About To Join The Cup 250 Club

[Composite guru]

2 hours ago, duncx said:

I really don't like the Matt black but agree with some that breaking up a REALLY bright colour helps. So, I'm genuinely thinking of painting the bonnet/boot/back panel in gloss black. I've got as far as getting a quote to do the work and identifying a metallic black that suits the carbon spoiler in all lighting conditions. Now I'm just lacking the bravery to take the last step, mainly worried that it could actually devalue the car 

Yes I agree. I wouldn’t want a full Toxic Green Cup. I like the black parts breaking it up. 

 

 

 

[JG220]

It works for me (actually this is a sort of half and half)

[Composite guru]

3 hours ago, JG220 said:

It works for me (actually this is a sort of half and half)

I think it looks meaner with a black roof. 

Bit like how the NSX looked back in the 90’s. The NSX that had the roof painted the same colour never looked right imo. 

[mdork]

Took delivery today and promptly added 100 miles to the odometer. Should be a fun 2019

[Peapod]

I hope you picked up the right one 

Get mine on Sunday

 

[JG220]

@mdorklovely. Well done

2 minutes ago, Peapod said:

I hope you picked up the right one 

Get mine on Sunday

 

yes, his is on A52s   

Edited January 4, 2019 by JG220

[Stubox]

Look great and decent weather for you both 👍

My A048 tyres are a bit interesting in this weather so may change to the 08R but fatter as per Cup 260. Be interested to know how you fare on the 52s while you get the 1000miles racked up asap.

[JG220]

I'd love to let you know how i'm getting on with my A052. All 190 miles of them which were done in the 3 days following collection in early November.

[scotty435]

1 hour ago, mdork said:

Took delivery today and promptly added 100 miles to the odometer. Should be a fun 2019

Got to say the the original black pack still works for me, thats how Cups should be.

[mdork]

1 hour ago, Peapod said:

I hope you picked up the right one 

Get mine on Sunday

 

Haha yes I did. Send me a PM if you want to meet up after collection. I live very close to B&C and would be happy to buy you a pint as a thank you for inspiring my spec. 🍻

[Stubox]

40 minutes ago, JG220 said:

190 miles

😢 

Shocking 😆

[Neal H]

Just got back in from an hour's spirited drive around my local Norfolk B roads. Is there a better drivers car than an Elise 250 Cup? I don't think so.

[mdork]

14 minutes ago, Neal H said:

Just got back in from an hour's spirited drive around my local Norfolk B roads. Is there a better drivers car than an Elise 250 Cup? I don't think so.

Nice work. Gotta take advantage of the dry days. I put another 110 miles on of B roads today. Top off of course

[JG220]

Did you have it ppfed first?

[mdork]

1 hour ago, JG220 said:

Did you have it ppfed first?

I did. Full front and the vulnerable bits in the rear. Just enjoying it now and hoping to get to first service by next weekend   

[Peapod]

Collected today.

So much better built than my 2004 Exige. Hard to keep it below 4000 rpm.

 

And first mod done.

[mdork]

Looks amazing/familiar. Congrats and enjoy!

[PaulLF1]

Brilliant!

Do the seats have 250 Cup on the latest models?

Saw a pic of one the other day and the seats had the logo on.

Love the blanking plate. Was this supplied by Lotus?

[mdork]

Seats have the Lotus logo only

[Peapod]

2 hours ago, PaulLF1 said:

Love the blanking plate. Was this supplied by Lotus?

No, got the blank from eBay, sprayed it satin black from a rattle can and got some custom stickers from Dan here 

https://divinehandcraft.co.uk/collections/lotus-store

51 minutes ago, mdork said:

Seats have the Lotus logo only

For a while 

[Mak44]

On 09/12/2018 at 10:24, JG220 said:

and then it went to DMC in newbury for a week for machine polish of the non ppf bits, ceramic coating and a further coating of the PPF (soon, we'll be coating the protective coating of the PPF...)

Hi all,

Total newbie here, looking to purchase a Cup 250 later this year. What colour is this please, it looks stunning!?

thanks

Ian

[JG220]

Hi Ian, 

This is Lotus Exclusive 'Essex Blue' .

[Mak44]

23 minutes ago, JG220 said:

Hi Ian, 

This is Lotus Exclusive 'Essex Blue' .

Thank you! Looks like you’ve had a few bits colour coded as well, very jealous.

Looking for ideas on spec etc. at the moment, so will do some forum searching, but would also welcome comments from people, if you can spare the time!

[JG220]

Yes, thats right. All the matt black bits have been colour coded. I think the matt black works, i actually quite like it, but i prefer the colour coding. I was a bit extreme on this one as it has the carbon aero kit, and the carbon spoiler has been painted to match the colour coordinating.

Edited January 18, 2019 by JG220

[Mak44]

Carbon aero kit is a nice option, it’s on my list! Trying to find a decent dealer in the Essex area at the moment, someone who has something to test drive, not easy.