Amazing video watched it several times! Also Really love the music , the second track ‘fool myself - fenda Would you please help me to find where I can get this song?
It's so refreshing to see someone actually use their car and put on a lot of miles and enjoy it, rather than keeping it in the garage as a queen, good on you my friend.
HAVE YOU GUYS NOTICED that the happiest sport car owners are the LOTUS ones??? They are always happy, smiling, able to drive on daily "city tracks", gravels, dirt roads, get that "GO-KART-SPORT-G-FORCE-FILLING", without breaking the bank, without much debts, with NO worries about the tires or wheels , no worries about the fends and paint!!! This is a new smart way to buy sports cars!! NICE DONE LOTUS.... NICE INDEED.
Gotta love this about Europe... when I lived in the UK I enjoyed trips crossing countries in a matter of hours, with ever changing scenery etc. Here in Australia where I'm from, you can literally drive for 10 hours and not leave the state!
WOW how fast your production skills have come in such short time! Such an epic road trip and cant wait for the next part... makes me want to get out and drive!
Yes, I was running Pirelli Sotto Zero Winter Tyres. I'd say some of the roads would have been pretty dangerous without winter tyres with ice and snow in places.
Drove a series 1 to Monaco and back to watch the 2003 Grand Prix - Montoya won but I remember Jensen's crash out of the tunnel most of all - nasty - The hood came down in Calais and never went up till Dover four days later - carefully overtook Gendarmes who leaned out of the windows and waved us on shouting "arret, arret," which I mistook for 'faster, faster,' but of course actually means stop - their peugeot 205 was no match though and really and honestly they didn't even try. Raced a Porsche - lost - raced a Ferrari lost - gave up after that. So did the brakes; so we took it to a specialist who we found out only dealt with Ferrari and Maserati - but they fixed it on the spot - superb stuff - Jane was 8 months pregnant and asleep as I pulled into a fuel stop on a deserted dual carriageway - filled up and nailed it all the way to the aluminium carpet and never left off till I pulled into an identical one - 28 litres and 30 mins later - oh and I burnt my legs. Arrived back in UK with drizzle and a police car following us as a nice welcome to Britain. Never forget a good a road trip.Thanks for this can't wait for part two - Epilogue - I crashed Janes Lotus - it wasn't my fault, it never is. She has another one now after a brief and terrifying interlude with a Cerbera - but that's a whole different story...and involves the Police trying to give the car an ASBO which it wholeheartedly deserves.
That first 40 second edit is as good as I’ve ever seen. Stunning, thanks for putting the effort into that, watched it a few times over just admiring. I sold my S3 Elise 250 a couple of years back, and have been following yours since on insta. I actually was very close to contacting you to put an offer in on your caterham when you were selling it but wanted to keep my 981 a bit longer. Now that’s going I’m stuck between an Exige and a Caterham 310... looking forward to watching the channel grow and best of luck!
Awesome vid George, fabulous quality again 👌🏼 It's funny, I used to dream of these roads (Stelvio etc) when having the Elise, now I do them by bicycle: did Passo Giao last year! Sure it's a bit less painful and more fun in a Lotus :) Keep 'em coming....
Very very awesome video. LOVE those GRP lights. Weirdly, on the hairpin drift only the outer rings are lit, but all the other clips both rings are lit. Is that something you can do with those lights or something I've missed?
I just wonder how would you take the slips from pay-tolls if you didn't have a passenger? I just can't imagine how many times would you need to unbuckle-buckle, especially in Italy where there can be a few tolls in a short amount of time.
When I've travelled through Europe in the past on my own, I put the hazard lights on, get out the car and walk round to do the toll. It's very annoying!
Quality content, just catching up as a new subscriber! Can't find the first song anywhere though, 'Dr Beat - Laith at Touch Recordings', can't find anywhere! Can't wait to see more of this masterpiece Exige!
@@GFWilliamsnet Excellent, the same I run on my Jaguar XKR. I'm on my second set, but they last me about 4 years and are 20 inch wheels. Great video thank you. I also have a classic Lotus Europa S2 1969 which I have owned since 1972. It's an original Black badge model. Only a few left now in UK.
Liking what you’re doing here on YT, just had to press that 👍🏻 when I saw 5:13 Keep it up and give me a shout if you ever plan on shooting in Belgium, always down for a collab🤘🏻 JW
This video proves one thing: you should have started making them long ago! Great video! Properly driven car! Love it! Keep the good work George! Cheers!
