GFWilliams this is very true, same here. When I am really stressed out or need to motivate myself I’ll go for a drive. Best part is when it’s golden hour, it’s just so unspeakably beautiful.
Money can distract you from unhappiness at best. But happiness or unhappiness is apart of who you are - it applies well before you lay eyes on your wallet of a morning.
Fair play mate, that is easily the sweetest Exige I've ever seen. Everything you've done has improved it, but it still looks OEM and doesn't scream mod.
I feel like today Lotus is the only brand that is making car that are meant to be driven and enjoyed and not just to show up your money in front of pubs. Incredible customisation, congrats!
Andre Tennis totally agree mate. People ask what car do wanna get if you get a few quid. I said one of these with the right power and mods these are pretty much amazing in every aspect. Brilliant car
This is likely the most impressive custom car build I have ever seen. Your taste for colors and creativity for fitment make this Lotus absolutely gorgeous, Lotus should be jealous. Every single detail on this car I love, it's jaw dropping.
Brilliant work. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the Exige. My first contact with one was in the early 2000s when I started Kingston University. My campus had one in the reception area, it was donated by Lotus to the faculty as they were sponsoring some of the automotive engineering courses. Sometimes we got the chance to sit down inside. It was a car that I promised my self if I ever made it in life I would buy. Recently I popped back into uni just for old times sake to meet up with old friends and to reminisce about the good old days, was shocked to see the state that the little Exige was in. The university had not take care of it at all, there was moss growing in the window seals and you could see the rot had settled in the engine. There were cracks in the body and the paint was discoloured. Watching this video had triggered the urge to buy the old lotus and restore it to its former glory.
This guy is very dedicated to the cause. This guy makes a better car than most auto. manufacturers. I bet all the big nobs like Jay Leno would love this car. I love the Alcantara wraps and the Ferrari air vents. Personally I can't afford a Ferrari, but I feel I could stretch to four Ferrari air vents. @GFWilliams he made a very nice car
So rare to see a build finish up so clean and cohesive; just at a first glance it is obvious that a lot of thought and attention to detail were put into every change, you should be really proud of this build man!
It is not about how the car has driven enhancement or how it looks, it is all about how much effort you have put into it........great effort !!!!!!!!!!
That is an awesome build! Lotus is my favorite brand as they make exciting cars with so much emotion. I can't imagine the feeling you get when you walk towards your car. I bet you walk at half the speed just to cherish that moment even more.
Man its rare a car this modified still looks like it could be stock. Even the rear diffuser and front splitter are done tastefully. That custom shop your working with has great taste. Really spot on man well done.
Amazingly clean build. When I look at a car that’s done so well and so tastefully that the car looks stock to the untrained eye, that’s perfection. Every now and then my TH-cam feed offers up pure gold. Glad you popped up. Great car. I can’t say that enough.
The amount of custom work is amazing. Usually such a heavily modified car can lose value but this has got to be a special piece that will be of great value to someone.
What a beautiful build. It's almost impossible not to do something to a Lotus-they are perfect platforms for taking it a step further. My '05 Elise was "perfect" when stock, but I kept doing just one more thing...
The interior is out of this world! When I saw the exposed gearbox linkage I was confused...because your Exige is older then when those were fitted. Good cal into explaining and nice it can be retrofitted!
It's very rare to come across such a heavily modified car and love everything about it but I think you're spot on about every little detail, it looks and sounds sensational. Never really wanted a Lotus but this car definitely changed that!
Wow wow wow, I think this is one of the cleanest builds I've ever seen. On first glance you wouldn't think so much has been done to it but when you zoom in on the details it's so impressive. Every detail has been made perfect and its amazing to see how much work has gone into perfecting this car. I absolutely love it!
Thanks, it really is how I wanted it to be now, if you don’t know about Exige’s, you’d look at it and just think “that’s a nice Exige”. If you do know about Exiges you can spend a long time spotting the little improvements!
I didn't even realise how much you've done to this. Very nice mods. The longer I watch this video the more I appreciate the work put in and the insane amount of money too.
Lotus got no business saying, “It’s impossible.” This is why they do all the cool stuff but never get the credit they deserve. But seeing as they made the Evija, I’m gonna say i think the company finally understands it’s own worth. Splendid car.
What an amazing car. I wonder if anyone at Lotus cars has seen this video as the exposed gear linkage would be a great addition to the stock car. Great to have all of the modifications explained in detail. It all looks so good that it could almost be OEM.
