M8CKN Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Father in Law popped up yesterday in his weekend toy. Unfortunately 2 cans of San Miguel meant I could't relieve him of the keys for an hour or two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Bet that's an absolute hoot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ian_C Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 A 190 bhp 111R by the looks of the alloys and undertray, and a May 2002 onwards model by the looks of the hood arrangement. Not envious in the slightest... honest! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Ian dont pretend you know your stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 So what is this model then....on my driveway?? Cos in all honesty I havent got a clue, neither do I really give a shyte! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Number plates ok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 So Sam, do you prefer the pre May 2002 hood arrangement, or the post May 2002? Why was it introduced? School boy error though on my part - the Toyota engined 111R was only launched in late 2003, sold in 2004, hence of course it has to be a May 2002 onwards. Mose, there was only the sole standard model sold until the 135 in late '98 and VVC 111-S in 1999. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSE Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Means nothing to me Ian, it looks like a Go cart and sounds like a fly trapped in a plastic beaker! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woppum Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 [ QUOTE ] So Sam, do you prefer the pre May 2002 hood arrangement, or the post May 2002? Why was it introduced? Slight error though - the Toyota engined 111R was only introduced in summer 2002, hence the above is obvious! Mose, there was only the sole standard model sold until the 135 in late '98. Ian [/ QUOTE ] Mate I was only playing. I dont have a clue about Lotus's. No harm intended. Still friends? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian_C Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 No harm taken! Posted (and since edited for accuracy of the 111R launch year) in a humourour manner! Remains the best car I have ever driven. Will take something very special to beat it - probably another [quicker] Elise. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonb Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 My brother in laws got the exact same model as that - same colour. The 190bhp Toyota engine will soon get you to it's top speed of 145 ish. It's a nice car, drives great but his is only 12 months old and has only done 800 miles (what a waste!!). Still, when it only starts once a month (out of a possible 4 attempts) he doesnt have much choice. And that's assuming that it's not full of water or the headlights have steamed up!! Still - i wouldnt say no to one!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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