fnomis Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 Mine came from Silverstone .... Congrats - Carbon Grey is the best colour :-) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBuer Posted February 1, 2015 Report Share Posted February 1, 2015 (edited) I bought mine from Silverstone to go on my car. I also had these delivered from another owner who sourced them for me. They're finished in the closest match we could get to Liquid Yellow and will go on the Phantom Black rear section underneath the lights Edited February 1, 2015 by ChrisBuer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoggy Posted February 11, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 At the end having the chance to change the order within 15 days, I decided to change the color of the car. I chose the Toxic Green 1 Quote Over the years ... 1999-2001 Toyota Celica 1.8 ~ 2001-2004 Audi TT Quattro 225 hp ~ 2004-2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI ~ 2005-2008 Honda S2000 ~ 2008-2014 Lotus Exige 240S ~ 2008-2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0 ~ June 2014-January 2015 Subaru WRX STI my 15 ~ 2013-November 2016 Lexus CT200h ~ June 2015-December 2018 Lotus Exige S V6 ~ NOW ~ January 2019 Lotus Exige 410 Sport ~ December 2016 Honda Civic Type R FK2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyKL Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 At the end having the chance to change the order within 15 days, I decided to change the color of the car. I chose the Toxic Green Bloody good choice, the car looks stunning in toxic! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goussama Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Have you considered Verde Ithaca? It's quite color for a car like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 A last minute change, we've all been there. Laser Blue = Nice Toxic Green = Naughty I hope that makes some kind of sense in Italian but it's meant to be a compliment! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevsked Posted February 11, 2015 Report Share Posted February 11, 2015 Toxic is a great choice on the V6. Trevor. 1 Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoggy Posted February 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Have you considered Verde Ithaca? It's quite color for a car like this No, because the cost of a bespoke paint are very expensive. When I saw the Toxic Green I loved it. A last minute change, we've all been there. Laser Blue = Nice Toxic Green = Naughty I hope that makes some kind of sense in Italian but it's meant to be a compliment! Yes, I understood, thanks Quote Over the years ... 1999-2001 Toyota Celica 1.8 ~ 2001-2004 Audi TT Quattro 225 hp ~ 2004-2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI ~ 2005-2008 Honda S2000 ~ 2008-2014 Lotus Exige 240S ~ 2008-2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0 ~ June 2014-January 2015 Subaru WRX STI my 15 ~ 2013-November 2016 Lexus CT200h ~ June 2015-December 2018 Lotus Exige S V6 ~ NOW ~ January 2019 Lotus Exige 410 Sport ~ December 2016 Honda Civic Type R FK2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 I keep looking at the toxic one for sale (Newcastle?) Looks bloody ace, well done! Quote '....it makes every other roadster look just a little bit cissy...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinH Posted February 12, 2015 Report Share Posted February 12, 2015 Toxic is great. The Exige really suits bold colours. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoggy Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) The idea of changing the color, the match is the fact that now the diamond cut wheels are no longer available. The total black wheels matched to the color Laser Blue, I don't like. I preferred to choose another color and when I saw the Toxic Green, I was excited. Edited February 13, 2015 by AndyFoggy Quote Over the years ... 1999-2001 Toyota Celica 1.8 ~ 2001-2004 Audi TT Quattro 225 hp ~ 2004-2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI ~ 2005-2008 Honda S2000 ~ 2008-2014 Lotus Exige 240S ~ 2008-2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0 ~ June 2014-January 2015 Subaru WRX STI my 15 ~ 2013-November 2016 Lexus CT200h ~ June 2015-December 2018 Lotus Exige S V6 ~ NOW ~ January 2019 Lotus Exige 410 Sport ~ December 2016 Honda Civic Type R FK2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fnomis Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Interesting that Diamond Cut wheels are no longer available! I wonder what happens if you damage one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoggy Posted February 13, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 (edited) Interesting that Diamond Cut wheels are no longer available! I wonder what happens if you damage one? As parts are still available Edited February 13, 2015 by AndyFoggy Quote Over the years ... 