Magnificent machine George. Always nice to see someone with both the passion for a proper drivers car and the intent to drive it (rather than just garaging it). The custom spec is fantastic as well.
One of the best Lotus looks wise I have seen. Visually, I am always put off by the wing mirrors Lotus usually choose. Your addition is much more attractive and suits the car.
We own a new Alpine A110 but also looked into buying an Exige Cup 360 but I have to say, other than we would've wanted a LHD car (Germany), your Exige is perfection! Congratulations, amazing yet fasteful build!
Hell yeah, custom tricks from a Lotus owner ! I love your mirror design. I've never seen anyone brave enough to "cut up" a newer exotic before. You're obviously a true hot rodder.
I get that you’re showing us the mods to the cars performance, but the look of this car is absolutely beautiful. Especially love the black and yellow 2 tone in the back. Also love the interior!
What a fantastic work man. It looks better than anything Lotus offers and that is crazy. Im blown away by this. You kept the Lotus spirit of keeping things simple and light but you managed to make it beautiful and extreme quality, something that Lotus still cant do. Enjoy it.
This gen Exige has always been one of my favourite cars overall, but seeing it modded this way puts it really near the top (if not at it). Really awesome taste!
Amazing car! You did so much work on it yet you retained that factory feel in a way. It looks like it is supposed to be this way. Great job, hats off to you!
Tasty upgrades! Really like the switch to Ferrari vents. You have definitely Made the interior beautiful with the diamond Stitch, Alcantara and carbon. Should have come this way from the factory. Wish we could still get those here in the states. I have always loved the Exige, it's definitely a giant slayer especially with the additional HP.
As you said, a stunning colour from the start - liquid yellow (I’m a big fan of the Ferrari giallo triplo Strato). What a project. Absolutely love the level of detail you gone to in your modifications - so much so the quality is factory finish! Any videos on track or full exhaust noise?
Wow I really Love what you did to your Lotus. I own a 2012 500 Abarth in the States and love it. I’m constantly improving it like you did with the Lotus. You really did some excellent improvements and have a good eye for details. Your car looks so clean almost like you sent it out to a Lotus performance shop. Everything looks stock but much more upscale. Looks amazing. 👌🏻
Good on you George, if you love it, that's all that counts, job done!! Enjoy!! Personally, my stock 410 is so much better than the 350 and worth every cent. Hold on to it now, they don't make them anymore so, it will be hard to find a car so pure as the Exige. Thanks for all the clips and good luck. Take care.
So cool to see you here and showing off your masterpiece! Looks EPIC and with such a good taste, considering so much mods, but that's where the magic is... So absolutely proud of you! Kudos! You keeping it for a good while i hope!
lol i was one of the first people to see this car in production as i snuck a look in the restricted area of the lotus factory on a college visit years ago
Excellent video all around. I highly enjoyed getting to learn more about the Exige. I also really appreciate that you went in-depth with your explanations for each change. I can very much relate with your thought processes and decisions made. I would absolutely love to do something like this with my cars, present and future.
Thanks, it's sometimes difficult to know where to stop when modifying and how to keep things tasteful. I think I've managed to do it quite well, although I can't guarantee all future mods will be quite as restrained!
Honestly I dream of getting a Lotus Exige.... currently have a GT86 but your build has seriously inspired to get one ...one day hopefully. Sick car m8 🔥
I have seen your images around the web and have been pleased with what I have seen. But your modifying skills are high and tastefull, I love your dash and the sound is just awesome, has a bit of old lambo to the tune
I hope you enjoyed the video, if you have any questions, please ask below and I'll do my best to answer!
what is the name of the lotus german tuner?
@@bigmike2148 Komotec
If Lotus copied your mods and had it on offer from factory they'd sell a lot of cars. It looks and sounds perfect(sure it handles as well).
How much did it cost all up. 100k?
Really beautiful building your car.
that has to be one of the most desirable custom interiors ive ever seen
This is the most beautiful lotus I’ve ever seen
Totally agree
Don’t ever let anyone say that money doesn’t bring happiness. This guy is loving life
My car is like my therapy, when I'm driving it or working on it, I'm happy and forget life's other problems...
GFWilliams this is very true, same here. When I am really stressed out or need to motivate myself I’ll go for a drive. Best part is when it’s golden hour, it’s just so unspeakably beautiful.
It helps for a bit. But once you stop chasing the dollar, existential crisis starts to kick in.
It doesn't bring happiness by itself, but you can have a Lotus that makes you happy every time you drive it
Money can distract you from unhappiness at best. But happiness or unhappiness is apart of who you are - it applies well before you lay eyes on your wallet of a morning.
