A Super GT version built by Proton. Having worked on a friend’s SW20 Toyota MR2, it left me with very little desire to ever turn another wrench on a mid-engine car. There was just no room to work on that motor. Accessing the engine in a Series 2 Elise or Exige can also be a challenge, according to Shinoo, but the rear clam can be removed in about an hour, giving you full access to the engine, drivetrain and rear suspension and exhaust system. You’ll need a second person to remove the clam, though, given its size. Although there are some challenges associated with owning and modifying a S2 Lotus Elise, the upside makes it an intriguing replacement option for my now-complete G35 project car. If I decide to do some Elise shopping, Shinoo recommends examining the chassis for any signs of crash damage or repair to the suspension mounts because this area is the hardest to fix on the aluminum chassis. He also recommends getting a PPI done by a Lotus dealer, including an ECU download to look for any signs of over-revving or repeated abuse. For me the biggest concern remains helmet clearance since I’m tall in the torso, but with a seat-lowering kit from Sector 111 I may just fit. « | 1 | 2 | 3 | View Full Article By David Pratte Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
