Bibs 11,142 Posted November 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 3 minutes ago, Neal H said: I don’t think said CEO came from a financial background. He certainly knew how to spend! 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
Gold FFM Mike Kimberley 85 Posted November 29, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 1 hour ago, Bravo73 said: Woah. I think that statement is going to cause explosions and tears in equal measures. Oh, if only it had happened... That is life in the fast moving auto industry Bravo73 as you know. There is another ex-Lotus very professional top engineering gentlemen still very active who knows the story of how it was killed off. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,295 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 1 hour ago, jep said: Thanks so much @Mike Kimberley. Just so good to hear these nuggets of truth and wisdom. You must do a book https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/112355-looking-for-a-ghost-writer-for-mjk/ 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,249 Posted November 29, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 36 minutes ago, Neal H said: I don’t think said CEO came from a financial background. If he had, Lotus would probably be in much better shape pre Geely. Or as I said before, if he HAD, there would now be no Lotus! If we're talking about DB, then wasn't he a marketeer originally? They're really good at spending cash. Claiming the plaudits for other peoples work. But generally there is no substance. Come to think of it, was JMG not a Marketeer too originally? Jeeze, it really is a surprise there is anything left! Shame the current CEO was not a marketeer as then we could have a book and a film - Lotus and the 3 Marketeers. All for one, and one for me. 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 post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,230 Posted November 29, 2020 Report Share Posted November 29, 2020 Would that have been the Lexus LFA V10? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
scotty435 1,040 Posted December 1, 2020 Report Share Posted December 1, 2020 Good video from over the pond. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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NedaSay 835 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 On 29/11/2020 at 09:43, LotusLeftLotusRight said: Would that have been the Lexus LFA V10? Is there another V10 Toyota made in the past 10 years? The car would have been ridiculously fast... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 1,230 Posted December 14, 2020 Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 Apparently it was the BMW V10 from the M5/6. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,249 Posted December 14, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 14, 2020 2 hours ago, LotusLeftLotusRight said: Apparently it was the BMW V10 from the M5/6. Oh my. That would have been epic. Stonking. Enough to make we drool for 20 years.... 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 post Share on other sites
EGTE 145 Posted December 18, 2020 Report Share Posted December 18, 2020 Here's famous Scotty Kilmer raving about the Evora. That's going to bring a hell of a lot more awareness of the brand to the USA. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jason is Chasing 98 Posted December 21, 2020 Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 I haven't watched scotty (actually I dont watch cartubers) but I look forward to seeing both of these. I cant imagine anyone would give it anything but an amazing review Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post 697OK 42 Posted December 21, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Well 4 years in on my 400 and 20k miles. Fancied a change but is a difficult one to replace, so after the big service at Oakmere, I have treated it to a detail and ceramic coating 11 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM jep 853 Posted December 21, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 21, 2020 Have the wheels been painted black? 'Tis a lovely looking Evora. Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
697OK 42 Posted December 22, 2020 Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 22 hours ago, jep said: Have the wheels been painted black? 'Tis a lovely looking Evora. Justin Thanks Justin yes decided to change from silver. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,249 Posted December 22, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 22, 2020 So rare to have Ardent Red and the tan interior. Looks luverly! 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 post Share on other sites
mayevora 1,184 Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 On 18/12/2020 at 10:08, EGTE said: Here's famous Scotty Kilmer raving about the Evora. That's going to bring a hell of a lot more awareness of the brand to the USA. Christ he’s annoying!! - does he have to open his mouth - Couldn’t he just point at things. Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post C8RKH 6,249 Posted December 25, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 7 hours ago, mayevora said: Christ he’s annoying!! - does he have to open his mouth - Couldn’t he just point at things. I do have to agree with you there. Bloody irritating, on a scale of 0 - C8RKH I'd definitely say he was C8RKH. A couple of facts not correct, however, overall love his enthusiasm really and I can see if he is popular in the US this creating quite a bit more interest in the cars over there which has to be a good thing. Put it this way though, I would much rather have this guy than that absolutely annoying smug git that is Schmee, I mean, I reckon he's a C8RKH+2! 3 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 post Share on other sites
