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what am i missing without touring pack ?

Post by scott_e » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:42 am

Im looking at an Exige S2 from an approved lotus dealer with AC but NO touring pack. But apparently it still has electric windows.

So what is it missing without TOURING ?

DAB radio /mp3 ? ....

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Post by The_Rossatron » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:53 am

Sound deadening, leather seats - I believe they all have central locking now too. Probably won't have a Cat1 alarm and immobiliser either.
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Re: what am i missing without touring pack ?

Post by ryallm » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:57 am

scott_e wrote:Im looking at an Exige S2 from an approved lotus dealer with AC but NO touring pack. But apparently it still has electric windows.

So what is it missing without TOURING ?

DAB radio /mp3 ? ....

Thanks for any help.
Scott
DAB radio, extra carpeting, bit of extra sound deadening at the rear bulkhead, and alcantara/leather on the seats. AC is the must have. If it is you daily car Touring is probably worth having, but for a weekend toy I wouldn't bother with it. My car was base spec, but with AC, and a custom leather interior (arranged via Lotus Sport when the car was built). You could always get the seats retrimmed to your taste as I did and you would end up with a more individual car.

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Post by ryallm » Wed Mar 28, 2007 11:59 am

The_Rossatron wrote:Sound deadening, leather seats - I believe they all have central locking now too. Probably won't have a Cat1 alarm and immobiliser either.
The base exige spec includes cat 1 alarm/immobiliser, central locking, driving lights, radio/CD, and leccy windows too on later cars.

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Post by ed » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:01 pm

I think it still has the alarm and imobiliser. You also lose the carpets and the luggage net behind the seats. Think thats about it, iirc.
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Post by Andy G » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:02 pm

Touring Pack:
Noise insulation panelling
Front driving lights
Black full carpet set
Leather interior (Black):
Suede-effect and leather ProBax seats
Plain leather door panels
Carbon-effect door inserts
Electric windows
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Post by scott_e » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:03 pm

thanks for reply.

so to recap on a 2004 basic exigeS2 with AC:

Im am mising the following TOURING options:
sound deadening
leather seats
elec windows

But get BASIC:
basic radio/cd
cat 1 alarm/immobiliser
central locking
driving lights

?

but it has Electric windows .... :?
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Post by scott_e » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:05 pm

Andy G wrote:Touring Pack:
Noise insulation panelling
Front driving lights
Black full carpet set
Leather interior (Black):
Suede-effect and leather ProBax seats
Plain leather door panels
Carbon-effect door inserts
Electric windows
Interior stowage net
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thats the 2006 spec i think.
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Post by ryallm » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:08 pm

One other thing worth considering if you will be tracking the car is that base and touring spec cars built before March 05 did not have an oil cooler. All Exiges from March 05 on have at least a single cooler, and Perf Pack cars have always had 2 (as does mine now :D )

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Post by scott_e » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:26 pm

ryallm wrote:One other thing worth considering if you will be tracking the car is that base and touring spec cars built before March 05 did not have an oil cooler. All Exiges from March 05 on have at least a single cooler, and Perf Pack cars have always had 2 (as does mine now :D )

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no tracking for me but thanks for the tip :)
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Post by ed » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:30 pm

:shock: :lol: You what?! I take it youve never been out on track in one.
You really should and that will change your mind! :wink: 8) :twisted:
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Post by scott_e » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:37 pm

ed wrote::shock: :lol: You what?! I take it youve never been out on track in one.
You really should and that will change your mind! :wink: 8) :twisted:
been around Knockhill in a fiesta :oops: and a formula3 car 8) ... that was fun. Dont want to track the Exige at all to be honest , sounds expensive and i wouldnt be any good. Dont want a convertible ether hence avoiding 111R .... and i am not a boxsters fan sorry .. hence an Exige.
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Post by ed » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:48 pm

Im with you on not liking the boxster! :wink:

The exige is a great road car, dont get me wrong, but imho you really need to be on track to appreciate the benefits of the whole package. Tracking can be quite expensive, but it certainly doesnt matter if you are not any good! Look at me for instance. :lol:
If you fancy coming along to KH for some pax laps i reckon you would enjoy the experience.(its also a great social gathering) Keep an eye on the trackdays section for dates. :thumbsup
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Post by scott_e » Wed Mar 28, 2007 12:51 pm

ed wrote:Im with you on not liking the boxster! :wink:

The exige is a great road car, dont get me wrong, but imho you really need to be on track to appreciate the benefits of the whole package. Tracking can be quite expensive, but it certainly doesnt matter if you are not any good! Look at me for instance. :lol:
If you fancy coming along to KH for some pax laps i reckon you would enjoy the experience.(its also a great social gathering) Keep an eye on the trackdays section for dates. :thumbsup
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Post by GregR » Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:10 pm

scott_e wrote:
ed wrote::shock: :lol: You what?! I take it youve never been out on track in one.
You really should and that will change your mind! :wink: 8) :twisted:
been around Knockhill in a fiesta :oops: and a formula3 car 8) ... that was fun. Dont want to track the Exige at all to be honest , sounds expensive and i wouldnt be any good. Dont want a convertible ether hence avoiding 111R .... and i am not a boxsters fan sorry .. hence an Exige.
So you're buying it for the look of a road racer? I'd have serious reservations about buying a car with the shortcomings (day-to-day wise) of an Exige/Elise if you're using it as a cruiser. You'll sell it before you know it and loose a stack of money into the bargain.

There's no way I'd put up with the harsh ride & the noise unless I got to spank the life out of it on track. Just a thought..
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