Pictures of SKY with other sports cars

SSRL · 04-08-2008, 08:39 AM

I would like to see how our car looks mingling with other sports cars, here is mine with 2 buddies from the EliseTalk forum

SSRL · 04-08-2008, 08:43 AM

Here is another nice one

Bogie · 04-08-2008, 09:08 AM

Oh how much bigger the SKY looks.

One thing I like about the SKY is the wide stance. During development there was a lot of inertia at GM to shrink the width. You save big-time on weight when you thin out a car, and weight was constantly on their mind. But you lose the stance when you thin 'em out.

This is the reason each of the roadsters, and cars like Elise, are unique in what they deliver to the customer. And it's why comparisons about which is better "overall" is worthless. Each has its pros and cons. You buy the one where you like the pros and can live with the cons.

SSRL · 04-08-2008, 09:13 AM

SKY looks like a full size sedan next to the Elise!

08BlueSky · 04-08-2008, 09:13 AM

OK - so it's old and aging all the quicker now that it sits outside but....

exarkun1178 · 04-08-2008, 09:21 AM

wow that black elise is hot!!!

exarkun1178 · 04-08-2008, 09:27 AM

that black elise look really good!

MidniteBlues · 04-08-2008, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by SSRL

I would like to see how our car looks mingling with other sports cars, here is mine with 2 buddies from the EliseTalk forum

Who would win the 1/4 mile? Or come over the line on a twisty track?

**spunkie** · 04-08-2008, 10:02 AM

Still think the Sky looks the best.

Shirley

DiesIrae · 04-08-2008, 11:21 AM

Hi, I'm a Sky newbie here...just picked mine up at the end of March and haven't had a chance to get her into any quality photo ops, yet. But, here are a couple I snapped while I've been waiting for the Utah weather to clear (please forgive the quality).
-Paul

GetAboutRL · 04-08-2008, 11:26 AM

Other cars may get attention because they cost so damn much or can do 0 - 60 in 4 seconds or less ... but parked side by side with a Kappa car ... (be it a Solstice or Sky) ... our's can more than hold its own as far as beauty lines. And as far as "off track" speed, most of us would like a bump or two more ... but it is very respectable stock. Happy trails everyone!

Daywalker · 04-08-2008, 02:58 PM

2007 Poker Run

Bogie · 04-08-2008, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Who would win the 1/4 mile? Or come over the line on a twisty track?

Elise is insanely lightweight and revs high....1000 lbs LESS than the SKY and tops out at 7800 RPM. And it does better on the g pad than the SKY.

So, if I had to put my money on the first to 60, the qtr mile, and the twisty track. I'd pick a 2008 Elise over a 2008 RL. Remember, the Elise is DESIGNED to give you a Formula 1 feel in a street legal racer. Hell, the lower end of its very narrow power band where its torque peaks (6800) is past the redline of the Red Line! If you like to play in a narrow powerband, keeping revs insanely high for max performance, and love heel toe driving (I'm guessing this is a key to driving Elise, based solely on the power band, as I've never driven one), with close ratio performance gearing (another guess given the power band), then the Elise is for you.

Having said that, considering I'm not a close-gear racer, and have no experience driving small power band high reving engines, and can't heel/toe, if you take me (as the driver), I suspect "me" in my SKY will smoke "me" in an Elise in all of the above categories.

These are extremely different cars requiring significantly different driving styles.

mbeardsley · 04-08-2008, 03:33 PM

I have a friend who has an Exige, and while it is a great car, it does not have much low-end torque. The engine is the same as a Celica GTS (which is what I used to own).

The Exige/Elise expects its light weight to compensate for the low torque. However, while the light weight certainly helps, I believe that the RL will give it more of a challenge than you think.

OldmansSky · 04-08-2008, 05:57 PM

Here's Maybellene with her big brother.

My Trans Am is a beast. Big, strong, full of stamina, roars like a Lion, scares people away and turns the quarter mile in 13:46 @ 103 mph with a top speed of 145. The King of the beasts!

Maybellene is like a Cheetah. Shapely body, low to the ground, well balanced, quick in the sprints, fast in the turns and everyone wants to pet her. Her majesty, the Queen!

lostcause · 04-08-2008, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MidniteBlues

Who would win the 1/4 mile? Or come over the line on a twisty track?

the elise will maul the RL.

The sky looks better though.

SkyBaby · 04-08-2008, 08:18 PM

Welcome and Congrats..... Very nice. SkyBaby

Quote:

Originally Posted by DiesIrae

Hi, I'm a Sky newbie here...just picked mine up at the end of March and haven't had a chance to get her into any quality photo ops, yet. But, here are a couple I snapped while I've been waiting for the Utah weather to clear (please forgive the quality).
-Paul

Sky Hi · 04-08-2008, 08:32 PM

Here are our garage buddies:

72 TR6
07 Sky

**reedred** · 04-08-2008, 09:05 PM

WARNING: GRAPHIC PICS BELOW!

I'm kinda embarrassed for her, but here's my Sky with my mom's car.

RMFNSKY · 04-08-2008, 09:28 PM

This is my favorite next to a cool custom

joker70 · 04-08-2008, 10:05 PM

Reed you should be ashamed to even put that pic up much less park such a beautiful car next to that (it) even if its your mom have some decency for us sky people.

