Evora S & Track Days
Discussion
Hi All,
I've owned my first Lotus Evora S(MY2012 - on a '13 plate) for a few months now, & considering a track day or two if possible. It was fully loaded when new, so is at Sports Racer specification (it just doesnt have the black pack roof/cills/splitter or alloy gear knob).
Can anyone give me any advice on the following please?;-
1) Noise - I've read this car is at 105db at 3/4 revs so it rules it out of most track days? Exhaust is standard & seems quite quiet & refined on the road though. I dont think I've seen any Evoras at the Lotus track days I've visited (perhaps one).
2) Insurance Companies - Mine wants £4k+ damage excess (10% of car value) on a limited mileage policy, do any other companies have a more 'friendly' attitude to track days?
3) Tyres/weight - at 1460kg odd, the Evora S will be relatively heavy on consumables. I've been told the earlier cars incl mine had an aggresive camber for better road holding (& later cars have since had this reduced), but this gives higher overall tyre wear. Has anyone had any problems after a track day?
Thank you for any replies!
Overall I'm getting to enjoy it more & more, but would learn more about it on track I think.
I've owned my first Lotus Evora S(MY2012 - on a '13 plate) for a few months now, & considering a track day or two if possible. It was fully loaded when new, so is at Sports Racer specification (it just doesnt have the black pack roof/cills/splitter or alloy gear knob).
Can anyone give me any advice on the following please?;-
1) Noise - I've read this car is at 105db at 3/4 revs so it rules it out of most track days? Exhaust is standard & seems quite quiet & refined on the road though. I dont think I've seen any Evoras at the Lotus track days I've visited (perhaps one).
2) Insurance Companies - Mine wants £4k+ damage excess (10% of car value) on a limited mileage policy, do any other companies have a more 'friendly' attitude to track days?
3) Tyres/weight - at 1460kg odd, the Evora S will be relatively heavy on consumables. I've been told the earlier cars incl mine had an aggresive camber for better road holding (& later cars have since had this reduced), but this gives higher overall tyre wear. Has anyone had any problems after a track day?
Thank you for any replies!
Overall I'm getting to enjoy it more & more, but would learn more about it on track I think.
A.Manning, who I am with, have Track day cover for ATDO circuits, with 10% car value excess.
It's just their policy which seemed high, but it does include commuting to work (in it's 5k mileage allowance) which pushes cover price up, from what I can gather.
Their renewal is slightly cheaper than last year, but still over £600
It's just their policy which seemed high, but it does include commuting to work (in it's 5k mileage allowance) which pushes cover price up, from what I can gather.
Their renewal is slightly cheaper than last year, but still over £600
My 2012 build/2013 registration 'S' car has the 'pigs snout' exhaust end.
A 'Lotus Stage 1' exhaust was mentioned by the poster above, but I don't know how the 2 relate.
I'd suggest going to the nearest track to you on a track day (if practical), & get the noise test marshalls to do your car for peace of mind.
A 'Lotus Stage 1' exhaust was mentioned by the poster above, but I don't know how the 2 relate.
I'd suggest going to the nearest track to you on a track day (if practical), & get the noise test marshalls to do your car for peace of mind.
Ref the poster above saying after 5 laps an 'Evora S' was asked to leave - Donnington Circuit Trackday noise notes below.
Please pay special attention to the noise limit. The standard 98db 'drive-by' limit operates throughout the day. This is not comparable to the 92db drive by limits at other venues. Cars close to the typical 105db static limit will likely fail and not be able to continue - credits,transfers,refunds will not be possible. There will be no static test prior to going on circuit.
Gassing Station | Evora | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff