Just Bought 2020 410 Sport

Just Bought 2020 410 Sport

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Juno

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Never had a Lotus so new ground for me,it’s a 2020 410 Sport in Plum

Anything I should know,do’s and dont’s anything upgrade wise that is a must

These look like great fun,can’t wait biggrin

And

Thanks for the great service from Mark at Parkway thumbup





Edited by Juno on Sunday 28th March 19:49

Juno

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ecain63 said:
I hope you were able to test drive it. They're a proper experience and not your average road car.

So, if you are going to track it then you'll need a track exhaust. Speak to Jim at 2bular on that front.

If you're not going on track then you're going to love the noise. It's bonkers and addictive.

Upgrades wise...... It's got most cool stuff from lotus fitted as standard..... which is fairly minimalist. Although, those minimalist bits come largely from the Cup 430. J-Hook brakes, Nitron 3 way suspension, forged alloys and lots of carbon. It's got the baffled sump and gearbox cooler too.

On mine I've fitted the AiM MX2E dash and done a fast road / track geo. That's pretty much it for the road.

For the track I've fitted a Seriously Lotus harness bar, Schroth harnesses and fire safety kit.

There's more carbon trinkets out there if you feel flush, but I'd advise you just go out and enjoy it. Lots of polishers in the Lotus community, not so many drivers. They're designed to be enjoyed smile

Ps. I looked at that car in 2019. It's a cracking colour.
Cool thanks i'll make sure the set up is spot on and get the fast road setup done. It won't get much if any track work as I have a slicks and wings sports prototype for that

From my research of the models it does seem like the 410 already has all the bits you want already and i'm looking forward to the noise so I won't dull it down. I was pleasantly surprised at the 3 way Nitrons being standard

Yes plenty of driving and fun is the plan thumbup




Edited by Juno on Sunday 28th March 22:10

Juno

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ecain63 said:
I hope you were able to test drive it. They're a proper experience and not your average road car.

So, if you are going to track it then you'll need a track exhaust. Speak to Jim at 2bular on that front.

If you're not going on track then you're going to love the noise. It's bonkers and addictive.

Upgrades wise...... It's got most cool stuff from lotus fitted as standard..... which is fairly minimalist. Although, those minimalist bits come largely from the Cup 430. J-Hook brakes, Nitron 3 way suspension, forged alloys and lots of carbon. It's got the baffled sump and gearbox cooler too.

On mine I've fitted the AiM MX2E dash and done a fast road / track geo. That's pretty much it for the road.

For the track I've fitted a Seriously Lotus harness bar, Schroth harnesses and fire safety kit.

There's more carbon trinkets out there if you feel flush, but I'd advise you just go out and enjoy it. Lots of polishers in the Lotus community, not so many drivers. They're designed to be enjoyed smile

Ps. I looked at that car in 2019. It's a cracking colour.
I did contemplate this one as well but the colour was a bit marmite, think the Plum is better. I offered the dealer 65k on the Gold one with a deposit there and then but he refused to give a penny, too much of their own importance for my liking. Parkway were much more obliging that Sytner!

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11242411?c...




Edited by Juno on Sunday 28th March 22:21

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johnnymiller said:
Juno said:
I did contemplate this one as well but the colour was a bit marmite, think the Plum is better. I offered the dealer 65k on the Gold one with a deposit there and then but he refused to give a penny, too much of their own importance for my liking. Parkway were much more obliging that Sytner!

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11242411?c...




Edited by Juno on Sunday 28th March 22:21
Congrats on the plum car, looks decent! I’ve been bidding on the autumn gold one too, I’ve been to see the car, made an offer but they don’t budge an inch.
Thanks, did you like the Gold when you saw it?

Offered 65k in the end and still they said no, I hope they get stuck with it Lol

Made me laugh even at full price they were dictating I had to collect by Wednesday,In the end I politely said you are pissing me off I'll go elsewhere thanks,they then tried to tell me I would find another 2020 car anywhere near the price of theirs, poor Sytner, Fools

In the end I wouldn't buy off them out of principle



Edited by Juno on Monday 29th March 00:00

Juno

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johnnymiller said:
Congrats on the plum car, looks decent! I’ve been bidding on the autumn gold one too, I’ve been to see the car, made an offer but they don’t budge an inch.
Did you have a 350 to p/ex out of interest?

