iaeleven Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Just said goodbye to my exige s and welcomed the delivery of my new 2 eleven. Reading up and getting ready for the first track session of many. Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Welcome to the forum Matt. Remember to add your car to our registry and we'll need pics 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...
lotusbert Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Welcome and enjoy ! Bert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iaeleven Posted February 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 (edited) Added to the registry, but don't know how to change my car in the profile. build number 178 - car will be in storage for a few more weeks until the snow melts! Matt Edited February 27, 2009 by iaeleven Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgn340r Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Welcome and have fun Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1418 Posted February 27, 2009 Report Share Posted February 27, 2009 Matt-- I know what you mean about the snow and all. It kills us every winter down here in South Florida too. Welcome aboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Oz Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Hey Matt, Better start practicing your point by's. Don't worry, if I get to far ahead I'll slow down and let you catch up! Putnam will be a blast, just a 6 weeks away. Quote Dan #184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agshaar2@hotmail.com Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Welcome Matt Dont have much snow here in kuwait, season is the complete opposit we stop going to the track after May as it gets too hot, Season is September/October uptill May. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluken@cmcmmi.com Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Matt, Welcome! You'll find a lot of good information on the forum. Look at some of my early comments from some initial impressions of the car (slicks, traction control, LSD, instrumentation, USA driver's seat, engine mounts, etc.). If your car is a true 2009, you should not have to worry about fuel surge caused from low fuel in the OEM tank. Many of these issues you should at least be somewhat familiar having previously owned an Exige "S". Good luck! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Oz Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Bill, What build # starts the 2009's? Mine is a 08 but I have a later number than Matt. Quote Dan #184 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluken@cmcmmi.com Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Dan, I'm not sure when Lotus officially called a certain build number a 2009 model. Only Lotus Cars USA or possibly Bibs could confirm this. All 2009 models, theoretically, should be 260hp and have a fuel tank with a revised pick-up to eliminate fuel surge on a low fuel situation in long left hand high "G" force turns. You had a front tow hook on your car. Are all newer cars so equipped? I'm not sure what other changes there might be. I would think that Matt's build number would be a 2008 model. It's also earlier than mine (as is yours) and #193 was the first delivered in the States (July 2008). Lotus has always been infamous for making minor mid-stream model year changes with poor records documenting them (whatever is left in the part's bin!). I think these cars are also made in batches so that further compouinds the problem. Good thing they're a blast to drive! Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Adams Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hi All, the model year for your car is defined by the 10th digit of the VIN stamped on the chassis. 7 is 2007, 8 2008 and 9 2009. When it gets here 2010 will be A! The cars are not made in batches by the way, they are built to order in amongst all the Elise, Exiges, Europas and Teslas and sequencing is only moved around a little to assist with labour assignment on the production line. Enjoy. Nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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