this video is absolutely why I appreciate you so much. You bought a Lotus with just 1.6 liter engine and 134 brake horsepower instead of a supercar like Audi R8 and Mclaren 675. That means you really love driving a car, not showing off. BTW, I don't know if you can get it in Europe. There's a car in Japan called Honda S660. It is a K-car (they have to own a parking space to be eligible to own a car) which can be exempted from this regulation. It has a 660cc mid-mounted engine and only produces 64 horsepower LOL I think in Europe you can enjoy this car at full chat.
+1954telecaster business, business.... Which one?! If he is really successful I'm sure he would share it with us. In my opinion all his occupation its filming +\- the same videos about his garage. Nothing more. In Sebs life therm of "hardwork"= video + RUclips. But he likes it so that's the most important. But please !!! STOP ABOUT HIS OWN BUSINESS.
+Seb Delanney My car had an aftermarket (AKA "boy racer", or "chav") aluminium gear knob when I bought it. One of the first things I did to that car was to change that back to the standard one. It looked cheesy as hell (this particular one did, not saying yours does) and was like touching a block of ice on cold mornings.
Hey Seb there is an exhaust company that I heard of a while ago it's called quicksilver exhaust systems, they have one called the Titan which fits the Lotus Elise, check it out you might like it.
I think you made the right decision with the Lotus over the other cars, not saying the other cars are bad but, as you stated, the Elise is more of an event. Unlike most people my own age (43), I love the raw, stripped out type of car, and I find it actually focuses my mind far more than driving about in say, my old M5. About your comment on body roll, as you progress and get more experience, you will find that even your Elise rolls a fair bit compared to many pure track cars or even modified road cars. I remember when I drove my first performance car and that was the first thing that most stood out from the off, compared to a normal car. Some roll is not a bad thing though as it gives feedback and lets you know here the limits are. I have a track car as well, a little old Clio Williams and it is SOLID! I can drive my daily diesel about faster than the Clio on normal roads :D I recommend a full on track day with the Elise, and as passenger with some pro drivers. It will open your eyes to a new level of driving you can't really do on public roads.
It's the perfect choice for you, other people would maybe have chose another car, but other people are not you. So don't care about these haters, have fun with your great Lotus Racer.
Completely love the car Seb! It makes much sense for you to buy that car and I trully believe you made the right decision. Looking forward to watching more videos with it.
Why Lotus? Because it's fucking perfect. Will be getting myself a Lotus Exige S this spring :) It will be awesome! Keep up the vids man. Greetings from Sweden :)
I just found a good sounding exhaust on RUclips by a company named Arqray and the model is called Arqray Euro. You can find the car, a yellow Elise, on RUclips and the sound is cool! And shoots some flames!
Much like the other RUclipsr's, your car is very reminiscent of your personality. There's the smart and sophistication that is Shmee150, the loud and obnoxious that is Supercarsoflondon, the vain and quirky fun that is Seenthruglass, and finally the small and scrappy that is Seb. It fits you dude.
Hey Seb - great review and similar feelings here - my first new car was an S1 back in the day (actually I still have it and could never bring myself to sell so I just bought other cars to go next to it). In the UK everyone goes for 2bular exhausts nowadays as has been posted below. Enjoy :)
I have a Larini Clubsport exhaust with a de-cat pipe and a hurricane induction kit on my K-series Elise. It sounds fantastic for a four cylinder and it's really loud. I haven't heard or tried the toyota Elises with Larini, but I guess they sound good too.
Great car! And awesome to have as a first real sports car! I love my 111R, so I understand why you already like it so much! 2bular exhausts are great, Larini also sound nice.
Hey Seb, I have the 2009 version. I have the Lotus Stage 1 exhaust combined with the TRD air-filter.For me that is loud enough for town, highway and trackday db limits. Also too loud in the Elise can be annoying if you have long trips.
I prefer the sound of the Arqray's though, but too bad they discontinued. Do you, by any chance, know how much an exhaustsystem like that would cost including labour?
congratulations on your first bought car, that's must have been a real accomplishment !! Anyway don't listen to people who dislike your car, if I were you I would have done the same choice, the lotus is a true drivers' car
Nice video, good explanation of why you bought the Lotus! But I was just wondering, what was the reason you never drove during the "where's Shmee tour"? Was that because you were only 18?
Wow! I really didn't realise you were 19 I thought you must be older! I have just turned 16 and cannot wait to get my license! My cousin is nearly 18 and has had a car since he was 17 and he still hasn't passed yet!
