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The Evora came 5th and 2nd in today’s two races at Anderstorp Raceway. Soaking wet conditions in both races. The second got red flagged due to a serious crash (one driver taken to hispital). Lookedmore like speed boats on the long strait. Today prince Carl Philip was accompanied by Thed Björk in the Evora. Great to see a lot more car in both classes. Although only one Lotus this weekend.

My discs needs to be replaced since they've now reached the minimum thickness. I've settled for the discs that are sold by Elise-shop. http://www.elise-shop.com/evora-cross-drilled-front-brake-discs-pair-up-to-evora-400-p-502938.html and http://www.elise-shop.com/cross-drilled-rear-brake-discs-pair-evora-exige-v6-p-502939.html. Just curious about what others has settled for? I ordered mine in April and the latest update I got they should be shipped during second half of May. Apparently the rear discs are on back order. I've been searching for groved but not cross drilled discs. But so far I haven't found any for the Evora. I've seen some kits with upgraded front discs. Anyone with experience of such?

The Exige had issues with the noice limits (95 dB) on Friday. This is what they ended up with on Saturday... DSC_9963 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr The Michelin man seems to prove with the Evora DSC_9990 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr

Results Race 1 – Top 5 1 Jensen Porsche 911 GT3 Cup 34 laps GTA 2 Göransson/Bernadotte Lotus Evora GT4 +10.522 GTB 3 Karlsson/Carlström Porsche 911 GT3 Cup +28.054 GTA 4 Mörner/Gullberg Ginetta G55 +50.319 GTB 5 Palma/Nilsson Lotus Exige +52.010 GTB Race 2 – Top 5 1 Mäkinen/Lilja Maserati GranTurismo MC GT4 28 laps GTB 2 Gullberg/Mörner Ginetta G55 +4.407 GTB 3 Ricknäs/Söderholm Porsche Cayman GT4 +7.673 GTB 4 Sokolski Porsche 911 GT3 Cup +1 lap GTA 5 Palma/Nilsson Lotus Exige +8 laps GTB … DNF Bernadotte/Göransson Lotus Evora GT4 GTB They were in overall lead in race 2 when one drive shaft gave up. Overall second place in race 1 (first in GTB class). Looking forward to the next race at Anderstorp. Some more cars expected to join then.

A couple of photos from the qualifying laps earlier this evening. The first two races takes place tomorrow. Two Lotus on the starting line, the Evora GT4 with Göransson/Bernadotte and an Exige with Palma/Nilsson (who also runs two cars in Lotus Cup Europe). DSC_9741 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr DSC_9879 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr DSC_9749 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr DSC_9615 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr DSC_9700 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr DSC_9612 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr DSC_9599 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr DSC_9736 by Stefan Axelsson, on Flickr

Who else will be there? 12 cars from Lotus Car Club of Sweden will show up. Arriving on Friday and leaving on Monday. Most of us will stay at Speyer hotel.

Motorsport black, looks just black when cloudy but in direct sunlight it's almost brown due to "gold" flakes.

On August 12th 2018 we (as in Lotus Car Club of Sweden) arrange a track day at Kinnekulle Ring just outside Götene in Sweden. This will be the fourth time in a row that we visit this Lotus friendly track. Please contact me via PM or e-mail stefan.axelsson(at)lccs.nu for more information. Or take a look at the Swedish web site in case you master the language. http://www.lccs.nu/kalender/inbjudan-lotus-day-kinnekulle-ring/

On May 1st 2018 we (as in Lotus Car Club of Sweden) arrange a track day at Ring Knutstorp in the south of Sweden. This is a tradition since many years now. This track is brilliant for Lotus cars and usually the weather is great in the beginning of May. Please contact me via PM or e-mail stefan.axelsson(at)lccs.nu for more information. Or take a look at the Swedish web site in case you master the language. http://www.lccs.nu/kalender/inbjudan-lotus-day-ring-knutstorp/

I’ve done 39,146 miles in my Evora since March 2014. I might replace it during 2018, but whatever comes next will be used as much.

We, as in Lotus Car Club of Sweden, start the 2018 season by going south. The weekend April 21-22 is a busy one at Hockenheim. Both Hockenheim Historic / Jim Clark Revival and the premiere of Lotus Cup Europe. We will drive to Hockenheim on Friday 20 and stay at Hotel Speyer am Technik Museum. Two full days at Hockenheim and then back home on Monday 23. There are special discount for Lotus cars and clubs. Read more at http://www.hockenheim-historic.de/lotus-markenclubtreffen As of today there are already 8 cars confirmed from our club. If anyone would like to join us please send pm or e-mail me at sekreterare[at]lccs.nu

Not sure how this was done one the factory wheels. But the satin finish seems to be a bit tricky. I had my wheels sprayed in gold with satin finish by a wheel refurbishing company. But the satin clear coat started to flake. Had them re-sprayed once, but when they started to flake again I gave up. Now they are powder coated in gold with gloss finish. No issues with flaking clear coat.

What’s the weight of these and from where did you source them? Alternatives to the Rimstock/Team Dynamics are always welcome.

Final update on this from my side, we (as in myself and my wife) has decided not to pursue this any longer.

Really nice, unfortunately not available in Sweden ?