Popular Post LF1 Posted October 28, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 We've had the car 3 years now, still gives unparalleled pleasure every time I drive it. First time at the ring with it, pretty good conditions and little traffic on the track day. Second time there in anger (other than the odd lap here and there in the past) and starting to get a feel for the place. Managed a single lap of 8:35 early in the day, according to the VBox optimum over the day low 8:20s, next time hope to do that in a single lap. The car is still completely factory standard: 3 Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM CocoPops Posted October 28, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Hope to get to the ring next year with the Elise. Will be doing Nitrons and sticky tyres, that’s where I lost out this year on Frolic. We did the ring last year (in the 400) and it was the “relentlessness” of the corners that got me... Normally a track day allows one or two “rests” where you gather your thoughts and attack again (main straights etc), the ring is just corner after corner and all are different. Amazing place. 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...
LF1 Posted October 28, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 28, 2018 Yea. I am planning on upgrades at some point. But not until I am confident I’ve got the most out of the car as it was designed. This was done with new A048, first time I’ve known them to sequel every corner and under braking. Although the track was dry there was moisture in the air all day, you were never sure if the next corner would have received a little sprinkle. Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five50 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Good work on the times - is the video in B&w or is that me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM JG220 Posted October 31, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Thats a fast lap. I did a 9:40 BTG last year in the exige and that felt pretty fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LF1 Posted October 31, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 @JG220 thanks, although a Bit disappointing really, I thought it would be quicker. I took the Caterham 270r earlier in the year (135hp, open diff) and managed 8:15. I think I am subconsciously more cautious in the Lotus... next time! @Five50 it’s in colour. VBox looks like it was using the spot metering from the onboard. Need to work out how/if that can be changed. Lifted it straight out of the Caterham which obviously had no roof. Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Five50 Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 I have only passengered at the Ring in the 8 minute bracket - and it felt v fast! anyone know what the Elise lap record is?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM JG220 Posted October 31, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Probably about 8:35! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted October 31, 2018 Report Share Posted October 31, 2018 Here's an 8.27 with traffic. Stock 220 cup. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM JG220 Posted November 1, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Really enjoyed that. Quite a few ‘moments’ too, and held up quite a lot too. I reckon he could do an 8:15 with a clear track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LF1 Posted November 1, 2018 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2018 Yea. David races VLN so definitely a very good guide to what’s possible there. Also nice that his car is stock so a good indicator. Even minor upgrades like suspension have a huge impact. Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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