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Started by fatwomble , May 05 2012 01:56 PM

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#1 fatwomble

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Posted 05 May 2012 - 01:56 PM

For the few that don't know, it has many of the same mechanicals as a VXT, the main bit being the Engine, but mapped as a factory option to 225bhp


£17,995

Owned since February 2011, sellling as my new job means that I can’t use it as a daily drive. I bought the Europa to replace my much loved Honda’d S1, as it was killing me on the commute. The Europa is fantastic on road and much better than the Elise for longer distances. But as it’s now only being used for weekends and trackdays, I want something a bit more track focused and also a bit cheaper as I have had to buy a new car for the commute.

225 bhp factory upgrade

Nitron NTR fast road suspension, massively improving the handling on track, whilst still staying compliment on the road.
Team Dynamics 1.2 Wheels 16 x 7” Front, 7” x 8” Rear with Kumho KU39 205 wide on the front 225 on the rear (will take larger width tyres on the rear).

Exige Geo.

Recent Pagid RS42s with new EBC turbo groove discs on the front, Carbone Larraine CL5+ on the rear.
Front bumper (yes it has a separate bit on these) has recently been resprayed, so it’s pretty much chip free.
MOT to December 2012, Tax to end of May 2012

Please note that the Tillet seat will be removed as I will need this for the next car. The original seat will be reinstalled
I have always used Ester based fully synthetic oil at and between between services.

It has been tracked, but it’s been properly maintained with intermediate oil changes between services.
It’s a great compromise for someone who wants something a bit more refined on the road, but with the speed.

The private plate is coming off, it will have an 07 plate going back on.


PX for a VX Turbo or S1 Elise with engine conversion, plus cash my way.


I will be away in France in it over the bank holiday, so i can’t take any viewings until next week.

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Edited by fatwomble, 05 May 2012 - 02:09 PM.

#2 MrSimba

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Posted 05 May 2012 - 02:06 PM

Stunning car thumbsup Good luck with the sale :)

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Posted 05 May 2012 - 02:12 PM

Thank you

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Posted 05 May 2012 - 02:13 PM

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Posted 05 May 2012 - 02:41 PM

Very nice, good luck with the sale FW. Side profile is :wub:

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Posted 05 May 2012 - 04:54 PM



I will be away in France in it over the bank holiday,


See you there thumbsup

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Posted 05 May 2012 - 04:57 PM


I will be away in France in it over the bank holiday,


See you there thumbsup



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Posted 05 May 2012 - 09:01 PM

Beautiful car and one I would love to own in the future. :wub: Steve

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 05:46 PM

Well despite trying, I have still failed to become a proper VX owner. I have an offer of a PX from a guy with a Honda'd S1 Elise complete with Motorsport (Exige) Clams, but not the roof and engine cover, so still convertible. He refered to it as an Elige, I prefer Exise. Should pick it up at the end of the Month.

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VX next time perhaps

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 06:22 PM

Sounds and looks nice! What power and torque is it running?

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 06:29 PM

Sounds and looks nice! What power and torque is it running?

About 225 bhp at the hubs and about 760kg, can't remember the torque Hondas put out, they always look low on paper. Having owned a Honda'd Elise for about 2 1/2 years prior to the Europa, the Torque figure doesn't worry me. Below 4500 rpm it is a very easy drive at low speed, between 4500 and 8500 it's manic. I love the power delivery, despite really enjoying the turbo delivery of the Europa, I always run out of revs way too soon.

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 06:40 PM

that rear clam is messing with my mind.

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 06:48 PM

that rear clam is messing with my mind.


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Posted 17 May 2012 - 06:53 PM

Thats ace. Was this cash your way as well? Good deal if so!

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 07:01 PM

Thats ace. Was this cash your way as well? Good deal if so!


Indeed it is. I think we are both getting a good deal and not having to sell and then wait for the right car to turn up to buy, which could take ages.

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 07:04 PM

Thats ace. Was this cash your way as well? Good deal if so!


Mark, if there is cash your way then

http://www.maidstone...ons/extras.html

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 07:07 PM


Thats ace. Was this cash your way as well? Good deal if so!


Mark, if there is cash your way then

http://www.maidstone...ons/extras.html


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Posted 17 May 2012 - 07:08 PM

My brother has an s2000 supercharged (420hp) that would be mental in yours Must say though the Vx gives it a good run 😊

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Posted 17 May 2012 - 07:09 PM

My brother has an s2000 supercharged (420hp) that would be mental in yours

Must say though the Vx gives it a good run though ��


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Posted 17 May 2012 - 07:19 PM

My brother has an s2000 supercharged (420hp) that would be mental in yours

Must say though the Vx gives it a good run ��


420bhp from an sc s2000!! Thats a lot. Do you know what supercharger he's got and what else he's done?
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