5 Things I LOVE & HATE about my Lotus Elise Club Racer
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Күн бұрынThis week on Buckle Up, Rob talks us through the likes and dislikes of his beloved Lotus Elise S3.
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@monturrahman878 2 жыл бұрын
This car was why i subscribed 3 years ago, fantastic car one of my dreams to own.
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sticking with us! One day, my friend, one day.
@emmawhaley2701 Жыл бұрын
The loveliest thing about that lotus is the driver holy moly 😮
@McCrazyFish Жыл бұрын
Damn straight
@peacockking3687 Жыл бұрын
We concur
@feefeethesentiments Жыл бұрын
Defo
@harryking344 Жыл бұрын
Even lovelier than that Toyota engine?
@markbarnett6647 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely made, honest owner's review of the Elise. If you lower the driver's window it makes getting in slightly easier (if you're going to keep the roof fully on).
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mark! I tend to only get in with the roof down nowadays
@brandonlim9536 Жыл бұрын
I love your car man. The colour and the spec! Looks beautiful. Would love to own something like that someday! Great insight on ownership too! 👍🏼
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Cheers Brandon, and thanks for watching!
@marcleut 2 жыл бұрын
The soft top goes behind te seats if you do a week end trip and need the space in the back trunk. That should be a basic for a Elise owner.
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
Are you, by any chance, not very tall? My seat is up against the firewall, no room there my friend.
@mark88z 2 жыл бұрын
I'm 6 feet, seat all back and there's enough space for the roof.
@patrickvanrinsvelt4466 Жыл бұрын
Nice video. My 111R is a raw driving, exquisite experience. I practically never have the hardtop on. A true sports car. There are quite a few folks that have never heard of the marque, even with it's pedigree.
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and glad to hear you enjoy yours just as much!
@fatbillslim 2 жыл бұрын
2003 111S 5❤️ 1. Looks Amazing 2. Drives Amazing 3. It's Rocketing up in value 4. It's British 5. Its Back story 5😡 1. Roof is crap and leaks 2. Can't get any thing longer than an AK47 in the Boot. 3. It extremely fragile (its other drivers that worrie me) 4. It's a pain in the arse to mount on a 2 post lift 5. The headlights units crazed and look crap up close not cheep to replace.
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
Good list
@techyd8411 2 жыл бұрын
The boot is way bigger than your pic shows, stick your head and have a look lol! You can put that roof right to the back (of car) and to one side and then have room for two small overnight bags - easy!
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
I’ve owned it for three years, I know what the boot can handle. As long as your overnight bag consists of a pair of boxers and nothing else then maybe
@vetteseller5 Жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome and supper funny. great job on the pros and cons. I'm waiting for my Emira
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Thank you and I’m very jealous that you’re getting an Emira!
@thetridentclub9219 Жыл бұрын
Yes I bought an Elise knowing I could barely fit at 6ft 3. You just get used to it. Did the same with my Exige 3 weeks ago
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
You make yourself fit if you love the car
@constantinrenoir8273 2 жыл бұрын
Great job man! It could be possible to make videos of pure driving with the Lotus to watch the driving skills of Rob please? :)
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
I can save you the time, Rob is very average at driving 😂
@constantinrenoir8273 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow Don't say this ahah, but on a ride or a track day, it would be cool. ;)
@isaillis Жыл бұрын
I m over 60 my friends all complain about sports car s and how difficult to get in and out. If they see this it will kill them. To me I do not think that way It"s great it's something different that also separates me from my fellow old friends. I am now considering one of these to challange my knees and my ankles. Great review!
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@EuropaSman Жыл бұрын
I have a 2ZZ powered Elise S3 in canyon red and love it despite the fact I can't see the top of the speedo and the headlights are rubbish on dipped beam! Getting in is definitely left leg in first. The car is great for work commutes and soon I'll be taking it on track days. My Evora is what I use for the longer journeys. For an 11 year old car I thought the interior was in pretty good shape. Have you tried an early Evora?
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! No, I’ve never been in an Evora of any age. Are they worth looking at?
@EuropaSman Жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow yes I'd say so. The guy who commissioned the Evora at Lotus was around your height so I think you will find the car less cramped than the Elise. There is still the sill to get your legs over on the Evora S1, and to a lesser extent the 400 series, but not as bad as the Elise. The Recaro seats of the series 1 Evora, whilst the bolsters are susceptible to wear, are superbly comfortable even on long journeys. In fact the interior is a pretty nice place to be despite poor location of some of the switches on the dash. The rear seats in the 2+2 versions are just as useful for storage as the shelf behind the front seats in the 2+0, plus there is the small boot, but even that can accommodate a couple of holdalls. The NA version like I have does about 35mpg and has road tax that is not much more than my Elise. The Evora S is quite a bit more expensive for toad tax. The Evora 400, GT410 and GT430 are a lot more expensive to buy of course and are great cars (I'd get one if I wasn't keeping my Evora Launch Edition and Elise), but apparently the Sparco seats are not quite as good and the standard exhaust is too loud for most track days at UK circuits.
