The Pits Posted March 31, 2018 Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Very exciting news although I can relate to the connection to the outgoing car. Saying goodbye to my V6 Cup wasn't easy at all, when you have a good one and so many good memories it's always mixed emotions. The replacement will be special, it would have to be to tempt you out of a well loved car. Looking forward to some more revealing pictures soon! Is the plan to pick up next Friday? If so I think we should put together a welcoming committee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted March 31, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yup. Next Friday afternoon is the date. Can't wait. Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Alfa2Evora Posted March 31, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 31, 2018 2 hours ago, 2GOOD said: Has Lazy D still got his? As far as I'm aware, yes - or at least he still had it when we passed each other about 5 months ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Well, Friday is gone. Whadya get? Huh? Or you don't mean Good Friday? 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...
The Pits Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Maybe Andy’s just found religion? Who needs a sports car in the garage when you have the glory of The Easter Bunny in your heart! Or maybe he part ex’d the the S1 for a gearstick at current Lotus prices! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post C8RKH Posted April 1, 2018 Author Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I found a new religion 3 years ago when I joined this cult that believed that all things light were right. They meet monthly, in secret locations all over the place but usually near a turnip field, in homage to the cathedral of dreams built on an old airfield surrounded by, turnip fields. There meetings involve some strange rituals, amazing what you can do with good coffee and a bacon roll. They're a peaceful cult, not racist at all. They like all colours but mostly mica yellow, motorsport green, ardent red and lazer blue. They live for the feel of the open road. They are at one with the road, man, machine and road living side by side in perfect harmony. Looked at the gearstick, but couldn't afford it. Don't even ask about the price for the carbon one! The easter bunny has arrived and as I'm on the Chapman diet and adding lightness, my son ate the easter egg that came with the creme egg one, just leaving me the creme egg. He says he "had my best interests at heart" and that I needed to follow the example of my new car.... 3 Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAS-118 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 @C8RKH that's a fantastic looking car you've got - I love the red interior - no wonder you're sad to see her go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 1, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 She could be yours Kevin. Go on. You know you want to.... Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAS-118 Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 I would buy it in a flash - but alas I need at least a 2+2 suitable for a teenager in the back ☹️ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 Good luck with the sale. So you've quite this addiction and are back on the Alcohol, Sex, Tobacco, Drugs and Chocolate? Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mik Posted April 1, 2018 Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 17 hours ago, DJW said: Unique colour and just sold, so it’s this one https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds/used-cars/lotus/evora/exclusive-fire-red-lotus-evora-sport-410/7278250 That is lovely. But, but... its got big wheels, and I heard NA cars were as fast? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 1, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 As fast as an S yes. No problem. Sweeter handling too 1 Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 1, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 1, 2018 OK, plans are now advancing well for the pickup, assuming nothing goes wrong, of the new car. Friday afternoon around 1600-1630 I pick her up depending on traffic. According to google maps, with the weekend routes I have planned to get to know her (two lovely manor house type hotels booked to park her outside of) by the time I get home I make it 750 miles! That's 3/4's of the way through the running in period in one weekend. Oh lordy...... What a treat. Me, the new car, great roads, great hotels, great food and wine and no female distractions. Heaven, I've arrived..... Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM JayEmm Posted April 3, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I've seen that car in the flesh a number of times. It's very tasty. Enjoy. Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gashead1105 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Is it actually that car? I'm not convinced a tight arsed Scotsman would take the initial depreciation hit given the advertised price in comparison to the new GT410 - you could buy one of those with a few options (inc Ohlins) for that price I would've thought. Also, a man who loves his recaros as much as @C8RKH is going to find those seats a problem... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo73 Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, Gashead1105 said: a tight arsed Scotsman He might be a tight arse but he isn’t a Scotsman. He just lives there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 3, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 I have a spare set of Recaros. They are that good.... Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internets Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 Do they fit though? 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 400,2019 Lotus Elise Cup 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 The car or the owner Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
