What’s your favorite version of the Elise/Exige?

@diegoalvarez6861

2 жыл бұрын

This elise and the yellow one You reviewed

@eloicpotel7272

2 жыл бұрын

the extra light ones with no windshields!

@EddieFly00

2 жыл бұрын

Lotus Exige Cup 430. The final Exige.

@rahulmandala4930

2 жыл бұрын

430 if we’re talking Exige, but I like the Elise of all generation. Strongly prefer the 2020 current-ish Elise before they were canned for the next generation

@raceboy9517

2 жыл бұрын

The Hennessey venom gt

Tedward + Lotus = click + watch

@gaijin.3644

2 жыл бұрын

Yes.

@oslotismcboom6733

2 жыл бұрын

Tedward + TheTopher = automatic like button smash I can't help it... it's just instinctual at this point

@AdamKlingenberger

2 жыл бұрын

Both of you are instant watches. 😃

@salvadorj6709

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly.

@lilchvrles

2 жыл бұрын

You two have to POV the others daily!!

Had the pleasure of spotting a silver one in Downtown Atlanta. The thing just looks so tiny compared to every car around it. Hell, the Land Cruiser next to it might as well be a planet. Truly gained a newfound sense of appreciation for the Elise and Exige sisters. Phenomenal driving machines. In a world full of Miatas, I’d take an Elise

@DMAX_DIY

2 жыл бұрын

Ya I saw one in Houston when I was visiting my son. Nice!!!

@MakeMisstxkes

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a yellow one twice around Moreland a few months back

13:44 I absolutely love what you said here. Keep an open mind. Don't limit yourself to just a specific segment of cars that you find particularly enjoyable, be it Euro, JDM, trucks, or whatever. There's no reason to limit yourself to just "good" cars, either - even a ratty old Impala might have something random you really like about it. You never know. I'm a computer enthusiast as well, and some of my favorite computers have been the uninteresting slow laptops that our grandparents somehow always end up with. Try everything. :)

I always loved the cute insect look of the Elise. Gorgeous in silver!

These are the type of tedward videos that deserve 1M+ views let's go guys

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

💯! Thank you

I love seeing the Elise in person. They make Miatas look big! The SC seems like such a balanced and delightful package

I would greatly appreciate it if you could put metric conversions on the screen whenever you talk about the weight of the car or the fuel consumption, stuff like that.

@ericopryatov7985

Жыл бұрын

Why do you think you are? The rest of the world? /s

Just look at this beauty! This is the true definition of a sportscar! Should've been Racing Green with this interior, then it truly would've been the Sportscar of the Gods.

That is not a car, it's a go-kart on steroids! 220 HP in something as light and tightly tuned is heaven in the turns. Tedward, the Elise and that Turbo Mk.1 GTi are my favorite kind of car. light ,nimble, and just enough HP they embarrass most bigger cars with 500 HP.

This one is just perfect 👌 Soft top, supercharged, it doesn't scream like a bright orange Exige with the scoop on the roof would do (although I like that too). Very nice little thing

Just got out of watching Hagerty’s amazing “Icons” video on the Cadillac CTS5 BlackWing and found this waiting to greet my sub feed. Nice!

The Bond Group is due many thanks for so many cars presented by the amazing Tedward - thank you so much!

YESSSS!!, it's always a good day when ted uploads and it's an elise

I saw a silver Lotus out on route 2 this weekend, I’m wondering now if that could’ve been you filming this review 🤔 it’s such a unique and rare car, I’d be shocked if it wasn’t this exact one!

I'm a simple man. I see a new video from Tedward, I like.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Legend

"Lotus engineers tested HVAC efficiency in the heat of Dubai. No word on whether any engineers survived that though." That said, it was a fun car to drive on early mornings and/or when the dew point was under 64F. Sublime steering, wonderful shifter & clutch (once the dealers sorted that out).

I just finished your Aston video, and then this popped up... it's a sign I should continue to slack off at work

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Legend

These cars define driving thrills. Driving a Lotus fast, especially on winding roads, is something everyone who loves sports cars needs to experience. I used to have a 1973 Lotus Europa John Player Special, which looked stunning in the black and gold it came in. The twin cam Lotus 4 cylinder was an absolute screamer, and like the Elise it was a very light car, so it really flew. The handling in that car was beyond anything else I’ve ever driven, it was like the steering wheel was connected to my brain. Colin Chapman knew what he was doing.

I actually really like the cabin vibration noise when going fast. Adds a lot of drama and thrill even though you aren't going super fast in like a McLaren or something. Definitely something thats missing in modern sports cars although probably for good reason.

