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Well found the fight guy in service this week. The handbrake was adjusted. The airconditioner was re gassed after being checked. The cruise control pins were tightened Whoaaa all ok now.

Thanks, yes I have resolved the cruise control. I found the black nylon fork and openned it. Will see how it goes in the next day or so. The air con will,start with a belt check then clutch etc etc.

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The evora is two years old. It has travelled just under 15,000 The Service has been reasonable but I need to take it back to them again and again. I just checked and I have been back 7 times. (1) First A pillars (2) then dash (3) then dash again and airbag lid. (4) Then a recall on door mechanisms and radio (5) Then cruise control. (6) Service and loose sway bar and loose caliper bolts. Had the service done same time. (7) The door locked and had to climb in and out through passenger door. Mechanism fell apart inside cavity of door door Now air conditioning.!!!! And airbag lid lifting again. Mmmmm

Thanks so much guys for your responses. I certainly have a few great suggestions for the Service agent. I'll try the footwell fix also for the Cruise control. In particular the Cruise control and the Air Conditioning. The use of a Toyota rather than Lotus replacement parts is very relevant and appreciated. I did have the car booked into the Alpine dealer to look at the radio etc. Mmm maybe a Pioneer is the go. Thanks again.

Hi all I was going to Post this thread in the more appropriate section but then realized the questions and problems were so many and varied that I would just drop it in here. I guess put simply, am I the only one experiencing the problems listed and has anyone resolved any of these satisfactorily. My purchase a new Evora has had quite a few problems so I thought I would list them in order with comments on what's resolved and what's open. Perhaps the technicians or the handyman enthusiast might come up with some solutions. This is pretty much in order and I'll number each one to perhaps make it easier to respond. I will list the resolved problems also - out of interest and by way of conversation starters. Day one. 1. Both A pillar covers were broken and were replaced 6 weeks later. No reason given by Service agent. 2. The reverse camera does not come on unless the gear lever is forced back beyond it's normal position. Still unresolved 3. The airbag lid lifted and was repaired. But lifted again still unresolved. 4. The dash leather bubbled and was replaced. Appears ok now. 5. The passenger side door will not open by key and the internal handle does not open it. You must physically lift the door pin. Looked at twice by Service agent still unresolved. 6. The door mechanisms were replaced by a recall. The right side door failed to open later from the inside resulting in climbing over and out the passenger door. Now resolved. 7. The cruise control drops out intermittently. Requires reset but drops out - turns off. Two attempts by Service agent has not fixed it. Still unresolved. 8. The airconditioner was blowing out warm air on cold. Service agent checked. Air conditioner not working at all. Still unresolved. 9. The GPS unit fails to work. Service agent replaced the head unit. Now does not load phone. 10. The radio reception has gone from perfect on AM and FM to poor reception and signal. Service agent suggested Lotus has poor radio reception and I may need a new aerial upgrade. Worked perfectly before. Still unresolved. 11. Emergency brake - hand brake - does not hold. Service agent adjusted. Still unresolved. Thats the main list. Many other problems that I see owners on site have been resolved for me. But the main ones above are where I would like to see owners jump on and comment on. Items 3, 5, 7, 8 and 10 are my main concerns. Obviously air conditioning is an issue as is cruise control as they both have a direct impact on my taking the Lotus out or just using my company vehicle. Thanks for any input or ideas. If you feel an email to me is more appropriate or preferred then kni-time@bigpond.com.au Thanks again in anticipation.

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I was just reminded that it has all the premium interior in charcoal/grey leather. Guess I should tell buyers it is white with black wheels - standard Anyway as I said for info. I will place it on Car-sales the national car selling site in Australia.

