CocoPops 827 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Not sure, I did feel I was sat higher, eye line to sun visor for example. I've not tried back to back so couldn't confirm but I think I do sit marginally higher in 400. 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 Link to post Share on other sites
fesuvious 29 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 I'll be having a look at the seat structure in my 400 and seeing if there is a way of lowering it at all. Quote An unfortunate fascination with Lotus, and proper drivers cars. All caused by S75 LCF back in 2002, a mustard yellow GT3, and someone on here's got her..... Link to post Share on other sites
DJW 677 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, PaulCP said: I still believe that this is an illusion resulting from the lower sills and revised front dash trim which don't give the wrap around feel of the previous model Someone with access to old and new model needs to take a tape measure from seat to roofline to sort this one and for all Edited May 22, 2016 by DJW Quote Previously owned :Exige 380, Exige 350, Evora 400, Exige V6S, Esprit GT3, 2-11 SC, Evora S, Elite 501 Link to post Share on other sites
fesuvious 29 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 No need, Lotus confirm that the 400 seats are slightly higher. 1 Quote An unfortunate fascination with Lotus, and proper drivers cars. All caused by S75 LCF back in 2002, a mustard yellow GT3, and someone on here's got her..... Link to post Share on other sites
DJW 677 Posted May 22, 2016 Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 Just now, fesuvious said: No need, Lotus confirm that the 400 seats are slightly higher. Was going to say dealer had said the same, when I mentioned height of seat Quote Previously owned :Exige 380, Exige 350, Evora 400, Exige V6S, Esprit GT3, 2-11 SC, Evora S, Elite 501 Link to post Share on other sites
JayEmm 1,271 Posted May 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2016 I sat in a Sports racer, "S" and a 400 before I bought my 400. The totally unscientific "how many fingers above my head" test said you're a similar height from the roof in all of them. I believe the sparcos have room under them for feet to go from rear occupants. I don't know of any way of lowering them sadly, they may wind up being replaced in the future which is a shame as they look great. Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post blindside 467 Posted May 24, 2016 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 (edited) Got the car back across the water after a 500 mile drive. I have to say that the noise it makes even at 3000 revs during the engine run-in is absolutely insane Edited May 24, 2016 by blindside spelling 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Inkyfingers 88 Posted June 6, 2016 Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I finally saw a 400 in the flesh today when I took my car to B&C for a service. Like the original, it looks a lot better in the flesh than it does in photos, the blue one in the show room looked really lovely. My only criticism is that while the interior layout has clearly been improved, it looked a little dull to me in black leather, and I think i'd have to go for red, or better still, something from Lotus Exclusive. I decided not to arrange a test drive at the moment as I'd probably get carried away, but if a couple of deals come off later this year then I may well go back. Luckily, Jamie wasn't about when I popped in! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JayEmm 1,271 Posted June 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2016 I agree Inky - the black interior needs a little lift. You can get colour co-ordinated stitching, or in my case I had the seat backs done at dealer. Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Link to post Share on other sites
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