Do i have an SP240? Seems so!

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Chimjunkie

#25
February 18, 2015, 19:42 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "1979scotte"That doesn't look too clever. Glad you walked away.
Don't know how it happen officer I was well within the legal limit.  s;) ;) s;)

You joke, but i genuinely am surprised it happened. We were not pressing on at a high pace. A small amount of rock fall had littered the corner with a few small stones which i unluckily braked on. The ABS wouldnt kill enough speed, the corner was tighter than visually obvious and i had a very heavy passenger. Perfect storm really and run out of road sideways on  s:( :( s:(   very impressed how the lotus looked after me during the crash.


1979scotte

#26
February 18, 2015, 19:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Surprised it's in one piece.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Chimjunkie

#27
February 18, 2015, 19:48 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Chassis bent under fuel tank. Rear n/s wheel bent right under the car. Was wearing harnesses which kept me and the passenger pinned to the seat right by the roll over hoop.

Chimjunkie

#28
February 18, 2015, 19:50 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
We broke it for parts after buying back from the insurers. Very surprising just how much damage was done. All engine mounts sheared and ripped for example. The car rolled twice that i was aware of...

1979scotte

#29
February 18, 2015, 19:54 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Jesus man cars have come a  long way in safety terms.
Don't reckon you'd have walked away in an 80s equivalent.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

s12vea

#30
February 18, 2015, 19:57 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
The survived the test. Glad you walked away from that one, it wouldn't of taken much to have been a lot worse
TF204 Blue
Another one won't hurt  .....

Anonymous

#31
February 18, 2015, 19:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Jesus scary stuff. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Got any pics of it before hand? Looked pretty nice, what was the spec?

Chimjunkie

#32
February 18, 2015, 20:46 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"Jesus scary stuff. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Got any pics of it before hand? Looked pretty nice, what was the spec?

Indeed. Was my girlfriends pride and joy. 7 years of modifications to make it the most capable and quickest road going Lotus Europa in the UK.

Anonymous

#33
February 18, 2015, 20:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
It was a lovely car, the interior is nice too! I suppose it will always be bitter sweet, after all it did potentially save your life.

I just hope she forgave you!!

Chimjunkie

#34
February 18, 2015, 21:01 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"It was a lovely car, the interior is nice too! I suppose it will always be bitter sweet, after all it did potentially save your life.

I just hope she forgave you!!

She has now! She doesnt do handbags and shoes. Just cars!! I am forgiven because this is what replaced it....  s8) 8) s8)  

Supercharged 240 Exige S2 in Burnt orange.

Chimjunkie

#35
February 18, 2015, 21:10 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Recieved the new wheels and tyres for the MR2 today!! Although too late to get it to Snetterton for a trackday we are going to on saturday   s:( :( s:(   Really want to change the brake fluid before tracking it. Pretty sure it is the original fluid!! Wont last many laps   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

1979scotte

#36
February 18, 2015, 21:13 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Nice subtle colour.
Perfect for an Exige.

I much prefer my wifes Christian Laboutin/ Karen Millen habit. Got to be cheaper.
First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—because I was not a socialist.
Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—because I was not a Jew.
Then they came for me—and there was no one left to speak for me.

Free Ukraine 🇺🇦

Chimjunkie

#37
February 18, 2015, 21:19 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "1979scotte"Nice subtle colour.
Perfect for an Exige.

I much prefer my wifes Christian Laboutin/ Karen Millen habit. Got to be cheaper.

  s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   Lisa does pretty much work solely to support her car habbit. She got me deeply into cars!!

Chimjunkie

#38
February 27, 2015, 17:49 Last Edit: February 27, 2015, 18:05 by Chimjunkie
Finally got round to fitting my new wheels on. Going to need another degree of camber on the rear to get arch clearance   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

I now have lotus Exige S2 sized front tyres and Lotus Elise S1 rear sized tyres which makes things so much simpler for our trackday habits and swapping tyres between cars!! Also wanted AD08R's and black rims   s8) 8) s8)  

Gave it a bit of beans as well since there is now some grip! Goes well   s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:  