Really love your lotus, lightweight focused sports cars are a lot of fun. Question, did you ever consider getting a honda s2000 or an integra type r or are hondas too unspecial over there in monaco?
Don't make it too loud, personally I think a Lotus with a really loud exhaust would look stupid. Like a Corsa with a loud exhaust (but obviously MUCH better than a Corsa haha)
I like the car I think that it looks great, and would be a fantastic experience to drive. But I have heard that Lotus stands for: "Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious" that would be my only concern purchasing a car of this type. But nonetheless enjoyed the video Seb keep up the good work mate :)
+GustavLjungberg cheap to fix and run in comparison to an m3/rs4/911/ect, they still cost more to run and fix than the average car. Certain parts of the car are known for poor reliability and are difficult fixes and actually quite expensive.
Yo Seb, why did you not get the Scirocco. its got between 122-350ps depending on the Engine and us Scirocco Drivers are a little Family. plus its a little bit more useful than the Elise CR
Salut Seb! Petite question! t'es vraiment content de ta Lotus Elise ? Je veut dire le basic, pas de Touring pack ou Sport pack...c'est déjà bien le basic model ? Ou si c'est à refair ton achat ...avec plus de option ? Aaaaah j'hesite! Lotus elise de base ou Mazda MX5 2.0 L !!?? :-) Cheers David
Can I ask , how did you get the money to buy your car cos as far as I can see you don't have a daily job... Just purely intrigued, not trying to be rude
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Skip the; Moooooorning part please.
+Frans G It makes me so agressive every time lol
His balls drop everytime he does that. Ultimate respect to him for doing it so often!
this video is absolutely why I appreciate you so much. You bought a Lotus with just 1.6 liter engine and 134 brake horsepower instead of a supercar like Audi R8 and Mclaren 675. That means you really love driving a car, not showing off.
BTW, I don't know if you can get it in Europe. There's a car in Japan called Honda S660. It is a K-car (they have to own a parking space to be eligible to own a car) which can be exempted from this regulation. It has a 660cc mid-mounted engine and only produces 64 horsepower LOL I think in Europe you can enjoy this car at full chat.
There are plenty of turbo kits (also Supercharger I think) available for this car, then you really have a pocket rocket!
Thinking about trading in my Abarth and getting an Elise ... This video sold it to me!!
Please can you do a video about how you managed to buy a lotus at such a young agr
+Paul brayshaw no he's got a business
+1954telecaster business, business.... Which one?! If he is really successful I'm sure he would share it with us. In my opinion all his occupation its filming +\- the same videos about his garage. Nothing more. In Sebs life therm of "hardwork"= video + RUclips. But he likes it so that's the most important. But please !!! STOP ABOUT HIS OWN BUSINESS.
+Kirill Gribov I looked him up on the french companies list thingie, he's not in there, nor in the monaco one
he does web design and apps and shit, he made a video about it
+1954telecaster can you send me a link of that video?
take a wing. I think that looks amazing!!!!
+Seb Delanney My car had an aftermarket (AKA "boy racer", or "chav") aluminium gear knob when I bought it. One of the first things I did to that car was to change that back to the standard one. It looked cheesy as hell (this particular one did, not saying yours does) and was like touching a block of ice on cold mornings.
Very good reasoning behind your purchase Seb. A much cooler first own car than I had the first time. Congrats!
Well done. Lovely car welcome to lotus ownership. All reasons many people buy a lotus. Enjoy.
+Seb LARINI EXHAUST !
Hey Seb there is an exhaust company that I heard of a while ago it's called quicksilver exhaust systems, they have one called the Titan which fits the Lotus Elise, check it out you might like it.
I had to work like a dog for 12 years to save to get my realistic dream car the Elise S2. I had a Austin Metro when I was 19!!
The fact that you're 19, just two years older than me, and have already made such a name for yourself in the car community is amazing Seb! :D
I think you made the right decision with the Lotus over the other cars, not saying the other cars are bad but, as you stated, the Elise is more of an event. Unlike most people my own age (43), I love the raw, stripped out type of car, and I find it actually focuses my mind far more than driving about in say, my old M5.
About your comment on body roll, as you progress and get more experience, you will find that even your Elise rolls a fair bit compared to many pure track cars or even modified road cars. I remember when I drove my first performance car and that was the first thing that most stood out from the off, compared to a normal car. Some roll is not a bad thing though as it gives feedback and lets you know here the limits are. I have a track car as well, a little old Clio Williams and it is SOLID! I can drive my daily diesel about faster than the Clio on normal roads :D
I recommend a full on track day with the Elise, and as passenger with some pro drivers. It will open your eyes to a new level of driving you can't really do on public roads.
