The Next Chapter... (Evora)
#41
Posted 11 April 2015 - 03:43 PM
#42
Posted 06 July 2015 - 09:42 AM
Just saw that Martin posted an Evora update, so I thought I'd do the same
Mods I've done since last posting:
Fitted Sport Racer gear knob (with colour matching painted engraving)
Fitted EliseShop phone bracket and Brodit Mount
Fitted decat pipe (improves noise a little, but valved exhaust coming soon)
Fitted Pioneer F970DAB
I have the following to fit:
Lotus Heritage seats (same Recaro seats but with Suedetex centre panels and yellow stitching)
Lotus Evora 18/19 forged alloys (lighter than standard ones, bought from the recent Lotus parts sell off)
The door waistline seals were also replaced, cost picked up by MMC.
I've covered just over a thousand miles in the 12 or 13 weeks I've owned it. It makes me grin when I drive it.
Fuel economy isn't great
I've averaged 23.9 (real, not calculated) over 1000 miles.
My car has the close ratio gearbox, so will always be lower than LDs fuel economy, plus I drive mine for fun, hence it gets used where as Martin uses it bit more as a "daily" thus doing sensible jounreys.
I've kept an eye on the PH classified since buying it, and to be honest there aren't many Evora's I'd swap mine for.
Hopefully, I'll get a decent summer of use now.
One of the things I love about the car, is the attention it gets.
Kids and adults alike love it, plenty of nice comments about the car, shape and colour.
#43
Posted 07 July 2015 - 01:31 PM
Interesting... Do I miss the VX? Yes. The stage2 SC was th perfect sweet spot for the vx imho. No internals, no lumpy running or dodgy loud exhausts and relative low cost. Does the Evora replace it? Definitely. It's more usable for us as a family, I can enjoy weekend drives with my wife and 4.5yr old twins. So it's very much a good replacement. It maintains the mid engines formula, exquisite handling, it soaks up the bumps and holds perfect cornering poise. The AC is especially welcome, I don't miss the heated grilling of the VX but I do miss not being able to take the roof off. What's the Evora like on track? I'll tell you in a couple of weeks time when I'm with the VX boys at Spa! Can't wait! Am I glad I made the swap? Yes, it's the right car for me at this point in time. What would I replace it with? An Evora 400 please!
#44
Posted 07 February 2016 - 01:05 PM
#45
Posted 07 February 2016 - 01:07 PM
#46
Posted 02 March 2016 - 05:26 PM
Had the Harness holes painted to match the exterior bodywork:
#47
Posted 02 March 2016 - 05:29 PM
#48
Posted 02 March 2016 - 05:40 PM
#49
Posted 02 March 2016 - 09:28 PM
#50
Posted 02 March 2016 - 10:04 PM
#51
Posted 02 March 2016 - 10:14 PM
They will make you look like you have giant ears
He hasnt got Jaundice
#52
Posted 22 March 2016 - 10:05 AM
#53
Posted 25 March 2016 - 04:57 PM
#54
Posted 24 April 2016 - 03:50 PM
#55
Posted 24 April 2016 - 03:55 PM
it's amazing how much dirt collects behind badges
The badges do look much better in black
#56
Posted 24 April 2016 - 08:27 PM
Nice in Black.
Did you spray them?
#57
Posted 24 April 2016 - 08:31 PM
#58
Posted 24 April 2016 - 08:59 PM
#59
Posted 24 April 2016 - 09:00 PM
You've got to change your reversing light and fog light for the black bodied version now.
#60
Posted 24 April 2016 - 09:02 PM
fcuk that! £107 and £96... Plus vat!You've got to change your reversing light and fog light for the black bodied version now.
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