Lotus 3 Eleven
Discussion
TheRocket said:
Looks fantastic, is there much wind / buffeting in the cockpit when driving ?
It's fine below the national speed limit. Bit of buffering at head height above it, especially if it's windy. But not a big deal. Will be interesting to see how serious it gets at big speeds on track days.
dom9 said:
Rude? Not at all! I still expect other road users to find me weird/ special for waving! The car looked great, though you need your helmet painted to match 
I'm ex Lotus Motorsport (a long, long time ago) so it's always nice seeing Hethel's finest on the roads!
There are a few PHers round here - one of us should organise a meet at the Fairmile Pub (pretty much exactly where we passed each other), as they seem to have a lot of car clubs use them.
That would be great. I live in Cobham but I work in Brussels, Belgium so it's not always possible to meet up on weekends. But if something's organised I'd definitely try my best to make it. I'm ex Lotus Motorsport (a long, long time ago) so it's always nice seeing Hethel's finest on the roads!
There are a few PHers round here - one of us should organise a meet at the Fairmile Pub (pretty much exactly where we passed each other), as they seem to have a lot of car clubs use them.
baronbennyt said:
That would be great. I live in Cobham but I work in Brussels, Belgium so it's not always possible to meet up on weekends. But if something's organised I'd definitely try my best to make it.
We're Oxshott and I think Tonker and some other guys are round here.My Clio V6 needs a blast so send me a PM if/ when you're about.
550 running-in miles covered in the 3-Eleven this weekend. And I'm sore!
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you should use no more than moderate throttle openings and not run the engine continuously at speeds over 4,000 rpm. First 'after sale' service is at 600 miles then annually thereafter. After first service I can use the car's full performance. Woo Hoo!
I'm swapping the Lotus over with the McLaren 12C on Saturday since I'm taking the latter to the Nurburgring with Circuit Days on 11th April. Will be interesting to drive the Mac again after long term exposure to the 3-Eleven. Both cars offer exceptional performance but deliver it in very different ways.
All being well the first track day for the 3-Eleven will be at Castle Combe with Bell & Colvill on 15th June.
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you should use no more than moderate throttle openings and not run the engine continuously at speeds over 4,000 rpm. First 'after sale' service is at 600 miles then annually thereafter. After first service I can use the car's full performance. Woo Hoo!
I'm swapping the Lotus over with the McLaren 12C on Saturday since I'm taking the latter to the Nurburgring with Circuit Days on 11th April. Will be interesting to drive the Mac again after long term exposure to the 3-Eleven. Both cars offer exceptional performance but deliver it in very different ways.
All being well the first track day for the 3-Eleven will be at Castle Combe with Bell & Colvill on 15th June.
baronbennyt said:
550 running-in miles covered in the 3-Eleven this weekend. And I'm sore!
For the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you should use no more than moderate throttle openings and not run the engine continuously at speeds over 4,000 rpm. First 'after sale' service is at 600 miles then annually thereafter. After first service I can use the car's full performance. Woo Hoo!
I'm swapping the Lotus over with the McLaren 12C on Saturday since I'm taking the latter to the Nurburgring with Circuit Days on 11th April. Will be interesting to drive the Mac again after long term exposure to the 3-Eleven. Both cars offer exceptional performance but deliver it in very different ways.
All being well the first track day for the 3-Eleven will be at Castle Combe with Bell & Colvill on 15th June.
Amazing. Thanks for sharing. An absolute dream garage. Would be interesting to see how close the cars would be on a big open circuit like silverstone.For the first 600 miles (1,000 km) you should use no more than moderate throttle openings and not run the engine continuously at speeds over 4,000 rpm. First 'after sale' service is at 600 miles then annually thereafter. After first service I can use the car's full performance. Woo Hoo!
I'm swapping the Lotus over with the McLaren 12C on Saturday since I'm taking the latter to the Nurburgring with Circuit Days on 11th April. Will be interesting to drive the Mac again after long term exposure to the 3-Eleven. Both cars offer exceptional performance but deliver it in very different ways.
All being well the first track day for the 3-Eleven will be at Castle Combe with Bell & Colvill on 15th June.
