Lotus

SSRL · 04-24-2008, 09:42 AM

Is there any one here that owns both the Sky and a Lotus?

I found a guy on the Lotus forum in Colorado that owns both.

I want an Elise so bad!

DirtyMike · 04-24-2008, 10:18 AM

I wish could have both, I would love an exige s!

07Redlinedriver · 04-24-2008, 11:12 AM

My brother had an elise. I test drove it before I purchased my sky. I took the sky because of practicality and price.

The elise is great for track usage!

BLUUSKY · 04-24-2008, 11:21 AM

I don't have one, but one parks next to me at work!

It's the only car that looks good next to mine

**JohnD** · 04-24-2008, 12:56 PM

KappaSphere does. They have built their business on these two cars.

I go to KappaSphere quite a bit, and I've studied their Lotus pretty closely. It is very different from the SKY.

To me, the biggest differences are:

Size. The Lotus is teeny-tiny and very cramped
Comforts. The Lotus interior is very "Spartan"
Focus. The Lotus is a track car you can take on the road; the SKY is a road car you can take on the track

Those are three very huge differences. I would not want to take day trips in the Lotus as I think it would be miserable, whereas in the SKY day trips are delightful.

SkyBaby · 04-24-2008, 01:14 PM

I would love to own a Lotus also... but, that would inquire me to actually get a job.....

...... I just admire them from afar! Someday I will get out to Kappasphere and see theirs. SkyBaby

SteveSky67 · 04-25-2008, 01:24 PM

Saw a Lotus on the way back to the office last week, It must have been an older one, but pretty sharp and pretty expensive, SteveSky67

**KimberlySky** · 04-25-2008, 02:23 PM

LOVE the new Lotus too bad now. After all the drama with Sinister and owning her out right there is no way in BEEEEEEEEEP I am letting her go anytime soon!!!!

Bogie · 04-26-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnD

The Lotus is a track car you can take on the road; the SKY is a road car you can take on the track

Never heard it put that way before, but it's probably the most succinctly accurate way to describe 'em.

Jade Sky · 04-26-2008, 02:47 PM

I briefly entertained getting a used elise, but the Sky won out, for price, practicality and comfort (not to mention insurance!)

Plus, my RL is HOT

**redhotchillipepper** · 04-26-2008, 10:49 PM

An aquaintance of mine, that goes to the same local Starbucks, bought an Exige. He got a package where while he was waiting for his car to be built, he went to Las Vegas and got to go through a driving school where he learned how to race a Lotus Exige on a track! Very cool!! But he was amazed at how comfortable my Sky was to sit in!!! Also, his top is kind of cheesy. IMAO I think, side by side, the Sky is the sharper car by far!

Brandon111 · 05-12-2008, 08:58 PM

I got to drive our supercharged Exige across town today... that car never fails to impress me. Lets just say its very hard to keep under the speed limit.

Here she is:

04-24-2008, 09:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 204 My Photos: (0)	Lotus Is there any one here that owns both the Sky and a Lotus? I found a guy on the Lotus forum in Colorado that owns both. I want an Elise so bad! __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try. Last edited by SSRL : 04-24-2008 at 09:49 AM.

04-24-2008, 10:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
DirtyMike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 183 My Photos: (0)	I wish could have both, I would love an exige s! __________________ 07Redline,5 spd,black w/black & red int,spoiler CAI & ICP HID-6000k low & fogs stubby antena 5% Tints RPi GT Exhaust & Race Pipe Hahn IC Dejon BOV spring JPM Shifter...on order

04-24-2008, 11:12 AM	#3 (permalink)
07Redlinedriver Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cleveland Posts: 38 My Photos: (0)	My brother had an elise. I test drove it before I purchased my sky. I took the sky because of practicality and price. The elise is great for track usage! __________________ '07 Redline Black/Black/Tan Inserts 5 on the console Chrome Wheels Monsoon/6-disc XM/Onstar Fancy pedals Lil' Stubby Chrome License Plate Bracket 3rd Brake light decal RPi GT Exhaust RPi Stage 2 Intercooler

