Captain

My LE was at the dealers for 1st year revision yesterday, and I'd been wanting to do it for a while to decide if I look for a trade-in or not... I thought it would interest some of you to have a comparison between a LE and a new S.

So, my impressions:

Inside, I didn't not see any change in built quality inside the cabin, except for the heated seats, that feel thicker. That was odd at the start, I had the impression to be seated higher, but I got used to it. For the rest it's exactly the same as my LE (no alcantara), and I didn't have problems of fit and finish inside the cabin, so that's good.

On the move, the car feels a lot heavier, I think the steering assistance has been reduced. The gear change is more precise, so I guess it would be easier for someone who's never driven an Evora, but for me it was a bit hard to operate.

The clutch pedal feels heavier but easier to operate, but you have less of a mechanical sensation. The brake pedal returns the same sensation.

The exhaust in normal mode is very quiet, and in Sport mode, louder but artificial. However, the whine of the supercharger is very exciting.

The car really comes to life while driving fast, it feels lighter, it revs very well. I didn't find it a lot faster than my LE (that works a bit better with the last ECU uppgrade) below 120 kph, but in 3rd and above it is much faster. I expected more character from the engine, it pushes but never surprise you. The salesman and I, together in the car represented an extra 500lbs, so it's possibly a factor...
After this ride however, I doubt that many cars can follow on small winding roads, but with the N/A, it's also the case.

This one had 18/19" wheels, and the ride was about as comfortable as my LE's (which is incredible), but it rolled a liiiiitle bit less in the corners. Well done Lotus.

I thought the car would be exactly like my LE, but much quicker. But it was very different, it made me feel a little bit less connected to the road. That reminded me of the test drive of a Cayman S I had a few months ago, and perhaps it's what some testers considered as "better build quality", but it appeared to me as an extra layer of filters everywhere: steering, clutch, brake. That said, It's a fantastic ride, that allow you to reach incredible speeds in confidence, and corners beautifully.

Voilà!

Hello!
I've noticed that my oil temperature often rises above 90° (middle of the gauge), It happens especially when I switch the engine off after a long drive, and start it up again a few minutes later. The gauge rose near 3/4 today... After a few minutes of normal driving, it gets back to normal.
Today I also experienced it when driving (31°C outside) and it's starting to worry me, I wonder if the cooling system works well, especially when the engine is turned off.
Thanks for your feedback,
Lionel

Hi!
Hum.. today I had another defect no one has ever had on an evora (says my dealer). I tried to activate the automatic locking of the car (when it runs above 15 kph). I followed the manual, it beeing on my lap while doing it. After that procedure, my central locking was gone, I couldn't close or open the car whith an "electric tool": the key or the button on the console, and this includes... the boot.
Does anyone know about that problem? My dealer is investigating but I fear this would take some time.
Again thank you very much!

P.S.: I couldn't find any topic about this kind of defect but perhaps I missed it. If you know of one please tell me :-)

Hello,
I need help about a problem I've got with the "Imprint" button of the Alpine display.
When I press it, all that happens is a "beep", but no Imprint menu as it should appear. I just have access to a limited menu with Bass, Treble, Balance and Defeat Mode...
My car is a launch edition, I was about to call my dealer, but before I do that, perhaps someone here can help?
Thanks a lot.
Lionel