Moving to Lotus!
11-09-2014, 07:28 PM
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I have been looking for the best sports car (for me) over the last 8 months or so and I found it in a Lotus Evora S. If you want to know the story that led me to this unusual car and see a few picture, just follow the link below.
http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f170...y-over-267634/
All of this means that my CLS63 is getting to its last winter in my hands. I'm quite excited with the new Lotus but I can't help to feel a bit sad of getting rid of the CLS. The upcoming AMG GT could have been an option but I loved the Lotus so much when I tried it...
I'll have a full set of OEM rims with winter tires to get rid of in the spring. I'll post again in a few months but let me know if any of you are interested.
http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f170...y-over-267634/
All of this means that my CLS63 is getting to its last winter in my hands. I'm quite excited with the new Lotus but I can't help to feel a bit sad of getting rid of the CLS. The upcoming AMG GT could have been an option but I loved the Lotus so much when I tried it...
I'll have a full set of OEM rims with winter tires to get rid of in the spring. I'll post again in a few months but let me know if any of you are interested.
11-09-2014, 08:13 PM
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wow Mr Happy congrats, and nice write up too, enjoyed reading
I considered Lotus in the past but never made it that far, that's a great looking car, but I know you'll miss the good ole' CLS, good luck with the new fun!
I considered Lotus in the past but never made it that far, that's a great looking car, but I know you'll miss the good ole' CLS, good luck with the new fun!
11-09-2014, 10:02 PM
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Congrats!! And great color. It's a fantastic feeling when a car speaks to you. That's how I feel about my black series now go drive
now go drive
11-10-2014, 07:54 AM
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Thanks. This car is just incredible to drive (and good looking as a bonus). Obviously not in the same category of the CLS63 which can be both a comfy Mercedes and a neck snapping car. The Lotus is best at what the CLS is not so good at...involvement.
11-11-2014, 07:32 AM
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Thanks. Never thought I would ever own a 2-tone orange and black car. Some of my friends call it an "arrest me" colour. For this kind of car, this is just fine.
11-11-2014, 09:21 AM
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I had an orange car for 110 days
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more pix Mr happy!
11-19-2014, 09:42 PM
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nice shots man, that thing is a head turner for sure thanx for sharing
the spruce are killer too; although you guys are probably quite used to those
thanx for sharingthe spruce are killer too; although you guys are probably quite used to those
11-20-2014, 08:08 AM
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Thanks. Spruce are not so usual around Toronto...needed to drive a bit to get some scenery for a photo shoot. What about you, are you sticking to your CLS or are you having other ideas? Upcoming AMG GT maybe?
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at least until the warranty is done: nothing else has really caught my eye yet.....besides the new Targa of course
11-20-2014, 07:50 PM
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Thanks! The attention I'm getting on the street is a bit overwhelming... everywhere I go, I get the thumbs up, kids running after the car, a police car stopping by my driveway to ask me what make it is, the gas station staff getting out of their convenience store…most people don't know what kind of car it is but they feel it's special I guess. I even got an old lady in the neighbourhood congratulating me on my new "Ferrari"...I took this as a compliment.
11-21-2014, 07:03 AM
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Ferrari! haha that's so sweet of an old lady
11-23-2014, 10:37 PM
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A guy in my community just picked up a white Evora S and man this thing looks great. It looks truly exotic. I may need to test drive one of these how's the aftermarket support, tune, exhaust etc?
how's the aftermarket support, tune, exhaust etc?
11-24-2014, 06:41 PM
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Oh yeah. Although the number of suppliers for each part might be lower given that these cars are not in large supply. There are at least two decent shops for ecu and air intake upgrades, 3 or 4 for exhausts, manifold, decat pipe and so on.
11-24-2014, 07:41 PM
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Hey Eric, Congrats on upgrading to a proper sports car. The perfect ride for any enthusiast that wants a true driving experience. It also doesn't hurt that it's a work of visual art. Enjoy!
11-25-2014, 06:03 AM
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Thanks! Bad news is the Lotus goes to winter storage this week. Really incredible driving excellent experience. BTW, have you ended up tuning your CLS ecu? You were considering Renntech or Kleemann at one point.
11-25-2014, 09:15 AM
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I actually had Switzer Performance install their P700 package. It consists of: Switzer high flow exhaust, high flow air filters, Switzer ECU calibration and Switzer catless down pipes. The car is a beast and sounds incredible. I finally decided to use Switzer because I know everyone there and they've done a fair amount of work on my GTR. I never started a thread about it here out of respect for forum sponsors.
11-25-2014, 09:34 AM
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you've got me dreaming Mr. Happy.......
11-25-2014, 07:58 PM
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I actually had Switzer Performance install their P700 package. It consists of: Switzer high flow exhaust, high flow air filters, Switzer ECU calibration and Switzer catless down pipes. The car is a beast and sounds incredible. I finally decided to use Switzer because I know everyone there and they've done a fair amount of work on my GTR. I never started a thread about it here out of respect for forum sponsors.
Didn't you have a pcar at one point?
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yes, traded it towards the boat in my sigpic, trying to be a more responsible Dad
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