Gold FFM C8RKH 6,976 Posted October 19, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 For what it is worth Gav, I think your's is the most stunning, of all the stunning GTE's - I just think your blue and cognac just works so nice. Really classy. Top job mate. 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 1,483 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Mine's a third car, so doesn't get used for the daily grind. Most of my drives in it are just for a bit of fun when the weather's nice, rather than with any actual destination in mind. I'll still use it on nice days during the winter, but I'll probably only cover about 2000-odd miles in it during the first year. For the rest of the time it relaxes in the garage in its ventilated "Cair-o-Port" air chamber, wired up to a C-Tek. It's very pampered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 777 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 For what it is worth Gav, I think your's is the most stunning, of all the stunning GTE's - I just think your blue and cognac just works so nice. Really classy. Top job mate.You're off my Christmas card list :-) Trevor. 1 Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy1969 276 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Aye, but I really don't want to park next to a bunch of gorgeous Lotus cars in the old Saab estate I use for ferrying my demented Weimaraner around in. The back seats of an Evora are great for carrying your dog! (If in doubt your dog could call mine to proof.... ;-) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
domguy 106 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 My reg (car number 03) is AU64 CJV Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JeffK 7 Posted October 19, 2015 Report Share Posted October 19, 2015 Come in car No. 13........Car No.13 has an IPS gearbox and registration J 1000 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheKevlarKid 583 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 (edited) It's amazing that 13 of these 20 cars do/did belong to members on here (12 currently + the ex adfer #10 for sale at Murrays). I think Lotus needs to thank TLF for doing all the promotion for them! There are just a few small gaps to complete the list as follows. Can anyone help fill them in? #3: UK reg. #13: gearbox & UK reg. #14: UK reg. #16: gearbox #17: UK reg. (if already registered) #18: country #19: country pretty sure car 16 is IPS gearbox car 18 is out in Dubai And I'm not so sure car 19 is white, I have a feeling it is black with a silver stripe, IPS, sportracer interior You can see it in the background of this picture- Edited October 20, 2015 by TheKevlarKid Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 777 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Out of interest, do you know when that pic was taken? Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
TheKevlarKid 583 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Came from Russ Gibbons facebook feed, July/ Aug time perhaps.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 777 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Ok thanks. Forgot to add that car 14 reg is V60 GTE.Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 777 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 More updates for you. Car 16 is Simon’s IPS gbox Car 18 went to theMiddle East/ Mars Gold / IPS gbox Car 19 Starlight light black /Sports Racer interior/Manual gbox Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 782 Posted October 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Hope I have things right01 CH Blue Cognac LHD IPS 2+202 UK 21gg_ Blue Cognac RHD IPS 2+2 21GG03 UK domguy Black & Gold Black RHD IPS 2+0 AU64 CJV04 UK LotusLeftLotusRight Starlight Black Sports Racer LHD MAN 2+2 X4GTE05 HK Sold Solar Yellow Sports Racer RHD IPS 2+006 HK Sold Starlight Sports Racer RHD MAN 2+007 CH Sold Sport Yellow Sports Racer LHD MAN 2+008 UK bingoking Black & Gold Venom RHD MAN 2+0 FII0TUS09 UK adfer Carbon Carbon LHD IPS 2+0 L7VGT10 UK AVAILABLE Black Sports Racer RHD IPS 2+2 AU61CEV11 DE TBD Aspen White Sports Racer LHD MAN 2+0 HH-TD46212 HK Sold Aspen White Sports Racer RHD IPS 2+013 UK JeffK Military Grey Black/Alcantara RHD IPS 2+0 J 100014 UK Trevsked Metallic White Sports Racer LHD IPS 2+0 V60 GTE15 UK TheKevlarKid Arctic Silver Black/Alcantara LHD MAN 2+0 NO15GTE16 UK sizona Arctic Silver Sports Racer LHD IPS 2+0 LOT3S17 UK adfer Aspen White Sports Racer LHD IPS 2+018 AE Sold Gold/Red Sports Racer LHD IPS 2+019 ?? Sold Black Sports Racer LHD MAN 2+020 UK Ishy Motorsport Green Black/Alcantara LHD IPS 2+0 NR20GT Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,976 Posted October 20, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I find it kinda funny that the majority of the desirable GTE cars are 2+0, just as they should be. Yet the majority of Evora owners seem to want to the 2+2. I wonder, in the main, just how often are the +2 seats really actually used? I'll take heart though in the fact that that my 2+0 is the same as the majority of the GTE's - it's a loose Halo I know, but close enough 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
bingoking 268 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Do we know which Canton's the Swiss cars were delivered to? Quote Join Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland here! and on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
