RichardC Posted February 22, 2018 Report Share Posted February 22, 2018 The car is less than a year old and the "400" badge is already loosing its red coating: it's coming off in flakes. Is this just mine or is anyone else's doing the same? Not sure whether to just scrape off all the red and have a silver badge, or get a new one under warranty. However, if a new badge is only going to last the same amount of time then there doesn't seem much point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 But if you don't do anything, then Lotus may not know there is an issue? Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frickin_idiot Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Mine is 2 years old and is not lose of flaking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted February 24, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 Had mine swapped under warranty no issues. Quote Current: 2021 Lotus Elise Cup 250 FE in Isotope Green, Red Alcantara Interior, Carbon Aero Kit, AirCon, Carpets & Mats, NVH pack, Cruise Control, Stereo, Red Calipers. Now Gone: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400, 2010 Lotus Evora NA, 2003 VX220 Supercharged, 2001 VX220 Lightning Yellow Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkieT Posted February 24, 2018 Report Share Posted February 24, 2018 The red 400 badge flaked off on mine - i removed the rest and so its silver now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypriot Posted February 26, 2018 Report Share Posted February 26, 2018 i have the same flaking issue... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister_Tad Posted February 27, 2018 Report Share Posted February 27, 2018 Didn't realise this was an issue - I thought black or silver would look better anyway, and when this happens it might just prod me to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peegee355 Posted March 1, 2018 Report Share Posted March 1, 2018 Lotus have solved the problem on new 400s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardC Posted March 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2018 Are they just flat stickers, rather than raised plastic characters? I suppose that it must save some weight... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalepearson Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Anyone know the part number and cost for the "Sticker" Lotus, Evora and 400 decals? I noticed all my chrome is pealing (2 years old) 400 still ok for now. Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 27, 2018 Report Share Posted April 27, 2018 https://deroure.com/diagrams.asp?TBL=6838&MAK=1&MDL=47&SMA=0&SMO=0&ST=&SC=0 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...
dalepearson Posted April 30, 2018 Report Share Posted April 30, 2018 I looked there @Bibs but couldn't see the stickers option. Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharriso Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Mine is peeling as well... Ex-demo December 2016 build now with 500 miles. Have to say I prefer the badge over the stickers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 My red 400 badge is losing the red paint.... Noticed it is an issue, any outcome from Lotus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharriso Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, Jacko said: My red 400 badge is losing the red paint.... Noticed it is an issue, any outcome from Lotus? If you are still under warranty they will replace it with another (red badge)... my last one has lasted 11 months & just started flaking again... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted October 7, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 Just take the bloody thing off as it looks naff anyway. Looks like a great bit zit on the right arse cheek of the car. Have hated the Evora logo in that place since the S1...... It jut makes the rear look unbalanced. The new approach for the GT410/GT430 in the middle of the rear end looks far more balanced in my not so humble opinion! :) 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Bateman Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 I'd probably get it changed under warranty and then cover the new one in a generous helping of car wax......and keep re-applying every time it's washed. I've done the same with our painted ceramic house number and the current one is still going strong four years later, where as the previous two of exactly the same make, just flaked off in the bad weather and lasted 18 to 24 months before they started looking shabby. Personally I prefer the red badge, but clearly this has been a headache for Lotus and I can see why they reverted to the stickers on the later cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacko Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Thanks Simon, agree I like the red.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJD Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Or get @TitaniumDan to make some decals in your choice of colour. Mine came with the decals from the factory, but Lotus in their wisdom had used black, which was barely visible. Got Dan to make these silver/red ones in the original size (the factory decals are bigger). The “Lotus” too, which took a few goes to get the curvature right. Not sure if he’s on here, but he is on the “other” forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
furious_blue Posted October 9, 2019 Report Share Posted October 9, 2019 I don't have a garage for my 400 so the car lives under a pair of covers. Using a car cover wasn't good for the red paint used on the '400' emblem and the last of it finally flaked off a few months ago after 2 1/2 years. Probably a tinted lacquer so that the chrome finish would appear through the red color. As we know, lacquer is rather low on durability. I'll keep it un-red for now. I definitely prefer the raised 3D emblems over painted on graphics, they have 'that extra something' that appeals to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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