Popular Post Hughesy83 Posted August 22, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Well after owning my Evora for over 3 months now I thought it right for a little feedback. so I was on the hunt for a replacement for my Clio V6 and decided the lotus Evora fitted the bill. So I looked for a S1 car for ages and nothing took my fancy that didn’t sell after two days. It was at the time where evoras were selling by the hour if they were cheap. So I got talking to ES motorsport about their yellow S and then that one sold too but when talking to them they mentioned they had a customer thinking of selling his 400 to which I said to Dave and myself, no way I can’t afford it! Then he sent the spec and the pictures to which I was how much deposit do you need. I broke all the rules, didn’t even drive it but bought it on their recommendation. When I picked it up I was in love it is in stunning condition, but once on the move it absolutely flies and handles amazingly well. The drive home was truly awesome. after a few weeks some of the common Evora issues raised their head. Brake pedal switch failed and the airbag light has come on, all I have now fixed to the sum of £30. Apart from that it’s been all good, ever where I go I alway have people asking about it which is fun. the ohlins suspension is another level of good though really impressed especially the digital adjustment for the damping. The noise is great and it’s been good on file too. only things I will look to improve are the seat height or new seats altogether as they are too heigh for me. looking forward to going to a few lotus meets in the feature. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 Looks good. Do a search in the relevant area of TLF. I know that the older Lotus cars had washers between the seat runners and the body. (My S4 has and I am leaving them there as I am a shortarse.) I am not sure if the Evora has them as well? 1 Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rudolphwolven Posted August 22, 2021 Report Share Posted August 22, 2021 ***** It is a beautiful Evora..........I can imagine that you are very happy with it. I wish you a lot of safe miles and fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted August 23, 2021 Report Share Posted August 23, 2021 Very nice! Epic upgrade on the dampers too, the Ohlins really are something special! 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Greg | ValetPro Posted August 27, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 I saw this on ES motorsports website. It's had some engine upgrade too I believe. Have you been able to compare it to a standard Evora 400? be interested to hear the sort of difference the engine upgrade have made. I think you're get used to the seat hight assuming this is the same as the previous generation Evora. Quote All the Best Greg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin P Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Unusual, red dash and centre, but black seats and door cards. I assume one or other has been changed? It seems that he previous owner did like a tinker. Do you have the full list of mods? 1 hour ago, Greg | ValetPro said: I think you're get used to the seat hight assuming this is the same as the previous generation Evora. I've had mine 5 years and it still feels too high, especially compared to the S1. Would love to drop them if I could. Quote Blessed with the competence to be a slave to the incapable. Currently without a Lotus, Evora 400 Hethel Edition in Racing Green with Red leather and 2010 Evora N/A in Laser Blue and 1983 Lotus Excel LC Narrow body in Ice Blue all sadly gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rallyesax Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Also felt the Sparcos were sitting too high for me. Went for the Carbon 410 Sport seats and driving position is now spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted August 27, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 1 hour ago, Colin P said: Unusual, red dash and centre, but black seats and door cards. I assume one or other has been changed? It seems that he previous owner did like a tinker. Do you have the full list of mods? I've had mine 5 years and it still feels too high, especially compared to the S1. Would love to drop them if I could. The ES web site says it was a "prototype" car so think (but don't know) one of the early 400 test cars? Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techyd Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Note you say it has Ohlins dampers as well - is this an upgrade for this car as well or do all the 400s have Ohlins?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted August 27, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 She looks a belter, a real beautiful looking car (that Lotus silver does look good!) From ES web site, hope the OP does not mind this being posted ( a mod can delete if so) Vehicle Info Lotus Evora 400 2+2 2015 registered 14,000 Miles 500bhp engine upgrade includes: Swindon stage 3 cams GT4 Induction kit Swindon race exhaust with sports cats Smaller pulley SCS Reprogrammable ECU All work done using Lotus parts where possible and installed by ES. Ohlins TTX Mechatronics dampers with digital display for live adjustment. Carbon 430 Boot hatch The car was an original prototype with cheap road tax!! Beautfiful condition throughout 1 1 Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techyd Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Wow sounds like a sensational car - bet that really does go like the clappers too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruss Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 A very nice car that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hughesy83 Posted August 27, 2021 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Yep that’s pretty much the spec. The interior is how it left the factory at lotus. the suspension set up is bloody excellent and come with a life time warranty. I need to compare it to a stock 400, but it does go like an absolute rocket. Much faster than my M3. condition wise it is genuinely immaculate and I couldn’t be happier with it. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin P Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, rallyesax said: Also felt the Sparcos were sitting too high for me. Went for the Carbon 410 Sport seats and driving position is now spot on. I tried out @C8RKH car on one of our IOM trips, my hip bone digs into the carbon seat on both sides, so short of surgery to remove a couple of chunks of bone not an option for me. 1 Quote Blessed with the competence to be a slave to the incapable. Currently without a Lotus, Evora 400 Hethel Edition in Racing Green with Red leather and 2010 Evora N/A in Laser Blue and 1983 Lotus Excel LC Narrow body in Ice Blue all sadly gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted August 27, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 It would be worth the surgery Colin and would add lightness! Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty435 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Looks and sounds stunning with spec sheet Andy posted. Silver always look great on a 400 and the interior matches the colour spot. Lotus made a mistake not to offer that interior colour combination to future customers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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