Car and Driver video on the Miata and the Elan

[StressCraxx]

I have not seen this posted here, thought you might enjoy. Track is Laguna Seca, the Elan is owned by Royce, a Golden Gate Lotus Club member.

http://youtu.be/ssS169fntR0

Regards,
Dan

[gjz30075]

Well narrated. Thanks. Do you know the tire size on that Elan?

Greg Z

[StressCraxx]

Hello Greg,

They are Yoko A048's. I believe the only 13" sizes are 185/60x13 or 205/60. I think these are 185/60. I can check through Kiyoshi and find out if he knows or can contact Royce.

Regards,
Dan

[gordont]

A048 are available in 175 and 185 in the 13/60 size.
I have 175's on the front and 185's on the rear.
Highly recommended and stick like poo to a blanket

[reb53]

Not a bad little clip but why do people insist on using modified cars for these sort of comparisons ?
They often have different wheels, oversize tyres, or fat little steering wheels. In this case all of the above.
Bet it no longer steers like a standard Elarn.......

( And don't say "better", 'cos that ain't the point ).

Ralph.

[AHM]

Sub par collections of parts..
everyting is re purposed..
They ended up with something with almost perfect weight distribution in stock form (that is called design)
The Lotusness of it all...

What is he talking about?

Nice cars nice setting good presentation but he does need to do some homework!