Popular Post Xisthos Posted September 14, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Placed my order close to the end of March, right after the Geneva show to see if there was going to any new stuff worthwhile waiting for. Production (supposedly) started in May then the paperwork to import took about a few weeks and it left the UK shores early July before passing through another port before finally getting here at the end of August. After spending a week or so sorting out the paperwork for the customs and duties (we pay a huge premium for all cars here and it came out to be around 145k quid or $190k), it's finally at the dealer where they sent me pictures from. They're delivering the unit to my residence tomorrow and you can expect that I'm twiddling my thumbs in anticipation It was a 4 month selection process that involved repeated test drives of various cars such as the V6 and V8 F type, AM N430, 997 GT3, and waited for a chance at the GT4 before finally realizing that while each car had its merits, this is THE car whose merits I would miss the most and would most likely end up regretting in the biggest way if I didn't choose it. Where else could you get a truly lightweight chassis, manual, mid engined, rear wheel drive with driver centric controls, modest but effective powerplant with an actual usable trunk? The car doesn't just look the part but plays it very well too. Car has the new version of the triple bypass radiator, baffled sump, front and rear tow eyes, vortex generators, and I passed on the new 350 exhaust and requested for them to give me the older Sport Exhaust instead. Passed on the Ohlins and brakes as I'm the type of owner who likes to feel and live through the journey of upgrading the components as I see fit. Besides, the distributor for Ohlins here is my business partner anyway! Anyway I've been hanging out in the forums for some time now as it was better than staring at the ceiling watching paint dry , so at least starting tomorrow I'll actually be able to relate. Because of such a high price of the car, upgrades are going to be "cheap" relative to the purchase price of the unit, so it's definitely going to be hard to resist that route! Looking forward to be posting more, especially as I take it around the country. 19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arregueti Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Congratulations for the car (+patience and determination) :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Fantastic looking car Ryan, All you have to do now is enjoy it. Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Amazing car, congratulations and welcome to Exige ownership. Crazy what you guys have to pay but at least you are guaranteed exclusivity! Fortunately the driving pleasure is priceless! Looks sharp as a Ballisong knife! Is it toxic green? Either way, enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Congratulations 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...
NW76 Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Congrats!!! Great looking car!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arun_D Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Finally! Congratulations, Ryan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisc Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
French Frie Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 congrats ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartynB Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Awesome car Ryan! Your epic wait puts my 'short pause' in the shade. I like the red highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dani Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Fantastic!! Interesting colours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted September 14, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Wow, love that green and red theme - lovely jubbely! More pics of interior please 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...
Xisthos Posted September 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Thanks for the kind words and warm welcome everyone Yes it's toxic green. The mirrors are not the usual red they paint them in, I specifically asked for the solid red to match the other red highlights even more. Ironically it won't be there for very long as I just placed an order for the Motoworks/Transforged mirrors. Looks like the modding has begun even before I've actually received the unit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisc Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Looks like a few of us have placed orders for the mirrors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANO Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Hi Ryan ... finally ... your wait has been heard ...It is very very nice car ... beautiful color, aggressive and particular. Congratulations.Now you can finally enjoy it and you'll see that you will spend a great time of fun and you will understand what it means ... Lotus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Congrats, Ryan ….. drive that beauty in the best of health. Quote Jack2008 2-Eleven2015 Exige V6 CupR Track videos ... http://www.youtube.com/jackcup2010 Lotus Challenge Series ULTRA Class champion2012 Lotus CUP USA OPEN Class champion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 You mentioned the 'new' 350 exhaust - is this different to the old V6S exhaust? Quote '....it makes every other roadster look just a little bit cissy...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dewarcraig Posted September 14, 2016 Report Share Posted September 14, 2016 Mmmm, looks very nice indeed!! Congrats mate. Let the fun begin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJW Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Stunning looking car. Quote Previously owned :Exige 380, Exige 350, Evora 400, Exige V6S, Esprit GT3, 2-11 SC, Evora S, Elite 501 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouchy Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO Posted September 15, 2016 Report Share Posted September 15, 2016 loving the twin exhaust pipes. where did you get them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Xisthos Posted September 17, 2016 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Thanks everyone! It's been an incredible first two days with the car. The experience is amazing, surreal and sometimes even indescribable. I spoke to my agent today and I was joking that if it would make any sense to buy another one, I would! I've seen some initial issues though, I hear a bit of some clutch chatter on idle, my mirrors are being tightened up today as they move towards the car anytime I go past 120mph, and the seat belt sometimes doesn't detect the latch when I've put it in. Sometimes takes 2 or 3 tries to get it right. Rancid & SFO: I ordered the Lotus sport exhaust but the factory advised my dealer that while it looks the same, the new valved exhaust is much louder and throatier. I insisted on the former though as I do like the twin pipe look with the tailpipe finish 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NANO Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Are you happy with Lotus Exhaust ?It has a nice sound ? strong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancid Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 It's a real shame that Lotus continue using the standard exhaust in the current design - it just looks so bad. Even more so now it's allegedly better sounding . Quote '....it makes every other roadster look just a little bit cissy...' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted September 17, 2016 Report Share Posted September 17, 2016 Congratulations, car sounds amazing, which it is! The Exige v6 is already one of the all-time greats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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