Not for the faint of heart! - Now "Exige Cup 430"

[Swiss380Cup]

@Cristiano Pretty much I'll do the same.... Enjoy and drive the car, since I believe it is mighty fun and performant anyway..... and let's wait for the 460 Cup or the 1st 2nd hand Cup 430.... I saw the 2nd hand 380 Cup.... my guess is that it's gonna be difficult to sell one in November with the 1st snow, but 100k is a good price if the guy is in a hurry he might get some interest.... but it's a niche market

@Jokke Vlo It's always better to invest in the driving skills than in the car.... that's for sure... once you run out of additional skills, consider upgrading the car

 

[Jokke Vlo]

I need a second life !!

[Gashead1105]

Pistonheads review now up. They seem to like it...

[geartox]

22 minutes ago, Gashead1105 said:

Pistonheads review now up. They seem to like it...

https://www.pistonheads.com/road-tests/lotus/lotus-exige-cup-430-driven/37084

 

[jonwat]

Autocar: The Cup 430 answers its compromises on road with staggering circuit performance, and as such represents one of the best Lotuses of recent times. 

[BAS]

Found a video review:

 

[Guest]

https://www.quattroruote.it/news/primo_contatto/2017/11/14/lotus_al_volante_della_exige_cup_430.html

[Swiss380Cup]

Welcome to Switzerland.....

http://www.20min.ch/ro/sports/automoto/story/21758748#videoid=578644

Buemi at the wheels of a F1 over the Gothard pass...... that's what the Alps have been for.....

@cib24 yes I should be able to find one...I've a friend who's a "retired" slalom swiss champion and is all into japanase nissan, mitsu, sub, etc. etc. I'm sure he knows.... and he lives 35 kms from me...not outside on a remote island

 

[CRM82]

2 hours ago, IcemanTM said:

https://www.quattroruote.it/news/primo_contatto/2017/11/14/lotus_al_volante_della_exige_cup_430.html

In the article they say this version will be available for the next two years, until the new Exige will be released.

[Bravo73]

I’ve moved the V6 SC water injection posts to a better place: 

 

[cobwatch]

Is there a definitive answer, does the Cup 430 have a LSD as per the 400, or not?  The Grey Cup 430 on that Dutch video looks sensational...the silver wheels do it for me. He can drive that boy too...

[Bibs]

No, no LSD. 

[CRM82]

No LSD, that's what the guy in the Italian video says.

I don't like the silver wheels. I saw a 380 cup with those  (live also) and they were ugly. Looks like a cheap part on an expensive car.

 

[suffolk009]

2 minutes ago, Cristiano said:

No LSD, that's what the guy in the Italian video says.

I don't like the silver wheels. I saw a 380 cup with those  (live also) and they were ugly. Looks like a cheap part on an expensive car.

 

Whereas I cannot stand the look of black wheels. Hey-ho.

[CRM82]

Of course matter of taste.. but on a track day car, black wheels is the way to go, with all the dust, rubber, etc.. I agree that the design of the wheels is very minimalistic and could be easily improved in both versions.

[lovus]

That british green look stunning, although I would spec it grey on black wheels.

Edited November 14, 2017 by lovus

[Mark030358]

Kawasaki Green, so my better half couldn’t tell the difference ???

 

 

[scotty435]

God we falling out about the colour of the wheels now, sure there are better things to have a debate on such a epic car?

[scotty435]

The next thing we will have someone saying the front splitter is to low and they seen it being scrapped in the factory, sorry that was mentioned in a other room.

[Martin Duursma]

What about fuel tank? The current tank is really not practical for extended track work or racing, had to put a 60L tank into my V6 S and even that is too small to race a one hour enduro...

 

[alias23]

10 hours ago, scotty435 said:

The next thing we will have someone saying the front splitter is to low and they seen it being scrapped in the factory, sorry that was mentioned in a other room.

Car looks too high for me... needs lowering and needs the Cup R splitter

No one can complain about splitters being too low unless they're finding them scrap braking hard from 145mph lol 

[Swiss380Cup]

A 430 Cup engine into a 380 Cup, easy. buy a completely new engine from the factory, and keep the 1st one as a back up. KT sells a complete Exige V6 engine for less than € 10k...... I don't see the 430 Cup being that much more expensive .....

[alias23]

You have now just set my brain working at full throttle!!! Now that would be an interesting thread for discussion!

[Swiss380Cup]

@alias23 Yes,  don't see a brand new engine being much more thant what @ 13'000.- with S/C , of course you have the installation work but still, it's something I'd consider........

[alias23]

Genuine question out of interest... has Lotus announced or suggested a 'quiet' exhaust option for UK track days?