Backtracking again to 88 and ascending through the mountains, I learned the Elise's heater works great, as does the single wiper. Importantly, the roof sealed out water better than wind. The photos end here because 88 dumps into a populated section of Northern California that holds no interest for drivers or cars like the Elise. I drove nearly 1,000 miles in the Elise and enjoyed the adventure. Anyone who says you can't road trip in a Lotus is a sissy. Pick up the rest of the story as we drive the Elise SC back to back with the Tesla Roadster in the next issue of Winding Road.