Some time ago, Elaine had a shot of the Elise SC and loved it. So much so, that she decided that she'd like to move onto one, someday. Now, we'd looked at the cost to change from hers (an 06 111R with 37K on the clock) and it was a bit fruity, so instead Craig came up with the option of the Factory supercharger kit. Given that she loves the car and wouldn't change anything about it (other than the blower) discussions were had and deposits placed, the bits were bought and a superb deal was done where we combined the fitting with a larger service that the car was coming up for - so not only did Craig come up with a solution, he helped us work it the best way possible from a financial POV.
Long story short, Elaine's 111R is now fitted with the factory supercharger kit, a TRD airbox and a Stage 3 exhaust. What a transformation! Just in from a quick run into town (for her to pick up her work car) and it's actually a much nicer place to be - much less boom in the cockpit (her old Stage 2 was wrecked) and just the subtle whistle of the supercharger idling away at low revs. Had a brief (pax seat) blat on the dual carriageway up to middling revs and what a noise! Lovely muted howl, overlaid with this mental supercharger scream! Couldn't really gauge pace, as it wasn't my foot, so don't know how hard the throttle was down. Promise there will be a full write up as soon as I'm alone with the car for long enough
Craig did mention that it was the most rapid factory SC Elise he'd experienced, so clearly a careful 37K run-in to loosen off the engine does wonders before nailing on the inhaler!
Not to mention all the little extras that were added at short notice (I asked him to supply and fit a TRD airbox in a few days, as I couldn't stand the thought of it breathing through the restrictive standard box) plus a phone call this morning (4 or 5 hours before pickup) to ask for a number plate change, as Elaine had gone and bought a private plate and all the paperwork had come through double-quick. All queries answered immediately with "Aye, we'll make that happen."
In short - without MMC in their current form and specifically Craig and his enthusiasm to make it happen for people, Elaine wouldn't have the car that she really loves - simple as that. Brilliant service, second to none communication and pricing that really does hit the spot. Bloody well done Craig