@Tommywilliam209 Жыл бұрын
Collecting an Elise Cup 250 tomorrow, interesting to see your views!
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
You’ll love it
@2romekiti996 Жыл бұрын
I have the same Elise. sky blue.so good car ever.I love her!
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Nice 👍
@Wiwerest Жыл бұрын
Nice video and amazing car. I hope I will get 1.6 liter one day. For reference, how tall are you?
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
6ft2” or 188cm
@oliverstemp9132 2 жыл бұрын
The seats are amazing
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
Amazingly uncomfortable
@oliverstemp9132 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow does Rob fit in any of his cars?
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
Not really
@tavners8044 3 ай бұрын
Had new Elise in 2006 that leaked... haha every one must drive one.
@BuckleUpShow 3 ай бұрын
It’s the best drivers car for sure
@ChapHammersmith Жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 2018 220 that I daily and haven’t had any issues with leakage during and after heavy rain. The warning is still on the roof though. I have a hard top, don’t know if it makes a difference as I’ve heard some say the hard top seal is worse. It’s lotus though isn’t it, bit of a lottery 🤷♂️
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
As far as I know I haven’t had any issues either, but the fact that the sticker is there at all is a little embarrassing on such an expensive car.
@mattbourne4931 2 жыл бұрын
You’ll find that leather sill cover wasn’t fitted in the factory but by one of the owners before yourself.
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
Fair enough if that’s the case, but that doesn’t detract from the other niggles about the interior fit and finish
@xjk5Mikel 2 жыл бұрын
Finally a Lotus video! Thanks!!!
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
No worries, what else do you want to see with it?
@xjk5Mikel 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow well, we allways have seen the Elise alone (maybe not in your chanel), and it would be great a video on the street, to see the diferent size with the "normal" cars. Thanks!!!
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
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@L2SFBC 2 жыл бұрын
You can get steering wheel spacers. I have one in mine.
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
That might be handy actually. Does it then make it even more difficult to get into?
@jonathanknight8251 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow I put a removable wheel boss on my Elise. It required a spacer to fit the connector for the horn and a resistor to fool the computer into thinking there is still a driver’s side airbag. The system requires an aftermarket wheel. Pulling the wheel off does make for easier entry/exit.
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure disabling the airbag is how I want to solve anything on my car, but you do you.
@jonathanknight8251 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow yes, it’s very much a personal choice.
@robs1358 2 жыл бұрын
I have been looking at maybe getting one, thanks. How tall are you?
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
6ft 2”
@hakonhalldorsson6673 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2002 S2 111S. I´m 6´3 - 215lbs and don´t find it a nuisance to get in or out. I get in with both feet out and then swing both legs in, reverse getting out. I also can wear a helmet on the track without it hitting the roof spar. I was going to post videos and photos on YT & Insta but I´m having too much fun driving it :)
@xjk5Mikel Жыл бұрын
Do you miss the S versión? I mean, 136hp are enough for all situations? Thanks
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
It’s enough to use all of the power pretty much all of the time. And means you’re not breaking the speed limit after 1 second of throttle.
@berndnowak9821 Жыл бұрын
Lerne zu klagen ohne zu leiden, Jung. You´ve got it.😆 Lotus Elise: Einfach das Optimum. Fallin love is easy with it.
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Entschuldigung, ich spreche kein Deutsch
@iSplits Жыл бұрын
2:10 couldn't we all 😂😭
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂😂
@jonbinzegger7883 Жыл бұрын
I'm 2 meters tall do you think I will fit in the car? How tall are you?
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
I’m 188cm, no you won’t without the roof off
@2romekiti996 Жыл бұрын
全く同じ車に乗ってるけど、シートは酷い。 薄っぺらで長距離ドライブには向かない。 ただ、運転する楽しさは何物にも代えがたい。
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Yeah, my backs gone after 20 minutes but I still love driving it
@TheKnightsShield 6 ай бұрын
The only bad angle to view one of these from, is the passenger seat. 😉
@BuckleUpShow 6 ай бұрын
It’s still a pretty good view
@TheKnightsShield 6 ай бұрын
@@BuckleUpShowYeah, but not as good as the one from the driver's seat.
