Evora S & Track Days
Discussion
Hi All,
I've owned my first Lotus Evora S(MY2012 - on a '13 plate) for a few months now, & considering a track day or two if possible. It was fully loaded when new, so is at Sports Racer specification (it just doesnt have the black pack roof/cills/splitter or alloy gear knob).
Can anyone give me any advice on the following please?;-
1) Noise - I've read this car is at 105db at 3/4 revs so it rules it out of most track days? Exhaust is standard & seems quite quiet & refined on the road though. I dont think I've seen any Evoras at the Lotus track days I've visited (perhaps one).
2) Insurance Companies - Mine wants £4k+ damage excess (10% of car value) on a limited mileage policy, do any other companies have a more 'friendly' attitude to track days?
3) Tyres/weight - at 1460kg odd, the Evora S will be relatively heavy on consumables. I've been told the earlier cars incl mine had an aggresive camber for better road holding (& later cars have since had this reduced), but this gives higher overall tyre wear. Has anyone had any problems after a track day?
Thank you for any replies!
Overall I'm getting to enjoy it more & more, but would learn more about it on track I think.
I've owned my first Lotus Evora S(MY2012 - on a '13 plate) for a few months now, & considering a track day or two if possible. It was fully loaded when new, so is at Sports Racer specification (it just doesnt have the black pack roof/cills/splitter or alloy gear knob).
Can anyone give me any advice on the following please?;-
1) Noise - I've read this car is at 105db at 3/4 revs so it rules it out of most track days? Exhaust is standard & seems quite quiet & refined on the road though. I dont think I've seen any Evoras at the Lotus track days I've visited (perhaps one).
2) Insurance Companies - Mine wants £4k+ damage excess (10% of car value) on a limited mileage policy, do any other companies have a more 'friendly' attitude to track days?
3) Tyres/weight - at 1460kg odd, the Evora S will be relatively heavy on consumables. I've been told the earlier cars incl mine had an aggresive camber for better road holding (& later cars have since had this reduced), but this gives higher overall tyre wear. Has anyone had any problems after a track day?
Thank you for any replies!
Overall I'm getting to enjoy it more & more, but would learn more about it on track I think.
I used to have a 2011 S and that was fine on track regarding noise, but your car probably has the next gen silencer which was noisier. Only options are to fit a different silencer or bolt on some additional silencer but this will have to be fabricated specially due to the way the tail pipe are finished.
That's a ridiculous excess...try Mannings for one who include unlimited trackday insurance.
Yes the inside of the rear tyres wear relatively quickly and track use will increase this but it does not wreck them in one day...
Compared to an Elise the car feels heavy on track, but compared to most other saloon based cars it is agile. Overall though it is great fun on track and extremely adjustable and it is the only place you will find out how brilliant the chassis is...safely.
That's a ridiculous excess...try Mannings for one who include unlimited trackday insurance.
Yes the inside of the rear tyres wear relatively quickly and track use will increase this but it does not wreck them in one day...
Compared to an Elise the car feels heavy on track, but compared to most other saloon based cars it is agile. Overall though it is great fun on track and extremely adjustable and it is the only place you will find out how brilliant the chassis is...safely.
If you’ve got the stock MY12 exhaust system, it will be nowhere near 105dB. (It’s the 400 which is 108/109dB).
Any flavour of Evora is a very competent track car. The brakes will keep going all day. You might just find that you’re tempted to fit a set of Michelin Pilot Cup 2s to your wheels. (I have a set of 18” wheels with Avon ZZRs fitted - the same setup that the Lotus Cup Evoras use).
Any flavour of Evora is a very competent track car. The brakes will keep going all day. You might just find that you’re tempted to fit a set of Michelin Pilot Cup 2s to your wheels. (I have a set of 18” wheels with Avon ZZRs fitted - the same setup that the Lotus Cup Evoras use).
A.Manning, who I am with, have Track day cover for ATDO circuits, with 10% car value excess.
It's just their policy which seemed high, but it does include commuting to work (in it's 5k mileage allowance) which pushes cover price up, from what I can gather.
Their renewal is slightly cheaper than last year, but still over £600
It's just their policy which seemed high, but it does include commuting to work (in it's 5k mileage allowance) which pushes cover price up, from what I can gather.
Their renewal is slightly cheaper than last year, but still over £600
TrotCanterGallopCharge said:
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My Evora S was tested today at 5200 revs & gave 94dB on a 9 degree damp/wet Spring day. I was told if day was hotter, this may change (get louder?). This 'should' make it Ok for most circuits.
Off soon on my first trackday in it, hooray!
I think it’s the 400s that are 105dB. They’re much louder than even the late “S” without the 3rd Cat.My Evora S was tested today at 5200 revs & gave 94dB on a 9 degree damp/wet Spring day. I was told if day was hotter, this may change (get louder?). This 'should' make it Ok for most circuits.
Off soon on my first trackday in it, hooray!
My 2012 build/2013 registration 'S' car has the 'pigs snout' exhaust end.
A 'Lotus Stage 1' exhaust was mentioned by the poster above, but I don't know how the 2 relate.
I'd suggest going to the nearest track to you on a track day (if practical), & get the noise test marshalls to do your car for peace of mind.
A 'Lotus Stage 1' exhaust was mentioned by the poster above, but I don't know how the 2 relate.
I'd suggest going to the nearest track to you on a track day (if practical), & get the noise test marshalls to do your car for peace of mind.
I'm with this lot, cover track days and my race car.
https://reis.co.uk/
Been with competition car insurance, both good.
Tyres for an Evora, Avon ZZR. Or you can go R888r, MPSC, Pirelli Corsa. Money no object I'd have the Avons but all are formidable
Noise is always a problem but never had a noise test at Hethel, the Lotus factory F1 circuit. You might even get some hints and tips from the bods in the know...
https://reis.co.uk/
Been with competition car insurance, both good.
Tyres for an Evora, Avon ZZR. Or you can go R888r, MPSC, Pirelli Corsa. Money no object I'd have the Avons but all are formidable
Noise is always a problem but never had a noise test at Hethel, the Lotus factory F1 circuit. You might even get some hints and tips from the bods in the know...
Ref the poster above saying after 5 laps an 'Evora S' was asked to leave - Donnington Circuit Trackday noise notes below.
Please pay special attention to the noise limit. The standard 98db 'drive-by' limit operates throughout the day. This is not comparable to the 92db drive by limits at other venues. Cars close to the typical 105db static limit will likely fail and not be able to continue - credits,transfers,refunds will not be possible. There will be no static test prior to going on circuit.
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