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  1. EGTE

    TLF GT430 Club

    EGTE replied to Bibs's topic in Evora Chat

    Why no surprise, out of interest?
  2. EGTE

    TLF GT430 Club

    EGTE replied to Bibs's topic in Evora Chat

    Good info, thanks Dave. I put extra mesh grilles on my car for just that reason. I'm not put off myself by its condition (now I know more about the wishbones, anyway); I prefer a well-serviced, well-used car to a garage queen. However, 430s are in Ferrari-money territory and many of those in that market just want cars that never move(d). Definitely one to watch.
  3. EGTE

    TLF GT430 Club

    EGTE replied to Bibs's topic in Evora Chat

    Particularly as it looks like it's been driven hard a lot (475 upgrade, cracked disks and replaced exhaust gaskets!) and quite possibly a big off (stone chips everywhere and replaced wishbones!). Love the colour, but this one's been for sale unsuccessfully quite a few times, no?
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    I'm a big fan of preventative maintenance, but an engine-out clutch job would definitely not be on my list :-). As Bibs rightly says, the first sign will almost certainly be slippage (at high revs/throttle) and the car will still drive gently, even then. I would not do the clutch until then.
  5. EGTE
    I believe that is the best way to remove the film, yes.
  6. EGTE
    Fantastic memories from a fantastic weekend, no doubt. I greatly enjoyed Thursday/Friday. Sunday must have been epic.
  7. EGTE
    User a small roller, works great. Also, fabulous-looking car (fellow Empire-green enjoyer here)!
  8. EGTE
    Can't make it sadly, but am interested in other runs - again in September I think?
  9. EGTE
    Your car looked and sounded great at Goodwood! Shame about today's cancellation.
  10. EGTE
    Go and test-drive one; it's the only way to know. My money's on you keeping the 400.
  11. EGTE
    If you can use Waze via your phone, it is much, much better than TMC.
  12. EGTE
    Corrosion on shocks is not a biggie, honestly.
  13. EGTE
    Received, thanks!
  14. EGTE
    Having had an NA and now on a GT410, yes the 400 suspension is firmer, but it's still very usable day-to-day and the handling is sharper. NA is definitely the comfiest, but that may not be your priority.
  15. EGTE
    That was 2 new compressors, then! But good info.
  16. EGTE
    Track pads are designed a little too small, in order to allow greater expansion (i.e. more heat soak) than OEM. That's why they rattle. Like anything, it's a compromise.
  17. EGTE
    The bonnet nostril-type cut-outs/gills look weird to me.
  18. EGTE
    It's a Lotus ECU.
  19. EGTE
    Good point, but the OP just said Evora 410..... 🙂
  20. EGTE
    My GT 410 has rear seats. But it's not a GT 410 Sport (although the user manual is a GT 410 Sport one.....!)
  21. EGTE
    Yes I am planning to go.
  22. EGTE
    I'd advise doing it in stages. Start with 3rd-cat delete, then maybe 2bular back box, then maybe CAI. My old car had 2 of these and was mentally loud. Restored OEM CAI and I think it was about right (for me). All 3 would have been totally nuts, I reckon.
  23. EGTE
    Sad indictment of football fans, in particular.
  24. EGTE
    Some great colours there. I might be a bit biased (my old car on Aquamarine)!
  25. EGTE
    We all have!
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