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  1. Does CC stop the tyre kickers and time wasters? That'd be one potential advantage over selling privately, at least where I am. Advertise a car for 75k AUD and you are guaranteed to get 50% “I have 20k cash right now” and another 25% “is this still available” followed by no reply ever again. Dealing with bozos is a pain, especially on a performance car.
  2. My S1 is same both sides (different mirrors to yours), but if it makes you feel any better, they are both like your sticky-outy one
  3. A question to those who like to do their own detailing work - what is the hardness of the Evora’s paint? I’m planning to spot-cut some surface scratches before applying a layer of protection, just want to make sure I’m using the right cutting compound.
  4. I was about to say the opposite! To me, if it’s a choice between theoretically gaining an umpteenth at the limit, or actually getting out and ragging it on track, I’d rather spend the money enjoying the Evora at speeds that would otherwise lose my license…
  5. I think we're OT and losing sight of the Alternator Reaper, guys.
  6. @C8RKH I agree, Andy! It is a shame political leaders seem to aspire only to popularity, not to actual leadership. Last I checked, leadership required one to have the courage to make difficult decisions which might not always be popular.
  7. @C8RKH We agree it is unfair and unjust for anyone to abuse or exploit any system of rules. The nature of systems and rules is such that bad actors will always seek loopholes and exploits (embezzlement, Ponzi schemes, criminal acquittals based on technicalities of how the case was tried etc etc). We certainly have different stances on the extent to which bad actors represent a population, or how to treat for such, or the complexities of the issues you described. As I said before, I've no interest in ascribing 'labels' to your view - nor the description of opposing views as "Liberal softies", "Left" etc - as I believe such black/white viewpoints only serve to limit the discourse on the issue ("if you don't agree with me, you must be an xx xx"). Simple policies responding to complex issues will always result in injustice, one way or another. Since you've put the call out for education / information, you may find these scholarly articles interesting to skim: https://publications.iom.int/es/system/files/pdf/migration_research_leaders_syndicate.pdf#page=191 (pages 191-195) https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/16118944221077412 I'm not suggesting these are offering solutions to all the problems you've noted - as, again, complex issues are not easily resolved. And in case anyone wants to try and put words in my mouth, I am in no way defending the incidents we have noted: illegal immigrants being released, people looking to exploit well-intentioned systems etc. I am simply saying: it's not that easy.
  8. This side of the world, the lilo would probably just wash back to our shores. But you’ll love this one, Andy. The previous conservative government put a law in place which allowed them to cancel passports of visa holders or immigrants who commit crimes… makes some sense, one would argue. But in some cases it would make a person stateless, for example if they weren’t given citizenship by their country of birth. Thus they could be held in immigration detention indefinitely without charge. Anyhow, it was tested in court and the judges found it to be unconstitutional to make someone stateless, so now those who have completed their sentences are being released… and I suppose there will be surprised faces all round when this incentivises more people to try the same shenanigans with the carrot of free citizenship!
  9. Aren’t there a couple of differences between S and NA versions of this?
  10. Thanks @EuropaSman, and I was also basing my selection off the same review I’m currently on PSS so any of PS4S, CSC7, BPS or GYF1SS will be a decent upgrade. I’m definitely now leaning towards the Goodyears, as for my purpose - mainly hills and occasional track day but still need to be able to drive in the wet - they make the most sense. Especially as conditions here are typically warmer than in the UK, so track temps will be higher. I don’t think I’m quite due for tyres yet, so maybe PSS5 will become an option - in which case I am keen to see the reviews!
  11. To clarify, do you mean PS4 or PS4S here? Thanks guys, that's a couple of votes for GY F1 SS. I've seen on the tyre reviews site it's listed as the best UUHP tyre for occasional track work, a bit compromised (in the wet) compared to CSC7 or PS4S if exclusively road use. Probably works well for me, as most of my driving is recreational, so usually look for good weather. Good to hear it works on a wet track too, in case a booked trackday has poor weather! RE: PS4/PS5, most reviews regard them as a step down from my current PSS, in terms of handling, feel and track work. Certainly great allrounders and perfect for a daily driver.
  12. @TrevS a couple of things to consider. 1) I think 23k is too low. Evoras seem to have reached a bit of a depreciation floor (regardless of the Covid driven bubble). Any Evora at that price would probably be pretty shabby and not worth the saving over a better maintained one. 2) If I were you, I’d lift the range by 2K at each end. It’s much more important how it has been maintained and what things are sorted than saving a couple of grand on the purchase. For example, the clutch master cylinder and radiator are both (low probability) failure points which could result in needing a tow. Whilst the parts to upgrade either are inexpensive, the labour to do so is not. If a car has these addressed, I’d be prepared to pay a bit more to know they have been. Same goes for things like clutch replacement / upgrade to 400 unit, and gearbox synchro rebuild though those are obviously on a totally different scale for cost.
  13. To my mind @C8RKH those are the facts that matter. There seem to be others who believe they have more right to live in the country than indigenous peoples. They are wrong, but entitled to vote as such. My gripe in this instance is with the govt for not having the balls to just legislate it, instead pushing for a referendum to change the constitution. I personally think that was a spineless cop out.
  14. I agree, Andy, I’m disappointed but sadly not surprised. The politics of fear-mongering does seem to often outdo reason and fairness.
  15. Any reviews or experience with the latest batch of UUHP tyres, specifically on an Evora with the standard 225/40/18 and 255/35/19 fitment? Mich PS4S has been the gold standard for seven years, but in Australia I have only seen the 18s become available last month(!). Reviews I have seen suggest the flag bearer is now Conti CSC7, and the Bridgestone Potenza Sport and Eagle F1 Supersport are now playing at the same level. But I’ve yet to see reviews of these fitted to a mid-rear layout, especially with staggered fitment. My car is mostly used for drives in the hills, with perhaps one or two track days a year, which makes a Cup 2 style tyre probably too compromised a choice for me.
