Myfavedave Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Finally getting to see it on the production line, after an agonising 4 months! Due off the line on the 12th May, which can not come quick enough. I'm sooooo excited! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 See if you can have a nose around CTL over the road too 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...
Nyj Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Enjoy yourself. I did the same and took a mate who is a mega petrol head, we had a great time. James showed just the two of us around. Depending where they are in the build they might let you photograph it. Mine was in the "garage" by the time I got up there - but they let me in it and take lots of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinH Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Only a few weeks to go then Antony... I've got another couple of months to wait if I'm lucky so I understand your pain...there should be a pill for it! Chrome Orange will look fantastic on the Roadster with the black roof. Don't forget to post pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waky Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 So jealous here If you see a nightfall blue one, please share some photographs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfavedave Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Sadly we were too early to be able to see my car on the line Had a good tour of the factory though. I did see a nightfall blue roadster.. looking good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Elleven Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Did you see a solar yellow Coupé ? Ready in week 20 as well.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfavedave Posted April 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 There was a yellow coupe on the line.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke79 Posted April 17, 2014 Report Share Posted April 17, 2014 Was there a carbon grey S on the line by any chance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfavedave Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Hmm, sorry I don't remember seeing one, but then the yellow might have stood out a bit more. There were certainly lots of cars being worked on, most of them exiges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Elleven Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Fine, so the guys are working on new Cars and not waiting for Supplier parts. This gives me hope, that they will deliver before Winter starts.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softlips Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Any talk re future developments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfavedave Posted April 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 I saw some stuff I can't talk about.. but nothing that I'm itching to tell people about, so don't get your hopes up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bloke79 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 Thanks MyFaveDave - appreciate you looking anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolme Posted April 24, 2014 Report Share Posted April 24, 2014 Finally getting to see it on the production line, after an agonising 4 months! Due off the line on the 12th May, which can not come quick enough. I'm sooooo excited! Congratulation !!!!! When did you order yours ? I ordered mine - Exige S Chrome orange in December and was assured delivery Mid April - now I got notice of delivery Mid June - drives me crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfavedave Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi Wolfi, I ordered mine at the end of December. I guess mine is due slightly sooner because it's staying in the UK? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myfavedave Posted May 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2014 Took a 6 hour drive to Hethel and back today, to get this photo Do I look happy...?! Thanks to Jamie at B&C and Paul Bing at Lotus for making the arrangements. They even sent along their PR photographer to take the shot (and ensure I didn't take any secret shots to feed to you lions!) The car was being worked on when I arrived, apparently just a few door seals and bits and pieces to go before it goes through it's quality checks. One of the guys working on the car started talking to me about how it's the fastest model, it was great to hear such enthusiasm coming from the person bolting bits on. Not long now! :brum 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Elleven Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 The Solar yellow behind yours could be mine....should be finished as well by now....i would love to go there as well...that's why we love Lotus, because the people are so dedicated there. I am Thinking about Factory pick-up. Flying to England and taking the car back home 3000 km must be fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Congratulations I did much the same thing when my car was being built. Still, it's a lot nearer for than Stuttgart! And you won't find anything as pure and exciting as a V6 Roadster over there either! Seven what you need is an experienced, mechanically sympathetic driver who's coming to Austria next month to drive it over for you... Trust me both of you, the cars will be worth the wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Elleven Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 If i pick up the car in Hethel, i would be glad to have you as wing man in UK towards the ferry. Then we can go together to Austria, maybe it will fit to the AUstrian F1 GP schedule... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Are you picking it up from the factory? I'm up there late next week if you want a lift 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...
Myfavedave Posted May 2, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Thanks Bibs! Due to a cruel twist of fate, the delay in production has coincided with a family holiday.. So I'll have to wait till the end of May to pick her up.. at least it's something to look forward to on the flight home! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Perhaps I could pick it up and run her in for you? 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...
Simon350S Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 Very generous offer I'd say! Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted May 2, 2014 Report Share Posted May 2, 2014 I agree. Where else would you get that level of service? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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