New toy - the quiet member of the family... Europa S!!! Advice!

New toy - the quiet member of the family... Europa S!!! Advice!

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Gorgonzola

Original Poster:

27 posts

143 months

Friday 22nd May 2015
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Hi all,

Instead of lurking on this section, and after much deliberation, i have put a deposit down on a Europa S... can't wait for delivery next week!!!

I would be very thankful if anyone can point me in the direction of the following:

Insurance specialist?
ECU Remap - main dealer said they could no longer carry this out as the tech is passed it???
Northwest Lotus independant?
Any recommendations of upgrades? I believe the suspension is a bit suspect and the even rarer SE was much better?

Thanks in advance.

Gorgonzola

Original Poster:

27 posts

143 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
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All, thanks for your response. Henderson Taylor was a good pick off, Matt helped me out there and saved me a quite a bit on the others.

I have gone on NORLOG and it seems very informative. Unfortunately I can't make the next meet, ironically I drove past the Haughton Arms the other day also! Maybe next month.

I picked the car up yesterday and have only managed to take it for a couple of quick blasts. Needless to say i loved it. I am used to driving modern cars and the thing that was most different was the lack of power steering ironically, it was so heavy!

Looking forward to a track day soon, get to know the car a bit, and then get to know it on its limits!!!

Thanks again all.

Gorgonzola

Original Poster:

27 posts

143 months

Saturday 30th May 2015
quotequote all
All, thanks for your response. Henderson Taylor was a good pick off, Matt helped me out there and saved me a quite a bit on the others.

I have gone on NORLOG and it seems very informative. Unfortunately I can't make the next meet, ironically I drove past the Haughton Arms the other day also! Maybe next month.

I picked the car up yesterday and have only managed to take it for a couple of quick blasts. Needless to say i loved it. I am used to driving modern cars and the thing that was most different was the lack of power steering ironically, it was so heavy!

Looking forward to a track day soon, get to know the car a bit, and then get to know it on its limits!!!

Thanks again all.

Gorgonzola

Original Poster:

27 posts

143 months

Saturday 13th June 2015
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Guys thanks for the feedback. Now I have been for a few blasts and getting to know the car the brakes are a little woeful, any suggestions?

Gorgonzola

Original Poster:

27 posts

143 months

Tuesday 16th June 2015
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Guys just stock breaks, I did get them checked (supposedly) by the main dealer and they said that they were fine.

Fridaypassion, ha ha, sorry mate, the silver one just didn't have the same look I am afraid. Better upgrades I agree. Hope you shift it soon mate... or use as your daily biggrin