How did you find it in Austria? Contemplating taking my Exige S2 S for a ski trip... Is there much snow on the roads over there? Or is it mostly like the video where they are clear?
@@GFWilliamsnet Yup it's used all year round in the UK and has the ZZR replaced by winter tyres every winter... still doesn't mean it isn't going to be a sketchy ski trip! :)... I'll do some more research. I know the main roads will be ok... but don't want to have to get a taxi the last couple of miles as its impossible to get the Lotus through!
Check out part 2 where I drive the Ferrari SP2 Monza here:
ua-cam.com/video/NoCO-qJnV18/v-deo.html
Try this journey with a Traban 601!
Ok?
Amazing video watched it several times!
Also Really love the music , the second track ‘fool myself - fenda
Would you please help me to find where I can get this song?
Great video! Did you fit winter tyres to the Exige?
It's so refreshing to see someone actually use their car and put on a lot of miles and enjoy it, rather than keeping it in the garage as a queen, good on you my friend.
"Closed road" sure.... :)
HAVE YOU GUYS NOTICED that the happiest sport car owners are the LOTUS ones??? They are always happy, smiling, able to drive on daily "city tracks", gravels, dirt roads, get that "GO-KART-SPORT-G-FORCE-FILLING", without breaking the bank, without much debts, with NO worries about the tires or wheels , no worries about the fends and paint!!! This is a new smart way to buy sports cars!! NICE DONE LOTUS.... NICE INDEED.
I like how you're not annoying. Look forward to part 2
There is so much good car content on youtube but 99.9% of the people in them are just so fucking annoying.
Brill, no servicing ‘costs’ or brand complaints. There’s still hope for cars on YT! 👍🏻
To be honest, I don't really care about that stuff much, service when needed and drive the thing!
@@GFWilliamsnet great car man, give me a gift (that car) 😁
There was a short clip of the car interior with the old cluster 2:12, is the digital cluster removable on the go?
The second track, I know it's in the discription but I can't find it anywhere pls pls I need it it's so good!!!
Those GRP tail lights transform the rear ends looks. Love them!
Man, that Exige is something else!
Your nailing these vids at the minute. Great editing too!
I am a GT3 owner but even to me that Lotus sounds GREAT. Keep up the content!
Even to you
@@TheNv78 ^
With that car and this content you deserve so much more subscribers.
Great work. 👍🏻
Love the mud flaps. Fantastic decision for the wintertime.
Enjoyed your video as always. Keep em coming!
bloody ace editing and mixing music with car sounds - subscribed ! good work GFW
EPIC video...can't wait for PART 2
Those kind of irrational road trip are always the best!
I've done a few with my car but this one is mega!
Hats off to you, brilliant journey. Sounds like a great alternative to a mediocre New Year's Eve at the pub !!!!!
Love your car!! The video was great. Great camera and lens. So clear and clean. About watch part2.
Gotta love this about Europe... when I lived in the UK I enjoyed trips crossing countries in a matter of hours, with ever changing scenery etc. Here in Australia where I'm from, you can literally drive for 10 hours and not leave the state!
Great video! I can definitely feel how special the trip was and makes me want to do one myself again! Keep it coming!
Thanks mate, you really should!
Great clip and channel... the production is spot on too. Best of luck with it!
Looks like a ton of fun!! Pedal to the metal!
Great trip! Love the Exige adventure
Great video with some great photography. Nice to see a Lotus being used effectively. I miss my Elise S2 😞
WOW how fast your production skills have come in such short time! Such an epic road trip and cant wait for the next part... makes me want to get out and drive!
Thanks mate, nothing better than just getting in the car and going on an adventure!
Nice trip. What tyres have you used?
Nice video buddy, looked knackering but great fun. Drifting goals right there.....
Looks abit cramped but great video love the road trip
Awesome video & Exige!
Cool trip and good to see another Lotus being used properly, 57k 🙌🏾
Them exiges are so special, such a treat. Great vid.
We are gonna do some powersliding..with powerslidelover Monza SP2..cant wait for that video!
Incredible first video effort! Nice Work:)
What a quality! This channel does definitly need more subscribers! Love from the Netherlands!
Looks like an awesome adventure. Great to do it with a car buddy too.
Did you add winter tyres along with the increased ride height and mud flaps? Can you get away without them?
Yes, I was running Pirelli Sotto Zero Winter Tyres. I'd say some of the roads would have been pretty dangerous without winter tyres with ice and snow in places.
