Gnasher68

I agree its a stress fracture. I was just wondering if the black mark around the centre is corrosion between the steel joint and aluminium wishbone that has altered the interference fit and caused the fracture. As I say, I'm no expert.

I've paid for the repair and moved on but I'm interested in knowing the cause so I can try to prevent a recurrence if possible. That's why I asked for Lotus involvement. I asked for the old component and once home a few light taps were all that was needed to remove the spherical joint. Photos below of the joint and inner surface of wishbone. Any opinions on this? I believe galvanic corrosion is possible but I'm definately no expert.

My 2013 SR went to Oakmere for servicing last Friday and I was told about this on the OSR wishbone. I was advised it's not safe to drive the car until replaced so had to leave it with them whilst a new wishbone is sent over. My car has never been tracked or mistreated in any way during my 5 year ownership. It's covered 23K miles and was last serviced around 21K when all was well. I've asked what Lotus are doing about it as from this forum and Lotus Talk I know of at least five cars that have been affected but Oakmere tell me Lotus are not interested due to the age of the car.

Dave, Hard not to write an essay on that one. I considered 997's but budget restricted me to a gen 1 with it's engine problems. I also felt the image perceived to some people was one I didn't want to be associated with. Looked at Aston Vantage but deterred with big running costs. I'd always wanted an Elise/Exige but having a family meant it was impractical as my only car. I did consider getting one anyway along with a cheap runabout but as my garage already has a 'project' in it I thought it best not to risk the marital bliss. Then around 18 months ago I saw an Evora at work belonging to a visitor. Internet research with a liberal application of man maths said it made perfect sense so the search began. I spent the time since then searching like many people seem to. Had all the websites set up as favourites and spent too much time checking them over and over for suitable cars. Missed out on loads of cars but now know that fate had this one lined up for me. The man maths sort of adds up. I've taken my wife and 2 daughters a round journey of around 14 miles for a test. As my eldest daughter is taller than my wife she got the front seat. Wife and youngest went in the back with knees tucked up and heads tilted over. We probably won't be going any long distances together in it but we have my wifes car for that. I fully intend getting some proper photos. Hopefully the weather will be good this weekend.

TomE - Thanks but I actually live in the North West near Preston. Anyone know of any meets up here? mik - It's a manual non-S. Thanks all for the welcome and comments.

Loving it already. I've been wasting my driving life up to now.

After a search lasting 18 months I'm finally the owner of an Evora. Absolutely over the moon. Wife already bored with me. Spent way over initially set budget but what the hell. Loving it. After 'lurking' for this time hope I can give something back. Tim