This car is more unique than every limited car today
Fair play mate, that is easily the sweetest Exige I've ever seen. Everything you've done has improved it, but it still looks OEM and doesn't scream mod.
GreyMatr couldn’t agree more. It just looks so clean
Why hasn't lotus offered this guy a job, i'e never wanted a lotus more after watching something like this.
I've followed you for years as a photographer, but today you showed me your eye when it comes to your own car details. And it is perfect
Thanks, I appreciate the support!
@@GFWilliamsnet I've followed you since I found a tutorial you did of a ferrari in a hanger. Years ago
Wow! Nice to see someone modify a car with aesthetic good taste firmly in mind! The air vents I completely ‘get’ and it was worth all the effort 👍
I feel like today Lotus is the only brand that is making car that are meant to be driven and enjoyed and not just to show up your money in front of pubs.
Incredible customisation, congrats!
Andre Tennis totally agree mate. People ask what car do wanna get if you get a few quid. I said one of these with the right power and mods these are pretty much amazing in every aspect. Brilliant car
Holy shit dude, this spec is perfection. I've always found the Lotus interiors really off-putting, but this is remarkable. Kudos
The engine is the most off putting
@@ukskills6615 lotus is all about downforce and traction it’s a tiny car if you want something with a lot a hp get a hellcat or a Shelby
@@simeonspence1953 i understand that its just not very cool having a toyota engine in your sports car
@@ukskills6615 does it not sound good? 😅
Man, this is great build and truly an original.
This is likely the most impressive custom car build I have ever seen. Your taste for colors and creativity for fitment make this Lotus absolutely gorgeous, Lotus should be jealous. Every single detail on this car I love, it's jaw dropping.
Brilliant work. I will always have a soft spot in my heart for the Exige. My first contact with one was in the early 2000s when I started Kingston University. My campus had one in the reception area, it was donated by Lotus to the faculty as they were sponsoring some of the automotive engineering courses. Sometimes we got the chance to sit down inside. It was a car that I promised my self if I ever made it in life I would buy. Recently I popped back into uni just for old times sake to meet up with old friends and to reminisce about the good old days, was shocked to see the state that the little Exige was in. The university had not take care of it at all, there was moss growing in the window seals and you could see the rot had settled in the engine. There were cracks in the body and the paint was discoloured. Watching this video had triggered the urge to buy the old lotus and restore it to its former glory.
Great story, it'd be great to restore it to it's former glory!
This guy is very dedicated to the cause. This guy makes a better car than most auto. manufacturers. I bet all the big nobs like Jay Leno would love this car. I love the Alcantara wraps and the Ferrari air vents. Personally I can't afford a Ferrari, but I feel I could stretch to four Ferrari air vents. @GFWilliams he made a very nice car
Man my heart explodes when i see you shipping in so much passion in all those details! thanks so much for presenting your beautiful Lotus to us!
So rare to see a build finish up so clean and cohesive; just at a first glance it is obvious that a lot of thought and attention to detail were put into every change, you should be really proud of this build man!
lotus - give this man a job. The interior here is amazing.
Wow best looking exige ever
It is not about how the car has driven enhancement or how it looks, it is all about how much effort you have put into it........great effort !!!!!!!!!!
All those mods and the rear view mirror is still a Rover Metro. Absolutely love this
This car is a gem! You ve tastefully transformed the Lotus into the superclass genre.
Wow what a gorgeous car all around. Outside, inside, engine, sound...perfection.
The whole thing is incredible, you have really, really good taste. I can’t believe how good that interior is.
That is an awesome build! Lotus is my favorite brand as they make exciting cars with so much emotion. I can't imagine the feeling you get when you walk towards your car. I bet you walk at half the speed just to cherish that moment even more.
The interior of this car is the best I've ever seen. Gear shifter !!! Materials !!! Wooooow.
Man its rare a car this modified still looks like it could be stock. Even the rear diffuser and front splitter are done tastefully. That custom shop your working with has great taste. Really spot on man well done.
Lotus, watch & learn ! Amazing build. Probably the most beautiful I even seen so far.
Amazingly clean build. When I look at a car that’s done so well and so tastefully that the car looks stock to the untrained eye, that’s perfection. Every now and then my TH-cam feed offers up pure gold. Glad you popped up. Great car. I can’t say that enough.
The amount of custom work is amazing. Usually such a heavily modified car can lose value but this has got to be a special piece that will be of great value to someone.