Hi all, Well it's time to move my 2012 registered Lotus Evora on to a new owner. I just added a 997 S to my garage and I know I may get some criticism for replacing my Lotus with a Porsche but..... Located in Melbourne area in Australia it is a limited market - could always ship it back to the UK. It's the Evora with a Radium air flow system on the intake and a Larini sports exhaust. Done just 12,400 - about 7000 miles - They sell for around $85,000 to $95,000 in Australian dollars. For info. Bernie 0408 564448. +61408564448

Simon Luckily I did not call the Thread - Lotus Position.... May catch up in Adelaide one day.... Cheers Bernie

Hi all, Well I am in the heart of Lotus land at the moment. After spending two weeks in France we arrived here in the UK two weeks ago. With a 3 series BMW luggage packed we headed off on our tour. Thanks to those who emailed me with suggestions. For info we spent two days in Oxford and two in Bath before heading to St. Mawes and then Endsleigh hotel near Milton Abbey in Cornwall and Devon. The two Olga Polizzi venues were more than up to expectations. We enjoyed our terrace apartment in the Tresanton and the estate of the Endsleigh. Appreciated those two suggestions. The onto a Brighton another fantastic location. Thanks for that suggestion. Well we are now at the end of our trip. We have five days in South Kensington at a hotel I sourced the Vanderbilt. A lovely location. We have a corner suite and I watch out the window for Lotus cars each morning.. Thanks to all for the emails. Hope to meet a few of you one day. Over the next five days we will visit as many of the iconic locations. Cheers Bernie

Mate have you left our fine country? Just sent you a Private message on site today - make that two (2) messages!! Bernie - Geelong Victoria

Ramjet Michael, Birregura to Forest across the Otways down into Lorne. Tight and sweeping fast bends. Alternative and obviously longer is into Colac turn tight left to the Great Ocean Road, then down over the Otways and steep drop down into Apollo Bay, well worth doing but early to avoid the radars!! Then back along The Great Ocean Road. If you go down very early you need to be careful driving back between Lorne and Anglesea as the road bikes really hammer through the corners and are often on the double lines. They seem to start heading down about 7 to 8.00am from Geelong. Solarshaun It is under utilized if it is parked in the garage - everything else is funnnnn..

Just an update. The Larini by pass and exhaust is now fitted to the Evora with the heavy old exhaust now stored - just in case a future buyer wants it. With the by pass in place and the new Larini on, I thought I would head down over the hills and back along the Great Ocean Road. This road is a well known race track for road racing bike riders. Not wanting to give to much away, it is worth an early morning run on day break prior to highway radars and the law enforcement out in place etc. I picked up a Ducati 916 and decided to hang on him - at a safe distance through the hills - to say we were both flying is an understatement. I could see him dragging both the foot peg and his knee. The Lotus was a handful as it hung on really tightly in the corners and I had to watch oversteer and just let it drive through the corners. As I drove further I realized that it was literally a Go Kart in full size. My wrists were aching and I was getting thrown around a bit to much for my liking in a lap/sash belt. Never the less I stuck with him and stopped eventually for a coffee when he stopped for fuel. Our discussion was around the car and he realizing I was hanging on behind him. He was aware that I had slid and drifted a bit and was amazed that I had stayed with him on the Ducati bike. I did not let on that I was at 9/10ths with little idea just how far I could push the Lotus. The comparison between the Lotus and my GT40 - the GT40 would have no problem running him down once out of the corners, but I think the power into corners would see far more slide and drift on power needed to power through the corner. The Lotus just rolled through with little acceleration change and the brakes touched to settle it down. I found you don't need to be aggressive with the Lotus, just even on acceleration, steering and braking evenly not stabbing. Lotus owners who have been around the bend/s will know my feeling.

