Lotus Number 9…….the Evora Launch Edition Refresh thread

[PJT]

I'm now sending all my Christmas presents for wrapping to you!

[Daveb99]

13 hours ago, PJT said:

I'm now sending all my Christmas presents for wrapping to you!

Hehe, I’m actually rubbish at that - Joanne does them all every year!

[Elisemadray]

I'm sending my car to be Wrapped! 😁 great job Dave

[Phil S1]

9 hours ago, Elisemadray said:

I'm sending my car to be Wrapped! 😁 great job Dave

Are finally going to have Dave add those Tigger stripes for you Ray? 😁

[Elisemadray]

6 hours ago, Phil S1 said:

Are finally going to have Dave add those Tigger stripes for you Ray? 😁

Umm could look good  

[Daveb99]

It has been a quiet 3-4 months with the Evora, as I’ve been working on the house a fair bit.

However after 5 months of deliberations I’ve finally got my wheels refurbished.   I went for gloss anthracite, absolutely delighted with them - to my eyes they are more suited to my “lower black pack” than the diamond cut finish 👍🏻

I had them done by Nuneaton Alloys and Powder Coating and they were extremely good value.   The quality of the finish is top drawer.  They cure the powder at a nice low temp (180-200C) for just 15 mins so absolutely no risk to the integrity of the alloy👌🏻

[martenr1975]

Wheels and car looking amazing Dave. Looking forward to a close up tomorrow, if we can see through the fog 🧐🤦

[Daveb99]

2 minutes ago, martenr1975 said:

Wheels and car looking amazing Dave. Looking forward to a close up tomorrow, if we can see through the fog 🧐🤦

Thanks Rich, looking forward to catching up - been a while.  Let’s hope the fog lifts 😳

[DeanB]

Looks a million dollars Dave. Love it.

I totally agree about the diamond cut finish - I'm not really a fan.

[duncx]

Looking good Dave 👍

What's the colour? (And please don't just say "grey" )

EDIT: Sorry, just taken the time to read the words rather than just drooling over the photos - gloss anthracite it is then!

[Daveb99]

Some of you may have spotted that, despite all the hard work I’ve put into the car, it has been up for sale in the last week, and is now sold awaiting collection.

This was never in our plans; the sale was somewhat forced due to my wife no longer being able to drive a manual comfortably because of a health problem, and we bought the car to use not only for Lotus meets and runs but primarily for weekends away and longer trips etc, where we typically share the driving.

It will be missed, and the new owner has bought a truly great example of this wonderful sports car.

However - have no fear - I am still keeping my mustard Elise S1 👍🏻

I hope you’ve enjoyed reading this thread and if anyone needs any further tips or guidance get in touch.

Cheers,

Dave

[Elisemadray]

Sorry to hear of your wives Health problem Dave I hope the issue is manageable, 

and what a lucky so n so to get your Fantastic car

but hey that little Yellow Demon is Great  so you will get to have more time in it  

[duncx]

That's a shame Dave and of course I'm sorry to hear that your wife has some problems. Maybe start saving for a AMG engined DCT Emira 👍

See you on a Peaks run in the yellow S1 sometime soon

 

[Phil S1]

A fabulous car for the new owner that's for sure.

The question now Dave is will you be putting your plate on it's replacement? 😉

[Daveb99]

4 hours ago, duncx said:

That's a shame Dave and of course I'm sorry to hear that your wife has some problems. Maybe start saving for a AMG engined DCT Emira 👍

See you on a Peaks run in the yellow S1 sometime soon

 

Thanks Duncan - I’m sure I’ll get my backside into an Emira one day.

In the meantime, you’re on the right lines with DCT.   But it will be sonically way superior to the Emira i4…..