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In Europe I found it well nigh impossible to read KPH at speed. Tiny red digits on black background
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15 hours ago, TonyKL said:
Stunning!!!
What area's did you get PPF fitted to? That looks soooo shiney, did you get it ceramic coated as well?
Have my order of a Fire Red 250 FE and can't wait.
At that stage Fire Red was an exclusive colour, it is now on the standard options, nevertheless a good choice Tony
It might have looked shiney then but that was under the bright lights at the PPF installer, where I had it over the whole of the front end, the rear aerofoil, along the sill beneath doors, in front of rear wheels, and a small strip on the roll bar cover. Ceramic coating not required.
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I haven't dared to attempt this yet.
It appears that 36 is pushed / clipped into place, but being colour coded, and somewhat flimsy I can foresee that things could easily go very wrong
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How do I remove the centre console on an S3 ?
I have the open gated change and want to pass a cable from back to front.
S2 was easy with a screw either side of the gear change shroud, and one under the cup holder. Cup holder one still exists on S3, are the front 2 now under the trim ?
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Only been to Folembray so far, and I dont think they care there
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On 30/10/2019 at 12:48, Petrolgeneration said:
Day over... time to drive home... then disaster struck.
All of a sudden, complete loss of power. Was this my first Lotus issue? Lot's of trouble usually serious? The car struggled to get up to 100km/h, losing speed when going slightly uphill and the engine was choking when I gave it too much throttle. Like I was flooding the engine. Might be coilovers, sparkplugs or O2 sensor I think. Probably nothing to serious but I can tell you, driving 300kms home with a car that accelerates slower than a bicycle isn't a lot of fun.
Did you establish what happened ?
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I have a March 2019 build 250, the V5 shows 103db and now have >6000 miles on the clock.
It is louder than my S2 Exige with 2Bular and especially noticeable when cold
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21 hours ago, Mak44 said:
What colour interior pack did you go for, Fire Red, looks like it is? I’m toying between Essex Blue, with yellow interior pack and calipers, or Fire Red with unknown interior pack and calipers!
Yes, Fire Red interior, silver stitching to match silver wheels, silver aero uprights, silver decals. Didn't bother with calipers.
I specifically wanted a 250 cup car in an unusual colour, and went to the factory to look at lots of cars that had come off the line. There was no Fire Red, so I was taking a bit of a punt in ordering it and paying a premium for the colour. I also wanted everything colour coded, that is no black engine cover, transom, service covers etc. As with many Lotus colours, when the sun is on it, it sparkles, but a dull day doesnt do it any favours.
My short list included Liquid Yellow and Vivid Green, and I just felt there were lots in those colours. I have since seen an Exige in Motorsport (I think) Green, and at that point had the odd second thought about the Fire Red.
I love it now
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Only one in Fire Red, as far as I know.
As with many colours, a dull day doesn't do it any favours.
In production
On collection
After Paint Protection Film
Recent trip to Reims
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I found the B&G kit with a 20mm adapter did set the wheel noticeably closer.
The old style "snap off", though a bit clumsy, with same adapter would be better
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On 14/04/2019 at 20:38, Peapod said:
The looks great Steve.
Did the cup come with front ppf fitted?
No ppf whatsoever as standard, not even in front of the rear arches. Cup car = Less is more 😎
On 14/04/2019 at 18:39, Neal H said:Looks lovely! I really like the silver wing supports, complements the silver wheels nicely 👍
That was the intention. I nearly went for gold wheels and uprights but felt that was a bit too bling
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Maybe, but don't even try to pass 😎
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I did this work on my Exige when it was just a few weeks old... Scary
Just find someone with an Elise and measure this, but it is not critical within a mm or two
Measure 6 times, cut once
The most important point imo is to cover the whole of the interior before starting to cut the fibreglass.
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1 hour ago, Bibs said:
Hi @Mak44 - The front approach angle is 8 degrees, the rear approach angle is 13 degrees and ground clearance is 140mm. The approach angle is the angle from the bottom of the tyre to the bottom of the bodywork.
Did you know it's chargecooled too, track monster
Ooops I never gave it a thought that the Cup 250 may have a different ground clearance to my (now) sadly sold Exige S2. Got any figures for the S2 for comparison?
Nearly there
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Have you lifted the centre console yet ?
I only ask as I am considering filling in the sides of the open gear gate (not the top, I like that) with a body colour panel.
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I'm sure they will hide behind the "errors and omissions excepted" phrase
PPF on rear arches gone the same way as sun visors, tpms, engine cover, USB port only on near side, etc ☹️
It really is taking the proverbial on a £50k+ car
Peapod, I don't believe any cars come from the factory with ppf on front clam. Its not an option, but even Scott Walker thinks it is essentlal
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On 24/02/2019 at 10:57, Neal H said:
adding ppf to the area in front of the rear wheels is essential. It’s disgraceful that Lotus removed this to save a few pennies. When getting it done you may as well add it along the whole lower sill.
I am aware of how vulnerable both the front clam and ahead of the rear wheels is.
Collecting from the factory, do I take some extra thick cling film and gaffa tape with me and apply on Potash Lane.😀
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Don't know a date yet, but with no overlap, I am Lotus-less now for the first time in over 33 years 😢
By the way, is it true that there are no sun visors ? However small they were on the S2 Exige, they were handy at times with the roof off
And no PPF ahead of he rear wheels ?
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My 250 Cup in production
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Noooo.... Should be all colour coordinated except aero parts
Says he who can't decide upon a colour
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Over the last 10 years, traveling light as required with an Exige 😎
From this Yamaha R6
To this Honda CBR600RR
To this Yamaha MT09
To this Kawasaki Z900
Not been into Europe yet on the Z900
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On 27/10/2018 at 19:41, Peapod said:
At the Lotus 70th do, the only car that I could replace my Exige S2 with was the blue Cup 250 that was on display.
Then followed the spec my car game and my spec was as follows:
Colour - not sure but like Sky Blue
Hard top
Alcantara sills and steering wheel
AC
Interior colour pack
Cruise control
Floor mats
Just needs to sell my pride and joy after 12 years of ownership but can't wait for the Elise to be ready.
I'm in a very similar situation, though my thought process started at Goodwood
My Exige S2 is coming up for 12 years old and I am getting VERY tempted by a 250 cup. It will break my heart to sell my Exige, but I do feel it might be time to move on. I've never had a Lotus for so long in my 32 year Lotus history
My Exige is in Autumn Gold, one of only 2 Exige's, and I now realise that it is that uniqueness of my car that has made me keep it.
So, it may come down to colour choice. I certainly would have all the panels colour coded leaving only the aero bits in black
Possible colour choice: vivid green, liquid yellow, fire red, or go all out and suffer the cost implication of staying with autumn gold
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Final Edition Elise Cup 250
in Elise / Exige Chat
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Agreed, and this one is for sale