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Bubbles on paintwork front bonnet
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
TBF it’s cosmetic but nice to sort however I am concerned that whatever fix is applied the issue will return maybe after a few years but return it will ? Given the comments from the first quote I got hopefully Option 1 will say with more conviction on a time frame but I need to balance that with cost ultimately -
Bubbles on paintwork front bonnet
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
When I get Option 1 to give me an assessment I will get another opinion and hopefully get assurance that work will carry a guarantee that’s reasonable ? -
Bubbles on paintwork front bonnet
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
I just been to a local TVR / some Lotus bodywork’s place and intent to go also to Option 1 in the next few weeks for another opinion too. this guy I saw a honest and experienced company advised me that he could do the work to try and repair /recover the front clam bubbling but his difficulty was to guarantee the work as he described this type of fault remerges after a period of time. I spoke to Option 1 on phone and they acknowledged the common bubble faults with Lotus and type of material been prone to the issue, he wants to see my car and I wonder if I get same reaction and concerned about spending £K’s and have to revisit it again a couple of years ? 🫤 -
I had attended a conference last summer at silverstone which looked at alternative fuel or energy sources for fleet/race world. Toyota had started a serious development into hydrogen use have seemly stalled their programme however at the conference it was opinions that synthetic fuel would be solution for racing be it modern or vintage but it be expensive in short term for general use but once a further leap in economy of scales in production methods it could reduce the unit prices? the mix would be the next general application for next 15-20 years to be honest after that I switched off as I am likely to old for driving to care but I suppose for my kids I took the notion that some other innovation will arise ?
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Hi we had a lovely wave only second Emira I have seen out in wild. awful weather but hope you enjoy the ride out ? I am out with family down to West Sussex as it’s my 60th so my wife in the new campervan , my sons in my works car all heading for a weekend celebration with family
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Bubbles on paintwork front bonnet
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
Yes did a goggle search they came up and they seem to have experience with lotus cars thanks -
Bubbles on paintwork front bonnet
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
Oh cheers Jep I guess it sounds expensive but Maidenhead is a couple hundred miles away so I need to find someone local to me in East Midlands ? -
Evora Window Regulator Repair
Cdm2018 replied to Spinney's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
Both my regulators have gone according to my lotus garage as I am absolutely clueless about anything mechanical I am saving for the work to be done in next couple of months as it’s including the rear brake work so close to £1k amount of work 😥 -
Non Lotus Main Dealers - Charlatans!
Cdm2018 replied to C8RKH's topic in Lotus / Motoring / Cars Chat
My Evora was given advisory at last MOT that my rear discs and pads needs changing only been on the car for two years. I trust my lotus dealer is telling me it’s true and accurate I know my car lives outside and so it impacted by weather and maybe as I don’t drive it everyday maybe factor but my braking is very gentle so wear be minimum ? anyway I get them changed in the next couple of months before next MOT -
My step son is salesman for BMW dealer has offer to move to Mercedes where he be called Customer Experience person ? I worry for him he very good at his job been doing it for 2 years makes a decent living but new job offer night basic but lower commission ? the world is changing in motor trade , he loves his job I believe he honest and trustworthy on how he engages with his customers. maybe when these sales guys got non commission incentive what their motivation ?
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Emira and Evora - how different are they?
Cdm2018 replied to TrevS's topic in Lotus / Motoring / Cars Chat
I love my Evora 2+2 it so versatile and nimble on small B roads even my humble NA is a joy to drive and in 2028-30 I hopefully will still own it even though it will turning 100k on clock. the Emira inside is lovely and convenient layout but the quirky Evora is frustrating but difference to be loved ! so would I buy an Emira money no object I would but I would look at GT410 or similar with +2 option. -
Got a reader but apparently the codes stored were only accessible by lotus dealer ? Do you think Hangar 11 solution to make it wee lighter would be much more expensive than standard cost to replace the clutch ? only asking as my footballers knees are acting up and any relief would be welcome ?
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Got to say my NA 2010 is on 65k and clutch is heavy but seems to be going ok ? Now hope not jinxed it 🫤 I just spend £100 get the ECU cleared of codes and I have a duff air con and window regulators to sort on top of rear brake discs , so really hoping clutch goes for another year ?
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I must say just did a check on black circle and tyre prices have gone up by least £30 from a few years ago ! 😥 this price increase was to Michelin brand but there was a 10% discount on offer if you buy two or more the Contis are a little more keenly priced so maybe given the reviews worth the look ?
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My alloys are painted black by some mobile alloy guy to be honest a less than average finish and as I only paid a excess charge as it was done via alloy insurance I didn’t quibble as for tyres I pay more attention and money there’s a few threads on here about tyre choice I went for Michelin sports 4 and had all 4 changed at same time little more but I think worth the investment as ride and handling was much improved from Bridgestones even in the wet / winter weather but not snow just cold temp driving
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A pillar leak I think
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
I think it’s window I don’t think my A pillar inside is an issue ? -
A pillar leak I think
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
How to make this unsightly trim look a little more respectable ? I can see that my windows might let in rain or water from washing the car ? not sure how the windscreen is leaking ? How is this checked ? -
A pillar leak I think
Cdm2018 replied to Cdm2018's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
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A pillar leak I think
Cdm2018 posted a topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
I have noticed there’s a water marks in my drivers side inside and assume the trace leak is due to A pillar gap see photo how to fix this do you put some stuff into gap which is long ? My car booked into lotus this week as I have engine management light and I tried to erase it but it’s still put car in limp mode any help would be appreciated -
Tailgate struts
Cdm2018 replied to DrRick's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
Central lotus fitted my for free but it was in for service anyway I bought the struts of eBay left them in boot and Adam changed them . It saved him having the lid hitting his head a few times so I guess there was motivation ? 😀 -
Model/mileage decision - opinions gratefully received!
Cdm2018 replied to mmhexeter's topic in Evora Chat
Unfortunately my AIB quote was really to high than compared to other quotes even with 20% discount they did inform me that if I dropped by annual mileage to sub 5k I would make a big saving ? -
Water ingress solutions
Cdm2018 replied to Lee Valleley's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC/Other
Bibs and Andy at a lotus event tried the bottles water and checking the seals etc and unfortunately still no result 😥 I will check the drain holes higher up as I only check the ones around bottom edge of the boot ! I might to replace the boot seal ? I seen water drip from bottom section of the glass panel so wondered if some sort of sealant was required ?