04-24-2008, 11:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
BLUUSKY Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ball Ground, GA Posts: 120 My Photos: (0)	I don't have one, but one parks next to me at work! It's the only car that looks good next to mine Attached Thumbnails __________________ BLUUSKY www.imsaturn.com/profile/BLUUSKY

04-24-2008, 12:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
JohnD First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SoCal Posts: 3,472 My Photos: (73)	KappaSphere does. They have built their business on these two cars. I go to KappaSphere quite a bit, and I've studied their Lotus pretty closely. It is very different from the SKY. To me, the biggest differences are: Size. The Lotus is teeny-tiny and very cramped Comforts. The Lotus interior is very "Spartan" Focus. The Lotus is a track car you can take on the road; the SKY is a road car you can take on the track Those are three very huge differences. I would not want to take day trips in the Lotus as I think it would be miserable, whereas in the SKY day trips are delightful. __________________ First:"BABY"* Silver Pearl 9 May 06* Then:"SPIRIT"* Black Onyx Red Line 25 Oct 06* Check out My Photos!

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04-24-2008, 01:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
SkyBaby First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Somewhere In The SKY! Posts: 6,405 My Photos: (13)	I would love to own a Lotus also... but, that would inquire me to actually get a job..... ...... I just admire them from afar! Someday I will get out to Kappasphere and see theirs. SkyBaby __________________ Whats NOT to Love??? I would much rather stand out in a crowd and be noticed than life just pass me by while I am bitter! www.kappascoasttocoast.com www.kustomkaps.com

04-25-2008, 01:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
SteveSky67 First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bayville, New Jersey Posts: 917 My Photos: (7)	Saw a Lotus on the way back to the office last week, It must have been an older one, but pretty sharp and pretty expensive, SteveSky67 __________________ "Jessica" '08 Redline Bluestone Automatic XM Leather Seats Polished Alloy Wheels 08/10/07 Order Date 09/10/07 Picked Up T.R. Car Show Winner/People's Choice Member:Ocean County Cruisers (O.C.C) "hey, your top is up" -Morfious

04-25-2008, 02:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
KimberlySky Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, Florida (Windermere) Posts: 1,377 My Photos: (11)	LOVE the new Lotus too bad now. After all the drama with Sinister and owning her out right there is no way in BEEEEEEEEEP I am letting her go anytime soon!!!! __________________ *SINISTER* Sexy Sky Onyx 3 Peds LSD Spoiler Splash Guards Sky Mats Tint Short Antenna Console Saddle DC Sports Brace Bar AEM Intake Dual RL Exhaust 1100 10/5/06 Mine 1/26/07

04-26-2008, 02:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
Jade Sky Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 65 My Photos: (8)	I briefly entertained getting a used elise, but the Sky won out, for price, practicality and comfort (not to mention insurance!) Plus, my RL is HOT __________________ Mara Jade :: 2008 Forest Green\|Tan\|Tan RL :: ImSaturn

04-26-2008, 10:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
redhotchillipepper Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.N., va Posts: 119 My Photos: (8)	An aquaintance of mine, that goes to the same local Starbucks, bought an Exige. He got a package where while he was waiting for his car to be built, he went to Las Vegas and got to go through a driving school where he learned how to race a Lotus Exige on a track! Very cool!! But he was amazed at how comfortable my Sky was to sit in!!! Also, his top is kind of cheesy. IMAO I think, side by side, the Sky is the sharper car by far!

05-12-2008, 08:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Brandon111 Supporting Vendor Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 105 My Photos: (9)	I got to drive our supercharged Exige across town today... that car never fails to impress me. Lets just say its very hard to keep under the speed limit. Here she is: __________________ Brandon Millard Motorsports Marketing Associate Kappasphere - www.kappasphere.com

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