Residuals, Man Maths and a 540C

Residuals, Man Maths and a 540C

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justin220

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5,331 posts

203 months

Friday 13th April 2018
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w11dys said:
Great pic and looks like you are getting some great use out of the new motor.

I also bought a 540c about a month ago and like you have found it's just such a thrill to drive, cannot wait for some drier roads and sunny weekends to really enjoy it.
Thanks. I'd love to hear how you are getting on with yours, what have you came from?

The biggest surprise for me apart from the performance, although I guess I knew it would be quick, is the MPG. Boring subject I know but I'm still averaging 27mpg even when pressing on more often. It's positively frugal compared to the Vantage! hehe

dsl2

1,474 posts

200 months

Friday 13th April 2018
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Blimey Justin how have you managed that, I've just averaged 16.1 on my first tank full. (I have avoided 7th gear like the plague though)


justin220

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Friday 13th April 2018
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dsl2 said:
Blimey Justin how have you managed that, I've just averaged 16.1 on my first tank full. (I have avoided 7th gear like the plague though)
eek

It spends most of its time on an NSL road, so usually cruising around 60mph, with the odd blast up and down in sport mode! I'm obviously not trying hard enough though.

A few more pictures from yesterday. The noise from the V12 is unreal. Performance wise there really wasn't much in it, if anything. For drama and sheer presence it certainly put the 540C in the shade though..

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr



540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 / Enzo by justinking1986, on Flickr

v12v8

1,153 posts

250 months

Friday 13th April 2018
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wow!

smarty-marti

172 posts

71 months

Friday 13th April 2018
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This hasn’t done 30 miles this year so roll on next week finally sunshine, dry roads and an excuse to finaly get out in this

dsl2

1,474 posts

200 months

Friday 13th April 2018
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What a fabulous opportunity to have a run out with that V12 beastie in close proximity.

The roads up your neck of the woods look pretty nice too!

justin220

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5,331 posts

203 months

Saturday 14th April 2018
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smarty-marti said:
This hasn’t done 30 miles this year so roll on next week finally sunshine, dry roads and an excuse to finaly get out in this
30 miles! How have you managed to restrain?!

There are some great roads up here, just the weather thats lacking! Saying that, I've just booked a trip around Scotland taking in some parts of the NC500, with my brother. I've done bits of it before but really looking forward to it. The plan was last year to do it in the V8V but unfortunately a cracked alloy wheel meant the car stayed at home and I was a passenger frown

This is a rough route we're taking -


justin220

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5,331 posts

203 months

Saturday 14th April 2018
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And a few pictures from our trip last year

Doughnuts by justinking1986, on Flickr

Bealach na Ba 2 by justinking1986, on Flickr

Kylesku by justinking1986, on Flickr

20170526_223928 by justinking1986, on Flickr


kbooker

728 posts

138 months

Saturday 14th April 2018
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Kylesku by justinking1986, on Flickr

Wow...what a fantastic photo



Jack-flash

172 posts

71 months

Saturday 14th April 2018
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justin220 said:
smarty-marti said:
This hasn’t done 30 miles this year so roll on next week finally sunshine, dry roads and an excuse to finaly get out in this
30 miles! How have you managed to restrain?!

There are some great roads up here, just the weather thats lacking! Saying that, I've just booked a trip around Scotland taking in some parts of the NC500, with my brother. I've done bits of it before but really looking forward to it. The plan was last year to do it in the V8V but unfortunately a cracked alloy wheel meant the car stayed at home and I was a passenger frown

This is a rough route we're taking -

Gonna have to have a go on that the views are epic

Jack-flash

172 posts

71 months

Saturday 14th April 2018
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justin220 said:
smarty-marti said:
This hasn’t done 30 miles this year so roll on next week finally sunshine, dry roads and an excuse to finaly get out in this
30 miles! How have you managed to restrain?!

There are some great roads up here, just the weather thats lacking! Saying that, I've just booked a trip around Scotland taking in some parts of the NC500, with my brother. I've done bits of it before but really looking forward to it. The plan was last year to do it in the V8V but unfortunately a cracked alloy wheel meant the car stayed at home and I was a passenger frown

This is a rough route we're taking -

Gonna have to have a go on that the views are epic

bentley01

1,002 posts

135 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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We did part of this last year and it was epic. Going again this year and I can’t wait. Justin where have you stayed on your trip as we are just about to plan it and any recommendations would be appreciated. Your new car looks fantastic by the way.

p4cks

6,885 posts

198 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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I've done that route with the VX220 owners a couple of times and it is absolutely epic.

Some of the roads are quite narrow and sometimes you 'nip' when passing other cars coming the opposite direction although that is rare as the roads are largely empty.

