Hakim0v 50 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 1 hour ago, Tex said: Pity your not a bit closer as would like to have met up . As there are so few Auto GT430’s I think they may become very sought after . Have you considered the soon to be available 460 Komotec upgrade or are you happy with the 430 power ? Yes indeed. I attended the Lotus 70’s Anniv but failed to meet any of you guys. Hopefully one day, we do a GT430 parade when they are “collection cars” abt the Komotec... I doubt I would be interested. A 500 hp upgrade and an LSD would be more worthy the pain, cuz this car can handle much more power than it has in its stomach right now. I believe it is abt time they seriously consider a DC gearbox also. GF Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stubox 562 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 I’m sure @Sizona will be out on track is his in the new year 1 Quote Black n gold Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Hakim0v 50 Posted November 20, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 I wish Lotus made sexier changes to the Interior of the GT430, but I would choose it over any GT3 or 570s everyday! Even over a 720s, which i drove on road and on track: i know it is much faster, but it is less macho and less emotional than a GT430. this is my car, shot by a professional without my knowledge 6 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
geartox 592 Posted November 20, 2018 Report Share Posted November 20, 2018 3 hours ago, Hakim0v said: My GT430 is Auto. Compared to my precious 400 auto gearbox, it is sharper and faster in gear changes and more accurate. This difference is more prominent after 20mn pushing on track on private road. Quite happy with it for now, but not equal to PDK by any means. Yet, I prefer it over a PDK for its brutality and its sounds on downshifting! GF do you have a video to see in action the gearbox ? thank you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete757 158 Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 3 hours ago, Hakim0v said: I wish Lotus made sexier changes to the Interior of the GT430.... What would you have liked to have seen? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NC25T 13 Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 I called Boe Fab last week to discuss power upgrades in a yet to be purchased Evora and a week or so before that a local-ish Lotus dealership in regards to the 400 and 430. they both stated at this time the manual is a much stronger trans especially for track use Boe did state they are working on a kit which is suppose to improve the auto trans. No clue what it improves and if it makes this option stronger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,178 Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 11 hours ago, Stubox said: I’m sure @Sizona will be out on track is his in the new year 1 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 post Share on other sites
hosscartwri 45 Posted November 21, 2018 Report Share Posted November 21, 2018 15 hours ago, Hakim0v said: My GT430 is Auto. Compared to my precious 400 auto gearbox, it is sharper and faster in gear changes and more accurate. This difference is more prominent after 20mn pushing on track on private road. Quite happy with it for now, but not equal to PDK by any means. Yet, I prefer it over a PDK for its brutality and its sounds on downshifting! GF When test reports and owners refer to the brutality of auto shifts I find myself wondering what stresses and strains these shifts place on the transmission and further up the drivetrain. A brutal shift in this context is a hard and sudden jerk which must place significant stress on a multitude of components. Its all rather ironic as those of us who (try to) master heeling and toeing are seeking the exact opposite of brutal shifts - we want to match the revs so that the gear change is rapid and smooth with revs perfectly matched for the lower gear being shifted down to - I suspect most who heel and toe also hate a jerky upshift or a slipped clutch on the upshift. Quote Elise S sold February 2018. GT410 Sport on order Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post dcmp 35 Posted November 24, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 24, 2018 On 20/11/2018 at 21:53, Hakim0v said: I wish Lotus made sexier changes to the Interior of the GT430, but I would choose it over any GT3 or 570s everyday! Even over a 720s, which i drove on road and on track: i know it is much faster, but it is less macho and less emotional than a GT430. this is my car, shot by a professional without my knowledge Nice! Are your roads made out of...carbon fibre?? 