Al. 278 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 7, 2016 On 6 September 2016 at 00:36, Gravel said: I'm guessing without ever having done it that is the Kylesku bridge up the NW coast when doing the North Coast 500? The front cover shot from Evo a couple of months back. One of these days when life provides more time. 1 Quote A LEGS man and proud to declare it! Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland Autocar's Best UK Drivers Car 2009. Car's Performance Car of the Year 2009; Evo's Car of the Year 2009. Top Gear Sports Car of the Year 2009 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mik 341 Report post Posted September 7, 2016 Yes - that is the Kylesku bridge, as used for the ECOTY shot this year i have a photo of me as a youngling just after it opened sitting in the lower curve of one of the legs. I couldn't climb it so had to be lifted up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,054 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 9 hours ago, CocoPops said: A few of us are quite seriously talking about a V6 tour next year 2 Exige V6s, couple of Evora. Depending on dates, I'm in (if I can keep up)... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravel 102 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 7 hours ago, Al. said: I'm guessing without ever having done it that is the Kylesku bridge up the NW coast when doing the North Coast 500? The front cover shot from Evo a couple of months back. One of these days when life provides more time. Yes indeedy - I did the full NC500 at the start of August - I'll do a proper write up soon, but I think that's about the only pic I have with the car in it! That bridge is also about the only place i saw any other interesting cars on the entire trip! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Instinct_NZ 120 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 11 hours ago, Alfa2Evora said: As threatened promised earlier, a selection of shots from my run up to Mallaig and back. Unfortunately it tipped it down somewhat for almost all of the outward leg so by the time the first opportunity to wield a camera presented itself my P&J was considerably less gleaming than when it left home, having by then already endured 150+ miles of mud and road-grime, . The silver sands of Morar Great photo's @Alfa2Evoraand nice looking Evora... what colour is it? In some photo's it looks like Aquamarine and in other Laser Blue? Quote Rich Miles - Social Media Coordinator - Club Lotus New Zealand www.clublotus.org.nz CLNZ Facebook Page Here CLNZ YouTube Channel Here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alfa2Evora 629 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 10 minutes ago, Instinct_NZ said: Great photo's @Alfa2Evoraand nice looking Evora... what colour is it? In some photo's it looks like Aquamarine and in other Laser Blue? Laser Blue - but depending on the lighting it can appear as just about any shade of blue you care to think of. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 251 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 8, 2016 11 hours ago, Bravo73 said: Depending on dates, I'm in (if I can keep up)... Second that, seriously considering the Alpes for next summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trcm 88 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Road trip sounds v.interesting @CocoPops esp. after hearing your 400 on the way back from the Chunnel! I'll be looking forward to a writeup of the NC500 @Gravel Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptainSlow 251 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 8, 2016 On 6 september 2016 at 01:36, Gravel said: Nice wheels Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,054 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 @trcm Am I correct in thinking that you bought the last SR made? If so, would you mind taking a photo of your engine bay and posting it on here? I'm intrigued to see what the 'deleted engine cover' looks like. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 The same as any S with the cover removed (and the black bar removed). Quote Currently Owned: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 412 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Yep engine cover was "deleted" circa Jan 2015 when stocks ran out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,935 4 Vehicles Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Almost hilariously, JMG decided he didn't like the engine cover and stopped it being fitted while there was still a good supply of them for production. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PaulCP 412 Report post Posted September 8, 2016 Hmmm, I've heard both versions before. Perhaps that's why Silverstone offered to fit one for me FOC when I questioned why it wasn't there when I bought mine At least the "no stock, new model coming out" is more plausible, even if it isn't the case, than the whim of an egocentric Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trcm 88 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 9, 2016 (edited) 13 hours ago, Bravo73 said: @trcm Am I correct in thinking that you bought the last SR made? If so, would you mind taking a photo of your engine bay and posting it on here? I'm intrigued to see what the 'deleted engine cover' looks like. Not exactly, it was the last 'unregistered' Evora S SR I believe, but I doubt it was the last one off the production line, maybe I should get a certificate of provenance or whatever Lotus call them? Oh, and I have an engine cover Edited September 9, 2016 by trcm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 Going for all the V's in the brother and I's toy storage now, he just added this 1970 MKI Capri with a little heart transplant to the list, a tiny little 302ci 5.0l Mustang V8 tucked up in its skinny wee body. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blindside 341 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 Colin, I would love to see a pic of the Capri's engine bay to see how he has managed to 'shoehorn' the V8. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEmm 1,270 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 There were a line of "official" conversions from South African dealers for these, the "Perana" Capri Bit of info for you: http://www.perana.org/capriv8.asp Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 I'll take one when I go to the garage tomorrow Jimmy, I've just put the 400 away for the day. This one is a SA import as well. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blindside 341 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 @JayEmm cheers James; very interesting and quirky! I was aware that S. Africa was a good source for comparatively rust free Mk1 & 2 Escorts but was not aware that they were modding Capri's there back in the day as well. @Colin G Thanks Colin, I have an engine bay obsession and am always on the lookout for interesting car and engine/drivetrain combinations! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Colin G 762 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 It's not the best looking engine bay Jimmy, but it's going to be quite a beast once it has a few bits tidied. Taking us a bit off topic from Evora's, but I did make a quick vid when we went down to the MOT centre with the car, gives you an idea of the noise at least, I've had to trim it to a few seconds so as not to exceed the forum limit. IMG_0361.MOV 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted September 10, 2016 Was playing around with my drone today. Had to crop it down and need to find an open field to do it properly. 3 Quote Currently Owned: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jevansio 60 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 11, 2016 The car hasn't been washed for a fortnight but parked it up and tweaked it with some free software 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
21gg 317 1 Vehicles Report post Posted September 11, 2016 Went for a play with a couple of friends yesterday in the lakes, not too much traffic fortunately. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEmm 1,270 Report post Posted September 11, 2016 18 hours ago, CocoPops said: Was playing around with my drone today. Had to crop it down and need to find an open field to do it properly. I mentioned this on Coco's facebook, but to echo the sentiment here. This picture superbly shows just how far back in the car the engine really is. It might technically be "mid" engined, but this goes a long way to explaining the 911-like weight distribution Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