I've got an Evora currently and I agree with you that the 12C looks a little dated in comparison to the 540. You've definitely made the right choice and you could argue that the Evora looks too similar to the 12C in many respects.

I doff my cap to you OP

justin220

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5,331 posts

203 months

Sunday 15th April 2018
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bentley01 said:
We did part of this last year and it was epic. Going again this year and I can’t wait. Justin where have you stayed on your trip as we are just about to plan it and any recommendations would be appreciated. Your new car looks fantastic by the way.
The last couple of west coast trips I've done, I've stayed at the Gairloch hotel, which is a great location. The hotel is a bit dated but it has a reasonable car park, and short walking distance to some beer gardens. Cheap and cheerful really.

We've also stayed in Mallaig before catching the ferry over to Skye and driving up through it. It was much the same really, £50 a night called the Highland hotel i think.

Parking and a beer tap are usually the priority!

p4cks said:
I've done that route with the VX220 owners a couple of times and it is absolutely epic.

Some of the roads are quite narrow and sometimes you 'nip' when passing other cars coming the opposite direction although that is rare as the roads are largely empty.

I've got an Evora currently and I agree with you that the 12C looks a little dated in comparison to the 540. You've definitely made the right choice and you could argue that the Evora looks too similar to the 12C in many respects.

I doff my cap to you OP
Must admit, I really miss my Evora, and there are a lot of similarities between it and the 540. If Lotus had offered me a decent deal from the NA Evora to the S, I wouldn't have went down the Vantage route. Hey-ho.

I went from a VX220T (brilliant car for the money!) to an NA Exige, and regretted once the honeymoon period had worn off. The Exige was almost double the price, but IMO not double the car.

justin220

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5,331 posts

203 months

Tuesday 8th May 2018
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Thought i would write another update on the 540C. Nothing major to report other than I am still thoroughly enjoying the car, it just seems to get better (and quicker!) the more used to it I am. My wife had a quick 30-40 miles in it recently, and the first five minutes or so were mainly her creeping along a NSL road at 40mph, gripping the wheel for dear life. It was amazing how quickly the confidence grew and was over taking everyone using the paddles in sport mode. Its a testament to how easy the car is to drive.

540 by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 by justinking1986, on Flickr

I read a lot about people wanting a car to 'challenge' them, but the best point about the 540C is just how useable it is. The only downside to this is, I seem to have two different driving styles now, depending on if I'm in my wife's car or mine. It seems to egg you on to drive quickly all the time! hehe

540 by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 by justinking1986, on Flickr

Another few hundred miles done and still averaging around 26-27mpg.. Really must try harder!

20180501_140157 by justinking1986, on Flickr

I've also fit an MPOW magnetic phone holder, which is brilliant. I spotted a few of the youtubers were using them and must admit to being a bit skeptical as to how strong it would be. I've got the magnet mounted underneath my phone cover and it still grips very well.

20180505_110039 by justinking1986, on Flickr

Couple of small issues, one which is looking like a trip back to the dealer is in order. I seem to have a whistling noise coming from directly in front of my head when driving at speed. Its almost like there is air passing through the seal on the window. Pushing on the roof trim stops it, as does opening the window. Pressure in the cabin maybe?

Other minor one is, I'm getting the 'key not found in vehicle' message appearing now and again. Its not actually caught me out yet, as the car has always started, but worrying there might come a time it doesn't recognise the key. Any thoughts?

540 by justinking1986, on Flickr

540 by justinking1986, on Flickr

Jack-flash

172 posts

71 months

Tuesday 8th May 2018
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key not found in vehicle' message
Is just part of owning a McLaren reading in various forums every user has it ,some say keep it away from mobile phones other put it near the start button , I had it last week took nearly 2 minutes to get going

ATC100ASLs

55 posts

71 months

Tuesday 8th May 2018
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justin your photography is amazing

keep them coming


justin220

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5,331 posts

203 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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Thanks ^

Jack-flash said:
key not found in vehicle' message
Is just part of owning a McLaren reading in various forums every user has it ,some say keep it away from mobile phones other put it near the start button , I had it last week took nearly 2 minutes to get going
That's handy to know, I was wondering if it was a sensor on its way out.

RamboLambo

4,843 posts

169 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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dsl2 said:
Blimey Justin how have you managed that, I've just averaged 16.1 on my first tank full. (I have avoided 7th gear like the plague though)
Obviously drives like a pussy. I was getting 14 mpg from my 570S biggrin

Craigwww

853 posts

168 months

Wednesday 9th May 2018
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RamboLambo said:
Obviously drives like a pussy. I was getting 14 mpg from my 570S biggrin
Probably due to the extra weight of your 'big head'.. lol

Edited by Craigwww on Wednesday 9th May 15:24