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I think if it’s the same as Evora - they change the spark plugs - and charge a lot for them, considering you can buy Toyota sourced plugs far cheaper.

You wouldn’t believe that was possible with their build list. Come on that is inexcusable. What do they want you to do work on the line to refit components - or just roll over and except their mistake. Jeez ☹️☹️☹️

I think that has already happened, that’s why we are seeing these issues.

I think that is a fair assessment and I wish you luck and excitement in your new car. I am sure that what you are looking for in a car a M240 fits the bill nicely. A friend of mine moved from an Exige 350 to a M240 and loves it. So we’ndone and the angst of the Lotus Emira saga can be parked...

I think that is a fair assessment and I wish you luck and excitement in your new car. I am sure that what you are looking for in a car a M240 fits the bill nicely. A friend of mine moved from an Exige 350 to a M240 and loves it. So well done and the angst of the Lotus Emira saga can be parked...

I thought he looked uncomfortable when pressing on above 150mph. Later he mentioned steering wasn’t as rock steady at speed, he said the sneeze factor- that too me, seems to say, hang on not too happy here!🤔

I agree with AudiR8 test drives should be longer and varied with no prescriptive rules. I would have even paid for the petrol if that was the issue?🤷🏻‍♂️

Interesting analysis if you are coming from an Evora. Now then Tom - we await your test drive and comparison analysis. With baited breath!

They will mark a little with hot tyres. But, what doesn’t?

These tiles have been brilliant and edging strip for garage door together with skirting boards, with matching coloured inserts are a nice touch. Another benefit is the garage is a lot warmer, easily installed and need only a general saw to trim. Don’t use a knife to dangerous. Duratiles I...

I had no problem with the Recaros and Sparcos in the Evora SR or Evora400- though The 400 was a little higher. Back was great on many trips in Europe in the Alps and Scotland/Wales trips or tracking. The JCT600 car after 30 minutes, had trouble with back ache. I drive daily a Volvo XC60 best...

I had my Evora roll bar rubbers changed under warranty, similar noise over speed bumps. But right to get checked out.

I had no problem with the Ricardos or Soarcos in the Evora SR or Evora400- though The 400 was a little higher. Back was great on many trips in Europe in the Alps and Scotland/Wales trips or tracking. The JCT600 car after 30 minutes, had trouble with back ache. I drive daily a Volvo XC60 best...

I need to get my glasses on, it’s been a long week, thank god it’s Friday and I can look forward to watching football and a pint.

The news is littered with the rampant Covid cases in China now that they have reduced draconian lock downs in many areas. I wonder whether this will effect the supply of parts going forward, in any way, it could be that Lotus are not out of the woods yet in respect to supply issues.

Bently and Roll Royce springs to mind and at the other end Sunderland’s Nissan factory does well. Mind you - they are all foreign companies, building here!

I was in touch with LCS this week, in respect to my car delivery, trying to improve from April build to earlier. Ha ha. Fat chance!!! Their response was: The delays we are experiencing are due to part shortages and supply issues. Factory have reviewed the production numbers several times and...

Thanks for that Tom. Before when dealing direct with your Car dealer, a choice was given. I guess you have no choice in registration number now. Not that it matters to me, but it was always an interesting procedure.

Yes I can see the logic in what you say. Lotus have hand tied the dealers I guess. Very controlling I think. I do think what they have done to UK customers is shocking, let alone what they have done to dealers who are now it would appear agents. I think the days of the showroom are over...

I wonder if this has been discussed before, if so I do apologise. But, registering for a number plate is this done by your local agent, with the corresponding local area plate. Or If done by home delivery, who registers it. BCA in Oxfordshire, if so does it take local Oxfordshire plate? Or...

I don’t think Lotus should be considered a “kit car” supplier that was in the 60’s. Very disingenuous I think. With F1 constructor champions, many F1 driver championships, and indeed Indianapolis wins. They are serious motorsport greats. Remember it was their adoption of aluminium extruded and...

Apparently this was suggested as great access to the sale roads, but dismissed by both JCT600 and Lotus! Why I have no idea. Better for all, particular those travelling from further North. What’s done is done, but the experience hadn’t been good, IMHO🤷🏻‍♂️

That want the case when I tested a V8 esprit in the 90’s from almost the same location (actually over the road in the finance building). We had a great time down the M62 then over the moors and back to Bradford. Don’t remember it taken any longer. The route for the Emira is not worthy of the car...

Yes I agree with you about the lumbar support and also about the grabby brakes. I also tested at JCT600 on that particular car and found the same problems you have. I found the route disappointing and particular restricted rev range on the car earlier, gave me no real opportunity to stretch its...

I am hoping for a couple of Months improvement, if possible- why, I have commitments in March, April and a European trip in early July. I don’t want to take a box fresh car to these engagements. I need to gently run in! That’s my requirements - I live in hope. 🤞🤔

It’s good to see you you will get your Xmas pressie. Well done. 👍

Well good luck on that. Let’s hope you like your Test drive and comparisons.

Tom what is your Estimated delivery now? I have wrote to LCC today asking for an earlier delivery. I am down for April Build May 2023 delivery. Confirmed by LCC the other week, but with so called cancellations, can this be improved not just for me but for those deserving Pre-Reveal customers. I...

now wouldn’t that be cool, and a carbon rear tailgate and ducktail, designed to prevent water pooling.🤣🤣

Yes it does, and I have a visit to the shrink booked. I may be a different person when posting afterwards.🤪🤪🤪

To which, I am really looking forward your response and analysis.

That’s even worse. Do you feel that Pre-reveal have been badly looked after, I feel that have made an internal decision that pre-reveal are guaranteed orders, so push them back, do the dirty in them as they won’t cancel. Let’s focus our attention on new customers - let the old Lotus diehards...

So we have probably different cooling scenarios dependent upon which car we have. The systems requiring cooling would seem to be as follows: Engine cooling water based system A/C condenser unit Supercharger intercooler system Engine oil - cooler radiator Now we could have an Autobox oil...

Crikey has that happened. The plot thickens for pre-reveal customers. Talk about professionalism - !!!. It gets worse doesn’t it. You must have a great database of information Tom.

I feel exactly the same on this subject. I don’t feel bad for anyone getting their car. But, as a long term Lotus owner (2 brand new cars in 9 years when times at Lotus were hard) is a total switch off. They have let me down badly. I am down for a May 2023 delivery, yet here I see others with...

well Evora’s seem to hold their values pretty well, even taking into account inflationary and world issues. My Evora S - bought £63k 2013 sold 5 years later for £41.5k retained value almost 66% Evora400 bought £76k sold 4-1/2 years for £53k retained value 70%. Works out depreciation cost on...

guess that clears it up about the gearbox oil cooler being the same as Evora. Interesting about the engine oil cooler, didn’t know that. Yes the A/C condenser more than likely sandwiched between water radiator, seen that many times on various cars. Many thanks for the information. Excellent.

absolute waste of time, corporate clap trap. Is this what we are paying for in this senseless world. Get a grip Lotus and other corporations who think this is important.

I think he is confused on that, I don’t think that is the same as the Evora Toyota based system. Which uses I believe the returned charge cooler circuit at the engine to cool the gear oil via a piped pumped system of Toyota parts, as described by the Lotus Guru - YouTube video. Unless this is...

Gosh I hope so. The only video I saw this in was on YouTube - “The Lotus Guru” based upon Evora development. Yes you are correct that the latest versions of Evora have this system. I do hope it has it.