Oh no I cancelled the Exige - what have I done?!!!

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Re: Oh no I cancelled the Exige - what have I done?!!!

Post by douglasgdmw » Thu Apr 11, 2013 4:52 pm

chris_c201 wrote:Anyone priced getting the roof wrapped in black?
I think Alan (username: Al) did think of getting this done on his Evora and there were firms that could do it up here, however none of them could do it in a complete piece (i.e. no join).

However I think there are firms down south that can do it in a single wrap. Sure Alan can elaborate if he see the post.

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Post by douglasgdmw » Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:24 pm

SAJ wrote:
douglasgdmw wrote:Congratulations on the new car Saj, we loved our Evora and for what you are using the vehicle for it makes a lot of sense.

Looks like our original build slot has been a bit cursed, let Brandon know that we can pickup our original car with trade in of the 911 + £10k his way, will forego the chrome Evora hire car though :thumbsup

George
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Are you missing the Evora?
Saj,

To be honest the only time I have missed the Evora has been on the LEGS meets. Been really impressed with the Spyder and definitely no regrets. If it was the Boxster S/Cayman S then I would have been happy but having something a little more unique does help (which is one of the reasons people also go to Lotus)

I think that once the supply issue is sorted out then the Exige will go back to normal Lotus residuals. It's just that it is the "new lotus on the block" which is exactly what happened when the Evora was originally launched.

You have definitely made a good decision and you can forego the "free" bacon roll at the next meet now :thumbsup

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Re: Oh no I cancelled the Exige - what have I done?!!!

Post by Justin » Thu Apr 11, 2013 5:49 pm

Al. wrote:Great colour choice but then may say I am biased! I was planning on giving mine the black panels treatment this year after doing a few black bits last year and getting the red calipers and liking the effect so much. I was just about to go ahead when Lotus released the SR so obviously great minds think alike. Now I'm not sure I should be spending that money on a 2010 car or not. Craig trying to sway me towards something else red. Oh decisions, decisions. Looking forward to seeing your car at hopefully the May Breakfast Club.
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I've just booked mine in for the 'Sport Racer' treatment with Murrays when I get home, plus a few other bits like MY12 rear light surrounds, few interior bits, wheels refurbed, and the GTN barge boards. Quite excited!

Couldn't justify the extra £30k+ to change to the SR unfortunately

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Post by douglasgdmw » Thu Apr 11, 2013 6:43 pm

Justin wrote:I've just booked mine in for the 'Sport Racer' treatment with Murrays when I get home, plus a few other bits like MY12 rear light surrounds, few interior bits, wheels refurbed, and the GTN barge boards. Quite excited!

Couldn't justify the extra £30k+ to change to the SR unfortunately
Justin,

Not sure whether the black roof would go with your orange? Personal I know but the full orange looks the business.

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Post by SAJ » Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:52 pm

douglasgdmw wrote:
SAJ wrote:
douglasgdmw wrote:Congratulations on the new car Saj, we loved our Evora and for what you are using the vehicle for it makes a lot of sense.

Looks like our original build slot has been a bit cursed, let Brandon know that we can pickup our original car with trade in of the 911 + £10k his way, will forego the chrome Evora hire car though :thumbsup

George
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Are you missing the Evora?
Saj,

To be honest the only time I have missed the Evora has been on the LEGS meets. Been really impressed with the Spyder and definitely no regrets. If it was the Boxster S/Cayman S then I would have been happy but having something a little more unique does help (which is one of the reasons people also go to Lotus)

I think that once the supply issue is sorted out then the Exige will go back to normal Lotus residuals. It's just that it is the "new lotus on the block" which is exactly what happened when the Evora was originally launched.

You have definitely made a good decision and you can forego the "free" bacon roll at the next meet now :thumbsup

George
It's always good when you really gel with your new car, makes it all the more satisfying. Bacon roll still on its way :thumbsup
Justin wrote:
Al. wrote:Great colour choice but then may say I am biased! I was planning on giving mine the black panels treatment this year after doing a few black bits last year and getting the red calipers and liking the effect so much. I was just about to go ahead when Lotus released the SR so obviously great minds think alike. Now I'm not sure I should be spending that money on a 2010 car or not. Craig trying to sway me towards something else red. Oh decisions, decisions. Looking forward to seeing your car at hopefully the May Breakfast Club.
Al.
Exige? :D

I've just booked mine in for the 'Sport Racer' treatment with Murrays when I get home, plus a few other bits like MY12 rear light surrounds, few interior bits, wheels refurbed, and the GTN barge boards. Quite excited!

Couldn't justify the extra £30k+ to change to the SR unfortunately
I was looking at the GTN barge boards too as the price of them is quite reasonable got any good pictures?
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Post by Justin » Thu Apr 11, 2013 7:59 pm

SAJ, see here, theSe are carbon fibre but the same design. Be warned, they will void your warranty!

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f362/vs ... ed-125043/

George, I admit I am a bit apprehensive. I've had mine three years now and can't see me changing it, so fancy just freshening it up a bit. New look for a while. It can always be changed back.


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Post by SAJ » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:26 pm

Justin wrote:SAJ, see here, theSe are carbon fibre but the same design. Be warned, they will void your warranty!

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f362/vs ... ed-125043/

George, I admit I am a bit apprehensive. I've had mine three years now and can't see me changing it, so fancy just freshening it up a bit. New look for a while. It can always be changed back.
What part of the warranty would get voided putting those bits on?

The GTN part here http://wiki.seloc.org/a/File:Evora_GTN_ ... Boards.jpg is £295 painted in gloss black, but I'm lost about the warranty.
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Post by Justin » Thu Apr 11, 2013 8:53 pm

The entire warranty I think, that's why almost nobody has fitted them.

Think you need to sign a waiver. Craig was saying.

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Post by SAJ » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:01 pm

Justin wrote:The entire warranty I think, that's why almost nobody has fitted them.

Think you need to sign a waiver. Craig was saying.
That's the most annoying thing I've heard about Lotus warranty, it's just a bit of wood. I'll catch-up about it with Craig tomorrow.
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Post by Justin » Thu Apr 11, 2013 9:18 pm

Yeah double check. I might be wrong.

Mine is coming up for the end of its warranty anyway

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Post by Scottish Scrutineer » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:58 pm

SAJ, your new one does look stunning in that colour combination. I was in at MMC this afternoon as it was getting the protection fitted.


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Post by SAJ » Fri Apr 12, 2013 6:51 am

Scottish Scrutineer wrote:SAJ, your new one does look stunning in that colour combination. I was in at MMC this afternoon as it was getting the protection fitted.


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Post by Scotty C » Fri Apr 12, 2013 7:53 am

That looks the dogs.

To be fare unless you were going to be tracking the Exige then the evora is a better option.
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Post by SAJ » Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:39 am

Scotty C wrote:That looks the dogs.

To be fare unless you were going to be tracking the Exige then the evora is a better option.
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Just going to be heading off in about an hour or so to pick it up, pics to follow.
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