  16. Well, they’ve got their punctuation wrong…
  17. @C8RKH my favourite quote about this call centre rubbish is “you can’t always be experiencing above average call volumes, because that’s not how averages work”! I like dogs but hate irresponsible owners. I’d like to see licensing and registration applied to dog ownership so they can weed out the ones who do the things you mentioned. I had to tell some dumbs—t to stop throwing their ball in our direction so their 80kg dog could chase it. The dog missed my preschooler by an inch.
  18. r3nault

    Evora wanted

    Carbon grey is a great colour, see it in person! (Not biased at all) Just came back from a gathering of nearly 50 Lotus and got lots of compliments on the colour.
  19. We’ve almost got somewhere Andy. If I read your suggestion correctly, it sounds like an exception purely for the crime of escaping custody. To me it sounds reasonable, though I’d be interested if any criminal lawyers or criminologists could foresee a flaw in that approach. As an example - and obviously a very different case - a 16yo got sentenced to life with a non parole of 25 years in the US, due to mandatory minimum sentencing laws (which is a perversion of due process as it assumes a sentence without regard to the specifics of the case). Her crime? Killing her rapist, who had been doing so for years. Anyway, it’s not relevant here, but an example of an unintended consequence of an otherwise fair-sounding law. Please don’t put words in my mouth. I don’t at all think or view you as a “fascist”, and I actually abhor the left-right dichotomy which I think over-simplifies values and beliefs (and politics). Similarly, I have no preoccupation with race; it actually works the other way around, where my “other-ness” is frequently brought forward. My observation is I am often a lone voice here, but to my mind, better lone than absent. What I am consistently trying to do is bring more nuance to a conversation, as I believe an us/them, right/left approach is reductive and serves no purpose. I will give credit where it’s due though, so thank you for answering the questions I posed.
  20. Andy, we agree the plea is nonsense, I’m not contesting that. How do you propose to change these cases so they don’t go to court? Who decides and how do they decide when the facts of the case disqualify the defendant from entering a plea and defending the case? And what protections do you have to ensure innocent people aren’t automatically sent to prison under this rule? Re: Russell Brand, I have no opinion on his case, I was merely pointing out that, read verbatim, the government letters are making an enquiry as to whether he earns money on his content. Would it be fair to assume the British government has no jurisdiction over the social media companies involved? If the letters had a directive or request to cease paying Brand, I would agree with a characterisation that they are “out to get him”. My issue with this is - again, reading the letters verbatim and not second-guessing their intent - one has to believe they are out to get him, to read the letters as evidence of such. In other words, the reasoning is circular. What would be fascinating to me, would be a letter simply replying “yes” and see what letter comes next. We had a local state premier here who stepped down (perhaps politically forced out) due to allegations of corruption which were as yet unproven at the time. The same happened to a state member of parliament. So it does happen. I won’t be drawn on “wokeism”, but suffice to say, the reasoning you give for the BBC not having a leg to stand on in this case is a classic “tu quoque” (you too) logical fallacy. Finally, yes, I know I could ignore your posts. But where I see un/misinformed, discriminatory, hypocritical and/or plain illogical opinions, I engage to provide more balance to the discussion and try not to allow this to become an echo chamber. You - and probably others here - seem to view me as some far left, activist hippy, when nothing could be further from the truth; I like to learn and soak up knowledge of issues and understand some of their complexities and nuance, and I’ve yet to see a complex sociological issue have a simple yes/no paradigm (as often espoused by conservative viewpoints). I’m aware I am in a demographic minority here and my posts will therefore not receive much support - but owning a Lotus is for anyone who wants to and has the means, whatever their colour, sex, gender, creed, religion etc, and I’m trying to do my bit so they feel welcomed here.
  21. By the way, your post perfectly illustrates the earlier point I made that you consistently pick a tangential and non-central point to argue. I made it abundantly clear in my post that an escaped fugitive pleading not guilty to escaping was ridiculous, but that nevertheless due process must be consistent in its application. At no point did I suggest he wasn’t guilty or his escape was accidental, yet that’s what you decided to argue. Since you seem to struggle to detect it, I will spell it out for you. My central contention is: Due process must be applied consistently, otherwise it just does not work. I am not suggesting due process is perfect, but much like democracy, it’s the “worst system we have, except for all the other ones”.
  22. @C8RKH no, that’s not what I’m saying. The case is a slam dunk, but if due process is to be followed, he’s entitled to plead as he wishes. Who decides when a plea should not be entered? You? Do you fail to see how any process that selectively follows due process leaves itself open to punishing innocent people, or failing to prosecute guilty ones? I don’t appreciate your selective quoting of my post either, where I made it clear I thought it seemed ridiculous. So now you’re picking an argument with me on a point I’ve already made.
  23. 1) Yes, innocent until proven guilty, which is part of “due process”. So is the presumption of innocence in the case of the escapee - as ridiculous as it may be - so you either believe in due process or you don’t. 2) The letters read as enquiries, not instructions. Without second guessing their intent, I don’t see it as “out to get him”. 3) The letters do raise a valid point though, which is that the rich and famous should not be able to intimidate witnesses or influence the course of justice by using social media platforms, whether monetised or not.
  24. Wow, that is a surprise. I have seen a couple of 2016 IPS 400s for sale but just thought it was a coincidence!
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