TLF Evora GT410 Sport Club

[Jason Trevor]

On 07/06/2023 at 19:24, will_warne said:

Hi all, I'm hoping to join the club very shortly - I've owned an S1 Elise for nearly 16 years and heavily modified it in that time (~215bhp K series on throttle bodies, close ratio gearbox, Randy spec 46mm Nitrons, rose jointed wishbones, uprated ARB, quick ratio steering rack, ali belled brake discs, probax motorsports seats sourced directly from Lotus etc etc etc).  It's been a blast but its now time to move on - with two young boys I really need the 2+2 and, as fantastic as the Elise is for a Sunday morning blast or a track day, I don't get much time for either of these.  I now tend to get fewer, longer distance, trips (eg Wales for a weekend) and the Elise is rather hard work on the motorway...

Anyway, I normally lurk around SELOC but I know there are more Evora owners on here, so I thought I would say "hi".  I've currently got my eye on both the red car on with BAM specialist cars (https://www.bamspecialistcars.co.uk/used-lotus-evora-clay-cross-derbyshire-5140503) and the Essex blue one that went up yesterday with Caffyns (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306068207835?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&include-delivery-option=on&make=Lotus&model=Evora&sort=most-recent).  I feel the pricing on both of them is a little ambitious, but I would welcome other owners' views on this.  Also, although I do really like Essex Blue, I'm a little concerned by the mileage of the blue car - 30k seems quite high and I don't really have a feel for how well these cars wear their mileage.  From the video they have sent me it seems to be in decent shape but, again, I'd appreciate views any other owners have.  I'm pretty flexible on colours, other than not wanting a car in black, white, silver or grey and, ideally, it would have the carbon rear diffuser.   

Once I do find a car, I've got a few plans...  To start, the wheels will need to go silver (if they are not already) - I'm just not a fan of black wheels.  I also want to partially paint the rear tailgate (in the same style as the 'Spy Who Loved Me' Evora) and also do the the number plate cut out above the diffuser in carbon (like the GT430 and the US GTs) - I just think that will make the back end look a little more cohesive.  Initially I will probably see what results I can get with carbon effect vinyl.  However, I suspect I will ultimately look to see if I can get it done in the real thing and may, at the same time, look to see if I can get the sail panel skinned to match (as best as possible) the roof and rear lid.  I'm also quite keen on the GT430 cat scratches, so will probably look to get those added too.  

Longer term, I will probably look to add some more power and I'd be very tempted by some Ohlins TTXs.  

Will I had a N/A 2011 and sold with 115000miles on her and it was really reliable and took the milage very well , I feel these cars need using and help from not being sat around so to speak. I now have a GT410 and it feels really well put together and a really good evolution of the Evora car. Happy shopping what ever you get you will love it ha ha 

[philnotts]

Are there many owners making there way to this years Lotus in the Peak on 2nd July?

[TomE]

I’ll be there with my GT430.  Also for the Friday BBQ and Saturday Pootle. 

[PaulLee]

I am booked in for the BBQ and the Sunday run out

[SEL]

Hi all, recently got my dream GT410 Sport - and you might notice it is Phil’s car (who started this thread).   Thanks Phil, pleasure doing business with you and absolutely love the car!   

[philnotts]

Glad to see you are enjoying the car Steve.. Hopefully using it more then I was!! 

[Bibs]

Nice one, congratulations on an epic Evora

 

[dbs]

It sure looks awesome in that colour - Enjoy !!

[MrBlueSky]

Essex blue?

Awesome. 

[SEL]

Yes, Essex blue!   I have a bit of a thing for blue cars so when this came up I couldn’t resist!!

[Moonus]

Can any of us very lonely Sport 410 owners join in? 

[Bibs]

@Moonus

 

[will_warne]

On 07/06/2023 at 19:24, will_warne said:

Hi all, I'm hoping to join the club very shortly - I've owned an S1 Elise for nearly 16 years and heavily modified it in that time (~215bhp K series on throttle bodies, close ratio gearbox, Randy spec 46mm Nitrons, rose jointed wishbones, uprated ARB, quick ratio steering rack, ali belled brake discs, probax motorsports seats sourced directly from Lotus etc etc etc).  It's been a blast but its now time to move on - with two young boys I really need the 2+2 and, as fantastic as the Elise is for a Sunday morning blast or a track day, I don't get much time for either of these.  I now tend to get fewer, longer distance, trips (eg Wales for a weekend) and the Elise is rather hard work on the motorway...