internets Posted April 3, 2018 Report Share Posted April 3, 2018 The Recaro's are perfect IMHO and are much nicer than the Sparco's and in my ideal spec I would love a GT410, MSG with red accents of course , and the Recaro's fitted although have been led to believe they don't fit without some modification not to mention homologation... I was at Lotus a few months back and they have some MY11 Evora Recaro's made into seating in the reception area and sitting in them reminded me how much I miss them over the Sparco's that I had just spend several hours in driving up! 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 400,2019 Lotus Elise Cup 250 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM C8RKH Posted April 4, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 So, my first main run in the car for four months as she has been in tucked up in hibernation in the heated garage, under her TLF fleecey cover (probably up for sale soon inthe classifieds) all winter, since early November. Unhook the battery conditioner and she fires in to life first time. What a girl. 6.5 hours later, I have completed a 380 mile journey down to Telford (one tank of fuel and not yet empty, the only fill up needed was me for coffee!), where I'll be based for the next 3 days on a training course - I wish the Trainers all the best in trying to teach this old dog some new tricks. These days i struggle to even cock my leg over for a pee! Get out the of car at the end of the journey and feel great. No aches. No pains. No "ear buzz". Nothing. Averaged 32mpg which is not bad. The car handled everything from torrential rain, high winds, snow and sleet (in Scotland) to sunshine (literally as I drove over the Border at Gretna Green into England the sun came out from behind the clouds and bathed me in warmth! Stayed warm and dry for the rest of the journey. Had a couple of "squiggly moments" with the car and standing water - rear tyres must be getting quite low on tread now. Those Recaro's are just fab. Really comfortable seats. And boy, the Evora just eats up the miles and really is a great GT car. Once you are in and cocooned in the "tub" you do feel really special. Smug even. Friday is approaching and I am having more than a number of thoughts as to whether I have done the right thing. The car just ticked over the 25k miles during the journey. I mean, after almost 8 years, it is barely just run in! OMFG. What have I done.... 2 Quote I came into this world screaming and covered in someone elses blood. I'll probably leave it in the same way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted April 4, 2018 Report Share Posted April 4, 2018 What have you done? Probably the right thing☹️ Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM JayEmm Posted April 6, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 The Evora is overlooked for many reasons, as a GT car in particular. Somehow Lotus have acquired this reputation for making "tough, uncompromising, uncomfortable cars" when I think even the Elise is relatively comfy. The Evora's a far better GT car than an Aston of the same period IMHO, certainly a Vantage anyway.... Quote James Martin (JayEmm) Director of Photography & Car Enthusiast Follow my Lotus adventure online! www.jayemm.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Pits Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Weather's looking good, a very big day for you Andy, enjoy every minute. Saying goodbye the S1 won't be easy but I can already picture the smile when you set off in the new one, nostrils full of the fine aroma of Hethel resin! Remember you have to run this one in! That won't be a chore though. The car is shot through with poise and richly detailed communication, an absolute joy fast or slow, on any road. A fast car you don't have to wait for the autobahn or track to enjoy. I predict you will arrive home wondering how on earth they are any left on sale. And yes, there's something very special about your chosen model of Evora. Some indescribable 'just so' rightness about it that nothing Lotus has released since has diminished. Not everyone 'gets it' but that's their loss. Once they hand you the keys and you head north with the entire UK road network now your own personal playground, you're going to 'get it' in no uncertain terms! We will have to insist on pictures and lots of them. If you can ever be persuaded to pull over and stop driving it for a second. Easier said than done! Wish I could be up there to see you off. Just can't make it work today. We're all getting to the point that we won't be buying too many more manual, ICE sports cars from new so it really is an experience to drink in and savour. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted April 6, 2018 Report Share Posted April 6, 2018 Hope your day is going well Andy and everything is running smoothly. Sure we will get an update shortly! 1 Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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