John FISH Curtis 14 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Cracking choice of car and well done choosing a Lotus. Really am warming to the Evora and with the black detailing your having done, it will transform the car for the better. Friendly bunch here and throughout the Lotus community. As for meetings, I know MLOC meet occasionally in the Birmingham area, as well as Shardlow south of Derby every month and I organise a meeting just off the M1 junction 27/28 every month called FLEM (Fish's Lotus Enthusiasts Meeting). Lots of track days, Lotus Festival and of course Lotus in the Peak at Chatsworth House, which is an essential event. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Thats really good to know. Are those meets updated in this forum? To be honest I am very much up for track days. Happy to do them in my Evora. I'd like to do Brands Hatch or Silverstone because I'm very familar of the track layouts. Big F1 fan ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John FISH Curtis 14 Posted December 21, 2016 Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 The meetings aren't on this forum, they are on MLOC. Maybe I should put my FLEM meeting on here every month, in the summer we can get up to 20+ cars. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 I'll search for that forum. Yes I'd suggest to put your meets on here because to be honest some people like me may only spend most of their time on one forum which for me in this case is this forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,187 Posted December 21, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 Cos this IS the BEST one.... 1 Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 ??? from what I've seen so far its great. I just checked MLOC though. Didn't realise the Midlands had its own club. Perhaps thats what the Midlands events section of this forum is quiet. They're all posting over there. I like this forum as it has a dedicated section to different Lotus Models. Great for me as an Evora owner as I can navigate and see stuff about my model specifically. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,187 Posted December 21, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 There's been a total of 4 - I repeat 4 - posts on there all day !!! its a little more active on here to be fair Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 21, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 21, 2016 I also noticed there were hardly any posts on the Evora. Koads more activity on here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redvx 6 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Sounds like we have almost identical Evora's I purchased mine approx a month ago from Bell & Colvill. S in white with carbon side sills and black wrap roof Im just down the road in Lichfield Steve Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Hiya Steve, Really? What years yours? And what do you mean carbon sills? Barge Boards? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redvx 6 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 11 Plate with 13k on the clock Yes Carbon Barge Boards 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Wow awesome! Lovely cars. Been having fun in mine. Is yours an S? I have never seen another one on the road yet! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redvx 6 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Yes its an S. I previously had a 211 and then an S2 Exige which were both Supercharged That said I don't think there is much difference in performance between the Evora NA and S Really enjoying the Evora the handling and ride is amazing - definitely the best Lotus I have ever owned Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thats awesome. I thought there was much better performance in the 'S'. I think your just trying to make me feel better ?. Your black pack on the car, is that painted or wrap? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redvx 6 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 The car was already fitted with the black pack. I'm 99% sure its a wrap with the exception of the barge boards. The previous owner also upgraded the seats to Sports Racer spec and fitted a better touch screen unit Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Nice. I'm having Lotus Silverstone do the black wrap for me. Other than upgraded head unit and stage 1 lotus sports exhaust (with blue tips) its completely standard. 19k miles on it now. I was tempted by the barge boards and the bigger rear diffuser by SA motorsports. Do you find the barge boards a paint to get in and out or not? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,791 Posted December 22, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 16 minutes ago, Taylor said: Thats awesome. I thought there was much better performance in the 'S'. I think your just trying to make me feel better ?. Your black pack on the car, is that painted or wrap? On the road, if the NA has the CR gearbox there's not much in it at all. On the track at 3 figure speeds the S is more urgent but then the heat builds up faster too. 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 post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Oh really. Didn't realise that. I thought the S was like 70bhp more. Mine has close ratio gearbox. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 43 minutes ago, Redvx said: The car was already fitted with the black pack. I'm 99% sure its a wrap with the exception of the barge boards. The previous owner also upgraded the seats to Sports Racer spec and fitted a better touch screen unit If you ever fancy a coffee sometime give me a shout being as your local. I'd like to have a look at the barge boards on yours. Was very close to buying a set! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,726 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Redvx said: The previous owner also upgraded the seats to Sports Racer spec and fitted a better touch screen unit Sounds a lot like @internets Evora? Chris? 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 post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 6,791 Posted December 22, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Taylor said: Oh really. Didn't realise that. I thought the S was like 70bhp more. Mine has close ratio gearbox. Yes. Approx 70bhp by the specs but a lot of the S cars are not pumping that out and a fair bit of extra weight too. 30bhp more in the NA gives a similar power to weight than the S. According to specs S is 0.4 faster max than NA to 60. As I said, the track is where you would really notice it. Having said that I've heard of a pro race driver who has the NA rather than the S as he says it is better balanced on track. Either way, regardless which one you go for, they are superb cars and a performance bargain. 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 post Share on other sites
Taylor 45 Posted December 22, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Great response I understand. I love mine so far, power is enough for roads. I love the sound too. Balance is awesome. All round fab car. Makes it even more enjoyable as its not my daily drive so it feels like an occasion to drive. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
internets 481 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 1 hour ago, Bibs said: Sounds a lot like @internets Evora? Chris? Yes, Steve now owns my lovely Evora...I have something a little smaller now Quote 1982 DeLorean DMC 12 #16327, 1999 Lotus Elise, 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 #2272, 2011 Lotus Evora S, 2013 Lotus Exige S,2016 Lotus Evora 400 Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,726 Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Your Mum always said you couldn't handle the V, err, 6... /Starsky Nice 'Zeeg 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post internets 481 Posted December 22, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 Torn about selling but decided to swap to this 4 Quote 1982 DeLorean DMC 12 #16327, 1999 Lotus Elise, 1998 Lotus Esprit GT3 #2272, 2011 Lotus Evora S, 2013 Lotus Exige S,2016 Lotus Evora 400 Link to post Share on other sites
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