Without obsession your aims and ambitions are unreachable , the car is a credit to you and I enjoyed watching the video.
For those who are saying 460hp isn’t a lot you are forgetting the power to weight ratio! This cars weight is so light that 460hp is more like 1000
I wonder how much it weighs now
I wish I had 460bhp in my Ferrari f355 spider🤗
minatormyth how much hp you got? I just picked up a McLaren 650s for only 130,000!! I got quite the steal and fell in love with the car
460hp is plenty! Imagine 460hp in a FRS/86.
Such a beautiful car and all the touches just brings it to another level!
What a beautiful build. It's almost impossible not to do something to a Lotus-they are perfect platforms for taking it a step further. My '05 Elise was "perfect" when stock, but I kept doing just one more thing...
Not a fan of yellow paint or carbonfibre or alcantara BUT this is the nicest Exige I've seen. You are rightly proud.
The interior is out of this world! When I saw the exposed gearbox linkage I was confused...because your Exige is older then when those were fitted. Good cal into explaining and nice it can be retrofitted!
That car is incredible. That's a project done properly.
My favorite mod I ever did to my exige was adding a ski box. Made it infinitely more usable.
It's very rare to come across such a heavily modified car and love everything about it but I think you're spot on about every little detail, it looks and sounds sensational. Never really wanted a Lotus but this car definitely changed that!
Thanks, that's good to hear that I didn't go too far (yet)!
This car is what lotus should be. Congratulations and enjoy that beautiful machine, sir.
my god this is an amazing build,super tasteful and doesnt lose that lotus look
What a beautiful car every modification just makes sense and they all go great together.
Wow wow wow, I think this is one of the cleanest builds I've ever seen. On first glance you wouldn't think so much has been done to it but when you zoom in on the details it's so impressive. Every detail has been made perfect and its amazing to see how much work has gone into perfecting this car. I absolutely love it!
Thanks, it really is how I wanted it to be now, if you don’t know about Exige’s, you’d look at it and just think “that’s a nice Exige”. If you do know about Exiges you can spend a long time spotting the little improvements!
I didn't even realise how much you've done to this. Very nice mods. The longer I watch this video the more I appreciate the work put in and the insane amount of money too.
Everything about this build is so tasteful! That interior is a master piece of execution and design.
Looks like a mini F40, love it.
Lotus got no business saying, “It’s impossible.”
This is why they do all the cool stuff but never get the credit they deserve. But seeing as they made the Evija, I’m gonna say i think the company finally understands it’s own worth.
Splendid car.
What an amazing car.
I wonder if anyone at Lotus cars has seen this video as the exposed gear linkage would be a great addition to the stock car.
Great to have all of the modifications explained in detail. It all looks so good that it could almost be OEM.
The gear linkage is a Lotus part from the newer cars so I can't claim credit for that!
Magnificent machine George. Always nice to see someone with both the passion for a proper drivers car and the intent to drive it (rather than just garaging it). The custom spec is fantastic as well.
Those vents and the leather wrapped dash make all the difference!
congratulations, this is the best mod Exige in my opinion. The interior is phenomenal
Stunning car! Every modification was so well thought out. No expense spared. Well done!
One of the best Lotus looks wise I have seen. Visually, I am always put off by the wing mirrors Lotus usually choose. Your addition is much more attractive and suits the car.
Wow.... Just wow. What an amazing amount of detail and work put in. Very well built!
Awesome!! Your attention to detail is out of this world. Now just to build an Exige a bit like this....
LOVE IT! The digital dash and tail lights look amazing.
I can only hope that lotus took notes on your project. The end result is stunning! Gorgeous!
We own a new Alpine A110 but also looked into buying an Exige Cup 360 but I have to say, other than we would've wanted a LHD car (Germany), your Exige is perfection!
Congratulations, amazing yet fasteful build!
What an absolute dream of a car!!! And by far the most beautiful Exige I've ever seen!
Lovely motor! The interior is so much better than stock. The vents make a massive difference 👌
Hell yeah, custom tricks from a Lotus owner ! I love your mirror design. I've never seen anyone brave enough to "cut up" a newer exotic before. You're obviously a true hot rodder.
Wow, plain amazing! That's a stunning piece of art you've created! I think I'm not just talking for myself when I say you can be proud of it!
Excellent car! Lightweight, powerful, delightful modifications.. what else can i say? 10/10!
I get that you’re showing us the mods to the cars performance, but the look of this car is absolutely beautiful. Especially love the black and yellow 2 tone in the back. Also love the interior!
