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Thorburn: Catagories added, minor tweaks

2012-01-19T12:39:28Z

Catagories added, minor tweaks

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	This is a common forum question so this topic covers practical advice for those that want to use their Elise ~~every day~~. Reasons to do it include:		This is a common forum question so this topic covers practical advice for those that want to use their Elise as a daily driver. Reasons to do it include:

	* The Elise is quite mild mannered in traffic		* The Elise is quite mild mannered in traffic
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	* Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset - be safe and easily understood even with the roof down, thanks to clever noise reduction tech		* Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset - be safe and easily understood even with the roof down, thanks to clever noise reduction tech
	* Decent mount for satnav. The simplest solution for S1 drivers is a Krussell magnet mount on the spare light button - very discreet and works perfectly, but there are other solutions too - Brodit do good mounts.		* Decent mount for satnav. The simplest solution for S1 drivers is a Krussell magnet mount on the spare light button - very discreet and works perfectly, but there are other solutions too - Brodit do good mounts.
	* ~~Probax padded~~ seats (~~OE on the~~ S2, ~~standard S1~~ seats ~~need a retrim~~).		* Improved seats (Standard base model S1 seats lack padding. S1 111S seats and S2 seats are more comfortable, as are the later style Pro-bax seats.).

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			[[Category:S1]]
			[[Category:S2]]
			[[Category:S2 Exige]]
			[[Category:Lotus Europa]]
			[[Category:VX220]]
			[[Category:Reference]]

litton4 at 08:23, 18 August 2010

2010-08-18T08:23:42Z

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	* Hard top. As well as leaking less than the soft top, hard tops offer better thermal insulation which is great for cold days.		* Hard top. As well as leaking less than the soft top, hard tops offer better thermal insulation which is great for cold days.
	* HID lights are really useful in winter		* HID lights are really useful in winter
			* Snowsocks and collapsible spade for those REALLY wintery snow days
	* Armourfend is great if you like your paintwork - it is pricey to fit, but keeps the car looking good and will save you a full respray.		* Armourfend is great if you like your paintwork - it is pricey to fit, but keeps the car looking good and will save you a full respray.
	* Polycarb foglight covers - they are cheaper than replacing the lights. Similarly if your S1 does not have headlight covers, then you should consider investing in a pair.		* Polycarb foglight covers - they are cheaper than replacing the lights. Similarly if your S1 does not have headlight covers, then you should consider investing in a pair.

russcasey at 11:53, 22 December 2009

2009-12-22T11:53:58Z

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	* Hard top. As well as leaking less than the soft top, hard tops offer better thermal insulation which is great for cold days.		* Hard top. As well as leaking less than the soft top, hard tops offer better thermal insulation which is great for cold days.
	* ~~<del>~~HID lights are ~~essential~~ in winter~~</del>~~		* HID lights are really useful in winter
	* Armourfend is great if you like your paintwork - it is pricey to fit, but keeps the car looking good and will save you a full respray.		* Armourfend is great if you like your paintwork - it is pricey to fit, but keeps the car looking good and will save you a full respray.
	* Polycarb foglight covers - they are cheaper than replacing the lights. Similarly if your S1 does not have headlight covers, then you should consider investing in a pair.		* Polycarb foglight covers - they are cheaper than replacing the lights. Similarly if your S1 does not have headlight covers, then you should consider investing in a pair.
	* ~~<del>~~Decent stereo - Active Sub, steering column-mounted remote control. Sony RM-X4S is good.~~</del>~~		* Decent stereo - Active Sub, steering column-mounted remote control. Sony RM-X4S is good.
	* Quieter exhaust / induction is good - That induction kit and de-cat pipe really don't add much power!		* Quieter exhaust / induction is good - That induction kit and de-cat pipe really don't add much power!
	* ~~<del>~~Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset - be safe and easily understood even with the roof down, thanks to clever noise reduction tech~~</del>~~		* Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset - be safe and easily understood even with the roof down, thanks to clever noise reduction tech
	* Decent mount for satnav. The simplest solution for S1 drivers is a Krussell magnet mount on the spare light button - very discreet and works perfectly, but there are other solutions too - Brodit do good mounts.		* Decent mount for satnav. The simplest solution for S1 drivers is a Krussell magnet mount on the spare light button - very discreet and works perfectly, but there are other solutions too - Brodit do good mounts.
	* Probax padded seats (OE on the S2, standard S1 seats need a retrim).		* Probax padded seats (OE on the S2, standard S1 seats need a retrim).


