Sti versus Lotus Elise
12-02-2003, 02:54 AM
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Sti versus Lotus Elise
I plan on buying an Sti but the new Lotus Elise has caught my attention. I am wondering which car is faster either in a drag race or on a road track with both being stock.
The numbers are fairly even both in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile. What do you guys think?
The numbers are fairly even both in the 0-60 and 1/4 mile. What do you guys think?
12-02-2003, 07:41 AM
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no, its a mid engine rwd car...heres more info
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=39688
my money would go to the elise unless you plan on using your car for anything but spirited driving. Remember that the elise wont carry anything, its pretty much a street legal race car. I say buy what fits your means
https://www.i-club.com/forums/showth...threadid=39688
my money would go to the elise unless you plan on using your car for anything but spirited driving. Remember that the elise wont carry anything, its pretty much a street legal race car. I say buy what fits your means
12-02-2003, 08:11 AM
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The Elise is dead sexy. If you want an exotic car that you can take to the track, go for it.
If you want a car with four doors and a trunk that out-performs almost anything on the road, go for the Sti.
If you want a car with four doors and a trunk that out-performs almost anything on the road, go for the Sti.
12-02-2003, 10:46 AM
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Originally posted by MonkeyAB
The Elise is dead sexy. If you want an exotic car that you can take to the track, go for it.
If you want a car with four doors and a trunk that out-performs almost anything on the road, go for the Sti.
The Elise is dead sexy. If you want an exotic car that you can take to the track, go for it.
If you want a car with four doors and a trunk that out-performs almost anything on the road, go for the Sti.
12-03-2003, 03:50 PM
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Originally posted by Imprezastifan88
Yup... check out that thread that whitelegacy posted...I posted it up and it has a lot of info on the Elise
Yup... check out that thread that whitelegacy posted...I posted it up and it has a lot of info on the Elise
12-03-2003, 10:29 PM
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Are you single? The reason I post this is, the Lotus will attract more chicks. I would go with the Lotus, faster in more directions. Imagine if you added a turbo and some other mods.
Or buy a used turbo V8 Espirt for the same $$$. Anyhoo, you cant go wrong with either choice.
Nick
Or buy a used turbo V8 Espirt for the same $$$. Anyhoo, you cant go wrong with either choice.Nick
12-07-2003, 10:53 PM
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The Elise is a bare bones, hardnosed screamer. Light weight, incredible handling. I've always admired Sun International for importing a few over the years and federalizing them with Integra R engines.
If its going to be your daily driver, the STi is a better choice. If you're after a fun track toy. Elise.
If its going to be your daily driver, the STi is a better choice. If you're after a fun track toy. Elise.
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