Awesome cars i’m glad you liked it! i’ve got a 430hp turbo one, it’s a total blast! my good friend Tony has a 500hp one and it’s insane. The chassis can handle the power really well, especially if you have a smaller turbo so you can modulate the throttle. We both run e85

This is what the Toyota Camry wishes it was. Same engine but a wildly different experience for beyond obvious reasons. Great vid Tedward, have a pleasant day man.

@kylehubick6589

Жыл бұрын

Corolla engine actually

Subscribed, this is the content I need

Tedward only uploads the best!!

As an '08 WRX Hatch owner, I love love love the Lotus!!! Couldn't wait to watch this video!!! You always make my day, thank you for such a great automotive experiance!!! Keep up the fantastice content!!! Cheers!

Lord, have mercy!! I was smiling the entire time in the car with you.

This is the only review that I saw that you got the car going, and I was instantly jealous

Great video! Great how Lotus listened to their customers and added this supercharger! Looks like a hoot to drive

Honestly such a timeless look

Yes! Just purchased a factory SC for my 2007 Elise. This is the video I wanted to see!

Awesome vid man! 🔥

Your content is awesome. Seriously thank you brotha!

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ross!

I am a huge fan of high revving sports cars, music to my ears!

S2 Exige Komotec 280 owner here. Scares the hell out if me. I love it!

7:05 - Lotus used a power window mechanism that weighs less than a hand crank, of course.

I did not know they were still making those in 2008 that is one of my favorite cars

Tedward videos rule...this thing rips

I see Tedward. I see Lotus. I press. Simple as that.

I drive one with the Katana kit, from what used to be Sector 111.. I think it makes around 245 hp. The sound of the whine over the borla exhaust is irreplaceable.

Great video thanks! Was literally looking into getting one and it’s great to have all the perspective you give. Love the channel! Subscribed

This car reminds me the good old times when I used to drive it in Gran Turismo 4 on the PlayStation 2. By the way, this car used to understeer like crazy in that videogame !! Like if you can relate 🤣

@cabbageboio

2 жыл бұрын

I think most of the cars in gran turismo understeer like crazy lmao

There’s a guy in my office park that drives his bright yellow Elise regularly, and I get jealous every time I see it. When we can finally import the newer Series 3’s like the Sport 220 and the Cup 260 into the US, they’ll be going for crazy money and I’ll be the first in line.

2ZZ-GE S/C is the official engine of "it doesn't sound like I should be revving it this high but I paid for the whole tach so I'm going to use the whole tach."

I loved my '88 Lotus Turbo Esprit !!! What a FUN CAR !!! especially in the N. Ga. mountain curves ~~~~~~~~!

Just bought my own ‘08 SC

One of my car crushes for sure 🙂💯

Every car enthusiasts agree on perfection of the lotus

That’s a coincidence I just saw this car today very cool indeed

Do you have any tips on how to rev match as smoothly as you do ( especially when driving someone else's car ) ? I've been watching your channel for a while and it amazes me how well you rev match every car , can't imagine it being very easy having to adapt to so many cars

I just now subscribed. And I would just like to say that your channel is absolutely fantastic, just please don’t stray away from the BMW fam anytime soon :)

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brody!

@BrodyHarris

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives oh wow you replied :) no problem

So true about the sound. I got rid of the stereo since all I listened to was the engine. No AC either. My 111R is just an experience every time.

THE most bang for the buck on US roads. Period.

Mine's a NA with a tune that lowers the high lift cam cross over and adds a little mid range torque. I love the NA engine but I'm sure the Supercharged car is great. The power of the car is just a small part of the overall experience of this car. The feel and incredible agility (and resulting handling) of the 2000 pound weight is the car's defining characteristics.

Love the vids.. from Woo town area ⚾️ ! Keep yup the good work!

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I lived in Worcester for a few years!

@trevuski7739

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives At first I thought you were driving W Sutton Rd.. around Singletary

Sounds fantastic.

It seems most car makers aren't making driving machines quite like this

oh bro, you know how to mess with a car lover's mind 🥲

Worked at the factory from 1997 to 2011

Needs the steering adjustment tightened, lots of dead space in center, at least from camera view, all cars have them and after 13 years it's needed

It's missing that throaty intake noise the other one had. But man I'd love one.

my favorite happy insect

Epic cars!

Love your videos!

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Ryan!

Love this Toyota engine

Love these cars

What a Lil Ripper! I love that car. I have never driven the supercharged version. It seems fantastic. Not the greatest ergonomics for a tall person though.

