Recent content by Changeling

Your company is wise to offer a range of choices. People's tastes vary widely and is very dependent on the car's color (interior and exterior).

I'm also considering the V6 Auto. I don't track my DD Elise, but have enjoyed a road rally, with my wife as navigator.

Geoffbland, yes I didn't know that through-the-speaker (i4) and through-the-firewall engine sound "enhancement" (other brands) was a thing. Good that the Emira's electronic-based and Medic518 did a fix that's reversible if needed. An easy global mute selection should have been available vs. only...

You're right, it is silver, just a darker shade. I added an avatar of my Elise. It's nit-picking, but that lighter shade gives it more contrast between the black vents/ducts. I wasn't aware of BuiltForBackRoads.com and bookmarked it. Both of you have been a wealth of info and helpful...

Love the take on "LotsOfTroubleUsuallySerious." My Lotus Elise has been pretty reliable over 15 yrs., beyond the oil line warranty recall, done when I had the stock radiator replaced. The shock absorber leak and coolant tube leak that I ordered replacements and replaced was easy to do. I was...

Thanks for the kind offer; it's a beautiful car, but really set on Osmium Silver. My wife & I have always preferred the silver aesthetic. Have you posted on 3d-party car sales aggregators (if that's the correct term), like AutoTrader?

Yes, I saw that earlier in the week when lurking, thanks for the heads-up!

Attractive accessories; CF matte gives an alternative to standard glossy. Matte may not be a new thing--I just need to get out more. :)

Thanks and looking forward to finding one. I'm using the search feature to get info on the difference in cabin noise between i4 & V6. My Elise is a DD, stock engine & exhaust, and I don't mind it on long trips. YT videos vary widely because of different mics used and sound post-production.

Current daily driver Elise owner for 15 yrs. LotusTalk member since 2010.