Anyway, I normally lurk around SELOC but I know there are more Evora owners on here, so I thought I would say "hi".  I've currently got my eye on both the red car on with BAM specialist cars (https://www.bamspecialistcars.co.uk/used-lotus-evora-clay-cross-derbyshire-5140503) and the Essex blue one that went up yesterday with Caffyns (https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202306068207835?advertising-location=at_cars&atmobcid=soc5&fromsra&include-delivery-option=on&make=Lotus&model=Evora&sort=most-recent).  I feel the pricing on both of them is a little ambitious, but I would welcome other owners' views on this.  Also, although I do really like Essex Blue, I'm a little concerned by the mileage of the blue car - 30k seems quite high and I don't really have a feel for how well these cars wear their mileage.  From the video they have sent me it seems to be in decent shape but, again, I'd appreciate views any other owners have.  I'm pretty flexible on colours, other than not wanting a car in black, white, silver or grey and, ideally, it would have the carbon rear diffuser.   

Once I do find a car, I've got a few plans...  To start, the wheels will need to go silver (if they are not already) - I'm just not a fan of black wheels.  I also want to partially paint the rear tailgate (in the same style as the 'Spy Who Loved Me' Evora) and also do the the number plate cut out above the diffuser in carbon (like the GT430 and the US GTs) - I just think that will make the back end look a little more cohesive.  Initially I will probably see what results I can get with carbon effect vinyl.  However, I suspect I will ultimately look to see if I can get it done in the real thing and may, at the same time, look to see if I can get the sail panel skinned to match (as best as possible) the roof and rear lid.  I'm also quite keen on the GT430 cat scratches, so will probably look to get those added too.  

Longer term, I will probably look to add some more power and I'd be very tempted by some Ohlins TTXs.  

So things may not have progressed quite as quickly as I'd hoped.  However, a deal was done on a car a couple of weeks ago and I now just needing to find time to collect it.  To say I'm excited is an understatement!  

[Whitey]

That looks great Will, esp with the gold wheels 👍

[Bibs]

Stunning, congratulations

Happy to pop along and pick it up for you then deliver. I'll not even charge mileage

[dbs]

Oooo yes that looks AWESOME!! - I too love that combo with those wheels, keep us updated :)

[will_warne]

Finally managed to collect the car earlier this week and I’m over the moon with it.  My wife’s less convinced on the gold wheels, but I’ll hopefully win her around!  I mean, how could you not like this???

[jep]

So exciting. Evora are a bargain supercar. Congratulations.

Justin

 

[Lee Valleley]

Hey guys..

Recently new to the Forum here, so thought I'd add my car to the group chat.

My GT41O in Essex Blue one of 2 alongside side @SEL

Recently had my wheels refurbished to Hyper Silver along with a thorough refurb to the calipers and Rotors.

 

The Money Shot that most owners appreciate 🙏. 

 

[rudolphwolven]

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.........new to the Forum here, so thought I'd add my car to the group chat.

My GT41O in Essex Blue one of 2 alongside side @SEL

Recently had my wheels refurbished to Hyper Silver along with a thorough refurb to the calipers and Rotors...............

Nice refurb of of the wheels...........matches very nicely with your Evora.......!

Was it painted or powdercoted?

[Lee Valleley]

11 hours ago, rudolphwolven said:

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.........new to the Forum here, so thought I'd add my car to the group chat.

My GT41O in Essex Blue one of 2 alongside side @SEL

Recently had my wheels refurbished to Hyper Silver along with a thorough refurb to the calipers and Rotors...............

Nice refurb of of the wheels...........matches very nicely with your Evora.......!

Was it painted or powdercoted?

Thanks Rudolph, 

They are originally black with a cut lip, Wheel Class Ltd did them, they use a painted base coat with a powdercoted clear coat. 

 

[SEL]

On 23/01/2024 at 17:39, Lee Valleley said:

Hey guys..

Recently new to the Forum here, so thought I'd add my car to the group chat.

My GT41O in Essex Blue one of 2 alongside side @SEL

Recently had my wheels refurbished to Hyper Silver along with a thorough refurb to the calipers and Rotors.

 

The Money Shot that most owners appreciate 🙏. 

 

Welcome Lee!   Nice to see you here. 

[Lee Valleley]

Thanks Sel

Hope your enjoying your GT41O,  certainly looking forward to some better Weather 

[will_warne]

I was in Wales for the weekend and the car got its first proper outing.  What a machine!!!!  I was expecting there to be moments where I'd miss my old Elise but there genuinely weren't any - the chassis and steering on the Evora is incredible and it sounds amazing.  I didn't even miss the angry bark of ITBs at 8000 rpm!  It just feels such a special machine.  At the other end of the scale, the car was much more pleasant for the journey there and back - put the exhaust into quiet mode and it is a very quiet and comfortable place to cruise on the motorway.  It has such a massive operating window! 

[jep]

If you like driving a genuine sports car, as opposed to something that looks sporty but is dynamically stilted, Evora is the bargain option for a versatile thoroughbred.  

Nothing can touch it this side of Mclaren. If I had to choose, I'd probably take Evora over any Mclaren - Woking wunderkids a tad too temperamental, brilliant as they are. 

Enjoy - you've really got peak grand tourer Lotus with Evora. You won't see its like again. 

Justin