It's the perfect choice for you, other people would maybe have chose another car, but other people are not you.
So don't care about these haters, have fun with your great Lotus Racer.
Completely love the car Seb! It makes much sense for you to buy that car and I trully believe you made the right decision. Looking forward to watching more videos with it.
Why Lotus? Because it's fucking perfect. Will be getting myself a Lotus Exige S this spring :) It will be awesome! Keep up the vids man. Greetings from Sweden :)
are you going to get a monaco plate on the elise ?
+JAY HINCHLIFFE Probably not because he doesn't live in monaco
+JCS He does.....
+JCS he has one on this twizy thought !
+driftingmaster 4 he lives just outside monaco
+driftingmaster 4 he lives in La Turbie, just outside of monaco, in the hills
I just found a good sounding exhaust on RUclips by a company named Arqray and the model is called Arqray Euro. You can find the car, a yellow Elise, on RUclips and the sound is cool! And shoots some flames!
Much like the other RUclipsr's, your car is very reminiscent of your personality. There's the smart and sophistication that is Shmee150, the loud and obnoxious that is Supercarsoflondon, the vain and quirky fun that is Seenthruglass, and finally the small and scrappy that is Seb. It fits you dude.
Hey Seb - great review and similar feelings here - my first new car was an S1 back in the day (actually I still have it and could never bring myself to sell so I just bought other cars to go next to it). In the UK everyone goes for 2bular exhausts nowadays as has been posted below. Enjoy :)
I have a Larini Clubsport exhaust with a de-cat pipe and a hurricane induction kit on my K-series Elise. It sounds fantastic for a four cylinder and it's really loud.
I haven't heard or tried the toyota Elises with Larini, but I guess they sound good too.
Great car! And awesome to have as a first real sports car!
I love my 111R, so I understand why you already like it so much!
2bular exhausts are great, Larini also sound nice.
Great choice!! Everyone who disapproves has no idea how to put themselves in someone else's shoes.
I had a brand new Elise SC, loved it. Miss it.
You sounded a lot like I did when I got a Mazda MX-5 a few years ago. I hope you have as much fun as I did.
Hey Seb, I have the 2009 version. I have the Lotus Stage 1 exhaust combined with the TRD air-filter.For me that is loud enough for town, highway and trackday db limits. Also too loud in the Elise can be annoying if you have long trips.
me too! mine has the stage 1 but need it louder :/
Love the elise.. Ive been really enjoying your videos too! Nice job :)
I like Arqray but it seems like their Lotus products got discontinued. So I would say 2bular. They are focused on Lotus exhaust and pretty good at it.
I prefer the sound of the Arqray's though, but too bad they discontinued.
Do you, by any chance, know how much an exhaustsystem like that would cost including labour?
+Dave-007 i went with an arqray a few years ago, i think its one of the best sounding systems out, i did a cat delete as well,
The Stage 2 exhaust and the Valvetronic F1 exhaust are pretty cool !
Yes good choice. Sensible and rare. I got insane interests Exige S driving Italy from UK. Mostly in Italy weirdly.
congratulations on your first bought car, that's must have been a real accomplishment !!
Anyway don't listen to people who dislike your car, if I were you I would have done the same choice, the lotus is a true drivers' car
Pure fun out of the 2ZR-FE :)
Larini makes pretty nice exhausts for the Lotus Elise.
I love your greeting Seb, Don't change a thing.
best explanatory vid you've done yet
Nice video, good explanation of why you bought the Lotus! But I was just wondering, what was the reason you never drove during the "where's Shmee tour"? Was that because you were only 18?
If you're still considering an exhaust I would look into BOE and Larini, personally I prefer BOE.
Seb, i think you sould do a Track Day with your car. It will improve your driving skills and you will discover how great you car handle.
Why not?
Wow! I really didn't realise you were 19 I thought you must be older! I have just turned 16 and cannot wait to get my license! My cousin is nearly 18 and has had a car since he was 17 and he still hasn't passed yet!
Your car is convertible ?
wrap your car similar to lotus f1, green and yellow bits and matt black would look great
Larini Exhaust?
Really love your lotus, lightweight focused sports cars are a lot of fun. Question, did you ever consider getting a honda s2000 or an integra type r or are hondas too unspecial over there in monaco?
