Bibs 8,944 4 Vehicles Report post Posted November 1, 2017 Hands up! We've a few owners haven't we? Please feel free to add your name and if you wish, spec to this thread. Will be interesting reading 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,082 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 1, 2017 Guilty m'lud! Motorsport Green. Carbon race seats, sound deadening, air con, no stereo, black diamond cut wheels with black wingstays. Impossible to believe but it should be sitting in my garage within 2 weeks from now. Here's a photoshop to compare the real thing to: 18 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BatMobile 409 Report post Posted November 1, 2017 Wow, that is stunning, I Imagine you are wishing for a fast forward button.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,082 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 1, 2017 I have a strong suspicion that the real thing will be considerably more drool worthy too. I'm trying to savour the experience not rush it. Could well be my 'petrol keeper'. Time for one or two others here to show their hand! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michadams 65 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 I saw this topic, but not yet confirmed my specs I'm in for a GT430 Sport in Fire red, still on the fence regarding the transmission as well as seats. Logical thinking should be manual >>> race seats and auto >>> Sparco seats ? This car won't go on track even if made for it and I plan many "long" trips with it, so, not sure about the transmission. OMG, I go crazy 2 Quote Elise R 07 - Europa SE 2008 - 2Eleven GT4 - Evora N/A - Evora S - Evora S SR - Evora GT430 Sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,082 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Assuming that 211 in your profile pic is yours I don't think you'll be able to resist a few laps of Spa or a noisy day at Zolder, Zaandvoort.... those Ohlins were made for the Nordschleife too! First thing to help you decide on seats is to sit in a 400 with Sparcos and if possible a 410 with carbon seats. Driving position is quite different. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anthonyyule 309 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) One over here too..... and should be the only one in Scotland (1 of..... ) Essex Blue GT430, manual, satin black alloys, red accents on roof and front access panel. Sparco carbon seats in dark grey, sound deadening, air con, upgraded Appleplay infotainment with subwoofer Delivery - end December 17 Edited November 2, 2017 by anthonyyule 5 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 724 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 What can I say, I'm weak. Spec not decided as yet other than no radio, standard carbon buckets, sound insulation, cup holder. Trevor. 6 Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,944 4 Vehicles Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Congratulations mate 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Snoopy1969 231 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Anyone going for the standard carbon bucket seats with cheq. Cloth (as seen in the "410 - 007 Evora" - which is for sale in Italy -) ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,082 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 2, 2017 None that I know of. But you can get that on any Lotus, nice to stick to GT430 stuff, the twin stitching is really nice. Mine is having red and white stitching entirely based on what I requested by email. I thought the press car had red and white stitching but it turns out it's red and silver. I wanted a standard GT430 interior and ended up getting something bespoke! Lotus kindly offered to have it all changed back to red and silver but I really liked it when I saw it so decided to keep it. Car was signed off up at Hethel today! 5 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 733 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Just drooling a little bit. Just so you know, I'm not jealous of any of you guys... Life goal, life goals... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blindside 343 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 @The Pits Fantastic colour combo both inside & out Jonny! Really looking forward to seeing real deal pics when she's built. Very special car! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,082 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Going down very well at the factory apparently. I know green isn't for everyone but it's as nice a green as I've seen anywhere and those who saw my Exige, or Bibs's Evora, or any of the other MSG cars always seem to think it looks good in reality. Only downside for me is the likelihood of being dribbled on by @internets, clearly a man of great taste but an absolute fiend for MSG, almost as bad as me! If you scratched it I would expect it to smell of apples. Don't get any ideas Chris! If you see me driving away from a venue at great speed being pursued by a man with his tongue sticking out you'll know who it is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
internets 453 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 @The Pits big congrats, look after your 430 for me won't you now 1 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,382 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Massive congrats Jonny and Trev, you've got good taste! Best looking Lotus since the Esprit V8. Lets so those pics when you get them. 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michadams 65 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 1 hour ago, The Pits said: Going down very well at the factory apparently. I know green isn't for everyone but it's as nice a green as I've seen anywhere and those who saw my Exige, or Bibs's Evora, or any of the other MSG cars always seem to think it looks good in reality. Only downside for me is the likelihood of being dribbled on by @internets, clearly a man of great taste but an absolute fiend for MSG, almost as bad as me! If you scratched it I would expect it to smell of apples. Don't get any ideas Chris! If you see me driving away from a venue at great speed being pursued by a man with his tongue sticking out you'll know who it is! I hesitated with Racing green, ans some reds, and why not, a "dark" blue... So I went to the factory to make my mind. I always like the Evora in red shades. But was not sure at all about the Fire Red, in some pictures, under sunny lightning, it was too red, too "bright", some kind of saturation in some situation. Once in Hethel, I fell in love with the Fire Red, a really deep and rich kind of Bordeaux. But, once on the production line, I saw a MSG (I assume yours?), for a second, I tought to change my choice ! It's simply amazing ! I had to convince myself that I awlays wished a red Evora to not change my mind ! Will be jealous when I'll see it, for sure Quote Elise R 07 - Europa SE 2008 - 2Eleven GT4 - Evora N/A - Evora S - Evora S SR - Evora GT430 Sport Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andyj007 382 Report post Posted November 2, 2017 On 11/1/2017 at 17:24, The Pits said: Guilty m'lud! Motorsport Green. Carbon race seats, sound deadening, air con, no stereo, black diamond cut wheels with black wingstays. Impossible to believe but it should be sitting in my garage within 2 weeks from now. Here's a photoshop to compare the real thing to: im not sure where the original picture was taken for this shot it looks uk, most likely near the factory.., ive drooled over your photoshop colour versions in my dream spec... what would be really cool is if you located and did a real shoot with the real deal when it arrives 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,082 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 2, 2017 Great idea. I will definitely be taking it back to Norfolk before too long so might give that a go! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JayEmm 1,270 Report post Posted November 9, 2017 I've been away for too long, I missed Pits going for the 430 over the 410, and.... @Trevsked is the 430 replacing anything for you? Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,944 4 Vehicles Report post Posted November 9, 2017 #winning #lifegoals #toybox Congratulations @The Pits 10 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,082 1 Vehicles Report post Posted November 9, 2017 That bike is proper quick it got me home in no time. That GT430 is magnificent. Much enjoyed giving it its first coat of Swissvax! Too nice to drive. Too nice to drive not to drive! 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 8,944 4 Vehicles Report post Posted November 9, 2017 6 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
blindside 343 Report post Posted November 9, 2017 Never mind the stunning MS green 430 & the Kwaker. That is some garage Jonny. Or do you park all your toys in the Kitchen? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cypriot 92 Report post Posted November 9, 2017 that looks mega! congrats!! really looking forward to your thoughts over the coming months! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