04-08-2008, 08:39 AM	#1 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 204 My Photos: (0)	Pictures of SKY with other sports cars I would like to see how our car looks mingling with other sports cars, here is mine with 2 buddies from the EliseTalk forum Attached Thumbnails __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

04-08-2008, 08:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 204 My Photos: (0)	Here is another nice one Attached Thumbnails __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

04-08-2008, 09:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
Bogie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 1,741 My Photos: (0)	Oh how much bigger the SKY looks. One thing I like about the SKY is the wide stance. During development there was a lot of inertia at GM to shrink the width. You save big-time on weight when you thin out a car, and weight was constantly on their mind. But you lose the stance when you thin 'em out. This is the reason each of the roadsters, and cars like Elise, are unique in what they deliver to the customer. And it's why comparisons about which is better "overall" is worthless. Each has its pros and cons. You buy the one where you like the pros and can live with the cons. __________________ 2008 Redline Black Onyx Black/Red Leather Monsoon 6 Disc Spoiler French Transmission Snagged 8/31/07 Addicted to SKY

04-08-2008, 09:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
SSRL Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North NJ Posts: 204 My Photos: (0)	SKY looks like a full size sedan next to the Elise! __________________ Do or don't do, There is no try.

04-08-2008, 10:02 AM	#9 (permalink)
spunkie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Macclenny, Florida Posts: 607 My Photos: (0)	Still think the Sky looks the best. Shirley __________________ Redline ordered June 6, 2006 Chili Pepper Red Black Leather Home January 31, 2007

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04-08-2008, 09:13 AM	#5 (permalink)
08BlueSky Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh PA Posts: 31 My Photos: (0)	OK - so it's old and aging all the quicker now that it sits outside but....

04-08-2008, 09:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 My Photos: (0)	wow that black elise is hot!!!

04-08-2008, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
exarkun1178 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 2 My Photos: (0)	that black elise look really good!

04-08-2008, 11:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
DiesIrae Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 2 My Photos: (0)	Hi, I'm a Sky newbie here...just picked mine up at the end of March and haven't had a chance to get her into any quality photo ops, yet. But, here are a couple I snapped while I've been waiting for the Utah weather to clear (please forgive the quality). -Paul

04-08-2008, 11:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
GetAboutRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Capital District of New York Posts: 1,396 My Photos: (0)	Other cars may get attention because they cost so damn much or can do 0 - 60 in 4 seconds or less ... but parked side by side with a Kappa car ... (be it a Solstice or Sky) ... our's can more than hold its own as far as beauty lines. And as far as "off track" speed, most of us would like a bump or two more ... but it is very respectable stock. Happy trails everyone! __________________ "Lucifer" is my name! Deposit:4-11-06 & Titled:11-28-06 SKY "Red Line" Silver Pearl, Black Wings on it's back, Bloody Red interior, Dejon intercooler/Solo Exhaust, Robert's screen. If you suddenly feel warm, it is just me passing through grinning!

04-08-2008, 02:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
Daywalker First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Thaxton, VA Posts: 163 My Photos: (0)	2007 Poker Run __________________ Midnight BlueRedline Delivered 2/17/07

04-08-2008, 03:33 PM	#14 (permalink)
mbeardsley Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Allen, Texas (just north of Dallas) Posts: 726 My Photos: (6)	I have a friend who has an Exige, and while it is a great car, it does not have much low-end torque. The engine is the same as a Celica GTS (which is what I used to own). The Exige/Elise expects its light weight to compensate for the low torque. However, while the light weight certainly helps, I believe that the RL will give it more of a challenge than you think. __________________ 2008 Red/Red/Redline Auto, Single Monsoon, Spoiler Deposit Placed 05/26/07 Order Number Received 06/08/07 Built 07/20/07 Delivered 08/07/07

04-08-2008, 05:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
OldmansSky Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Oldtown, Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 80 My Photos: (0)	Here's Maybellene with her big brother. My Trans Am is a beast. Big, strong, full of stamina, roars like a Lion, scares people away and turns the quarter mile in 13:46 @ 103 mph with a top speed of 145. The King of the beasts! Maybellene is like a Cheetah. Shapely body, low to the ground, well balanced, quick in the sprints, fast in the turns and everyone wants to pet her. Her majesty, the Queen! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Mangu Rangi Kura Pae aka Maybellene 2007 Triple Black Redline 18" Chrome Alloys 5 speed manual (what's the middle pedal for?) OldmansSky (I might be 61yo but my right foot is only 16)

04-08-2008, 08:32 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sky Hi First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central Maine Posts: 286 My Photos: (4)	35 years difference... Here are our garage buddies: 72 TR6 07 Sky Attached Thumbnails __________________ SKY HI VIN#401, 2.4L Chrome Wheels Black Leather Spoiler Monsoon 6 CD DDM Supercharged Stage II, intercooled KS Windscreen Clear Bra Lil Chromies Redline Dual Exhaust Heated Seats Stubby Antenna Extra trunk space! Plate: SKY 401

04-08-2008, 10:05 PM	#21 (permalink)
joker70 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: SoCal AtoZinUSA Posts: 312 My Photos: (1)	Reed you should be ashamed to even put that pic up much less park such a beautiful car next to that (it) even if its your mom have some decency for us sky people. __________________ B&G Suspension Toyo Proxy 4s on Zinik Z18's Stubby antenna HID's *Soon to have* Stage 2 S/C DDM headers/high flow cat Solo exhaust