What a fantastic work man. It looks better than anything Lotus offers and that is crazy. Im blown away by this. You kept the Lotus spirit of keeping things simple and light but you managed to make it beautiful and extreme quality, something that Lotus still cant do. Enjoy it.
This gen Exige has always been one of my favourite cars overall, but seeing it modded this way puts it really near the top (if not at it). Really awesome taste!
Absolutely gorgeous Exige, and sounds wonderful. Stellar job, George!
That's a very tasteful set of upgrades - well done!
I'm very particular with modern cars, especially modded, but this just is a dream car.
Amazing car! You did so much work on it yet you retained that factory feel in a way. It looks like it is supposed to be this way. Great job, hats off to you!
I love what you've created. The rear lights is a favourite, but the whole package is very special. Well done.
This exige is really the most proper work i‘ve ever seen👍 awesome!
So often 'upgrades' are tacky. Very thoughtful approach and tasteful execution here. Fabulous job. Well done.
Tasty upgrades! Really like the switch to Ferrari vents. You have definitely Made the interior beautiful with the diamond Stitch, Alcantara and carbon. Should have come this way from the factory. Wish we could still get those here in the states. I have always loved the Exige, it's definitely a giant slayer especially with the additional HP.
The work you guided is AWESOME! I own a 2009 / 2010 Elise, been thinking about some upgrades. I'm going to use your work as a guide. Beautiful
Hear video George!! Good to see. Do a few more!!
As you said, a stunning colour from the start - liquid yellow (I’m a big fan of the Ferrari giallo triplo Strato). What a project. Absolutely love the level of detail you gone to in your modifications - so much so the quality is factory finish! Any videos on track or full exhaust noise?
You can see a track video here:
th-cam.com/video/I_yZtvMobvQ/w-d-xo.html
Wow I really Love what you did to your Lotus. I own a 2012 500 Abarth in the States and love it. I’m constantly improving it like you did with the Lotus. You really did some excellent improvements and have a good eye for details. Your car looks so clean almost like you sent it out to a Lotus performance shop. Everything looks stock but much more upscale. Looks amazing. 👌🏻
Wow those air vents completely transform the interior
The paint is indescribably beautiful
What a beautiful car! Those interior mods make this the dream lotus, no question!
beautiful ferrari air vents, and door pannel stitching
BEST looking lotus!! Wow congratulations man!! Happy for you!!! Thanks for sharing such a beautiful customization
the most beautiful exige I've ever seen.. damn good mate
Great job your car is an extension of your personality I keep getting told
Good on you George, if you love it, that's all that counts, job done!! Enjoy!! Personally, my stock 410 is so much better than the 350 and worth every cent. Hold on to it now, they don't make them anymore so, it will be hard to find a car so pure as the Exige. Thanks for all the clips and good luck. Take care.
Well done man, didn't realize you had done so much to it. Great mods, and the total package is very well done.
WOW so nice! Congratulations on this truly great accomplishment. Tuned and modified with taste and sense.
This is how a car should be modified imo. Beautiful car!
So cool to see you here and showing off your masterpiece! Looks EPIC and with such a good taste, considering so much mods, but that's where the magic is... So absolutely proud of you! Kudos! You keeping it for a good while i hope!
What a true piece of art. Well done with the customization 😲👍
This some refreshing content from the British scene well done!
The production quality is just perfect, also u have a great taste in modifications
lol i was one of the first people to see this car in production as i snuck a look in the restricted area of the lotus factory on a college visit years ago
That sound! 😍 absolutely love these! It has to be an obtainable dream car!
Wow. Fantastic work. Love this car and who knew what else it could become?!
So tastefully done. You make me proud to be a Lotus owner!
Glad to hear it!
Excellent video all around. I highly enjoyed getting to learn more about the Exige. I also really appreciate that you went in-depth with your explanations for each change. I can very much relate with your thought processes and decisions made. I would absolutely love to do something like this with my cars, present and future.
Thanks, it's sometimes difficult to know where to stop when modifying and how to keep things tasteful. I think I've managed to do it quite well, although I can't guarantee all future mods will be quite as restrained!
Honestly I dream of getting a Lotus Exige.... currently have a GT86 but your build has seriously inspired to get one ...one day hopefully. Sick car m8 🔥
I have seen your images around the web and have been pleased with what I have seen. But your modifying skills are high and tastefull, I love your dash and the sound is just awesome, has a bit of old lambo to the tune