Oh yes! I wish the elise existed in my country i would get one as soon as i had the money

Yay, new Lotus!!! 😁🥳

I have an 08 Elise SC in yellow.. it’s superb. The 2ZZ Toyota engine has the dual high lift cams ( I think Yamaha had an input !?) which affords the high revs… which the supercharger smooths out into a really good linear ‘pull’. This wasn’t on the later Mk 3 2ZR engines sadly, due to emissions probably . Still plenty of whine from the charger - it’s the pinnacle of the Elise engines in my very biased opinion 😂

We have the 2008 with 2 middle exhaust titanium to make it pop and bang upgraded suspension

Fantastic toy! 🤩

If this car were green with a single yellow stripe, it would be the apex

"Nothing is shorter than you." Miata Owners: 👀

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

Time for the limbo stick

It seems like the type of car where I can picture you stopping after your drive, looking around and discovering that you're in Vermont someplace. Aside from that, the reflection from the silver speaker logo was annoying, but something a couple of pieces of electrical tape could resolve.

Fab video. The scenery looks abit like the UK - small roads and lots of bends (curves). Looks like lake District around the lake.. Lol

Awesome car. You can see the steering feel it has through this video. Total sacrilege to put bubbles on the mirrors, though! Easily remedied but Jangus, who would do that?

Front splitters are consumables like tires/brakes, at least on this car.

5:56 I felt that

This car was very popular in Moscow 15 years ago

Hey, that’s my engine.

Cambridge Res is the perfect place to drive this! Too bad the surface is rough

The dash lighting up like a Christmas tree at high revs serves as a pretty decent shift light

@_red_scorpion_

2 жыл бұрын

That's what they are. Shift lights

@alolanstarboy

2 жыл бұрын

@@_red_scorpion_ I’m not even surprised that an Elise’s shift light would be as jank as that

@AlastairMaw

2 жыл бұрын

They work pretty well, actually. You get three sequential LEDs as the revs rise then all three flash at once when you close in on the the limiter. Nothing "jank" about them.

@alolanstarboy

2 жыл бұрын

@@AlastairMaw putting shift lights inside the dash because they can wire it along with all the other dashboard lights is pretty jank lol. Just because it works doesn't mean it can't be a hacky solution

@AlastairMaw

2 жыл бұрын

Where else would you put them? In the steering wheel rim? Worse in nearly every way IMO - more complex & costly, ruins the feel of the wheel in the hand by putting shiny plastic bits on it, makes the wheel heavier which reduces steering feel, etc. I've never had a problem seeing them in my peripheral vision on my Elise SC. There's plenty of things wrong with the car, but that isn't one of them.

I love cars with a beefy midrange of torque, so you don't have to "rev the nuts out of it" and it is easier to stay within the power band.

Bruh this car is fast as shit on need for speed when engine swapped

I think I like the sound of the last one better. Not sure if that one had stock exhaust but it sounded better. Maybe the supercharger mutes this one a bit.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I also liked the other one better

Nice looking car🙂

That thing beats base model lambo and Ferrari performance wise.

lotus that britsh icon. love this car. my favorite lotus version for now is the EVORA. oh yes. nice driving man. but where is the classic GORDINI....

@BossHoggJDH

2 жыл бұрын

Larini

Great car - must be an absolute blast to drive. Interesting commentary. Wonderful back roads & foliage. Image resolution is excellent; but….the POV camera is a real detriment, it’s flitting movement and shifting angles to the ground plane are really irritating.

Remidns me of giving instruction to a guy in an Exige S. Those cars are stupid fast. Door windows kept falling down though. 😂 I don't get people who get these in not yellow though. It's BY FAR the best finish for these. or BRG with yellow.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

I loved the yellow Elise sport I drove over the summer

@RJW14

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives that yellow is just unapologetic in your face bright yellow. Great.

This is definitely a drivers car but it would feel so small in traffic that I don't think I could daily it

waitin' on my emira!!!!

Does SC feel mutch more power than 111r ? Or not . I prefer NA sound, 111r sound amazing

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

It does not feel much more powerful but the power band is more useable throughout

Lotus seems the all time Fun Machine company. I've always wanted one. I like the Exige Sport much better though. 👍👍🔥🔥🔥

hot car

I hear a lot of squeaks in the cabin, that would drive me nuts.

@TedwardDrives

2 жыл бұрын

You should steer clear of British cars haha

@jamalraja9157

2 жыл бұрын

@@TedwardDrives No kidding. I love the platform though, lightweight supercharged 4 banger with plenty of midrange power. Great around New England back roads. Perfect street car.

What color leather is that called? 🤔 The leather in mine is alot darker. I think mine is called Biscuit.

This is a great car for a short person! It's me, I'm short person

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I drove this generation of Elise (2005) and it was hard to get used to since the gas pedal is so heavy

@ThePikmin18

Жыл бұрын

….how?