The latest Lotus spin on its famous weight saving philosophy is 'light is right', whereby the lighter the car, the more agile and responsive it is. Frimley111R, the thread's original poster, proposes an opposite theory and believes a heavier car adds more security when cornering. He feels that even though his old Lotus 111R S/C did provide excellent feedback, it felt quite unsettled through corners.
Conversation on the thread tends to agree with the initial statement, saying that the added weight doesn't provide security in cornering but the psychological security around surviving an accident is worth it. On a typical B-road, a stiffer chassis might bounce over bumps and a larger car will glide over them, allowing the driver to 'attack' it more quickly, but could it all be down to the suspension set-up, seating position and psychological security? It's a theory long shared by GT-R fans and engineers alike.
Do you agree? Let us know here.