GFWilliams 1,888 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 4 hours ago, 550superfast said: 19th November at Silverstone. You should get an opportunity there. Are you going Gary? I'll unfortunately be on rubbish tyres (Nankang NS2-R) as I don't fancy buying another set of Cup 2s at the moment going into winter. I think I'll still be quicker than a 430 though 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 440 Posted October 22, 2018 Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 I'm not booked on, but keeping date clear and watching the weather. 1 Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 214 Posted October 22, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2018 14 hours ago, 550superfast said: 19th November at Silverstone. You should get an opportunity there. How do you work that one out , 102db drive by, I don’t think so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 440 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 7 hours ago, Tex said: How do you work that one out , 102db drive by, I don’t think so Because you will be there in your 430 Cup and @GFWilliams will be there in his EX460. I might be there too. I thought there would be some lapping out there together. Are you too loud for a 102 drive by then? If so look at Spa 8 or 14th November - subject to weather. Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,888 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 1 hour ago, 550superfast said: Because you will be there in your 430 Cup and @GFWilliams will be there in his EX460. I might be there too. I thought there would be some lapping out there together. Are you too loud for a 102 drive by then? If so look at Spa 8 or 14th November - subject to weather. There were some Exige 380s on the day at Silverstone last year and they were okay. 430 has the same Exhaust doesn’t it. Last year I was having to lift on the straights, but I managed the full day without being asked to leave. This year I’ll be easily under the noise limit! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dbo 9 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 On 22/10/2018 at 02:38, Andy Norman said: Yes just B&Q job? This tube? Yes, thats the tube. You need to plug it on the charger. you can plug the tube side if you want also, but it doesnt matter. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RRSSS 172 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 3 hours ago, GFWilliams said: There were some Exige 380s on the day at Silverstone last year and they were okay. 430 has the same Exhaust doesn’t it. Last year I was having to lift on the straights, but I managed the full day without being asked to leave. This year I’ll be easily under the noise limit! If someone can confirm the 102 situation I'll be there (and probably there on 12th as well!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 214 Posted October 23, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 10 hours ago, 550superfast said: Because you will be there in your 430 Cup and @GFWilliams will be there in his EX460. I might be there too. I thought there would be some lapping out there together. Are you too loud for a 102 drive by then? If so look at Spa 8 or 14th November - subject to weather. 4 hours ago, RRSSS said: If someone can confirm the 102 situation I'll be there (and probably there on 12th as well!) 8 hours ago, GFWilliams said: There were some Exige 380s on the day at Silverstone last year and they were okay. 430 has the same Exhaust doesn’t it. Last year I was having to lift on the straights, but I managed the full day without being asked to leave. This year I’ll be easily under the noise limit! Unfortunately Silverstone is not suited to full out driving in either 380’s or 430’s as per previous threads. Both these cars with or without the Ti Exhaust will easily exceed 106db Nevertheless it is still possible to get good speed particularly if you can locate the 3 noise traps !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,888 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 I’ll have a nice advantage if you have to lift on the straights 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post vd9 148 Posted October 23, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 4 hours ago, Tex said: Unfortunately Silverstone is not suited to full out driving in either 380’s or 430’s as per previous threads. So this answers all of that "Cup 430 vs EX460" discussion, does it not? 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,206 Posted October 23, 2018 Report Share Posted October 23, 2018 No, it doesn’t. Not everywhere has noise limits. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vd9 148 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) 15 hours ago, Bravo73 said: No, it doesn’t. Not everywhere has noise limits. Aha, they don't have those on the B roads, I suspect. As for the rest (Silverstone, Donington, Brands Hatch, Goodwood, Castle Combe, Anglesey) last time I checked they did have noise limits below discussed above for 95% of the days, which makes those vehicles somewhat unusable. Very unfortunately so. Edited October 24, 2018 by vd9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexthewheelman 139 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 To all those 430 Cup owners and other fast Exige owners who are you using for trackday insurance? Also potentially looking to come on 19th, will wait to see what the weather is like Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Arun_D 719 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 58 minutes ago, alexthewheelman said: To all those 430 Cup owners and other fast Exige owners who are you using for trackday insurance? Also potentially looking to come on 19th, will wait to see what the weather is like I have trackday cover included with my road policy with Henderson Taylor, but for standalone cover I recommend Moris (who I use for my Nordscheife trackdays, which are not covered on my road policy days) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
