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[fiveoclock]

As you say, its a gearbox that was designed for a diesel fitted to an engine that was designed for an auto box using a mating method designed by Lotus!!

[PaulCP]

Yep  , good old Lotus engineering!!

 

but interested parties do their research anyway before deciding hence they would become aware of all of this

 

This may also be of interest re the "clutch issues"

 

http://49210a7059404...ent_Issue_3.pdf

Edited by PaulCP, 30 November 2015 - 03:08 PM.

[mitm]

How It's Made...Evora on Discovery Turdo. Missed the beginning but think I saw a Fairy Liquid bottle, some sticky backed plastic and maybe some Gloy on the bench??

[fiveoclock]

How It's Made...Evora on Discovery Turdo. Missed the beginning but think I saw a Fairy Liquid bottle, some sticky backed plastic and maybe some Gloy on the bench??

There wil be some hairy string and wood screws there also

[slindborg]

But it drives so beautifully!  

 

 

Ahh  got there in the end Good.

 

Wonder who got the less than perfect one from Ware

[rickyzero]

 

But it drives so beautifully!  

 

 

Ahh  got there in the end Good.

 

Wonder who got the less than perfect one from Ware

 

 

sh*t I meant to let you know! I'm 2 months in and loving it. Went for the opposite of black in the end but still with paprika interior and all the toys. Thanks again for your previous help!

[Nev]

There aren't many cars that I am curious to drive but a 400 version would be on my short list, simply to see how it compares to Nipper.

[KurtVerbose]

Saw one of these in the flesh for the first time in the office car park, and it was far better than I imagined.

 

For a start, it was way smaller than it looks in the photo's. Really nice looking in that tiny way that Exige's are. Surprised me.

 

I still think they have some development to do. More power, a dual clutch gearbox. Otherwise - fab.

[Rosssco]

They look far more 'supercar' in person than they do in pictures IMO.

 

As you say, alot smaller, with the large rear arches. Inside also feel fantastic - snug (seats are one of the best I've ever sat in I think), but with decent visibility for the type of car it is..

 

The MY2010 I was in also felt very well screwed together inside and out..

[Claws]

But it drives so beautifully! image.jpeg

Edit: Has P4cks been in about the forum software?

Edited by Claws, 16 December 2015 - 08:44 PM.

[JG]

I've been actively trying to buy one (many) for a month now. 

 

Abject failure. Its actually really had to find a good one. 

[KurtVerbose]

What was wrong with the ones you rejected?

[CocoPops]

Smokers Car. Write Off equivalent (fully repaired off the record after insurance refused pay out).

[WrightStuff]

I've been actively trying to buy one (many) for a month now. 

 

Abject failure. Its actually really had to find a good one. 

 

NA, S, SR ? colour ?

[MartinS]

Very surprised by Coco pops NA version Saturday at Brands, very nimble and quick. Could do with a bit more exhaust noise but other than that all was very impressive and I can see why people are moving on to them as a VX replacement.

 

Martin S

 

[JG]

For me it can't be a vx replacement.

 

Can't take roof off, which for those first days in spring when the heat comes back is essential.

 

Don't quite have the same feeling of lightness in the Evora

 

I think track running costs are probably quite a bit more in the Evora, time will tell.

 

but for all sorts of other reasons, it pulls the vx's pants down. I mean I don't think there is much in it between Lee and I in terms of skill, heavy Na evora and light supercharged vx at Spa. 1 second difference in the lap.

 

Only I has to endure 10 hours of earplugs and the thoughts of my own mind, while Lee sat in the quite comfort of heated seats and classical music (well that's what I would have done )

 

Evora is fabulous in every version, and I currently have a rather large bank balance waiting for one I just can't bloody find one. But it isn't a vx replacement.

 

Kurt, I'd love an SR S, but can't afford one.

 

Then I'd love an SR NA, which I could afford if the right age, right mileage cars came up as opposed to the 64/15 plate cars with 3k miles which are for sale.

 

In the meantime then, the realistic buy is a 2010-11 NA CR box, with all the option packs. preferably in white. Infact, I really only want a white one.

 

I've placed two (or is it three?) deposits now and every time the cars have been a disappointment  

[WrightStuff]

 

I've placed two (or is it three?) deposits now and every time the cars have been a disappointment  

 

What was it about these cars that put you off ?

[Mangham54]

 

 

I've placed two (or is it three?) deposits now and every time the cars have been a disappointment  

 

What was it about these cars that put you off ?

 

 

 

Smokers Car. Write Off equivalent (fully repaired off the record after insurance refused pay out).

[KurtVerbose]

A convertible is on the way apparently.

[PaulCP]

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