Anyone moved from 350z to a Lotus?
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i actually sat inside one for a test drive when they first came out. super low, sorta / borderline cramped. i'm 5-10 and felt claustrophobic. getting in and out was a problem, looked rather silly. the build is purely track inspired, i would imagine it'd be a very tough daily driver. stiff suspension, not harsh, but much stiffer than a stock Z. handles for days though.
i'd get it for a track only car, can't really see myself justifying it as a daily driver.
i'd get it for a track only car, can't really see myself justifying it as a daily driver.
I'd do it, my buddy has an exige, its a bad *** car, the only thing that pisses him off is the lack of aftermarket ****. he had like 2 choices for exhaust, **** like that, and they aren't the fastest top end he takes me through the corners but it don't take me long to run him in the straights.
Originally Posted by dchengmd
I've driven one, but no, not for more than a day. From the experience, however, I can't imagine the car being a very good daily driver. Spartan interior and amenities, loud, and not terribly comfortable. Obviously, none of these really matter on the track where the car is meant to shine.
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Originally Posted by i8acobra
To me the lack of amenities (weight) and noise are pluses.
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Originally Posted by i8acobra
To me the lack of amenities (weight) and noise are pluses.
getting in and out of the Elise is actually part of the fun and quite an experience.
Originally Posted by AndreZ Cadena
I just bought my Z, but if I had the choice, the lotus would be at the top of my list. If you want performance, the lotus is what you are looking for. I dont know what you use your Z for, but if you are going to the track or even auto-x, the exige beats anything out there. This car's purpose is solely performance, it is balanced perfectly, you dont need a lot of power to go fast around the track. That is a true driver's car. Thats the reason why Im leaving power mods for my Z last, if I do any.
Look at it this way, theres people out there that will pass your Z on the track driving a stock miata, it really isnt about power.
Also keep in mind that you would have to learn how to drive mid engine, which in my opinion is SO MUCH more challenging and rewarding. The Z is an AWSOME car, but the lotus is on a totally different level.
Good Luck.
Look at it this way, theres people out there that will pass your Z on the track driving a stock miata, it really isnt about power.
Also keep in mind that you would have to learn how to drive mid engine, which in my opinion is SO MUCH more challenging and rewarding. The Z is an AWSOME car, but the lotus is on a totally different level.
Good Luck.
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Originally Posted by CEO350Z
i actually sat inside one for a test drive when they first came out. super low, sorta / borderline cramped. i'm 5-10 and felt claustrophobic. getting in and out was a problem, looked rather silly. the build is purely track inspired, i would imagine it'd be a very tough daily driver. stiff suspension, not harsh, but much stiffer than a stock Z. handles for days though.
i'd get it for a track only car, can't really see myself justifying it as a daily driver.
i'd get it for a track only car, can't really see myself justifying it as a daily driver.
get the touring model w/o the sports suspension for a daily driver.
Originally Posted by FLZ_Boy
I thought about the Lotus, but I took a chance on the new LS3 Corvettes.
I'd jump on it with my GM discount but, the wife said the next car we she wants to be able to drive it like she can drive the 350Z. Fit her perfectly. She looks hot in it too. She's 5' and 98lbs. So, it looks like a Vette was veto'd this weekend forever. Oh well, I still have my Firebird and maybe it's a new GTR for me in a couple of years. Not a bad way to spend $60K .... or at least I hope so.
Originally Posted by i8acobra
You actually driven one for more than a day? I'm 6' 3" and 200 Lbs. and I wasn't uncomfortable.
Originally Posted by iamdigital
6'4" and i don't fit. same weight and I just couldn't do it for more than an hour. head touches the top when bouncing and all.
Originally Posted by z-u-later
Newb -- you obviously don't know what you're talking about. The Z can compete with the Elise, and even an Exige in autox or the track. I know . . . I regularly ran faster times than an Exige in our local autox events. Heck, I ran faster times than an occassional Z06. As far as overall comfort, I'll have to agree that the Lotus is on a totally different (lower) level than a Z.
sure.
Originally Posted by 350z_racer05
I would only consider the exige, the elise is slow as hell
You tard. A 1/4 mile time of 12.6 and a 0-60 of 4.9 seconds isn't slow as hell. Plus the Exige only adds downforce. The Exige S has 30 more hp, but in no way is the Elise "slow as hell".
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Originally Posted by Ztalker
get the touring model w/o the sports suspension for a daily driver.
oh, i was talking about the lotus...i have a touring roadster
This video was taken from a Lotus Exige. Go to 3:15 and see another Exige and a 350Z pass this Exige.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...20727097&hl=en
I think the Exige has potential for faster lap times, if driven right, but it comes down to the driver.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...20727097&hl=en
I think the Exige has potential for faster lap times, if driven right, but it comes down to the driver.
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Originally Posted by z-u-later
Newb -- you obviously don't know what you're talking about. The Z can compete with the Elise, and even an Exige in autox or the track. I know . . . I regularly ran faster times than an Exige in our local autox events. Heck, I ran faster times than an occassional Z06. As far as overall comfort, I'll have to agree that the Lotus is on a totally different (lower) level than a Z.
Originally Posted by AndreZ Cadena
Wow, ok. The local auto-x....You must be a veteran driver
