Evora Picture & Video Thread

[Bibs]

On the final Esprit, the OZ Nova's were high power silver and the paint contained an agent which reflected UV back as visible light, hence their 'high power' if that helps

[jep]

[Ratman]

[EuropaSman]

Passing Hethel on Good Friday.

 

[sunbeamgls]

I've had the Sunbeam Lotus for 22 years, but now its been joined by a fully fledged Lotus.

 

 

 

 

 

[mik]

I accidentally booked an extra day off work for Easter, but rather than cancel, decided to treat myself to a wee run. 😎

Shouldn’t have bothered - traffic everywhere as usual. 😉

I even had to dub birdsong and “hot things cooling gently ping pang” into the video to drown out the roar from all the other road users….. 

Edited April 19, 2022 by mik

[jep]

Stunning in white. Just need to remove that factory PPF. 😉

Justin 

[mik]

Yeah, it was already yellowing when I got the car (2yrs old) but it’s bad now! One of these things I can’t get hugely excited about spending money on though 😕

[jerzybondov]

3 hours ago, sunbeamgls said:

I've had the Sunbeam Lotus for 22 years, but now its been joined by a fully fledged Lotus.

 

 

 

 

 

Is this the car that was for sale at Lotus Silverstone a few months ago? Nice motor!

[NAC63]

Just finished a good clean after run out.

[JimH]

On 19/04/2022 at 17:16, mik said:

Yeah, it was already yellowing when I got the car (2yrs old) but it’s bad now! One of these things I can’t get hugely excited about spending money on though 😕

Mine's the same - I put black shark fins over it instead......

[Cdm2018]

I did a wrap on my roof to hide some of freaky stone chip damage and edges that were peeling 

after 3 years it’s not perfect but the wrap does help distract the appearance 

likewise the shark fin helps mask the stone chipping 

[mik]

20 minutes ago, JimH said:

Mine's the same - I put black shark fins over it instead......

Got any images Jim? I did consider this (mainly cos Inlike the aesthetic of the shark fins) but assumed I’d need to take off the existing PPF first. (Maybe you did this?)

[JimH]

No - cleaned and straight over the top (checked a 410 at Strattons and that's what the factory do too) - takes the eye off the yellowing a bit and they've been fine....

[Cdm2018]

Likewise my wrap guys who do work for Silverstone Lotus just applied it over the PPF areas 

as I said done 3-4 years now it’s still in place looks ok it cleans up ok I have even applied a little polish to get a wee bit darker 

I am sure the shark skin has helped protect from further stone chipping ? 

[Al]

I've just fitted the shark fins myself to an Arden Red S (Sports Racer look) car and put on top of the PPF.  Used a bit of T Cut (because it was the first product I found in the cupboard that would do the trick - not necessarily as it was the best thing!) carefully where I was going to fit to remove any unwanted surface contaminants and it was an easy fit.  Bought the 2 bits via that recent e-mail about Lotus Parts.  They come on a template larger than the fin itself cut to the wheel arch profile and the lower/upper clam line so any idiot can do it - as I have proved 😝

[Alfa2Evora]

I too just stuck mine on top of the existing PPF after a quick wipe over with some isopropyl alcohol to get rid of any polish/wax residues.

[jep]

10 hours ago, Al said:

that recent e-mail about Lotus Parts

I don't know about this email from Lotus Parts. When was this?

Justin 

[exeterjeep]

Probably connected to the various dealers announcing the online lotus parts store. eg

https://www.facebook.com/HendyPerformanceExeter/photos/a.119371516901485/330254162479885/

[jep]

Thanks. For many years in the 90s and early 2000's, Lotus did a regular but sporadic parts sales list. So many bargains.....once an Esprit Sport 300 chassis for not much...I was tempted but didn't. 

I did buy a few 340R spares.

Justin 

[Doug Ashley]

Some pics from our recent tour of Scotland looking for a wedding venue.  As a nice by-product, I drove the Evora on some stunning roads.  This isn't why I suggested getting married in Scotland, honestly....

Also, 1,200 miles on the clock over Easter weekend and not a peep in the 'Spotted' thread, where were you all? 😉

 

[Al]

2 hours ago, jep said:

I don't know about this email from Lotus Parts. When was this?

Justin 

This arrived on 10th March from Lotus Cars. I tried to order the fins then and got all the way to the card authentication section and it kept failing.  I had picked Bell & Covill as only 3 dealers, sorry Agents, were listed at the time but I see more are now. In true Lotus fashion it didn't actually go live until 14th so so much for the offer if I'd been interested!

This is the link https://parts.lotuscars.com 

 

Dear Allan Matheson     Introducing Lotus Parts Online    The new and easy way to order parts online, directly from your nearest Lotus retailer. Pick from thousands of genuine Lotus parts designed specifically for your car.      MARCH 2022 PROMOTION FREE SHIPPING On orders over £100 made between March 12th – 13th 2022   FREE GIFT A Lotus Wordmark lapel badge on all orders made during March

Visit now

Lotus Cars

 

 

23 minutes ago, Doug Ashley said:

Some pics from our recent tour of Scotland looking for a wedding venue.  As a nice by-product, I drove the Evora on some stunning roads.  This isn't why I suggested getting married in Scotland, honestly....

Also, 1,200 miles on the clock over Easter weekend and not a peep in the 'Spotted' thread, where were you all? 😉

 

Most importantly did you find a suitable venue?  Happy Wife to be = Happy life to be!

Both my sons have been through this mill in Scotland looking anywhere/everywhere between Borders and Inverness in last 5 years last one being 2021.  If you would like any feed back on your chosen one or want some suggestions, then PM me with thoughts and I'll see if they can help.  Youngest and most recent is a 3rd time Lotus man as well so will be pleased to help.

[Doug Ashley]

Thanks very much Al, we found a venue we both love, will PM.

[Rambo]

I recognise The Fife Arms in Braemar. And is that Candacraig?

I think one of the photos is up at The Lecht?

[Doug Ashley]

Yes that's Candacraig 👍 amazing place.

The mountain road is by Glenshee, it was dusk and the light was beautiful, hundreds of deer out as well.