geartox Posted November 9, 2017 Report Share Posted November 9, 2017 this car is gorgeous. I got the chance to see one in real, I have to admit this is really something. I am a big fan of the Exige design, but near this gt430... mmm I don't know anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty435 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Amazing looking looking car, impossible to pick fault anywhere, do like the Carbon buckets seats in red and black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Welcome to the very exclusive carbon race seat fan club! ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 More interior pics please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty435 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 3 hours ago, The Pits said: Welcome to the very exclusive carbon race seat fan club! ?? Do they come standard in the two colours, Pits?, they should have launched the Exige 430 yesterday with this colour combination buckets yesterday they just lift the caben, even more so in the smaller Exige caben, wish I would have spec'd my 250 buckets the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Carbon seats are very easy to customize because they are done from scratch in-house. So anything goes really. I sent a photoshop of what I wanted and that's how they came. The extra cost of doing this was very reasonable in my opinion, less than £400. I'm not sure how the 'exclusive' program works for other models. Might cost more if the seats are already made but GT430 is a very bespoke process, much more so than Exige V6 Cup was. I'm actually against buying new cars out of principle but Lotus didn't build me a GT430, they built my GT430. Car also comes with a Li-ion battery charger (that's what's in the footwell), which is much appreciated, they aren't cheap. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM DaveC72 Posted November 10, 2017 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Jonny, that truly is a thing of beauty. When's it coming home? Can't wait to see it up close. Having seen Mark's recently, I can testify that no matter how good they look in photo's, they are truly epic and the attention to detail staggering when seen in person. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFO Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 red alcantara is lush ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 PPF next week so hopefully late next week or weekend handover. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthonyyule Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 29 minutes ago, The Pits said: Jonny, gorgeous..... enjoy the moment! from the above pic.....the transmission tunnel..... it looks as though the twin stitching stops and melts into the alcantara...... is this standard - or a very specific detail change by yourself? I couldn't see from the other interior pic..... have you come up with a solution to the "blank button" and/ or does that mean you have a solution for the exhaust valve in tour? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Thanks Anthony, yours won't be long! Have added another interior pic. Neither are very good, low light and grainy as you can see. The stitching stops where the perforated leather panel does, that's standard, nothing extra. My car has red and white stitching, the standard look is red and silver. The white is just a bit brighter but apparently silver stitching wears better. Having seen Mark's car I can confirm the 'standard' GT430 interior is really nice as it is. I still have a blank in the button line up which I'd like to change at some point but no rush. No plans to make it noisier yet, I think the closed valve will help get the car on track so will leave it as is for the time being. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geartox Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I am curious what is the box on the passenger side ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Lithium battery charger. 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...
Bazza 907 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Jonny Congratulations that is a fabulous car in a brilliant colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty435 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, The Pits said: Car also comes with a Li-ion battery charger (that's what's in the footwell), which is much appreciated, they aren't cheap. My 250 came with the same charger Edited November 10, 2017 by Bravo73 Unnecessary quoting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Kevin Wheeler Posted November 10, 2017 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 2 hours ago, The Pits said: PPF next week so hopefully late next week or weekend handover. If you wanted a convoy, you only have to ask your mates in Hampshire............ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scotty435 Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 (edited) Got to say lotus interiors have come on leaps and bounds in the last few years in terms of quality of materials, looks and fit and finish and bigger choice and have just made a other step with the 430 which just looks great. Edited November 10, 2017 by scotty435 Change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Pits Posted November 10, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 I've run out of likes today already so thanks to Barry, Kevin and everyone else. The Alcantara they are using is very nice, very reminscent of what Aston Martin used on the V12 Vantage. The wheel is very soft and it also appears in many places around the cabin for you to stroke. It feels like stroking a mole! Precisely fitted, it appears slightly different stuff to the rest of the Alcantara trim in the usual places. Hard to make out here but it's on top of the dash either side of the carbon dash pod. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geartox Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Do you plan to share your experience with the PPF of the GT430 ? a video ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 If anyone really wants to see a PPF video I’ll do one but I thought people were getting fed up of those! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 what is ppf. google says pension protection fund. Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted November 10, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Paint Protection Film. 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inkyfingers Posted November 10, 2017 Report Share Posted November 10, 2017 Stunning car. Lotus absolutely nailed it this time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Allin Posted November 11, 2017 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 (edited) Late to the party chaps! Been on the road. Essex Blue, Silver wheels, sound dead, stereo (!!), red cat scratches, carbon buckets. Black interior (though loving Jonny’s red buckets I think the black suits this car better). Likely bar and harnesses to follow. All run in now and at full throttle. A remarkable car with the balance of a Lotus as we know it, incredible poise, infinite grip, epic noise and extreme power Edited November 11, 2017 by Mark Allin 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcx Posted November 11, 2017 Report Share Posted November 11, 2017 Congrats Mark, bit cleaner than when I saw it.. beautiful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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