alexthewheelman 139 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 Thanks Arun, I'm with Adrian Flux for road but they use a third part for track cover and it costs extra. Just wanted to get some quotes to compare, I'll have a look at Moris 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,206 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 5 hours ago, vd9 said: As for the rest (Silverstone, Donington, Brands Hatch, Goodwood, Castle Combe, Anglesey) last time I checked they did have noise limits below discussed above for 95% of the days There are plenty of tracks outside the UK. Lotus doesn’t just sell cars in the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GFWilliams 1,888 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 2 hours ago, alexthewheelman said: Thanks Arun, I'm with Adrian Flux for road but they use a third part for track cover and it costs extra. Just wanted to get some quotes to compare, I'll have a look at Moris I used Aviva Distinct, but you need to have a policy with them for your yearly insurance. Cost about £190 with a £5k excess. Moris wanted £250 with a £2500 excess. Of course, the 430 Cup is worth quite a lot more than my car, so your prices will be a bit more I'd imagine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 214 Posted October 24, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 5 hours ago, alexthewheelman said: To all those 430 Cup owners and other fast Exige owners who are you using for trackday insurance? Also potentially looking to come on 19th, will wait to see what the weather is like Spent a bit of time on this and if you want some suggestions etc PM me and i can give you some figures. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
550superfast 440 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 4 hours ago, Arun_D said: I have trackday cover included with my road policy with Henderson Taylor Me too - excellent service and fair price. Quote https://www.youtube.com/user/400superamerica Link to post Share on other sites
vd9 148 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 1 hour ago, Bravo73 said: There are plenty of tracks outside the UK. Lotus doesn’t just sell cars in the UK. So at least we agree these are largely unusable in the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Norman 75 Posted October 24, 2018 Report Share Posted October 24, 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, alexthewheelman said: To all those 430 Cup owners and other fast Exige owners who are you using for trackday insurance? Also potentially looking to come on 19th, will wait to see what the weather is like Manning UK for my annual day to day insurance. Comes with unlimited track day cover. Edited October 24, 2018 by Andy Norman Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bravo73 1,206 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 12 hours ago, vd9 said: So at least we agree these are largely unusable in the UK. Welcome to the wonderful world of JMG. Nice of you to get here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RRSSS 172 Posted October 25, 2018 Report Share Posted October 25, 2018 19 hours ago, GFWilliams said: I used Aviva Distinct, but you need to have a policy with them for your yearly insurance. Cost about £190 with a £5k excess. Moris wanted £250 with a £2500 excess. Of course, the 430 Cup is worth quite a lot more than my car, so your prices will be a bit more I'd imagine. More importantly, what is the sum insured that you guys are putting in? E.g. For me, Grove & Dean quoted sum insured 20k excess is 2k and cost is £178. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tex 214 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Was passing Silverstone Lotus yesterday so thought I would call in to enquire about just getting an interim oil service at end on month. Got a couple of track days to do and will have around 3,000 on clock and in keeping with other owners a 6 monthly oil change seems sound sense. Was expecting to pay around £200 but was a bit shocked at £416. Apparently they don’t offer an oil service and it has to be classed as a 1st year Service, although it seems there is little else done. May try an independent for this as it seems a very steep cost !! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark030358 580 Posted October 28, 2018 Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 38 minutes ago, Tex said: Was passing Silverstone Lotus yesterday so thought I would call in to enquire about just getting an interim oil service at end on month. Got a couple of track days to do and will have around 3,000 on clock and in keeping with other owners a 6 monthly oil change seems sound sense. Was expecting to pay around £200 but was a bit shocked at £416. Apparently they don’t offer an oil service and it has to be classed as a 1st year Service, although it seems there is little else done. May try an independent for this as it seems a very steep cost !! Now thats what I call being RIPPED off..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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