I have had Porsches, Cayman and 997 s, F Types and M2. Love your Elise and content. I never really enjoyed driving until I drove an Elise and never looked back. Im still only 55 plus 6ft, so my Elise s3 220 fits perfectly. I did my cars the wrong way around. Should have drove a Lotus 20 years ago. I now just have my Elise and a GT86 for sideways daily, plus way more fun and saved cash. Please don’t add weight to it.
@@PeteAnda thanks for sharing! Yes good idea to keep it light weight. I am going to progress the build to more lightweight mods such as lighter flywheel, battery, brakes, etc. thanks for watching!
@@Sals_GarageI’ve researched so much about them that I know a little about them, yet I was never lucky to own one. Congrats for your S2 the more I see it the more I wish Lotus had built them looking like this.
@@Alexandrepenim thank you so much! We enjoy the car so far my favorite car I have ever driven. It’s our first manual car and it’s been fun learning how to drive it. Excited to get better and really enjoy the car to it’s full potential.
To avoid cam wipe in the future let it warm up properly, here in the uk it’s pretty well documented the issues arise when people use the engine coolant temp as an indicator to ‘go hard’. Which isn’t a good idea, Give it a good 15 minutes.
Congrats on the car! Couple of things from watching your video the wheels you have are rays CE28. Also these cars do have power locks, if the owner did not give you the remote i believe you can buy some and program it to your car pretty easy. in the interior there is a power door switch in front of the hazard light (on the vertical surface). enjoy the car!
@@nedsgarage thanks for the helpful advice. I’ll look into getting new remote power locks because we bypassed the immobilizer so the door locks don’t work with the remote anymore.
Hey, greetings from Aotearoa / New Zealand - just found your channel cause of your new Lotus. That is a nice car and as you say the mods are very tasteful, I especially love the front clam without the small side lights beside the headlight. Where does that clam come from and does it matter removing the smaller lights? I think that is a better front end look than the Series 3 clam. I've just decided to sell my 2006 Porsche Cayman 2.7ltr, which I've loved, to get an Elise cause at 56yrs old I might not be able to get in and out of one for much longer, time to take the plunge. Good luck and I look forward to following your progress with this car! cheers
Hi! I believe the previous owner said it is a front clam from a 2011 Exige or Elise. Can’t remember exactly, it’s tough to find the front lip he that matches it as well. It’s a rare front clam that I have not seen before either. Also, it can be challenging to get in and out of the vehicle initially, but after a few weeks it comes much easier and naturally so hope you are able to stick with it and enjoy the car. Good luck and have fun!
@@Sals_GarageAwesome! Think I recognize this one! I'm in Los Gatos, have a few fun rides including Emira I just bought. Hope to see you guys around. @seanlynchismyname
@@Sals_Garage Around a track definitely, but is it faster in a straight line though? Don't get me wrong I like these little cars, but I feel like a lot of people would actually go for the S2K based on looks alone.
Lotus Elise F1 Inspired Exhaust: ruclips.net/video/6ePkIuLAjxY/видео.htmlsi=Th9T68uyZHvZQFpy
I’m so excited to make more content with our new Lotus Elise!❤️❤️
Yes! Excited too 🙌🏼
lol your name is elise too? nice
@@PremiumUserUltra yea! Wife’s name is also Elise.
I have had Porsches, Cayman and 997 s, F Types and M2. Love your Elise and content.
I never really enjoyed driving until I drove an Elise and never looked back. Im still only 55 plus 6ft, so my Elise s3 220 fits perfectly. I did my cars the wrong way around. Should have drove a Lotus 20 years ago. I now just have my Elise and a GT86 for sideways daily, plus way more fun and saved cash.
Please don’t add weight to it.
@@PeteAnda thanks for sharing! Yes good idea to keep it light weight. I am going to progress the build to more lightweight mods such as lighter flywheel, battery, brakes, etc. thanks for watching!
Same mate, I’ve had loads of cats and now an Exige. Never had so much fun driving a car.
@@samwilde595 it’s so much fun! Never want to sell it
Looks and sounds amazing! Can't wait to see it in person. Congrats again!
Thank you Jerms! Excited to see ya again soon brother.
Congrats! Car looks and sounds amazing
Thanks so much 🙏
Don't put sound deadening in. The noise is part of it's DNA and you get used to it. 😉
Yessir
The trunk lid is from an S3 Elise, not an Exige. Otherwise indeed a tastefully done Lotus!
@@Alexandrepenim thanks! Makes sense since the Exige had a different style trunk lid similar to hatchback.
