About To Join The Cup 250 Club

[sjw]

Only one in Fire Red, as far as I know.

As with many colours, a dull day doesn't do it any favours. 

In production

 

On collection 

After Paint Protection Film

 

Recent trip to Reims 

 

Edited June 2, 2019 by sjw

[Mak44]

Awesome, thanks!

[Mak44]

What colour interior pack did you go for, Fire Red, looks like it is? I’m toying between Essex Blue, with yellow interior pack and calipers, or Fire Red with unknown interior pack and calipers!

[sjw]

21 hours ago, Mak44 said:

What colour interior pack did you go for, Fire Red, looks like it is? I’m toying between Essex Blue, with yellow interior pack and calipers, or Fire Red with unknown interior pack and calipers!

Yes, Fire Red interior, silver stitching to match silver wheels, silver aero uprights, silver decals. Didn't  bother with calipers.

I specifically wanted a 250 cup car in an unusual colour, and went to the factory to look at lots of cars that had come off the line. There was no Fire Red, so I was taking a bit of a punt in ordering it and paying a premium for the colour. I also wanted everything colour coded, that is no black engine cover, transom, service covers etc. As with many Lotus colours, when the sun is on it, it sparkles, but a dull day doesnt do it any favours. 

My short list included Liquid Yellow and Vivid Green, and I just felt there were lots in those colours. I have since seen an Exige in Motorsport (I think) Green, and at that point had the odd second thought about the Fire Red. 

I love it now

Edited June 3, 2019 by sjw

[Mak44]

10 hours ago, sjw said:

Yes, Fire Red interior, silver stitching to match silver wheels, silver aero uprights, silver decals. Didn't  bother with calipers.

I specifically wanted a 250 cup car in an unusual colour, and went to the factory to look at lots of cars that had come off the line. There was no Fire Red, so I was taking a bit of a punt in ordering it and paying a premium for the colour. I also wanted everything colour coded, that is no black engine cover, transom, service covers etc. As with many Lotus colours, when the sun is on it, it sparkles, but a dull day doesnt do it any favours. 

My short list included Liquid Yellow and Vivid Green, and I just felt there were lots in those colours. I have since seen an Exige in Motorsport (I think) Green, and at that point had the odd second thought about the Fire Red. 

I love it now

It’s a gorgeous colour and clearly unique, if it’s the only one! Thanks for the info, I might have to do a factory visit to check out the colours.

Thanks again, really appreciate the information.

[Petrolgeneration]

Dealer told me on monday: 'good news, your cup will be delivered this week'.

Now it's friday. OMG THE WAIT

Did get confirmation on my vanity plate already: GOT APEX

Suits a track car haha

[Peapod]

Sent the centre seat pads off to Allon White and this is the result.

 

 

Edited December 15, 2019 by Peapod

[TonyKL]

On 02/06/2019 at 02:04, sjw said:

Only one in Fire Red, as far as I know.

After Paint Protection Film

Stunning!!!

What area's did you get PPF fitted to?  That looks soooo shiney, did you get it ceramic coated as well?

Have my order of a Fire Red 250 FE and can't wait.

[sjw]

15 hours ago, TonyKL said:

Stunning!!!

What area's did you get PPF fitted to?  That looks soooo shiney, did you get it ceramic coated as well?

Have my order of a Fire Red 250 FE and can't wait.

At that stage Fire Red was an exclusive colour, it is now on the standard options, nevertheless a good choice Tony

It might have looked shiney then but that was under the bright lights at the PPF installer, where I had it over the whole of the front end, the rear aerofoil, along the sill beneath doors, in front of rear wheels, and a small strip on the roll bar cover. Ceramic coating not required.

 

[C8RKH]

You can do the ceramic coating yourself and it does actually help to keep the PPF clean too. I find the PPF untreated can be a bitch to really clean properly.

[TonyKL]

1 hour ago, C8RKH said:

You can do the ceramic coating yourself and it does actually help to keep the PPF clean too. I find the PPF untreated can be a bitch to really clean properly.

You can ceramic over PPF?

[C8RKH]

Yes.

[Bibs]

https://www.xpel.com/ceramic-coating-fusion-plus

[C8RKH]

2 hours ago, Bibs said:

https://www.xpel.com/ceramic-coating-fusion-plus

In traditional english is that translated to:

www.xpel.com/pottery-paint-sticks-ace?

You gotta love those marketing types.

[PaulCP]

I’ve used this, water runs off the PPF better than the ceramic coated paintwork 

https://www.gtechniq.co.uk/shop/auto/ceramic-coatings/halo/