	*Who wrote this tosh? HID's? Really?

Mr Wiki: tosh

2009-12-09T14:18:22Z

tosh

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	* Hard top. As well as leaking less than the soft top, hard tops offer better thermal insulation which is great for cold days.		* Hard top. As well as leaking less than the soft top, hard tops offer better thermal insulation which is great for cold days.
	* HID lights are essential in winter		* <del>HID lights are essential in winter</del>
	* Armourfend is great if you like your paintwork - it is pricey to fit, but keeps the car looking good and will save you a full respray.		* Armourfend is great if you like your paintwork - it is pricey to fit, but keeps the car looking good and will save you a full respray.
	* Polycarb foglight covers - they are cheaper than replacing the lights. Similarly if your S1 does not have headlight covers, then you should consider investing in a pair.		* Polycarb foglight covers - they are cheaper than replacing the lights. Similarly if your S1 does not have headlight covers, then you should consider investing in a pair.
	* Decent stereo - Active Sub, steering column-mounted remote control. Sony RM-X4S is good.		* <del>Decent stereo - Active Sub, steering column-mounted remote control. Sony RM-X4S is good.</del>
	* Quieter exhaust / induction is good - That induction kit and de-cat pipe really don't add much power!		* Quieter exhaust / induction is good - That induction kit and de-cat pipe really don't add much power!
	* Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset - be safe and easily understood even with the roof down, thanks to clever noise reduction tech		* <del>Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset - be safe and easily understood even with the roof down, thanks to clever noise reduction tech</del>
	* Decent mount for satnav. The simplest solution for S1 drivers is a Krussell magnet mount on the spare light button - very discreet and works perfectly, but there are other solutions too - Brodit do good mounts.		* Decent mount for satnav. The simplest solution for S1 drivers is a Krussell magnet mount on the spare light button - very discreet and works perfectly, but there are other solutions too - Brodit do good mounts.
	* Probax padded seats (OE on the S2, standard S1 seats need a retrim).		* Probax padded seats (OE on the S2, standard S1 seats need a retrim).


			*Who wrote this tosh? HID's? Really?

russcasey at 13:17, 9 December 2009

2009-12-09T13:17:31Z

New page

This is a common forum question so this topic covers practical advice for those that want to use their Elise every day. Reasons to do it include:

* The Elise is quite mild mannered in traffic
* Other drivers move over for an Elise far more readily than for anything with 4 doors
* It's hard to climb into a shed when you have such a great car parked next to it
* Pretty good fuel economy thanks to low weight and hatchback engine.
* Chicks (ok, small boys) dig it

You can't easily make a practical car more fun to drive, but there are a few tweaks you can do to the elise to make it easier to live with. These include:

* Hard top. As well as leaking less than the soft top, hard tops offer better thermal insulation which is great for cold days.
* HID lights are essential in winter
* Armourfend is great if you like your paintwork - it is pricey to fit, but keeps the car looking good and will save you a full respray.
* Polycarb foglight covers - they are cheaper than replacing the lights. Similarly if your S1 does not have headlight covers, then you should consider investing in a pair.
* Decent stereo - Active Sub, steering column-mounted remote control. Sony RM-X4S is good.
* Quieter exhaust / induction is good - That induction kit and de-cat pipe really don't add much power!
* Jawbone Prime bluetooth headset - be safe and easily understood even with the roof down, thanks to clever noise reduction tech
* Decent mount for satnav. The simplest solution for S1 drivers is a Krussell magnet mount on the spare light button - very discreet and works perfectly, but there are other solutions too - Brodit do good mounts.
* Probax padded seats (OE on the S2, standard S1 seats need a retrim).