RE: Porsche 911 GT3 RS vs Lotus Exige Sport 410
Discussion
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?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
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).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.
Probably should drive one again to be absolutely sure...
Apologies again,
Matt
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. 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
Next time, make sure Lotus give you a car that's the right way round and see how it feels.
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).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.
Probably should drive one again to be absolutely sure...
Apologies again,
Matt
Good info on the TC. Didn't know that..... do now
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