1999-2001 Toyota Celica 1.8 ~ 2001-2004 Audi TT Quattro 225 hp ~ 2004-2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI ~ 2005-2008 Honda S2000 ~ 2008-2014 Lotus Exige 240S ~ 2008-2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0 ~ June 2014-January 2015 Subaru WRX STI my 15 ~ 2013-November 2016 Lexus CT200h ~ June 2015-December 2018 Lotus Exige S V6 ~ NOW ~ January 2019 Lotus Exige 410 Sport ~ December 2016 Honda Civic Type R FK2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Interesting that they are discontinued all the same. I have to say I love the way they look but the finish just isn't up to hard track use. Once water's got under the laquer thanks to stone chips and the like, they go the way of all the other diamond cut wheels in fairly short order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyKL Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Interesting that they are discontinued all the same. I have to say I love the way they look but the finish just isn't up to hard track use. Once water's got under the laquer thanks to stone chips and the like, they go the way of all the other diamond cut wheels in fairly short order. Do you have any pictures? I've spec'd diamond cut wheels for my V and will do the odd trackday. I understand I might be one of the last orders to get the wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal H Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Shame about the diamond-cut wheels, I think they look ace, much nicer than the plain black or silver. I wonder whether they've found a longevity issue with the finish? Refurbing wheels isn't a big deal, so it's not a major problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun_D Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Yes that is a shame, and a surprise if I am honest. Although I much prefer plain gloss black myself, clearly I am in the minority, judging by the percentage of V6s I see with the option finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goussama Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Im under the assumption, and I made a thread in another Exige section asking, that repairing the diamond cut rims is probably much harder with less chances of success in a great repair job than the normal rims. However, do correct me if I'm wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyKL Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 I was informed that the option has been dropped due to supply quality issues. Their supplier could not consistently produce wheels to the standard that Lotus require and too many wheels were being returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinH Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 Im under the assumption, and I made a thread in another Exige section asking, that repairing the diamond cut rims is probably much harder with less chances of success in a great repair job than the normal rims. However, do correct me if I'm wrong. I kerbed a rear wheel very soon after I bought the car, but Lotus Silverstone assure me it's no problem and can be fixed. I'm fairly relaxed about this sort of thing and will get it fixed at first service. Of course I want the car to look great, but a few dings won't stop the fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted February 13, 2015 Report Share Posted February 13, 2015 The Rancid wife kerbed a wheel on her new M3 not long ago - polished edge took the damage - been quoted £175 for refurb! Quote '....it makes every other roadster look just a little bit cissy...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyFoggy Posted February 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 (edited) What exhaust do you recommend? I was thinking of a Larini with valve control. Edited February 16, 2015 by AndyFoggy 1 Quote Over the years ... 1999-2001 Toyota Celica 1.8 ~ 2001-2004 Audi TT Quattro 225 hp ~ 2004-2005 Audi A3 2.0 TDI ~ 2005-2008 Honda S2000 ~ 2008-2014 Lotus Exige 240S ~ 2008-2012 Toyota Aygo 1.0 ~ June 2014-January 2015 Subaru WRX STI my 15 ~ 2013-November 2016 Lexus CT200h ~ June 2015-December 2018 Lotus Exige S V6 ~ NOW ~ January 2019 Lotus Exige 410 Sport ~ December 2016 Honda Civic Type R FK2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyKL Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 What exhaust do you recommend? I was thinking of a Larini with valve control. I like the idea of this too as enjoyed my larini on my S2. I have heard that the stanard gets better over time and I've no idea how track friendly the larini is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goussama Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 I had a full Larini exhaust system on my Evora which I will be putting in my Exige. It's quite loud. To give you an example on hard acceleration in an Evora above 3.5K or so RPM you can't hear the radio anymore in the car! But the sound is fantastic, I look forward to having it in my Exige. I posted some vids somewhere. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisBuer Posted February 16, 2015 Report Share Posted February 16, 2015 2bular all the way http://s918.photobucket.com/user/anthonyyule/media/2ubular%20Exhaust%20test_zps1zwqf0bn.mp4.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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