Just booked the 3-Eleven in to Bell & Colvill for its first service (after 600 miles). I'll still be limited to 4,000 rpm for the next 400 miles though until I've broken the magic 1,000 mile barrier, which grants me access to 100% engine performance.
While the 3-Eleven is with them they'll fit the front winglets I ordered and apply the remaining paint protection film (ppf) to the roll hoop. Finally, I'm getting them to re-trim the steering wheel in alcantara with white stitching to match the carbon seats. Why? Because I'm a bit of a tart at heart!
A few more pics of the 3-Eleven at home in Surrey.
While the 3-Eleven is with them they'll fit the front winglets I ordered and apply the remaining paint protection film (ppf) to the roll hoop. Finally, I'm getting them to re-trim the steering wheel in alcantara with white stitching to match the carbon seats. Why? Because I'm a bit of a tart at heart!
A few more pics of the 3-Eleven at home in Surrey.
Edited by baronbennyt on Monday 3rd April 20:32
baronbennyt said:
Finally, I'm getting them to re-trim the steering wheel in alcantara with white stitching to match the carbon seats.
I can't think of a better looking trackday car on sale at the moment. I'm sure it's performance on track will match its looks.
I'm tempted to take the 3-Eleven to the Destination Nurburgring event 1-3 May, if the weather is good. The only thing stopping me is the concern that it might not be able to drive down and up the large concrete ramps that lead down to and up from the Eurotunnel train. Has any PH'er had to drive a particularly low car with a long splitter on and off the Eurotunnel? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Can't answer that though I've seen many a supercar roll on and off.
I assume the 3-11 has adjustable spring platforms? Could raise it at each end of the trip and lower it at the track?
A bit of a faff but since the spring platforms, links, TREs etc are all new - probably a pretty quick job.
Get B&C to help you at this end for the trip out?
I'm sure DN17 could point you in the direction of a good track and then home geo.
Another PHer and former roommate of mine is going. Sadly I couldn't make it this year.
If you're around Cobham for a run out this weekend - PM me as I need to get the Clio V6 out for a run.
I assume the 3-11 has adjustable spring platforms? Could raise it at each end of the trip and lower it at the track?
A bit of a faff but since the spring platforms, links, TREs etc are all new - probably a pretty quick job.
Get B&C to help you at this end for the trip out?
I'm sure DN17 could point you in the direction of a good track and then home geo.
Another PHer and former roommate of mine is going. Sadly I couldn't make it this year.
If you're around Cobham for a run out this weekend - PM me as I need to get the Clio V6 out for a run.
dom9 said:
Can't answer that though I've seen many a supercar roll on and off.
I assume the 3-11 has adjustable spring platforms? Could raise it at each end of the trip and lower it at the track?
A bit of a faff but since the spring platforms, links, TREs etc are all new - probably a pretty quick job.
Get B&C to help you at this end for the trip out?
I'm sure DN17 could point you in the direction of a good track and then home geo.
Another PHer and former roommate of mine is going. Sadly I couldn't make it this year.
If you're around Cobham for a run out this weekend - PM me as I need to get the Clio V6 out for a run.
I'd rather avoid the hassle of manually adjusting the ride hight which isn't the work of a moment on the Lotus, but appreciate it might be the only option short of trailering the car which I also want to avoid. Regrettably, B&C don't have any experience getting a 3-Eleven on and off the Eurotunnel. I might give ET a call directly - I really want to avoid driving down there to find I can't drive down to the bloody train without ripping the splitter off!I assume the 3-11 has adjustable spring platforms? Could raise it at each end of the trip and lower it at the track?
A bit of a faff but since the spring platforms, links, TREs etc are all new - probably a pretty quick job.
Get B&C to help you at this end for the trip out?
I'm sure DN17 could point you in the direction of a good track and then home geo.
Another PHer and former roommate of mine is going. Sadly I couldn't make it this year.
If you're around Cobham for a run out this weekend - PM me as I need to get the Clio V6 out for a run.
Would be great to meet for a blast this weekend but sadly I can't - I work in Belgium and have to be in Brussels this weekend
Edited by baronbennyt on Friday 21st April 21:35
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