Juno

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Monday 29th March 2021
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What a Bunch of Cowboys rofl

Juno

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Monday 29th March 2021
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Collecting tomorrow so I can report back,looking forward to this one and found out today PPF is already done biggrin

Juno

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Monday 29th March 2021
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Rocketreid said:
Congratulations,

Nothing much else to add other than factor in £1,000 + every couple of years or so for servicing of the Nitrons and baffled sump flaps
Thanks for the heads up thumbup

Juno

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Thursday 1st April 2021
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custardkid said:
Purple is awesome!
Thank you thumbup

Juno

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Thursday 1st April 2021
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alscar said:
Congratulations - that colour looks great on the 410 and if it had been available when I got mine back in 2019 would have gone for it in heartbeat - had to put up with Riviera Blue instead so don't feel too sorry for me !
I wasn't sure but now its home I am very pleased with the colour thumbup

Juno

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Moospeed said:
custardkid said:
Purple is awesome!
Couldn't agree more - I paint cars (on canvas, not the actual car) and I've definitely been going through a purple phase lately. That plum looks awesome ??
Any examples of your work ?

Juno

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Thursday 1st April 2021
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MarkM3Evoplus said:
Lovely car (and colour) Juno.

I have a V6s Roadster and it is great fun, so sure you will love a 410.

I looked at an Aston at Parkway, but found the bloke to be a right to55er, so bought elsewhere
I found dealing great,funny how it can go sometimes!

Yes love the car,sound is epic and they are a good bang for the buck

Juno

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Thursday 1st April 2021
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johnnymiller said:
Juno said:
I wasn't sure but now its home I am very pleased with the colour thumbup
Congrats! First impressions of the car?
Very impressed,very taught,tight and stiff with every input from either the throttle steering or breaks having an instant effect

The engine feels like a bigger N/A engine,torque is impressive across a wide range and the acceleration is very punchy,I feel it’s as quick or quicker at any point below a 100 than my 991 GT3RS

In many ways it feels like a scaled down GT3RS

The engine noise is one of the best I’ve heard,the flat 6 of the Porsche howls at 9000RPM but I think the Lotus is better overal

It’s a little tricky to get in out but I am getting on a bit now

Just got back from Dub Customs and we have a few ideas for some extra little touches which should be completed in the next month

So far very impressed




Edited by Juno on Thursday 1st April 17:59

Juno

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Friday 2nd April 2021
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Any thoughts on the Aim Dash

Juno

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Saturday 3rd April 2021
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ecain63 said:
Juno said:
Any thoughts on the Aim Dash
Love mine. Especially with the rear camera.

All your road and track functions in one easy package.

https://youtu.be/yd15D5K-OfI
Looks good that!

Juno

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MeisterH said:
Juno- your all the chat of the Porsche GT3 chat! Lots of dolphins being thrown around about your 3RS..

Don’t worry, I have stood your corner for you pal.
I’ve not been in there what’s happening

Juno

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Spindoctor said:
Love it in purple, congratulations! Hope you’ve been enjoying it, it’s quite an experience. Got mine in December and today was the first roof-off day. Love it even more now.

Yes very pleased,I like the orange with 2 tone seats!

Juno

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Juno said:
MeisterH said:
Juno- your all the chat of the Porsche GT3 chat! Lots of dolphins being thrown around about your 3RS..

Don’t worry, I have stood your corner for you pal.
I’ve not been in there what’s happening
OMG what a bunch of Tossers

I’ve responded

Juno

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Monday 5th April 2021
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Got some good miles in yesterday,getting to grips with it and hooked on the sound. Does anyone have full set up data for fast road use?


Juno

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ecain63 said:
My fast road / track geo setup.

On the height, you'll need to let it settle for a few days then have it readjusted as it'll drop a little after first adjustment.





Speak to Ian Gilson at Hendy Performance in Eastleigh. They've done a few based on my car now
Cheers for this,awesome info! Good start I’m already using those tyre pressures thumbup