Jason is Chasing 98 Posted December 25, 2020 Report Share Posted December 25, 2020 (edited) 5 hours ago, C8RKH said: I do have to agree with you there. Bloody irritating, on a scale of 0 - C8RKH I'd definitely say he was C8RKH. A couple of facts not correct, however, overall love his enthusiasm really and I can see if he is popular in the US this creating quite a bit more interest in the cars over there which has to be a good thing. Put it this way though, I would much rather have this guy than that absolutely annoying smug git that is Schmee, I mean, I reckon he's a C8RKH+2! I think what's more important is Scotty Probably has the following, and more importantly the disposable income to flat buy one with no difficulty, and THAT by itself would be good for Lotus in my own humble opinion. Hes a big Toyota Nut, at least that's what I've gathered from watching a couple of his videos. I've been watching on FB 'Alfa4cGirl' and shes very into Lotus as well, and frankly I cant see how anyone wouldn't be. I dont pay alot of attention to social media, especially cartubers of it wasn't Lotus related I wouldn't be watching it. Edited December 25, 2020 by Jason is Chasing 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil flash 156 Posted December 26, 2020 Report Share Posted December 26, 2020 On 25/12/2020 at 19:55, Jason is Chasing said: ... that's what I've gathered from watching a couple of his videos. You've managed a couple? I admire your stamina. Shouting at the camera in falsetto is not my idea of an informed commentary so I didn't last long. How he's supposed to be 'famous' is beyond me! Quote Phil Leave me alone I know what I'm doing - I think. Link to post Share on other sites
Jason is Chasing 98 Posted December 27, 2020 Report Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) 15 hours ago, phil flash said: You've managed a couple? I admire your stamina. Shouting at the camera in falsetto is not my idea of an informed commentary so I didn't last long. How he's supposed to be 'famous' is beyond me! YouTube is a funny thing, people generally enjoy what they can find relatable I guess. While it's my goal to own a Lotus at some point, I find it difficult to relate personally, but who am I to judge what another wants? I am absolutely guilty of misquoting, or misstating data as I dont believe manufacturer statistics to be a relevant indicator of what emotion a driving experience can conjure. Most of the larger more established channels are funded through some sort of partnership (as I understand it), I dont hold it against them. I'm a Creator myself, but I'm a hobbyist and rather new. I dont watch car channels in particular as it clouds my own narrative or perspective. But I'm not willing to look to those "Real Youtubers" with any disparity. If Scotty fits the "Brand" in their mind, then I say its awesome, he will reach AN audience, that matters. Me I'm a huge fan of Lotus, and believe with awareness Lotus could be the weapon of choice for the driver if it was more accessible in the United States I think though Lotus can use the brand recognition, its important and all press is good press. So good for their Marketing department for a wide dissemination. I want to see a return of the Lotus Marquee, I dont care how they do it. Maybe they can sell enough where its affordable enough for me to make a deal (God knows I've tried but I dont want to be robbed, or insulted either) Edited December 27, 2020 by Jason is Chasing 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Troy5925 60 Posted December 30, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Popped to whitstable for a walk, fish and chips and came back to my car to find another Evora parked in front of mine 12 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jerzybondov 48 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 What are the odds of there not just being two Evoras in the same car park in Whitstable, but there being a free space in that car park next to yours for it?! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,855 Posted December 30, 2020 Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 Can’t beat a good tier 4 escape 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post C8RKH 6,249 Posted December 30, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2020 1 hour ago, jerzybondov said: What are the odds of there not just being two Evoras in the same car park in Whitstable, but there being a free space in that car park next to yours for it?! You do realise he waiting for three and a quarter hours just to park his car there, in that space, hoping to see the other owner, who totally selfishly was away from the car park stuffing his face with fish and chips and no doubt finishing it off with a couple of pickled onions! 1 3 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 post Share on other sites
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