Why not in CH? 🧐
Great video, subscribed. That car❤️ That car when dirty🥰
Roadtrips aren’t just for summer! Great video and some nice sideways action. Lovely car also! Even when filthy.
Great video! Hello from Australia. Soon to be doing a road trip down in Tasmania. Which has amazing roads!
which lsd? doesnt it induce more understeer?
Great shots! Great editing! Great car!
Epic video and love the casual way of presentation. Furthermore stunning Lotus!
Can't wait to see part 2!!
This is SUCH a good video. The photots in Austria are sublime.. I'm pleased you've done this channel mate, bravo and see you round!
Thanks mate, I appreciate your comment!
Such a fun video! Can't wait to see more of them. Please keep them coming!
Did you add paint protection or anything to protect this beauty?
Nice work man..god the Lotus sounds good!
Great video
Great video George! That’s some serious dedication 😳😁
It looks quite snug in that cockpit 😂
Exige goodness..keep them coming
Fantastic vid of your roadtrip, those mountain views looked epic the same can be said about the drifting🤘.
Amazing, love the quality!
Drove a series 1 to Monaco and back to watch the 2003 Grand Prix - Montoya won but I remember Jensen's crash out of the tunnel most of all - nasty - The hood came down in Calais and never went up till Dover four days later - carefully overtook Gendarmes who leaned out of the windows and waved us on shouting "arret, arret," which I mistook for 'faster, faster,' but of course actually means stop - their peugeot 205 was no match though and really and honestly they didn't even try. Raced a Porsche - lost - raced a Ferrari lost - gave up after that. So did the brakes; so we took it to a specialist who we found out only dealt with Ferrari and Maserati - but they fixed it on the spot - superb stuff - Jane was 8 months pregnant and asleep as I pulled into a fuel stop on a deserted dual carriageway - filled up and nailed it all the way to the aluminium carpet and never left off till I pulled into an identical one - 28 litres and 30 mins later - oh and I burnt my legs. Arrived back in UK with drizzle and a police car following us as a nice welcome to Britain. Never forget a good a road trip.Thanks for this can't wait for part two - Epilogue - I crashed Janes Lotus - it wasn't my fault, it never is. She has another one now after a brief and terrifying interlude with a Cerbera - but that's a whole different story...and involves the Police trying to give the car an ASBO which it wholeheartedly deserves.
Love the looks of that dirty Exige, looks like its been properly used
i used to do that trip regularly in my S1. Drive fast, don't wast time thinking about fuel economy, and ditch the passenger for lightness.
Exige uses nearly double the amount of fuel an S1 would (Maybe more). No point going crazy on the boring roads, just save it for the fun ones!
I love how the car looks like it's never had a wash by the end of the video! Love the content :)
Lmao lotus would've sold that as "smokey sunset"
Still the best exige EVER
Great way to see 2020 in
That first 40 second edit is as good as I’ve ever seen. Stunning, thanks for putting the effort into that, watched it a few times over just admiring. I sold my S3 Elise 250 a couple of years back, and have been following yours since on insta. I actually was very close to contacting you to put an offer in on your caterham when you were selling it but wanted to keep my 981 a bit longer. Now that’s going I’m stuck between an Exige and a Caterham 310... looking forward to watching the channel grow and best of luck!
Tom Howroyd thanks, I miss my Caterham, but the Lotus is more suited to me... I’m glad you enjoyed the little intro, I had a lot of fun filming it!
This is the first time I noticed Your vlog.
I really enjoyed this spendid footage.
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
We’re trying to maximize our stints
Oh look a tunnel
Love it
Awesome vid George, fabulous quality again 👌🏼 It's funny, I used to dream of these roads (Stelvio etc) when having the Elise, now I do them by bicycle: did Passo Giao last year! Sure it's a bit less painful and more fun in a Lotus :) Keep 'em coming....
Very very awesome video. LOVE those GRP lights. Weirdly, on the hairpin drift only the outer rings are lit, but all the other clips both rings are lit. Is that something you can do with those lights or something I've missed?
Well spotted, I can turn the inner two on or off. I forgot to turn them on for that clip.
Looking forward to seeing the rest of this trip!
I just wonder how would you take the slips from pay-tolls if you didn't have a passenger? I just can't imagine how many times would you need to unbuckle-buckle, especially in Italy where there can be a few tolls in a short amount of time.
When I've travelled through Europe in the past on my own, I put the hazard lights on, get out the car and walk round to do the toll. It's very annoying!