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM TpupNomad 68 Posted January 1, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 I know this is a very difficult question to answer but any feedback would be appreciated. Can anyone comment on the real world differences between a GT430 with and without the sound deadening? As a point of reference I have owned an S1 Exige (Motorsport version which was basiclly a german spec car with a roll cage and without AC). I’ve also owned an Elise Sport 190 (track only Motorsport spec), and an Exige S240 (USA Street Car). I’m building out a spec to order the US GT430 should they announce them and don’t have any idea what the relative noise level would be. It would also be helpful to understand if a GT430 with the sound deadening is similar or the same as an Evora 400 (I can test drive one of those). This car will be a street and track car but not a daily driver. As a point of reference, if someone has the Evora and a GT3, I have a 991.1 GT3 and a 991.2 GT3 Touring. Thanks! Quote Instagram: @tpupnomad 18 GT3 Touring 17 911 C4S Cab 17 Lexus GX460 15 Macan S 1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit 06 BMW K1200S Link to post Share on other sites
SH 31 Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 On 21/11/2018 at 10:37, hosscartwri said: When test reports and owners refer to the brutality of auto shifts I find myself wondering what stresses and strains these shifts place on the transmission and further up the drivetrain. A brutal shift in this context is a hard and sudden jerk which must place significant stress on a multitude of components. Its all rather ironic as those of us who (try to) master heeling and toeing are seeking the exact opposite of brutal shifts - we want to match the revs so that the gear change is rapid and smooth with revs perfectly matched for the lower gear being shifted down to - I suspect most who heel and toe also hate a jerky upshift or a slipped clutch on the upshift. Mines not particularly 'brutal'. To me, it's just a fairly normal auto-box change. I suspect it's just a case of it being judged against the silky-smooth dual-clutch units out there. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DarrylV8 226 Posted January 1, 2019 Report Share Posted January 1, 2019 8 minutes ago, SH said: Mines not particularly 'brutal'. To me, it's just a fairly normal auto-box change. I suspect it's just a case of it being judged against the silky-smooth dual-clutch units out there. Ours is quick but by no means brutal Quote Darryl & Sue Proud to drive and own a true British supercar the Evora GT430 Link to post Share on other sites
bosshog 49 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 On 01/01/2019 at 18:55, TpupNomad said: I know this is a very difficult question to answer but any feedback would be appreciated. Can anyone comment on the real world differences between a GT430 with and without the sound deadening? As a point of reference I have owned an S1 Exige (Motorsport version which was basiclly a german spec car with a roll cage and without AC). I’ve also owned an Elise Sport 190 (track only Motorsport spec), and an Exige S240 (USA Street Car). I’m building out a spec to order the US GT430 should they announce them and don’t have any idea what the relative noise level would be. It would also be helpful to understand if a GT430 with the sound deadening is similar or the same as an Evora 400 (I can test drive one of those). This car will be a street and track car but not a daily driver. As a point of reference, if someone has the Evora and a GT3, I have a 991.1 GT3 and a 991.2 GT3 Touring. Thanks! The GT430 is the same car as the 400 aside from the engine setup, wheels, some weight saving, and cosmetic's pretty much, so trying a 400 will give you a very good idea - it won't be the 100% the same but 90%. The sport 410 has a different suspension setup but I think the GT4*0 has the standard 400 setup suspension wise (someone confirm?). The GT430 would be a great street/track car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Techyd 234 Posted January 3, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 2 hours ago, bosshog said: The GT430 is the same car as the 400 aside from the engine setup, wheels, some weight saving, and cosmetic's pretty much, so trying a 400 will give you a very good idea - it won't be the 100% the same but 90%. The sport 410 has a different suspension setup but I think the GT4*0 has the standard 400 setup suspension wise (someone confirm?). The GT430 would be a great street/track car. I would say that's selling the GT430 a bit short. It has different suspension components and significant aero updates. Have a look at this YouTube channel, he produces some really good videos with commentary which illustrate the GT430 differences really well.. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiTxRYskOChrG2rjUutGRWQ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM TpupNomad 68 Posted January 3, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Thanks for the comments and link to the videos; I have watched many of those. Sorry, I'm a bit jet lagged and didn't ask my question very well. The UK GT430 lists "Sound Insulation" as an option. I was asking how livable the car is without it and how the noise levels (with/without) might compare to an Exige which is my only other Lotus reference point (my comments about owning an S1 and S2 Exige). Thanks! Roy Quote Instagram: @tpupnomad 18 GT3 Touring 17 911 C4S Cab 17 Lexus GX460 15 Macan S 1985 Lotus Turbo Esprit 06 BMW K1200S Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,300 Posted January 3, 2019 Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 Roy, Maybe try sending a PM to @The Pits (he is the owner of the green GT430 above). Unfortunately, he doesn't really post on here anymore but he might respond to a PM from you. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Black Forest Power 138 Posted January 3, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 3, 2019 8 hours ago, TpupNomad said: I was asking how livable the car is without it and how the noise levels (with/without) might compare to an Exige which is my only other Lotus reference point (my comments about owning an S1 and S2 Exige). Thanks! Roy I have sound insulation in my GT430 Sport (manual) and whilst easy going on B-roads or on the Autobahn at ‘normal speed’ it is marvellous, especially between 100–150 km/h you realise that aerodynamic is pushed to the extreme with the GT430. Wind noise is less than in a Mercedes coupé. Even on long distance trips across Europe with 800 km across the Alps in one day it is enjoyable easygoing and you will arrive very relaxed. Of course, you can have pleasing outbursts beyond 4.500 rpm with best sounding I have ever heard from a V6. Compared with an Exige 380 or Exige 430, I had driven, it is a lot less roaring and a much smoother glider if you so wish. With sound insulation definitely it is livable very well. After one year of ownership for me it is the most appealing, involving, and entertaining ‘long range weapen’. One day I had direct driving comparison with Ferrari 488, McLaren 720S, and Corvette Z06, all great cars in their own rights but without that very special analog lightweight engineering feeling I like. Get a GT430 - such a package will never come again in our livetime. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julian73 153 Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 A question for GT430 Automatic owners. Do any of the auto's come with the adjustable traction control? Latest parts list shows a deletion of the +/- buttons, but I didn't think the was always so. Over here in the US we have so little information on the car. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhillC 89 Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 On 01/01/2019 at 20:14, DarrylV8 said: Ours is quick but by no means brutal Mines not brutal either! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 769 Posted February 6, 2019 Report Share Posted February 6, 2019 3 hours ago, Julian73 said: A question for GT430 Automatic owners. Do any of the auto's come with the adjustable traction control? Latest parts list shows a deletion of the +/- buttons, but I didn't think the was always so. Over here in the US we have so little information on the car. Uk autos don’t have TC. Trevor. 1 Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
Julian73 153 Posted February 7, 2019 Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 Further to my question above regarding Automatics w or w/o TC; chancing down wiring harnesses it seems that six (6) 2018 GT430 Autos were built with variable TC: auto Vins HH_20540, 541, 542, 566, 567 & 601 After that the feature was removed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Sizona 172 Posted February 7, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 7, 2019 21 hours ago, Julian73 said: Further to my question above regarding Automatics w or w/o TC; chancing down wiring harnesses it seems that six (6) 2018 GT430 Autos were built with variable TC: auto Vins HH_20540, 541, 542, 566, 567 & 601 After that the feature was removed. I am one of the early 2018 built GT430 Auto owners , There is no variable TC, no dial up traction slip using the +/- buttons as no +/- buttons. They are blanked out, the digital binnacle display will therefore not show the system as present cause it's not! Hope that helps Quote Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyyule 310 Posted February 9, 2019 Report Share Posted February 9, 2019 My car is for sale: https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/evora/lotus-evora-gt430-2-0/9438189 https://www.lotusforsale.com/ads/lotus-evora-gt430-2/ I'm looking for a quick sale.... please pass on to anyone you think might be interested. Thanks, T 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
brian.s.henry 5 Posted February 19, 2019 Report Share Posted February 19, 2019 Afternoon! US dealers have schedule meetings with Lotus Cars US this week (20/21). We should have specs and pricing in hand for US 410/430 by end of week. If anyone wishes for me to ask any particular questions during the meetings, please send me a pm. -Brian 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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