170S order

[nammynake]

I’ve changed my order from a kit to factory build. Realised I wouldn’t have the time to build myself, and to be honest I just want to drive the thing.

Should be ready by March.

Thankfully order locked in before the last couple of price increases, which is saving me several £k.

[alscar]

Out of interest did the change to factory build extend your order by much time ?

[nammynake]

A couple of months approximately. Happy to getting it before Spring so it’ll be ready for the roads being clear of salt.

Already planning trips. Have booked two days at Goodwood FoS, which will include a long drive from here in North Yorkshire.

[Pflanzgarten]

That’s pretty quick compare to a while ago, great news! What sort of money was in your chosen spec?

[nammynake]

Been informed the car has been built and is awaiting iva. Should be getting it by early June, fingers crossed. Can’t wait!

[nammynake]

Should be here in a few days. Excited!

[Blue 7]

Lovely! Gorgeous colour.

I bet the anticipation is driving you mad!

[Coolcatshaft]

Congratulations! Just as the weather is getting better!

Ive been told mine has just entered production, so getting there, I ordered similar time to you but had more delays, probably as mine is a duratec and they seem to having issues getting hold of them. I am getting weekly updates from the dealer, am currently as "Picked for production" as of last friday, will be a little while yet!

Surprised it takes them 6 weeks to get IVA and delivery sorted after finishing the build!

Edited by Coolcatshaft on Wednesday 17th May 15:05

[nammynake]

I had it transported (covered) from the dealership to a Detailer to have PPF applied. Should hopefully be ready in the next few days.

[nammynake]

Picked her up from the Detailer last weekend. A rather stressful drive back through traffics jams but eventually got onto country roads, where it was a pleasure to drive!

[Pflanzgarten]

Keep an eye on the coolant tank lid, threres been superseded parts but they all seem to weep a little.

[nammynake]

Pflanzgarten said:

Keep an eye on the coolant tank lid, threres been superseded parts but they all seem to weep a little.

It’s funny you should say that. Noticed this after a drive on Sunday. Have reported back to the dealership and awaiting a call…

Do you have any more details?

[Pflanzgarten]

nammynake said:

Pflanzgarten said:

Keep an eye on the coolant tank lid, threres been superseded parts but they all seem to weep a little.

It’s funny you should say that. Noticed this after a drive on Sunday. Have reported back to the dealership and awaiting a call…

Do you have any more details?

Your car has orange coolant and that is green, are you sure that’s what’s leaking?

[Blue 7]

The orange coolant does look green when you’re looking at individual drips on the garage floor. Mine is the same.

After a lot of clip tightening & no luck I eventually drained the system & discovered the source of my leak was a corroded ‘submarine’ pipe which was affecting the ability of the adjoining silicone hoses to seal properly.

I wouldn’t imagine that would be an issue on a new car, but systematically checking the tightness of the hose clips would be a good first step.