jpg)
05 Elise w/ 11600 miles
Tri-Point S/C
Ohlin coilovers
some other stuff
1950lbs.
~200rwhp
All I need is an intercooler for 30+ more rwhp, a harness bar, and some race pads - I'm back in the saddle bitches! 
05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
Great. Another high power/weight ratio car for driving around by yourself in a circle.
Man up and race something!
P.S. - Screw you and your nice ass car.
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Apoc Wrote:P.S. - Screw you and your nice ass car.
+1
:bow:
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CaptainHenreh Wrote:Apoc Wrote:P.S. - Screw you and your nice ass car.
+1
:bow:
+2
Don't get married and live like the three of us wish we could
Two feet.
Andy Wrote:Don't get married and live like the three of us wish we could
Nope, that's not until next summer...
05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
I would love to drive the PCH in that thing.
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2014 White Platinum Pearl Explorer Sport
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Holy crap that is such a fantastic car. Just got done watching a couple of those things scoot around the autocross course this weekend and just stared everytime they went by. Such a great piece of machinery, especially sitting on Ohlins... just wow. Congrats to you. :thumbup:
what the heck happened to the Z? Did I miss a thread??
Andy Wrote:CaptainHenreh Wrote:Apoc Wrote:P.S. - Screw you and your nice ass car.
+1
:bow:
+2
Don't get married and live like the three of us wish we could
+3
that car is hellacious. niiiiiiice buy!
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white_2kgt Wrote:what the heck happened to the Z? Did I miss a thread??
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05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
John Wrote:white_2kgt Wrote:what the heck happened to the Z? Did I miss a thread??
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damn dude, yea I missed that  , sorry about the loss, I know how you feel...oh and congrats on the new ride, why not the exige though? You know it's going to see track time!
b000000000000000000st it!
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It is boosted =P
Congrats on the ride man. That is such an awesome car, I can't imagine it with a supercharger. I've narrowed down my next sports car (whenever that may be) to either that car or a new Vette. For me, the Vette will probably win out, but I would never turn down an Elise ^_^
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white_2kgt Wrote:damn dude, yea I missed that , sorry about the loss, I know how you feel...oh and congrats on the new ride, why not the exige though? You know it's going to see track time!
The Exige S is going for over 60K - I got this S/C Elise with some extra goodies for $37K. Like I said, it was a deal that I couldn't pass up.
WRXtranceformed Wrote:Congrats on the ride man. That is such an awesome car, I can't imagine it with a supercharger. I've narrowed down my next sports car (whenever that may be) to either that car or a new Vette. For me, the Vette will probably win out, but I would never turn down an Elise ^_^
A friend of mine was trying to get me to pick up a 03-04 Z06, but to be honest, I'm tired of spending ridiculous amounts of money on consumables (tires and brake pads). 275 RA1s for my Z were $1320 mounted at Radial, and front brake pads were $250. I can't imagine spending more for wider tires - it gets old really fast. With the Elise I can probably get a year out of RA1s at a much more reasonable price (~$850). Now I just need StopTech to develop a set of 2-piece OEM-size rotors for me...
05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
lol you ass. very well done
I Am Mike
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No longer onyachin.
Dude...sounds like you are goin to be close to Monterey, CA. Yeah..I'm off early tomrrow and all of Friday. Feel free to drop by and hook me up with a ride.
-T
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1999 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX
1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass
KPWSerpiente Wrote:Dude...sounds like you are goin to be close to Monterey, CA. Yeah..I'm off early tomrrow and all of Friday. Feel free to drop by and hook me up with a ride.
-T
I am? I live in San Diego - next to Mexico - that's 400 miles south as the crow flies. However, I will be up near you this weekend, but in SF and with a blazing fast compact rental car. Maybe next time...
05 S/C "Elixige"
07 Mazda 3S - commuter car
99 YZF-600R - commuter bike
John Wrote:A friend of mine was trying to get me to pick up a 03-04 Z06, but to be honest, I'm tired of spending ridiculous amounts of money on consumables (tires and brake pads). 275 RA1s for my Z were $1320 mounted at Radial, and front brake pads were $250. I can't imagine spending more for wider tires - it gets old really fast. With the Elise I can probably get a year out of RA1s at a much more reasonable price (~$850). Now I just need StopTech to develop a set of 2-piece OEM-size rotors for me...
I don't blame you! I saw a set of tires at AutoZone last time I was there that they special ordered for a C6 Z06 who was going to the drag strip that night. They were HUGE!! I know with a car like that (and knowing what mods I'd do to it when I got it) I would be burning through tires like nothing!
Now to me, cheap and Lotus don't go together though. I'm sure you do all your own work on your cars, so that should help you save some cash (as well as the fact that it's a Toyota motor). I do know that getting service done on that thing is EXPENSIVE! Didn't that one guy who has one on this board say that it's like $400 for something as simple as an oil change?
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2001 Lexus IS300 / 2004 2.8L big turbo WRX STI / 2004 Subaru WRX / A couple of old trucks
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Nice job John! That's going to be a blast to drive!
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