RE: Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs Lotus Exige Sport 410

[Tickle]

Pereldh said:

Haha this article could only have been written by brits, in Britain.

It is a British TVR website, what do you expect

[EGTE]

I wish they would use the Evora more in these comparisons (e.g GT 430), rather than the Exige.

[SidewaysSi]

Pereldh said:

Haha this article could only have been written by brits, in Britain.

Or Germans, in Germany

[Matt Bird]

Tickle said:

Not sure on pedal layouts Elise/Exige. As you say, spot on in my Elise for H&T. Sure it's an easy tweak though, can't see Lotus reinventing much on the pedal box.

I think being taller might have made it difficult for me; not impossible, but could be easier.


Matt

[Matt Bird]

lotuslover69 said:

Cold said:

I think that's the first time I've ever read anything derogatory about the pedal layout of an Elise/Exige.

quite, the pedal box in the elise won design awards. Perhaps they did the comparison wearing boots?

Hi guys.

I suspect what might have made it difficult (though I don't for sure) was having to use the brake harder on track, and therefore the reach to the accelerator trickier. From what I can remember the clutch seemed pushed in a little far in from the wheelarch. The shoes (until they came off) were only size 11 Converse, honest!


Matt

[Matt Bird]

jayemm89 said:

Can't turn the driver aids off in the Lotus? Are they sure?

It is entirely possible it simply wasn't explained how to do it - the ability is there in both Exige and Evora, but there isn't a button in the cabin which says "off" that makes it obvious.

Yes, sorry, Lotus have been in touch to correct us on this. Turns out you need to hold Race again once in Race mode, which nobody there knew (including the Lotus technician).

Probably should drive one again to be absolutely sure...

Apologies again,


Matt

[Cold]

Matt Bird said:

Hi guys.

I suspect what might have made it difficult (though I don't for sure) was having to use the brake harder on track, and therefore the reach to the accelerator trickier. From what I can remember the clutch seemed pushed in a little far in from the wheelarch. The shoes (until they came off) were only size 11 Converse, honest!


Matt

I've just looked at the beautiful photos again. You were in a left hooker which might be a significant part of what you experienced.
Next time, make sure Lotus give you a car that's the right way round and see how it feels.

[ecain63]

Matt Bird said:

jayemm89 said:

Can't turn the driver aids off in the Lotus? Are they sure?

It is entirely possible it simply wasn't explained how to do it - the ability is there in both Exige and Evora, but there isn't a button in the cabin which says "off" that makes it obvious.

Yes, sorry, Lotus have been in touch to correct us on this. Turns out you need to hold Race again once in Race mode, which nobody there knew (including the Lotus technician).

Probably should drive one again to be absolutely sure...

Apologies again,


Matt

Thread revival.....

Good info on the TC. Didn't know that..... do now