Joli voiture :)
Don't make it too loud, personally I think a Lotus with a really loud exhaust would look stupid. Like a Corsa with a loud exhaust (but obviously MUCH better than a Corsa haha)
I like the car I think that it looks great, and would be a fantastic experience to drive. But I have heard that Lotus stands for: "Lots Of Trouble Usually Serious" that would be my only concern purchasing a car of this type. But nonetheless enjoyed the video Seb keep up the good work mate :)
it has a toyota engine,no problems there haha
The problem thing applies to the Esprit with the complicated turbo V8's. These Elises with small Toyota engines are super reliable and cheap to fix :)
+GustavLjungberg cheap to fix and run in comparison to an m3/rs4/911/ect, they still cost more to run and fix than the average car. Certain parts of the car are known for poor reliability and are difficult fixes and actually quite expensive.
+Seb Delanney whybnlt take the cost and bring the 991 (Selena) from the U.S, it costs less and it's more fun because 4 seats power and modern?
Car was hired LOL
I know i'm saying this too much, but i think you should take a look at the Mazda MX-5 as next car :p
Will you be going to the Rallye Automobile Monte-Carlo (18-24 January 2016) ??
So what is the story with the Porsche 991 in LA ?
Nice car Seb! That was the right choice! How is the fuel consumption? Greetings from germany ;)
We the same age and got our license at the same time, what's the insurance like over there?
You're a really good driver by the way.
hey seb by any chance are u going to Dublin for gumball would love to meet you
+brian flynn I hope so!
+SRM Solar radiation management Geoengineering I think they're starting there. I'll be there anyways
+kyle mcmorrow yea it's starting in Dublin should be good
+brian flynn yeah it's cool cause the cannonball run will look small comparing to it lol
+SRM Solar radiation management Geoengineering i heard it goes to Belfast and leaves the country there but I could be wrong
Search Komotec exhaust. They r lotus specialist
Yo Seb, why did you not get the Scirocco. its got between 122-350ps depending on the Engine and us Scirocco Drivers are a little Family. plus its a little bit more useful than the Elise CR
not exactly a south of france car
Yeah or a Seat Leon... Or a Volkswagen Passat...
Just wondering how much is the insurance on the Lotus? Or is it just third party insured?
I can tell the suspension is great in the lotus...
Why it's exactly the same place where Shmee show "his" cars?
hey seb this is the best exhaust for the lotus elise club racer Tributo Ferrari Exhaust !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Amazing car even when you are too rich for it. You will fall in love with this pure perfect Sportscar. I have!
Have you seen the Exige S?
Is it your house or your families
i like it a lot
Salut Seb! Petite question! t'es vraiment content de ta Lotus Elise ? Je veut dire le basic, pas de Touring pack ou Sport pack...c'est déjà bien le basic model ? Ou si c'est à refair ton achat ...avec plus de option ? Aaaaah j'hesite! Lotus elise de base ou Mazda MX5 2.0 L !!?? :-)
Cheers
David
What's your connection to Shmee?
Who does the Porsche 2.7 rs belong to
what year is the car? looking to buy on myself!
get armatrix exhaust
go listen to a quicksilver exhaust for the elise. then you are convinced
if you have the money WHY WOULDN'T YOU?!
The grip isn't crazy, you just haven't any power.
how much you bought it? just curious bro and btw ur awesome!!
when you said you was looking at the RS3, did you mean the new one?
what's the fuel economy like ? average mpg ?
Just yolo it and get a bike exhaust. Akrapovic full raci system or sc project.
hell yea nice Rafa picture in the garage. vamos.
Oh by the way if you have not driven one, please don't comment as you have no idea what the hell your talking about. Thanks
675LT/GT4 two luxury sports car (Shmee150 Owner) vs Lotus Elise ClubRacer
Armytrix exhaust?
why did he quitted uni?
Armitrix!
What is your job?
pretty sweet ride. congrats :D
si tu es intéressé, mon père travaille au centre porsche à lyon sud ;)
my dad has lotus elise
Buy 458 plz seb
est tu français seb delanney
You didnt buy it
You realy have to tell me how you can stay longer than 3 months in L.A.! Realy want to go back hahaha!
You need a big spoiler.
Can I ask , how did you get the money to buy your car cos as far as I can see you don't have a daily job... Just purely intrigued, not trying to be rude
Armitrix
Akrapović exhaust!
Bought it ,cause Daddy's Money is unlimited. Failed Spoiled Rich.
#BlackCrew Black Porsche, Black Lotus and Black Twizzy
bolt on supercharger
+Armytrix ! :D