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Re: All roads lead to Lotus... or do they?

Post by Andy G » Fri Dec 07, 2018 3:43 pm

Simon82 wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:24 am
Just to try and sway away from "zee Germanz" I have to say that I would be seriously tempted to this if I hadn't bought my V6...
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... ac/9220803

Got the right suspension on it plus the Cup rarity should mean strong residuals. I get that not everybody will like the red wheels but for me on this car it works. My only question would be why has it not got the original tailgate fitted as to me the one that came on the cup 360 is the nicest one so far.
the Cup cars are fantastic to drive. Gav K has that suspension set up in his Evora and its awesome.
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Re: All roads lead to Lotus... or do they?

Post by dlogan » Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:24 pm

Simon82 wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:24 am
Just to try and sway away from "zee Germanz" I have to say that I would be seriously tempted to this if I hadn't bought my V6...
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... ac/9220803

Got the right suspension on it plus the Cup rarity should mean strong residuals. I get that not everybody will like the red wheels but for me on this car it works. My only question would be why has it not got the original tailgate fitted as to me the one that came on the cup 360 is the nicest one so far.
The tailgate looks correct it’s the same as the one on my cup 360. Was there a different one ? Did it change part way through the run I wonder, as the later cars had the open gearchange (as mine does too), so maybe some differences?

And candy red on the wheels are just :mrgreen:

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Re: All roads lead to Lotus... or do they?

Post by rawsco » Sat Mar 23, 2019 9:22 am

I’ve ordered an M4 Competition Pack in Individual Porsche Riviera blue, carbon pack, ultimate pack. I love how BMW just drop their pants at the end of the production runs.

I’ve been an M fan for years just never been in a position to be able to run one as have always went for the best of the non M. So I’m gonna take a break from lotus for a while until I forget about about the debacle, maybe in 4 years or so when the Cup 430 is no longer silly money I’ll come back.
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Re: All roads lead to Lotus... or do they?

Post by Clarkie » Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:21 am

Good choice what’s in the ultimate pack?
I had an M3 when first F80 came out, stunning looking car, very capable. Never gelled with the handling but believe current models are completely different. Probably me though😀

Stones used to jam between the shields and rear discs, thought something had fell off first time it happened, they’ll have fixed this too

Your neighbours will love the cold start🤣

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Post by rawsco » Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:56 am

Thanks Clarkie, yes the handling is much improved now now and the car is more neutral than the spiky snappy original version. I’ve test driven them both and thought no way on the original one, the newer ones are much better as you note.

Ultimate pack is basically all the juicy options, HK sound, surround cameras, head up display, anti stupid crash tech, tinted windows etc etc.

Yes the brake backing plate catches stones, there’s a revised part in the newer ones I believe.

It’s a funny story how I came about it... I was about to pull the trigger on a mineral white one or maybe Yas Marina Blue and a neighbour had one parked in his drive in a stunning colour, so I chapped his door, turned out he was the general manager for Stirling BMW and 2 days later I’d bought it. Need to wait till 1st of May tho as it was their demo. It’s now tucked away till the minimum time they need to hold it passes.
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Post by campbell » Sat Mar 23, 2019 11:41 am

Congrats Ross.
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Post by mwmackenzie » Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:17 am

YES! I bought Porsche...Need more Lotus in my life... partially due to the fact I now drive a Diesel C Class.... eeeeeks
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Post by mwmackenzie » Sun Mar 24, 2019 12:17 am

YES! I bought Porsche...Need more Lotus in my life... partially due to the fact I now drive a Diesel C Class.... eeeeeks
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Post by IanD » Sun Mar 24, 2019 2:08 am

Great colour choice, shame you ended up going BMW but glad it’s sorted.
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Post by C7Steve » Sun Mar 24, 2019 7:15 am

rawsco wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:56 am
It’s a funny story how I came about it... I was about to pull the trigger on a mineral white one or maybe Yas Marina Blue and a neighbour had one parked in his drive in a stunning colour, so I chapped his door, turned out he was the general manager for Stirling BMW and 2 days later I’d bought it. Need to wait till 1st of May tho as it was their demo. It’s now tucked away till the minimum time they need to hold it passes.
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Re: All roads lead to Lotus... or do they?

Post by Clarkie » Sun Mar 24, 2019 9:22 am

rawsco wrote:
Sat Mar 23, 2019 10:56 am
Thanks Clarkie, yes the handling is much improved now now and the car is more neutral than the spiky snappy original version. I’ve test driven them both and thought no way on the original one, the newer ones are much better as you note.

Ultimate pack is basically all the juicy options, HK sound, surround cameras, head up display, anti stupid crash tech, tinted windows etc etc.

Yes the brake backing plate catches stones, there’s a revised part in the newer ones I believe.

It’s a funny story how I came about it... I was about to pull the trigger on a mineral white one or maybe Yas Marina Blue and a neighbour had one parked in his drive in a stunning colour, so I chapped his door, turned out he was the general manager for Stirling BMW and 2 days later I’d bought it. Need to wait till 1st of May tho as it was their demo. It’s now tucked away till the minimum time they need to hold it passes.
😎 happy and safe motoring mate👍
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Post by istoo » Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:44 pm

Clarkie wrote:Good choice what’s in the ultimate pack?
I had an M3 when first F80 came out, stunning looking car, very capable. Never gelled with the handling but believe current models are completely different. Probably me thoughImage

Stones used to jam between the shields and rear discs, thought something had fell off first time it happened, they’ll have fixed this too

Your neighbours will love the cold start🤣
ours still eats stones and the noise it makes is horrible!


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Re: All roads lead to Lotus... or do they?

Post by Simon82 » Mon Mar 25, 2019 2:17 am

dlogan wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 11:24 pm
Simon82 wrote:
Fri Dec 07, 2018 6:24 am
Just to try and sway away from "zee Germanz" I have to say that I would be seriously tempted to this if I hadn't bought my V6...
https://www.pistonheads.com/classifieds ... ac/9220803

Got the right suspension on it plus the Cup rarity should mean strong residuals. I get that not everybody will like the red wheels but for me on this car it works. My only question would be why has it not got the original tailgate fitted as to me the one that came on the cup 360 is the nicest one so far.
The tailgate looks correct it’s the same as the one on my cup 360. Was there a different one ? Did it change part way through the run I wonder, as the later cars had the open gearchange (as mine does too), so maybe some differences?

And candy red on the wheels are just :mrgreen:

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Cup 360 originally came with different tailgate, the vents surrounding the lovered section were of a far nicer design in my opinion. You can see it in this video of one from protek
https://www.instagram.com/p/BvZ0Lynngy4 ... gmi1czy2sq
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Post by Ferg » Mon Mar 25, 2019 7:13 pm

Love that surround! 8)

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Re: All roads lead to Lotus... or do they?

Post by rawsco » Fri Aug 30, 2019 9:58 am

campbell wrote:
Sat Nov 24, 2018 4:43 pm
Aye that's true. Enjoy it while you can Ross. Miniblonde's clock has to go off soon...
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