No way, that was you in the SP2 Monza?
yass123 it was, I’m still pinching myself...
Is it going to be on Petrolicious or here on your channel?
facebook.com/petrolicious/videos/2604562559777227/
That was a cracking video, very well edited. How do you have only have 6k subs though? Looking forward to more content
Thanks, this is only my third video, so I'm trying to build it now!
GFWilliams looking for to it 👍🏻
Great vid George! Keep it up. I just want to jump in my car and head South now!
Go do it, nothing better than a last minute road trip!
Did you fit winters to drive in Germany?
Yes, I was on Pirelli Sotto Zero winter tyres.
Great video, thank you to UA-cam recommends! You got this one right!
Is Super Plus in Germany the equivalent of unleaded 98?
Yes, although they also have 102 racing fuel at some fuel stations which is nice. Car feels great on the 102!
A brave man to do a long road trip in an exige.
Great video, thank you.
I drove my Elise S2 down to Monza in September for the GP
(Just have to be real careful at those Italian services tho!)
You must have a bottom made of steel to sit for 1000 miles in an Exige.
Are you going to wrap it though?
Nope! I don't like wraps.
Love a road trip. Good job thanks for making
You did not mention any winter Tyres .. Do you have them ?
Yes, Pirelli Sotto Zero. Brilliant winter tyres.
Quality content, just catching up as a new subscriber! Can't find the first song anywhere though, 'Dr Beat - Laith at Touch Recordings', can't find anywhere!
Can't wait to see more of this masterpiece Exige!
It's made my a friend of mine, so isn't available online unfortunately.
@@GFWilliamsnet Ah no problem! Thanks anyway 🙏
Absolute quality, thank you.
Awesome! Is it just the angle or were you literally 5cm away from a bollard at 8:03 :-)
Sliding is more fun with a clipping point ;)
@@GFWilliamsnet Ha ha, you're a brave man!
Fantastic! Really enjoyed watching that (several times!)
epic road trip man :)
What tyres are you running on ?
I'm on Pirelli Sotto Zero winter tyres
@@GFWilliamsnet Excellent, the same I run on my Jaguar XKR. I'm on my second set, but they last me about 4 years and are 20 inch wheels. Great video thank you. I also have a classic Lotus Europa S2 1969 which I have owned since 1972. It's an original Black badge model. Only a few left now in UK.
Impressive commitment & properly used car! Love it!!! :)
Cool guy👌 see this Chanel for the first time. But a cool trip🤙
were you on winter or summer tire?
I was on Pirelli Sotto Zero winter tyres
@@GFWilliamsnet Thank you sir. I occasionally see ur post on TLF too.
Brilliant!
Great work. Becoming more natural on camera each time.
It doesn't seem too loud on the highway!
To be honest the lav mic is a bit deceiving, it is quite noisy inside!
Liking what you’re doing here on YT, just had to press that 👍🏻 when I saw 5:13
Keep it up and give me a shout if you ever plan on shooting in Belgium, always down for a collab🤘🏻
JW
Nice trip! Keep going with videos!
Bro I Luv your Exige a lot >>>>>
This video proves one thing: you should have started making them long ago! Great video! Properly driven car! Love it! Keep the good work George! Cheers!
Jorge Cristóvão thanks for the kind words, I’m excited to make more! Part 2 is shaping up to be pretty epic...
You guys are sitting basically shoulder to shoulder. What a tiny car. Haha
How did you find it in Austria? Contemplating taking my Exige S2 S for a ski trip... Is there much snow on the roads over there? Or is it mostly like the video where they are clear?
aliengravy on my trip it was really clear, but if it’s straight after a dump of snow it could be a struggle. Winter tyres essential regardless!
@@GFWilliamsnet Yup it's used all year round in the UK and has the ZZR replaced by winter tyres every winter... still doesn't mean it isn't going to be a sketchy ski trip! :)... I'll do some more research. I know the main roads will be ok... but don't want to have to get a taxi the last couple of miles as its impossible to get the Lotus through!
@@GFWilliamsnet Agree with the comments below as well about your editing improving. Keep up the good work! Awesome stuff.
Smashed it. Part Two please.
Loved the video bro! Makes me wanna roadtrip now!
I’d forgotten how stupidly big the US is. The car I want is like 5 states away and that’s 1100 miles
I drove 5500kms across Australia in a Fiat 128 3p 😆
@@buzzedo1 That must've been so much fun though! Here it's just straight highways