Popular Post Seriouslylotus 444 Posted March 20, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 So Lotus put the pictures onto there face ache page of the 311-430. That was enough for me to become an ijot and place an order with a deposit. I have been told the car now has a chassis number and build will hopefully commence in April with delivery in late April or early May First RHD car and allegedly the first 311-430 confirmed order Going to be a looooooog wait 11 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 446 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Nice one Dave, can't wait to see some pics and hopefully the real thing at a track this summer. Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post NicktheQuick 7 Posted March 20, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 A made an order and placed a deposit too...think will be the first 3-11 430 in Germany...I am so excited....when you have your car..come to Nürburgring for taking some Pictures ;). 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 769 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Congrats Dave, suspect you’ll be part of a very exclusive club. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Link to post Share on other sites
baronbennyt 71 Posted March 20, 2018 Report Share Posted March 20, 2018 Congratulations Dave, welcome to the 3-Eleven Club. Hope to see your new 430 on a track day this year? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Seriouslylotus 444 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Well the wait is going to be far less than originally anticipated!!!! Body work is in the paint shop from last week and the chassis is apparently going on the line this week. Should be ready to leave Hethel by the end on the month all being well Hopefully I will get to visit and see the car on the line, Just need to find the time!!!!! 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,968 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Looking forward to trying to keep up on track when you get it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,408 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Cooking with gas! I think they take the view that they better make it quick before we change our minds! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 444 Posted April 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Change my mind? NOT a chance... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
21gg 399 Posted April 10, 2018 Report Share Posted April 10, 2018 Im at the factory on the 18th, i will keep an eye out for it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JayEmm 1,272 Posted April 12, 2018 Report Share Posted April 12, 2018 Very jealous. Enjoy. Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Seriouslylotus 444 Posted April 18, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Saw my new baby today....completed rolling chassis with engine and box fitted. As I left Hethelat about 11.45am the carbon seats where just going into the car When I got home at 4.00pm I checked my emails , I had a email arrived mid afternoon with a few pictures showing some body work fitted. Collection is arrange for the afternoon of Monday 30th April (Subject to the car having a successful IVA test in the morning) This is going to be the longest wait in the world!!!!!!! 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,408 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just been out in the GT430, it's a mighty engine, feels very strong in an Evora from tickover right through to the redline. A 311 with that motor will be INTENSE! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 444 Posted April 18, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, The Pits said: the GT430, it's a mighty engine. A 311 with that motor will be INTENSE! I hope so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,408 Posted April 18, 2018 Report Share Posted April 18, 2018 One area for improvement with the 311 was the relative lack of midrange. It made the car a bit edgy when the top end power kicked in. The 430 motor will fix that at a stroke. More linear and more powerful all the way through the rev range, win-win. It will be a lot faster over a lap than the 20bhp difference suggests. It’s a monster engine, hard to imagine what it’s going to do in a much lighter car. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Seriouslylotus 444 Posted April 24, 2018 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 24, 2018 Got some more pictures this morning of the 3Eleven having its Geo done at the Factory. Looks highly likely that the car will meet its month end target for completion/collection. Plan is for Lotus to get the IVA test completed by mid morning on Monday the 30th and for me to collect and take it to Hofmanns for PDI and Tracker in the afternoon. Getting a bit giddy now!!!!!! 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 446 Posted April 25, 2018 Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 Very exciting Dave - this is the first UK RHD car then? Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 444 Posted April 25, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2018 The first car period!! The press car was a Std 311 updated to look like and perform like a 430, (I used the registration number of that car to trace the chassis number on a parts look up system I have that links to DVLA!!) The digit in the chassis number denoted the engine code for a 400, Mine has the chassis digit for a 430 power plant. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulLF1 137 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 can you post pics from factory of the car? Or are not allowed? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 444 Posted April 26, 2018 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Used more than my allowance when a paid advertiser. Didn't start from zero once I was just a poster So no allowance now I'm not an advertiser So no pictures sadly..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim_marra 469 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Dave if I understand you correctly, just email some pics to me or anyone who would be happy to upload them for you. Shall I PM you my email address? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulLF1 137 Posted April 26, 2018 Report Share Posted April 26, 2018 Sounds good to me, Tim. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NicktheQuick 7 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 And where is it? Mine has arrived 2 weeks before. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seriouslylotus 444 Posted September 4, 2018 Author Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 1 hour ago, NicktheQuick said: And where is it? Mine has arrived 2 weeks before. In the garage at home... Dome almost 1400 miles and includes two track days. I cannot at the moment see this car ever being sold (well whilst I am able to get in it) This one is deffo a keeper 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
NicktheQuick 7 Posted September 4, 2018 Report Share Posted September 4, 2018 (edited) I did 1500 miles in 2 weeks...but no trackday :)...definitely a keeper this car. Edited September 4, 2018 by NicktheQuick 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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