What should I expect from an Evora S

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blueg33 said:

No, fluttering at speed. Being sorted under warranty again!

I had that, it was sorted with a careful re-fit - particular attention to the double sided foam tape on the leading edge that sticks to the windscreen..... is an annoying noise.

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blueg33 said:

Hungrymc said:

I had that, it was sorted with a careful re-fit - particular attention to the double sided foam tape on the leading edge that sticks to the windscreen..... is an annoying noise.

Yes the new one has peeled away from the tape in 4 weeks since it was fitted

I opened up the hole (actually think its a slot) at the bottom of the pillar where the stud on the outside edge of the body is. It felt like the pillar was getting squashed between the body at the top of the windscreen and that stud at the base - it was naturally bowing the pillar away because the pillar felt a bit too long but opening the slot let it sit closer to the windscreen. Also used some really good tape and its been OK since.

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Sumsion said:

Re headlights . Had mine redone at the factory about 2 years ago . All I can remember was the job was done in the paint booth area and may have been put into the paint drying oven .

Ahhh.... hadn't even thought of the factory. Silverstone out source them, I have a local specialist repair and restoration company that can also do them.... I'm looking for experience of the lacquer lasting (to make a recomendation) which you have... I may make a phone call.

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That looks a fabulous trip ! Did you drive down or put the car on a ferry? I need to do a tour like that.

And re the police, I guess they’re a bit too busy burning ballot boxes to harass a few spirited drivers at the moment.

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Fantastic, Wonderful scenery to be driving a wonderful car through.

Did the Evora behave? Any hiccups?

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You're not making me any less Jealous.... I'm checking out routes and ferries today.

Nothing like as exotic, but I'm off to the lake district next weekend... And the 'other half' doesn't want to go in the Lotus, she's going to be disappointed :-)

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So, I’ve had some great drives in my Evora this last few weeks. I have all the 911 driving style habits out of my system at last and I’m really enjoying the traits of the chassis (great front end, mobile rear end) . I didn’t take it on my Lake District weekend as she wanted to go in the other car - missed oportunity but lots of traffic anyway.

The discussion about relative merits of 360/430/Evora etc is unsettling me. I’ve been contemplating moving to something with more charisma or drama. The main thing putting me off is the 2+2 layout. It sounds crazy, but it adds several days a month of usability for me when I can pick up / drop off the kids. I do very little UK mileage now and my other car spends Monday to Friday In a car park while I’m away, so I don’t get a huge amount of opportunity to use my fun car.

I’m going to have a look at V10 R8s and Gallardos. I don’t think the (undoubtedly significant) extra drama is going to be enough for the loss of usability and the extra maintenance commitment........ but we’ll see.

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The recent hot spell has had a bit of an impact on my interior trim. Airbag door has lifted (only a couple of mm) in one corner and I have a bit of leather shrinkage on the main IP panel. They're jobs I'll get done over the next month or two but I'm not sure if I re-trim the dash completely standard or do something a little different (some contrast stitching or some alcantara etc)...... I guess standard is better really, but any thoughts / ideas?

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Hello All, My Evora went to its new owner on Saturday. It really was a wonderful car, brilliant to drive, lovely looking and very easy to own / keep. The main reason I sold was that I wasn't using it much as I've really enjoyed my motorbikes this year and I didn't like taking the Evora to work.

Its gone to a very enthusiastic new owner (his second Evora) and I'd very happily have another in the future.

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johnwilliams77 said:

don't hear of owners selling much. I don't use mine much but can't bring myself to do it

Was a difficult decision John and I'm not sure I've made the right call. The car really was wonderful, and more reliable than the 911 that preceded it. I suspect that within a month or two I'm going to be full of regret and looking at 400s.