Lotus Exige [Short Drive & Future Plans]

An introduction to my Lotus Exige and also my first "Proper" KZbin video. I hope you enjoy. Don't forget to like, comment and subscribe. And follow me on my other social media platforms.
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Music : Can I hold you again - John Runefelt

[@cteague4988]

Thanks so much for this. I’ve always been keen on the S2 Exige. Subscribed.

[@whannel525]

They are amazing cars. Thank you for the sub 👌😀

[@Exito.618]

nice car and vid. Finally getting more lotus content on YT :)

[@whannel525]

Thank you, appreciate that 😀 Yeh hopefully going to get some more videos on it. If there’s anything specific you’d like to see let me know 😀

[@albertrobinson4539]

I had a Larini back box fitted on my Elise it really brings it alive, pops burbles and no drone, go for it, you'll love it.

[@whannel525]

I think it’s going to be my first modification. Hopefully soon 👌😀

[@gurmon]

really nice car. wish i had one

[@whannel525]

Thank you 😀 what do you drive just now?

[@gurmon]

@whannel525 I have an Audi b6 s4.

[@whannel525]

Aw very nice. I love that shape of A4/S4. Brilliant engines

[@johnbecker70]

I also have an ‘06. I bought it late in the year and could have gotten an ‘07 with the supercharger, but since I only drive on public roads, the NA is fine, power-wise. I also like the vision out the rear window, even if not optimal. I’ve owned it since ‘06 and have no plans on selling.

[@whannel525]

Aw brilliant 👌 yeh I like the power of the N/A and the way it sounds too. You can’t see too much out the rear but it’s defo more than a supercharged one. I think that says a lot if you’ve owned a car that long and still love it 👌

[@Little6]

Nice car.

[@whannel525]

Thank you 😀

[@samwilde595]

Same as mine but different colour. Absolutely love it, the whole package. Probably the least powerful car I’ve owned in a long time but waaaaay more fun. Mines the (190) Cost me a bit to get to a high standard though! Exhaust wise I have the 2bular which is awesome, it’s NOT quiet though and often not track day compliant. I had a complete suspension refresh and replace so that made a huge difference to the road feel.

[@whannel525]

They are fantastic cars. What colour was yours? I’m the same, I went from a 340bhp M3 to 190 in the Exige and the Exige feels every bit as quick. I think I would like to keep mine compliant for track days for when I eventually pluck the courage to go on one. Did you just keep the suspension OEM? That might help with mine

[@samwilde595]

@@whannel525I came from a 400bhp fk2 type r and deffo not as quick off the line but waaaay faster in the twisties. I know what you mean plus it’s much more special to own. Mines a storm titanium. I did keep it OEM. Although I upgraded the track rod ends and did a complete rebuild, I didn’t replace the wishbones I had them sandblasted and painted. Feels so good now and had 4 new tyres (AD08RS) I’ll warn you now though, it was a 4K bill for the suspension but I had a load of other stuff done too. Worth it tho

[@whannel525]

@@samwilde595 a type R is a cool car too 👌 aw that’s a nice colour on these cars. That could be a good shout to just stick with OEM but do a refresh. It is expensive but like you say, it is worth it for handling and (a bit) of comfort