Stefmaster I know this is an older Thread/topic. The change in exhaust systems in any stock emission compliant car will certainly make two obvious changes - or improvements? Horsepower.... I have modified a number of exhaust systems for performance at the dyno. Increasing exhaust pipe length, diameter and removing restrictions are to state the obvious where improvements are noticed. I have attached a few photos below with the engine pipes of my GT40 very visible. Pipe length, diameter makes the bigger difference. Non restricted straight thru exhausts limit restrictions - obviously, but are noisy. The intakes are tuned length trumpets that have a mesh top now on, that stops small kitty litter stones going in at the track days. But you need to be aware that these HP increases are only slight when looked at alone. But when part of an overall approach such as heads, cam shaft, induction and ignition they are an easy measure and obvious on the throttle. Managed by the ECU and tune that can be changed on computer as needed. Put simply, and back to the point of exhaust changes and CAI, I believe swapping exhaust and removing the third catalytic converter will make slight improvements to the horsepower - I have read figures of 5%. On a 275hp dyno result this would be an improvement of about 12 to 15hp. This would not be that obvious to the daily road user. Removing the exhaust and catalytic converter is not hard. Just remove the cover panels - bolts and Allen head bolts. Take care when removing the panel as there are two small rods that the panel attaches to that need to be bent up slightly. The sway bay can be easily undone and is worth doing this, as it drops down slightly allowing the complete exhaust and catalytic converter to be removed from the central exhaust flange. All in all from floor to hoist and removed about 40 minutes. Be careful the entire exhaust and catalytic converter is very heavy and requires two people to remove. An example of weight reduction is the Larini by pass pipe and Larini exhaust are about 25 k lighter!! Fit the by pass pipe separately ensuring you turn the clamps around to access them to tighten. Then fit exhaust and re fit the panels in reverse. Again,take care of those two central rods that bolt just near the exhaust tips and diffuser panel - small twin panels on your model/year car. dB - decibel levels ...... Noise!! Ok - the big difference to me is the sound that is crisp and not to loud. Internal cabin dB level us only slightly higher at 1 to 2 dB at 2500rpm. These were my noise level test prior and after in my Evora. Outside where it is obvious and counts the dB level went up 3 points which is not a lot, but obvious at 1 metre at 45 degrees at 3000rpm. You end with a crisp, but far nicer sound. Suitable to the car. This level complies with noise leves ex Euro I believe, so you will get done for noise unless you drive around at 3000 rpm all the time. Re CAI - cold air intakes. Radium etc offer cold air intakes that obviously let a lot more air into the engine. I don't want to get into a fight with suppliers, but I will say these CAI are ideal if washed and treated correctly. Importantly, on a regular basis. From the warranty end the ECU will show the fitting of the CAI and sensors, throughout the motor will indicate air fuel levels, richness and lean. So if you stuff the engine and take these parts off a smart technician will see the changes/ improvements. I know Ford has challenged the fitting of an exhaust and CAI, but in reading the information out there, I think the ECU had a chip in the system - Mmmm removed. Anyway my thoughts on CAI are simply you need to evaluate the advantage other than induction noise levels. Various induction changes do work if tied in with other modifications to the entire engine. Head work with valve, cams with new lobe durations/height etc. I know little about the Lotus as I have not pulled one apart and changed heads and cams. But I am sure a Toyota forum will have options to upgrade. All that aside the new level of noise with after market CAI does sound the part!!!. Also there is an after market K and N filter that can be added to the air box that does increase the noise level intake a bit. A very cheap option. See Summit racing in the US there or K and N filters there. As I mentioned I have run my GT40 intake with and with out filters. The filters are a K and N item available through Summit Racing. They are a foam filter. The big difference is the CAI for the Lotus uses a metal mesh and foam filter. My point earlier is they need constant cleaning with a solvent based degreaser and spray oil to keep the fine dust out of the throttle body. Off the cuff I would say if you added the CAI and did the cleaning regularly you would not have too many problems. If they get dirty and are not cleaned you run the risk of starving the engine of the vital ingredient and leaning. I will buy into the discussion on the diffuser or splitter by saying I think with a day to day driver that does not see high performance track days or racing would be adding this for cosmetic reasons. Again it would look good. Happy to supply dyno sheets or photos of cars to any one that may be interested just email me kni-time@bigpond.net.au