j141 28 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 636 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 8,339 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,899 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,899 Report post Posted June 24, 2015 Result Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,339 4 Vehicles Report post Posted June 28, 2015 DHL don't delivery on Saturdays mate. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gregs24 44 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 819 Report post Posted June 28, 2015 I know! Leaves me with Tuesday or Wednesday really. Fingers crossed the ecu turns up tomorrow! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C8RKH 3,750 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j141 28 Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Great news! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,339 4 Vehicles Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
C8RKH 3,750 2 Vehicles Report post Posted June 29, 2015 Get on yer bike then, hop to it..... Good news indeed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j141 28 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 392 Report post Posted June 30, 2015 Good news Lee, now what you doing on here??? get out and enjoy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j141 28 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 819 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 905 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 4,899 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
