Gashead1105 341 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, LF1 said: I quite liked that video, not come across him before. A lot of "face shots" but that seems to be the thing these days, everyone wanting to be Clarkson. Would not say it was that informative or factual but nice to see the car filmed well. Likewise. And he knows that gold wheels are cool! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,411 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 1 hour ago, 550superfast said: All that for £3495 including battery! That is an absolute steal! Not anymore, no chance these days when an engine cover is nearly £2k on its own! Should have done it years ago. They have lost the plot with the parts prices these days. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 448 Posted January 20, 2017 Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 How much is a carbon roof from the 380? Quite fancy one if painted matt black - must save a few KG Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Neal H 933 Posted January 20, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 20, 2017 18 hours ago, The Pits said: Porsche are for old men, we'll all end up in one eventually, but what's the rush? One day I won't be able to fold myself into a Lotus so I'm making the most of it while I can! No need to fold yourself into an Evora, so a 410 isn't a bad alternative!! My 80 year old parents can hop in and out no problem, so Porsche ownership can remain on hold indefinitely 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post The Pits 4,411 Posted January 27, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 27, 2017 Just got home from a test drive in the Sport 380 today. I won't say too much here because I think it deserves a full and detailed write-up but... 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
J-P 38 Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 5 hours ago, The Pits said: Just got home from a test drive in the Sport 380 today. I won't say too much here because I think it deserves a full and detailed write-up but... You and me both mate - awesome car! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
French Frie 401 Posted January 28, 2017 Report Share Posted January 28, 2017 "The supercar killer" ... Lotus keeps using this slogan on their facebook page, and it starts irritating me ! So I answered that to their publication : Quote Please stop with this "supercar killer" baseline ? ! I'm a deep fan of Lotus, having owned several and I love my Exige V6 to death, but I do think it is somewhat misleading to affirm that everywhere ... it is different, obviously less powerful and refined, but also in a lot of occasions better and more enjoyable ?! Anyway, please keep allowing us to drive "differently", and keep the passion alive... but don't overuse marketing sentences ?! And it seems I'm not the only one to think it's a bit too much ... of course, you know it is not in any way a bashing, but I 'm afraid they're misleading people by using such a theatrical expression ! Your thoughts ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jokke Vlo 281 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 (edited) I agree Frenchie Pits : On 27-1-2017 at 19:28, The Pits said: Just got home from a test drive in the Sport 380 today. I won't say too much here because I think it deserves a full and detailed write-up but... I can't wait, where can I read it ? Edited January 29, 2017 by Jokke Vlo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post The Pits 4,411 Posted January 29, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 It hasn't left my computer yet! Still working on it. Also editing a video of a back to back road drive with the V6 Cup, hope to get that uploaded on Monday. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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NW76 499 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 21 minutes ago, The Pits said: It hasn't left my computer yet! Still working on it. Also editing a video of a back to back road drive with the V6 Cup, hope to get that uploaded on Monday. Hurry up ? I am really looking forward to it ?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
French Frie 401 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 We ALL are waiting ! Please give us our dope, Jonny ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JG220 286 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Lotus customer services have confirmed to me that there are no major hardware changes but that they won't offer the 380 remap to current v6 owners. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geartox 600 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 3 minutes ago, JG220 said: Lotus customer services have confirmed to me that there are no major hardware changes but that they won't offer the 380 remap to current v6 owners.:lol: thanks for the info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,427 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 Doesn't the 380 have a different SC pulley? Edited to add: yes, it does. Plus a few more bits: "The power boost comes from a revised supercharger pulley, which increases charge pressure, an uprated fuel pump, a recalibrated ECU and the introduction of a revised exhaust system – as used in the Evora 400 and Evora Sport 410." So, whilst Customer Services might not consider these to be 'major', they are still pretty significant changes to the hardware. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
French Frie 401 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 You're kiddin' ? Of course they won't ... BTW, for those who were thinking about having the 350/380 IPS sofware upgrade on V6S : it is forbidden by Lotus, saying that it can be harmful to the gearbox (whereas it is strictly the same box) ! And indeed, if the hardware is the same, the bracket that supports the actuator rod has really a different shape, and may help the geometry of the gear change, and then the capacity to shift faster (my guess) ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
French Frie 401 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 The new bracket : The old bracket : Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,411 Posted January 29, 2017 Report Share Posted January 29, 2017 I can see how the newer bracket might be lighter but it looks far less robust in the above diagram. Although, I hasten to add, this is of course taken completely out of context! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post The Pits 4,411 Posted February 3, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Just went live a few minutes ago. Feedback, questions, all welcome. Fire away! https://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/our-news/lotus-exige-sport-380-driven/ 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
French Frie 401 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Great ! thanks ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
o113 2 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Well written, thank you!! Please post if you find any 380 out there, I want to see more of the colors available.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,411 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Here it is in yellow: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/exige-s3/lotus-exige-3-5-sport-380-new-car/6785341 and Gulf blue: http://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/exige-s3/lotus-exige-3-5-sport-380-new-car/6785346 grey: I'm only just understanding the spec better myself but it seems if you don't order the carbon pack you still get the front access panel and rear spoiler in carbon anyway. So the £4k extra is just for the roof and the rear engine cover. Explains why the weight saving is only 2.7kg and it's not as good value as I thought! Looking great in grey though and I wouldn't normally say that about an Exige! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MesTCS 91 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Oh be still my beating heart! That grey one is fantastic! Transforged mirrors, after market carbon roof with a scoop, Eltech hatch and a Komotec wing and... yeah... LOVE!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnnySC 9 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 Great write up Jonny, really fascinating read, must try one of the darn things, trouble is will be "must have" and her in doors definitely won't like it and what about the new kitchen but .... man or mouse? pass the cheese! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
o113 2 Posted February 3, 2017 Report Share Posted February 3, 2017 4 hours ago, The Pits said: Looking great in grey though and I wouldn't normally say that about an Exige! Thanks man! Yeah grey looks very nice on the 380. But I wonder how the more extreme greens work with all the black? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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