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Thanks for all your responses guys, much appreciated. So, I've made peace with the fact that the transmission rattle is just a Lotus quirk, but unfortunately the window issue hasn't corrected itself despite the efforts at a reset, so it'll be a trip to my nearest Lotus dealership to have this corrected (thankfully under warranty).

That's useful to know, thank you. I'll try the reset again tomorrow and report back

Thanks - so you hold it stationary, or push it in the direction that it's supposed to be going? Thanks, I tried that process but probably not for as long as 20secs, so I'll give it a other go

Hi all - I've had my factory matte black 2015 Evora S for a couple of months now, and couldn't be happier. I use it as a daily driver and have been pleasantly surprised at how practical it's been. The fact that it looks gorgeous and is a joy to drive is a given, and I'm frequently being stopped by curious admirers. I have though encountered a couple of issues that I wanted to share, and hopefully get some thoughts on. I've had a look through the forums and have seen some threads relating to both, but nothing that specifically answers/solves my queries, so fingers crossed this post will attract some enlightened feedback (thanks in advance!). The first issue, which I gather is fairly common, is the slight grinding sound I get - particularly in first and second gears - when either changing gears or beginning to accelerate. It's not horrific, but definitely noticeable. I've read some suggestions that it may be related to the fact that the gearbox was originally paired with a diesel engine (or am I making this up?!), and that it's nothing to worry about. I also read that Evoras do not have dual-mass flywheels (on top of the fact that the S has a lightened flywheel), which means you can get a little gear rattle/noise in low gears at very low RPMs. Irrespective it'd be nice to know if there's anything that can be done about it, or whether it's just one of those quirks of a Lotus car. The second issue, which is definitely of concern (and has only just materialised), is the fact that my passenger window doesn't sit flush with the frame - there is a discernible gap between the top of the window and the frame, and it almost looks as though the glass of the window has been scratched too (see pic) - perhaps something is not aligned correctly? I've read some suggestions about how to 'reset' the windows by holding the open/close button all the way for several seconds, but this has made no difference. I have a 1 year Lotus warranty that came with the car, so having the issues addressed shouldn't be a problem, but if either is fixable without schlepping over to my nearest dealership and potentially being without the car for several days, then that'd be preferable. All thoughts and suggestions gratefully received. One pic of the car attached (just cos), and one of the faulty window. Many thanks, Matt

Brill, thanks v much

Thanks. Called AA yesterday, with the first chap telling me that the charge - if any - would be similarly low to yours, but when I then spoke to a sale assistant they claimed that they couldn't do it, full stop. Back to square one!

That's really interesting... Thanks v much for the info. It's genuinely fascinating to see this 'documented' history of it!

Aha, I shall check and report back then. It's being serviced and MOT'd at the mo, so I won't physically have it for another couple of week yet unfortunately

Good question - I know the current plate, but otherwise couldn't tell... and I'm not too sure about the previous owner's history either I'm afraid

Correct, it's the Stratton one I've gone for, hence my desperate posts about best advice re maintaining a matte finish! Speaking of which, a 'matte specific' ceramic coat is the option I've been advised to pursue

Great suggestion, thanks again

This is going to sound incredibly naive... So, I could swap my Evora for Vx220 in my existing policy without too much of a change to existing terms/costs? Thanks for the advice re the wrap too... Hadn't thought of that as a 'mod' Blimey, that does sound reasonable!

Now, that's really interesting. I'm a mortgage broker, so fit in the 'financial advice' category... I wonder if that's regarded favourably or not now! Blimey, I wonder what I've done wrong!

Brilliant, will do... thanks!

Interesting, thanks. Quotes have been pretty high so far... circa £1k per year with my partner as a named driver. Both 40, driving over 20years and no previous issues. *gulp*