21gg 427 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 The seating arrangement was fixed at manufacture and couldn't be changed. Im guessing as the concept was more of a sports car than GT car that's why they did them as 2+0, presumabley to help keep the weight down as well? I wanted a 2+2 as I have a 4 year lad and yes he has been in the back at times as have some of my friends for short journies. Also wanted a RHD as its my main car, all that left me with a choice of 2 cars! Ultimately I think it is less of an issue as most people have them as 2nd/3rd cars, more so than the normal Evoras.Cheers for the compliment Andy, like I said, I only had a choice of two, Blue or Black so the choice wasn't that hard, even easier when I took the supplying dealers into account. Gav 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,976 Posted October 20, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Fair points Gavin. I think it is nice the Evora has the option of +0 and +2, maybe nicer if it was easier to "convert" the standsrd cars between the two - I mean in Evora 1, as far as I am aware the seats where just velcroed in anyway and the seat belt anchor points could be fitted at build time regardless of config.At the end of the day, my kids are young adults, and I do appreciate that others, like LuckyLady use their Evora for the school run etc.Just shows what great,versatile and adaptable cars they are really. 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
21gg 427 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 They are good and yes it was funny when I used to turn up in nursery in it, parked next to all the people carriers! Gav Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheKevlarKid 583 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 They should have put two extra cylinders in longitudinally rather then two extra seats... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bingoking 268 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 No, they should make the roof fold into the space and turn the Evora into a proper roadster. Quote Join Lotus Enthusiasts Group Scotland here! and on Facebook Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,976 Posted October 20, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Weight + complex folding mechanisms+lots of things to get out of alignment=Colin Chapman's idea of hell.....I think the Evora Roadster needs a cloth clip off roof like the Elise/Exige for days out driving in the sun (cloth roof behind the seats) and then a nice carbon roof that you put on for the winter. 2 cars in one for one price. Bargain and steal of the century and 100% practical 360 days of the year, especially with 2 extra cylinders, and another 100bhp. Hold on to your wig....... 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
Gold FFM DaveC72 822 Posted October 20, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 I would "like this" but there's a pen at stake Like your thinking though... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,976 Posted October 20, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Go on, you know you want to. I must have given you three likes today already!!! 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
Gold FFM DaveC72 822 Posted October 20, 2015 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 Liked this - to "keep it real"<- goes off to have a word with himself 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JAWS 445 Posted October 20, 2015 Report Share Posted October 20, 2015 The seating arrangement was fixed at manufacture and couldn't be changed. Im guessing as the concept was more of a sports car than GT car that's why they did them as 2+0, presumabley to help keep the weight down as well? I wanted a 2+2 as I have a 4 year lad and yes he has been in the back at times as have some of my friends for short journies. Also wanted a RHD as its my main car, all that left me with a choice of 2 cars! Ultimately I think it is less of an issue as most people have them as 2nd/3rd cars, more so than the normal Evoras.Cheers for the compliment Andy, like I said, I only had a choice of two, Blue or Black so the choice wasn't that hard, even easier when I took the supplying dealers into account. GavThe lack of 2+2 was the reason I didn't get one. You'd already taken the best one and although I did do quite a few miles in AU61 CEV I couldn't justify the extra outlay. The 2+0's were built by Mansory then reworked by Lotus. The 2+2 configuration wasn't thought about as they originally had Carbon fixed seats in them. If they were configured as they ended up Lotus would have definitely made them 2+2. The 3 x 2+2 were built by Lotus from scratch. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TheKevlarKid 583 Posted October 21, 2015 Report Share Posted October 21, 2015 (edited) I'm sure the 3(off) 2+2's were fully reworked along with the other cars even though they were built at the factory initially. The black no.4 car of LotusL+R's had a gash white/cream interior when I first saw it. It was also the only manual car of the whole bunch. I had put my name down on it being the only manual car but changed to one of the 2+0 when they told me others could be made manuals during the rework. Edited October 21, 2015 by TheKevlarKid sp Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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