aerobat Posted December 28, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2016 Real easy for me, I just pay somebody else to do it! lol I think it really is labour intensive, and turns out best if the people doing the wrapping already have lots of experience. Long flat stretches are easier, but complex compound curves take lots of work. I have seen it in the flesh, so to speak, and it looks much sharper and clean than the pictures show. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKevlarKid Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobat Posted February 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 I'm not sure if I have updates or not! It most definitely has been frustrating as to how slow this has progressed. I am currently avoiding the last of a Canadian winter by being on vacation in the South Pacific - ya, a nice long cruise through French Polynesia ..... But I was told that all the body parts are done being wrapped in red chrome, and are done being re-wrapped in Clearpex for stone protection. When I left on vacation, the final installation of all the parts was to have been underway. I will send an email asking for updates and pictures. Stay tuned! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted February 5, 2017 Report Share Posted February 5, 2017 Look forward to the finished photos John, Yes your winters are mighty cold, always remember freezing on the prarie in winter and roasting in the summer ! Not much of a happy medium lol. Enjoy the rest of your cruise Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobat Posted February 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thank you sir! It is bloody hot here, even for the locals. And I'm loving it! ZR says he hopes to be done by the end of the week. I will still be on vacation, but hope to have more pictures then. ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aerobat Posted February 27, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Well, the latest story is that two guys have been spending a few hours per day on my car. But with no instructions and no help from England or Germany, it's pretty much a brand new project, and heavily labour intensive. Seems final installation requires customization/ modification/ alignment of all parts. Every metal mesh grill has to be cut to size and bent to fit the openings. The stone guard vinyl application also took longer than expected, due to the complex curves of the body panels. But progress is being made, and once completed, the car will be put on display, for advertising and promotion of the business and the brand. Here are the latest two pictures. The rear bumper and diffuser are installed, with the rear clam obviously still to be installed. I'm not sure if all of the carbon fibre has been installed, and it looks like mesh still needs to be installed in front of the rear wheels? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted February 27, 2017 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 That's a stunning colour and looks really good! Very nice indeed. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalepearson Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 This is looking rather awesome indeed. Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted February 27, 2017 Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Awesome John, that is indeed one hell of a nice looking motor, evil looking but still pretty at the same time Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobat Posted February 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2017 Thank you gentlemen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post aerobat Posted March 12, 2017 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Well, this long journey seems to be over. The work on my car is said to be done, except for the official test drive. We still have winter driving conditions, which means gravel all over the city roads and gravel/ salt on the highways. So - it will still be a while before I'm driving this car. It won't be to everyone's taste, and I acknowledge it's not a "real" factory GTE ..... but it's as close as one can get on this side of the Atlantic .... evora_mockup.pdfevora_mockup.pdfevora_mockup.pdf 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21gg Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobat Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 (edited) Thanks Gav - I am very happy with how it has turned out! I have not driven it, nor had it dyno'd - but it does have Komo-Tec's 460-hp upgrade. My car is the IPS, so it won't develop full horsepower, but it will be fun to drive! And just in case you were wondering, my license plate refers to my other toy: Edited March 12, 2017 by aerobat Addition info and comments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21gg Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Is that a pitts? I don't like you anymore! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobat Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Ha ha ha! Yes it is! If you're up on your aircraft, it's an S-2C. Boys and toys ..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21gg Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Very jealous, grew up round flying and have a soft spot for pitts after a few hours in an ex rothmans s2a (g-bady) as a kid. The perfect combination, Gte and pitts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bibs Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Car looks the nuts mate, congrats 1 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo73 Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 The car looks lovely. Congratulations on your dedication. But aren't the GTE badges on the side a 'step too far'? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalepearson Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I think the car looks great. If it was my car (of course it isnt so just sharing opinion) I would have Black Lotus lettering on the back to tie in with all the other black bits, and I wouldnt put the GTE stickers on the side, and I also would lose the sun strip (I had one of these on my Exige for a while) and seemed abit "common" after a while. I am really impressed with how its all come together, I like the tyre writing also, well the Michelin bit anyway I look forward to a video of the first drive. 1 Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted March 12, 2017 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 I love it. Love the sunstrip and why not have the GTE stickers on the side? It's your car so do what you want and what makes you happy. Great journey and you've arrived at a great destination. Very very nice. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sizona Posted March 12, 2017 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Excellent well done looks great, from a fellow GTE owner 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 That my friend is a real head turner! You should be incredibly happy. Hopefully all goes well with the test drive. I saw a chrome purple one on YouTube and I must admit I'm lovig the chrome on the GTE versions or Lookalike GTE. What kind of ball park cost wise are you into all of this? I'm guessing it cost a fair bit. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011 Chrome Orange Posted March 12, 2017 Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Awesome build! All the rest of us "on this side of the Atlantic" are certainly jealous! Now its time to get behind the wheel and enjoy it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aerobat Posted March 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2017 Thank you for the kind words. I expect it will be a head turner, and a good opportunity to promote Lotus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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