j141 29 Report post Posted June 24, 2015 I know its a lot of money but can you not pay for it, get the car fixed and get the money back from auto protect when they finally pull their finger out. Will they allow you to do that as it would speed it up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 943 1 Vehicles Report post Posted June 24, 2015 I wouldn't want to get involved in that: you'd probably have more chance getting blood out of a stone. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 9,971 4 Vehicles Report post Posted June 24, 2015 My point being, why are we not preempting the approval and getting the ECU on the desk in northampton, rather than on the shelf in Norfolk.It'll be next day delivery as a VOR part so you're looking at a maximum of a 24 hour delay at worst. That said, have you asked Pam if they'll get the part in to save this time, are they unwilling to do it? 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 24, 2015 Without misquoting or saying untruths... Yes I have suggested it Bibs. To me it seems like common sense.... Anyway, I've been told to wait... So that's what i can only do. 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
Barrykearley 6,081 Report post Posted June 24, 2015 And what a lovely day it has been for driving. I believe we are going to have 3 months of rain starting next week. I guess that's no helping........seriously though good luck with it. Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 24, 2015 You can really go off some people Anyway ECU parts and labour will be covered by AutoProtect. So, ECU arrives Friday and I can collect car next week (I'm away this weekend). Keep everything crossed for me. 2 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
Barrykearley 6,081 Report post Posted June 24, 2015 Result Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 So the catalogue of disasters keeps growing...The ECU was approved Tuesday and the ECU was promised and shipped for Friday....It never arrived... it appears the person in despatch did not label the package accordingly, hence it's now sat in DHL land somewhere instead of being delivered on Friday!! (Or even Saturday).Seriously, you couldn't make this shit up.So it's now 5 weeks tomorrow that the car has been out of action! I'd cry if I didn't laugh! 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
Bibs 9,971 4 Vehicles Report post Posted June 28, 2015 DHL don't delivery on Saturdays mate. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I know that now.. point being it should have been delivered Friday had Lotus despatch labelled it properly They were trying to get DHL to deliver it Saturday but as it wasn't DHLs fuck up, they wouldn't deliver it saturday. 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
gregs24 140 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 You don't want to be going anywhere near Silverstone to collect it after Thursday next week ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I know! Leaves me with Tuesday or Wednesday really. Fingers crossed the ecu turns up tomorrow! 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
C8RKH 5,150 2 Vehicles Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Lee - sorry to hear about the further delays, I can imagine the frustration and do think that Lotus needs to look at it's parts operation (both sending them out and ensuring they have stuff in stock as many things seem to be on permanent back order). Hopefully, as JMG's master plan comes to fruition and with the increase in sales revenues and profits these things will come good. Then, with faultless cars and faultless backup operations we can all just focus on each others grins of driving pleasure!With the new wiring loom and new ECU you should get many many years of enjoyable driving out of your wee yellow monster. Hope to hear that you've been driving it again by Wednesday mate. Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Just had confirmation... Car is 100% Collecting it tomorrow, it's a bit late in the day to get up there and back now. Can't wait to 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
j141 29 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Great news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 9,971 4 Vehicles Report post Posted June 29, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C8RKH 5,150 2 Vehicles Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Get on yer bike then, hop to it..... Good news indeed. Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Whooop! I'm back in a Lotus!My Evora is home and fixed.It took 5weeks, but we got there in the end with zero cost to me (other than incidentals like train tickets, missed holiday etc but I just have to accept that).Onwards!! 1 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
j141 29 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Glad its all sorted and at minimal cost to you! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
internets 465 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Good news Lee, now what you doing on here??? get out and enjoy Quote 1982 DeLorean DMC 12 #16327, 1999 Lotus Elise, 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 #2272, 2011 Lotus Evora S, 2013 Lotus Exige S,2016 Lotus Evora 400 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Sadly not, I'm back in the office!The sun is shining, the Solar Yellow glinting temptingly through the office window, taunting me as it knows I can't go and play! 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
j141 29 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 In that case its time to shop for mods, cleaning products etc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 I've already got a set of Alloys on the way from the Lotus sell off Just looking at tyres... Pirelli as per OEM Yoko AD08R (trackday oriented tyre) Toyo 888 (Road legal semi slick) 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
Bravo73 1,114 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 I'll save you the effort of further searches: Road tyre: Michelin Pilot Supersport. Currently the best road tyre on the market. Track tyre: Avon ZZR. Control tyre in the various Lotus race series & also road legal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,081 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Yippee - that's a real result. Shame it took so long - but that's the nature of the beast. Lotus sure did themselves proud Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