@adripdrip3064 Жыл бұрын
Hi, I have a question. How tall are you ?
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
6'2" or 188cm, whichever takes your fancy
@adripdrip3064 Жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow thanks for the answer ! I loved your review about the car ... that's my dream car (but in sky blue color )!! I am 180cm so it will be easier for me to sit in the car 😂
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Yeah, you’ll be fine! One day my friend, one day 😊
@xjk5Mikel Жыл бұрын
I have heard that the roof fits behind the seats...is that true??
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
I’ve been told this many times in the comments but I simply don’t see how that’s possible when you’re my height
@xjk5Mikel Жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow ok, i dont have one, but Im thinking about buying a 1.6 S3, so I am watching all your videos. I am 5.9" and It would be great the posibility of the roof behind the seats...
@melvinplant8637 9 ай бұрын
Yes
@melvinplant8637 9 ай бұрын
You have to fold the canvas roof to put behind seats
@user-oh8qr6bz4j Жыл бұрын
What's your height and weight, mate?
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
I’m 6ft2” or 188cm. Not sure how my weight is relevant
@jesusinzunza8479 Жыл бұрын
How tall are you?
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
6ft2” or 188cm
@UmbertoDavidPanda 14 күн бұрын
So...its a light weight sportscar Got it.
@BuckleUpShow 14 күн бұрын
Glad we could clarify that for you
@melvinplant8637 3 ай бұрын
If you dont want it,ill have it for nowt.
@BuckleUpShow 3 ай бұрын
At which point did I mention I didn’t want it
@xjk5Mikel Жыл бұрын
By the way...how tall are you?. It seems that you have long legs, and even so, you fit in the car!
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
I'm 6'2" or 188cm, whichever makes sense to you
@Derpderpson123 2 жыл бұрын
If I had that car I’d stop moaning and just drive non stop
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
What an enlightening comment. Go buy one.
@Derpderpson123 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow Have an MX-5 for now, bit more livable! You’d fit in mine bit more comfortably ;) You’d have to lighten up a bit, don’t want a twit next to me
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
That’s a relief
@MassiveLib Жыл бұрын
Buy an mx5 and take it too BBR
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
I’m good with my Lotus thanks all the same
@MassiveLib Жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow I test drove an S3 supercharged 1.8 this morning, either to get it out of my system or start saving. I found it relatively easy to get in n out thanks to you're video I watched yesterday. I thought the drive was exactly what I expected, hard n fast. However its handling actually made me feel a bit vulnerable, especially on a dual carriageway over taking lorries. I definitely decided it wasn't worth 36k even though I think it's dam sexy too look at. I'm 57, 6.2 by the way. I think I will spend 6k on a BBR 225 conversion instead. Thanks for your video.
@patrickvanrinsvelt4466 Жыл бұрын
No comparison. The Lotus was designed to be a go cart for the road. The MX5, though a lovely car, feels nothing like this.
@MegaMauri75 Жыл бұрын
excuse your height?
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
6ft 2” or 188cm - whichever takes your fancy
@operatorflix6339 2 жыл бұрын
Please listen to me, you need a better intro and logo if you want to get more popular, I can make one for you for free. Also you need to read your comments too.
@BuckleUpShow 2 жыл бұрын
No thanks, we're very happy with the Logo we had professionally designed for us 👍
@fatbillslim 2 жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow he means it's needs more waffle to sell viewing time. My pet hate with youtube. It's all waffle now.
@iFuSioNzSnipePs3 Жыл бұрын
up until the getting in and out it was good, oh dear yawn yawn can't you guys think of something different to do yawn yawn again
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
Sorry, I fell asleep reading your comment. It made me very tired 😴
@iFuSioNzSnipePs3 Жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow that's cos you got no imagination you have to copy every other elise exige review and go down the getting in and out route , in 15 years of Lotus ownership I've NEVER seen anyone getting out on all fours, even the first time I got in and out I never did that.
@BuckleUpShow Жыл бұрын
I haven’t watched anyone else’s videos, Nigel. I’m simply relaying MY experience of owning an Elise. I’m tall, so this is a problem for me. You may be short, and therefore don’t experience this. Just because something doesn’t happen to you, doesn’t mean it can’t happen to others.
@iFuSioNzSnipePs3 Жыл бұрын
@@BuckleUpShow last word on this mate it was all good , you even showed how difficult it can be to get in and out is of an Elise which everyone knows , there was just no need to go down the all fours route like everyone else IMO
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