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After more than a few problems with the MGF I decided
to call it quits and buy a Lotus Elise. Lotus have been
referred to as Loads Of Trouble Usually Serious - and I
reckoned that I had enough practice of unreliability with
the MGF!
Based on the same engine as the MGF VVC, but weighing in
at only 1698lb (770kg), the Elise S111 boasts a 0-62mph
(100km/h) time of 5.4secs (compared to 7 for the MGF).
For the Tech Specs of the 111S and a comparison to the
BMW M3, click here
I knew that the F was fun to drive, but the Elise is MUCH
better - the grin just keeps getting bigger :-)))
Mods
I just couldn't resist it, and tried a few
minor tweeks.
After someone reversed into me in a car park
I had to have a few minor repairs done, as part of that
process I decided to upgrade the exhaust to a stainless
steel version. Unfortunately, in Germany, the choice was
limited to one version: the Moto
Concept exhaust. To be honest, after the upgrade, I
can't say I felt much change performance-wise - but at least
it sounded a bit more serious (still not at all loud though).
Shortly after that, I replaced the standard
panel filter with a K&N replacement panel filter. The
car did seem to perk up a bit after that change, but again
the change was not greatly noticeable.
After investigating
various after-marker induction systems, I chose the Hurricane
system from Yvo.
At the same time, I also replaced the standard throttle
body (with a plastic butterfly that is prone to sticking
once it gets to about 2 years old) with the larger diameter
and all ally throttle body for the MGF Trophy 160. This
time the change in performance was very noticeable :o)
Throttle response is much quicker, but the
engine still runs very smoothly, and is not at all jumpy.
I tried running with a cat replacement pipe
too - engine noise picked up and as a result every tunnel
became an excuse to blip the accelerator :o)
After these minor mods, I tried a rolling
road session at Emeralds and was very pleased with the results
(see here).
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