Jrichards20

#39
February 27, 2015, 17:58 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
175 on the front? I would expect some under steer like that. But I do love the look of those tyres. My friend with an S1 swears by AD08s
[strike]2005 Black - MR2 Roadster[/strike]
[strike]2004 Sable MR2 Roadster TURBO[/strike]
[strike]2000 Red - MR2 Roadster[/strike]
[strike]Lotus Elise S2 - Silver[/strike]
[strike]2000 Blue - MR2 V6 Roadster[/strike]
Street Triple 765 RS

Chimjunkie

#40
February 27, 2015, 18:02 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
This is the Audi S1 Elise on track if anyone is interested....

http://youtu.be/PvIOCrdlevg

Chimjunkie

#41
February 27, 2015, 18:05 Last Edit: February 27, 2015, 22:02 by Chimjunkie
Quote from: "Jrichards20"175 on the front? I would expect some under steer like that. But I do love the look of those tyres. My friend with an S1 swears by AD08s

Sorry, meant S2 Exige!

205/45R16 front
225/45R16 rear

The problem i have with the rears is that Yokohama AD08's are much wider than most other makes for the same 225 spec. So the 225 Yoko's are as wide as the 245 Falkens i had before but now with 15mm less offset!!

Anonymous

#42
February 27, 2015, 19:40 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I really like the AD08 tyres but I'm really tempted to try r888s nexr

Anonymous

#43
February 27, 2015, 19:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Chimjunkie"This is the Audi S1 Elise on track if anyone is interested....

http://youtu.be/PvIOCrdlevg

Ah man that is every bit as awesome and a handful as I imagined! Love it!!!

Chimjunkie

#44
February 27, 2015, 20:38 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Meeerrrk"
Quote from: "Chimjunkie"This is the Audi S1 Elise on track if anyone is interested....

http://youtu.be/PvIOCrdlevg

Ah man that is every bit as awesome and a handful as I imagined! Love it!!!


That was on R888's at Silverstone Stowe chasing an Elise Trophy race driver in a race prepped Elise (black Elise). My Elise leaves him for dead on power, but my race craft is not so impressive   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:   Great little track   s:D :D s:D   When she works it is an awesome car and quite a handful! But as you can see from the vid it is not too difficult to keep her on the ragged edge every corner! I cant wait to get the MR2 out!

Jrichards20

#45
March 4, 2015, 11:32 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Quote from: "Chimjunkie"Finally got round to fitting my new wheels on. Going to need another degree of camber on the rear to get arch clearance   s:lol: :lol: s:lol:  

I now have lotus Exige S2 sized front tyres and Lotus Elise S1 rear sized tyres which makes things so much simpler for our trackday habits and swapping tyres between cars!! Also wanted AD08R's and black rims   s8) 8) s8)  

Gave it a bit of beans as well since there is now some grip! Goes well   s:crazyeyes: :crazyeyes: s:crazyeyes:  


What wheels are those? Can I ask why you replaced the SP-12 for these?
[strike]2005 Black - MR2 Roadster[/strike]
[strike]2004 Sable MR2 Roadster TURBO[/strike]
[strike]2000 Red - MR2 Roadster[/strike]
[strike]Lotus Elise S2 - Silver[/strike]
[strike]2000 Blue - MR2 V6 Roadster[/strike]
Street Triple 765 RS

Chimjunkie

#46
March 4, 2015, 11:37 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
They are Rota Slipstreams. Changed from the SP's for the reasons you have quoted above. We have an Elise S1 and an Exige S2 and have a supply of track tyres from a Lotus race team. I have now got rims on the MR2 which take these tyre sizes! Personally i prefer the SP's to the Rotas. I had SP's on my TVR when Silverstone Performance first brought them out. We also have the same rim style on the Exige. And the Lotus Europa before that! But my S1 Elise has Rotas which really suit that.

Chimjunkie

#47
March 4, 2015, 11:41 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
I am now running 2.25 deg negative camber on the rear to give good clearance from the arches with the 8J Rotas fitted with 225/45R16 tyres. Just got to get the geo properly sorted. Joining a bunch of mates on a Lotus run this weekend. Will be interesting to see how i get on with the MR2   s:) :) s:)

Chimjunkie

#48
March 4, 2015, 11:45 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Postman just delivered the Hel Braided brake hoses! Just need to decide on brake fluid.....

Anonymous

#49
March 4, 2015, 11:49 Last Edit: January 1, 1970, 01:00 by Guest
Be interested to know what you go for.
What pads - disks are on that car?

Rota wheels look good...but I am biased!
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