@@Sals_GarageI’ve researched so much about them that I know a little about them, yet I was never lucky to own one.
Congrats for your S2 the more I see it the more I wish Lotus had built them looking like this.
@@Alexandrepenim thank you so much! We enjoy the car so far my favorite car I have ever driven. It’s our first manual car and it’s been fun learning how to drive it. Excited to get better and really enjoy the car to it’s full potential.
To avoid cam wipe in the future let it warm up properly, here in the uk it’s pretty well documented the issues arise when people use the engine coolant temp as an indicator to ‘go hard’. Which isn’t a good idea, Give it a good 15 minutes.
@@samwilde595 thank you for the tip!
Congrats Sal! ! let me know when is the next cruise
Thank you! Will do 👍 Looking forward to cruising with ya soon.
Congrats on the car! Couple of things from watching your video the wheels you have are rays CE28. Also these cars do have power locks, if the owner did not give you the remote i believe you can buy some and program it to your car pretty easy. in the interior there is a power door switch in front of the hazard light (on the vertical surface). enjoy the car!
@@nedsgarage thanks for the helpful advice. I’ll look into getting new remote power locks because we bypassed the immobilizer so the door locks don’t work with the remote anymore.
Sad to see M3 to be sold, but congrats to the Lotus 🙂🤘🏻
Thanks so much! We miss the M3 a lot. If only we had more space, would have kept it.
I'm starting to dig lotuses 😍
They are awesome!
@@Sals_Garage I've had a 2010SC for 14 years. I always drive an extra block or two. 🤣
@@mikeniemand9368 yes, always fun to drive a few extra miles each trip
Car's looking good on you Sal!
Thanks! It’s been so much fun so far.
wow crazy Lotus! I'm so happy for you guys!
Thank you Carl! Wish you were here to see it in person. Miss you bro.
@@Sals_Garage they finally let me post on your channel yay!!!
@@CarlsGarage1 Yay! So happy I can finally see you on the channel again.
Hey, greetings from Aotearoa / New Zealand - just found your channel cause of your new Lotus. That is a nice car and as you say the mods are very tasteful, I especially love the front clam without the small side lights beside the headlight. Where does that clam come from and does it matter removing the smaller lights? I think that is a better front end look than the Series 3 clam. I've just decided to sell my 2006 Porsche Cayman 2.7ltr, which I've loved, to get an Elise cause at 56yrs old I might not be able to get in and out of one for much longer, time to take the plunge. Good luck and I look forward to following your progress with this car! cheers
Hi! I believe the previous owner said it is a front clam from a 2011 Exige or Elise. Can’t remember exactly, it’s tough to find the front lip he that matches it as well. It’s a rare front clam that I have not seen before either.
Also, it can be challenging to get in and out of the vehicle initially, but after a few weeks it comes much easier and naturally so hope you are able to stick with it and enjoy the car. Good luck and have fun!
Love it!!
Thanks Uncle!
Wow! This car is gorgeous😮 Where can I get this front clam is it still on the market?
@@chenchi105 thank you! I think it’s from Greg’s Race Parts, custom made without the turn signal lenses.
Sheeesh! -BLXST
😯
Super fun 😊
You guys in Bay Area?
Yea, San Jose
@@Sals_GarageAwesome! Think I recognize this one! I'm in Los Gatos, have a few fun rides including Emira I just bought. Hope to see you guys around. @seanlynchismyname
@@seanpeterlynch congrats! Would love to see an Emira in person. Hope to see you around at some car meets soon! 🙌🏼
put a k24 in the back
Good idea 👍
Isn’t this an S3 Elise?
S2 Elise with Exige and S3 swapped parts.
Just change the cam, how hard can it be it’s a Toyota 4 cylinder.
@@gxlbiscuit done ✅ ruclips.net/video/Z4_ijzPbCnI/видео.html
@@Sals_Garage hells yah, get at it!! I’ll watch it in a bit.
@@gxlbiscuit 🙏
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+1
@@DigitalDissident 🙏
"s2000 on steroids" that don't make much sense at 190hp.
@@Alejandro-u7q7c The Lotus is much lighter and has a more aggressive muscular appearance so yes the Lotus is on steroids. It’s also faster 👍
@@Sals_Garage Around a track definitely, but is it faster in a straight line though?
Don't get me wrong I like these little cars, but I feel like a lot of people would actually go for the S2K based on looks alone.
@@Alejandro-u7q7c I see your point. Both are great cars and better than a Miata atleast. 👍
@@Sals_Garage I see your point as well Sir, they both are amazing cars. Enjoy your new toy.
@@Alejandro-u7q7c thanks so much 🙏