Popular Post Jimmy_ 11 Posted November 16, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Hello everyone, just thought I'd say hello! Been around a bit, just inactive as busy with work/real life shenanigans. Spent most of my earlier life in the JDM /BMW scene modding cars, changing engines until my friend nicely told me to get a proper car. So i started off with a lovely laser blue S1 Exige as its been my dream car since I was a kid, finally got the opportunity to scoop up a lovely, original example with 13k on the clocks at a reasonable price as they have been slowly but surely progressing north. Unfortunately 2020 hasn't been the year for me, as I'm sure it hasn't been for the majority of people out there. In February, having had it around a year I got hit on the passenger side (basically smack bang centre between the wheels) as I took an exit off a roundabout, to cut a long story short had the go ahead for repairs.. until chassis damage was found which wrote her off - still fuming! Since I never really got to scratch the Exige itch, and fewer and fewer S1's have been up for sale.. I've just placed an order for a S3 with the help of Connor from Lotus Central and Gareth (not sure if he's on here) but thanks! Hope to get more involved on these forums .. when I'm not training that is! James 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,377 Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Welcome to TLF Jimmy. Sorry to hear about the Exige. Mint, low mileage cars with the VHPD are becoming quite hard to come by. Enjoy the the new car when it arrives, what's your spec and delivery date? Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,339 Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Welcome to TLF. 👋 Look forward to hearing about what you’ve ordered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Jimmy_ 11 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 3 minutes ago, Bibs said: Welcome to TLF Jimmy. Sorry to hear about the Exige. Mint, low mileage cars with the VHPD are becoming quite hard to come by. Enjoy the the new car when it arrives, what's your spec and delivery date? Yeah, thats what hurt most. It meant alot to me and was willing to fork my own money to ensure it wasn't cat marked, eventually it went down as a cat B due to the damage to the tub. I Had been toying with R8s, AMG GTR's, GT3s and maccas.. but they're all so heavy. As I'm lucky enough to have a daily I went for a 430 in pearl white as I do enjoy track life and do plan on some EU trips/tracks hopefully when covid simmers down. Delivery date is February, with collection im March assuming all goes to plan. Went a bit overkill on the spec, but hoping it will turn out 👌 ill post updates/pictures when I get them. 1 minute ago, Bravo73 said: Welcome to TLF. 👋 Look forward to hearing about what you’ve ordered. Thank you! Went for a 430 in pearl white in the end! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,339 Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 Nice. If you haven’t found it yet, you might want to go through this thread (from the beginning): It might give you an idea or two for your new car. 😉 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,377 Posted November 16, 2020 Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 And this one! Having driven a Cup 430 not so long ago it'll bend your mind its so quick and against the others you looked at, a veritable featherweight! The acceleration and mechanical grip are other worldly! 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy_ 11 Posted November 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, Bravo73 said: Nice. If you haven’t found it yet, you might want to go through this thread (from the beginning): It might give you an idea or two for your new car. 😉 11 minutes ago, Bibs said: And this one! Having driven a Cup 430 not so long ago it'll bend your mind its so quick and against the others you looked at, a veritable featherweight! The acceleration and mechanical grip are other worldly! Many thanks! I'll give them a good reading now. I got to test drive a 410, was quite surprised at how civilised it could be especially with a few mod cons like cruise control and a radio you can actually hear 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Ali tuck 154 Posted November 16, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 16, 2020 46 minutes ago, Jimmy_ said: Yeah, thats what hurt most. It meant alot to me and was willing to fork my own money to ensure it wasn't cat marked, eventually it went down as a cat B due to the damage to the tub. I Had been toying with R8s, AMG GTR's, GT3s and maccas.. but they're all so heavy. As I'm lucky enough to have a daily I went for a 430 in pearl white as I do enjoy track life and do plan on some EU trips/tracks hopefully when covid simmers down. Delivery date is February, with collection im March assuming all goes to plan. Went a bit overkill on the spec, but hoping it will turn out 👌 ill post updates/pictures when I get them. Thank you! Went for a 430 in pearl white in the end! Awesome- 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarrylV8 231 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Welcome James I’m sure Connor will look after you, assume you are going to see the car being built at the factory? 2 Quote Darryl & Sue Proud to drive and own a true British supercar the Evora GT430 Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,642 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Hi Jimmy and bad luck with the Exige. Such a shame but I hope the new car helps make it all ok! buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
scotty435 1,117 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Fantastic choice of car and sure it will look stunning in Pearl White, purchased my new Evora GTsport from Conner at Central early this year, nice easy transition and great support since. Looking forward to you posting some pics👍 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jimmy_ 11 Posted November 21, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 On 18/11/2020 at 23:16, DarrylV8 said: Welcome James I’m sure Connor will look after you, assume you are going to see the car being built at the factory? Never even realised that could be done, thanks for asking I'll see if we can organise a trip On 19/11/2020 at 11:04, Buddsy said: Hi Jimmy and bad luck with the Exige. Such a shame but I hope the new car helps make it all ok! buddsy Yeah, bad luck on my behalf I guess, but, these things happen I guess - I'm hoping it fills the void. I think ill get another S1 in the future, absolutely love the shape of them. On 19/11/2020 at 11:46, scotty435 said: Fantastic choice of car and sure it will look stunning in Pearl White, purchased my new Evora GTsport from Conner at Central early this year, nice easy transition and great support since. Looking forward to you posting some pics👍 I thought it'd be different with the pearl white, can't say I've seen many in that colour. If I manage to organise a trip over to Hethel i will definitely get some up! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim_marra 478 Posted November 21, 2020 Report Share Posted November 21, 2020 Pearl White Evora owner here and yes, they do look great in that colour 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mg4lotus 159 Posted November 22, 2020 Report Share Posted November 22, 2020 I suspect there might be restrictions about visiting the factory due to Covid, but good luck anyway. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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