Opera House

This basement sings better than the Opera House.

1200 in a Lotus?

Ok that's quite scary.

Chevy V8, Garrett twin snails, Ford gearbox.

Notice the backfire at 9:35min.

Wonderful.

Photoshop fun

Dug up a couple of photos taken in Sepang.
Miss those times dearly.
Hope to head up north again when there's a chance.
















Too much torque for the TCC sticker to handle?
















Old school EG screams with its vTec.
















Ever so lovely.
















Rear Alcons. Must have cost a bomb. Love the signature slotted rotors.
















k20A showing whose boss.
















Pride of Japan leaving some semi slick rubber on Malaysian soil
















We can admire him all day.

Force fed induction on a sub 1 ton car.

Result: JDMs can wave goodbye

aMUSEing soundtrack

Cosworth prepped Evora doing what it does best.



Born in the pits
Living it up on the track

Stunnng photography

LOTUS EXIGE BY ANDREW THOMPSON

Travelling in lightweight fashion

I've always wanted to test drive a Lotus, as I'm a fan of their motoring philosophy of obtaining maximum performance through weight shaving.

Have a look at this video and marvel at how nimble it is through the slalom.

A lightweight RWD sportster.. what more can petrolheads ask for?

WEIGHT>PERFORMANCE?

Best Motoring International provides one of my favourite series of car comparison. It may not be that accurate due to skills of different drivers, but they are still professionals who have a supreme knowledge of performance cars.

I am particularly impressed with acceleration of the Lotus Exige Cup 260. Be amazed at how it weaves past other cars with ease. You can see how the Cayman S and M3 struggle against the more track focused Lotus and Scooby Spec C. Even Drift King Tsuchiya can't do much to salvage some pride for Munich's M3

Weight > Power

Sat in a Lotus Elise today.

At first glance, this baby monster has the looks of a Supercar. The curves are uninterrupted and bulging wheel arches provide a ferocious stance. Huge air intakes provide ample cooling to the mid mounted 1.8 litre Toyota engine.



Once inside, you will know why this 2 seater weighs 860kg. Everything which should be inside is inside. It even has a radio and power windows for heaven's sake. This is certainly not for the claustrophobic.



The high revving engine is a joy for driver for passenger. Power is instantaneous and gear changes are short and crisp. Although it has only 134 hp, its ridiculously lightweight frame propels the car like how high performance cars should be. There is no point fitting a turbo here as it will cause lag, and thus lose its purpose of being a pure raw driver's car. I have to say that the 1.8 litre engine is more than enough. I just cant imagine how the Elise R, fitted with a supercharger, will feel like.



Handling is out of this world. Who needs good brakes when you can corner the car with such high Gs. There is tremendous grip even in the wet, a pleasant surprise judging by its weight. Nonetheless, its 50 - 50 weight distribution played a monumental role in ensuring that traction is present all the time.












This had got to be one of the most enjoyable 5 mins of my motoring life. The rawness of the engine, superb handling and exhaust rumble from that twin pipes put a smile on my face even after stepping out of the car (Yes, I got out of it on my first attempt).

Damn, I have to study hard. =)

Verdict: 9/10

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