Is the Lotus Emira better than a McLaren on Track? Pro driver thoughts, tips and Emira updates.
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- Taking the Lotus Emira on track plus a professional driver gives their thoughts and tips on race track driving and new updates on the Lotus.
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0:00 - Intro
1:30 - Emira on Track 1
2:17 - First Impressions and Updates
6:22 - Chat with a Pro Driver
11:14 - Emira on Track 2
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She sounds qualified to speak on the subject so great to hear just how good the Emira is. 👍
Yeah, for sure Mike. She had great experience with McLaren too so her words carried real weight. I have noticed others are now saying how good the Emira is on track despite what people thought was too heavy a car!
I was hoping to hear your new exhaust on the track and also find out if the track even allows it! 😆
Yeah, alas, this was a good few months ago now. Not sure myself. Next time I track it, next year, I will take a baffle along just in case.
Great weather! I can tell you that circuit is a nightmare when it is wet. Believe me. 🤬
Yeah, maybe Jekkyl and Hyde then. Was perfect for me.
Tip summary: Use all the circuit, drive smoothly on the brakes, accelerator, gears and steering. Sounds easy! 😁
Yep, spot on! 😁
Hoping to see more track day content mate. Not enough content on this lovely lotus.
More to come!
LOL. So good to see you still really, really enjoying the car Ade! 👏😁
Oh, I am! Superb car.
Where's the part with Katie driving!? Looks and sounds good out there. Can't wait until I get mine!
Didn't make the cut. I am trying to cut my videos down now. I didn't notice her being any faster but that might be an illusion due to her being ever smoother. I need to get proper equipment for my next track day.
Great content - keep it up! How did the brakes and tyres fair up after a whole day on the track? I’d love to give it a go in my Emira soon, but I don’t fancy having to buy new pads and tyres afterwards!
Brakes and tyres were absolutely fine. The circuit is more about momentum which suits the car. The opposite is when I took the car to Donnington. That has 2 long straights and tighter bends meaning the brakes got cooked REALY quickly.
I will now only go on these shorter smooth twisty circuits and, believe me, the Emira holds its own against anything.
So, stick to those sorts of circuits and you will be fine actually.
Ade
Thanks mate - great to know. Castle Combe is only 30 mins from me 😊
@@andyjessup1978Ahhh! You lucky man!! I would buy a season ticket. In fact, I'd likely buy a cheap specialist track focussed car . Awesome.
My nearest is probably Brands Hatch but 1 hour away.
The DCT in the AMG version should be even quicker than that. Clearly the gear changes in the Lotus Emira cannot be rushed.
Yeah, the change in the manual car have to be fairly deliberate. More satisfying but definitely slower. One could rush it more though.
I have driven there and I was also a bit wary but found the circuit smaooth enough and never even noticed the barriers. I have seen somebody hit the chicane tyres though. ouch.
Eek.
I was apprehensive as people kept saying that the barriers are really close with no run off areas but I didn't feel that apprehension once when I was actually on the track in anger.
I'd have felt different with a wilder car in the wet!
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She was cool. Some sensible tips there but I also like your driving shoe idea. I must get a pair. Most of them are a bit lary though.
Ha, yeah. I do wear them to shops and restaurants. My other pair is orange! 😁
It sounded alright Ade actually despite using the camera microphones. Shame we didnt see more actual action or saw Katie driving.
Yeah, somehow I lost her footage. It was not massively different from where I was sitting but I assume she was the epitome of smoothness.
Love that green Exige that passed behind you. Wow! Did you come across that on the track?
Me too. Lovely.
I can;t remember. No exige ever got near to me and I did overtake a couple.
Love the content and the other automotive scenery - multiple Lotus, McLarens and a Caterham(?). Thank you!
Ha, yeah, it was supposed to be a Lotus day!
As it happens, I might be getting out in a Caterham soon.
What happened to the Cayman thrashing? 😔
Agh.. MIssed him going out that next time and then when I did go behind him, they held me back to let others past and never did see him. 😁
Great video! How is the Emira when you lift off the gas mid corner? Dies it want to spin? Also corner entry understeer bad? Did the instructor have advice for throttle application and steering angle? Did your brake pads hold up? Are you on Cup 2's or Goodyears?,
I loved driving the Emira around Hethel. Cant wait to finally get mine in January (hopefully) in the U.S.
Keep those videos coming! Most interesting ownership videos that no one else is putting out!
This car is special. Also haopy they are doing well in GT4.
"How is the Emira when you lift off the gas mid corner?"
It does next to nothing. You can feel the weight move a bit but the car seems completely unaffected. The mechanical grip is bonkers.
I was actually moving fast and never once came even close to a moment. The car is too good. Of course, this is driving smoothly. You could get the back out if you really try. I try it myself on clear roundabouts and in the dry it is VERY difficult to unsettle it.
She thought my use of the accelerator was fine - due top that grip you can press on before you actually need to straighten up. My steering was very good. You can set up the angle almost naturally and the car just follows. You never have to fight it and it doesnt wobble. Overall, it is just comfidence inspiring. The "lack" of power against, say a 720S, helps in all of this. It promotes smoother driver whereas more powerful cars are perhaps fighting the car a bit.
Goodyears. On race tyres this car must be a beast. I overtook Exiges but they might have been 350s with a less confident driver of course.
You will love it so long as you understand it is about the package.
@@RevMonkey your comments resonate and I agree with th handling dynamics that I felt with Sports suspension on Cup 2's on Hethel track. Rock solid, very confidence inspiring, incredible steering, no bad dynamic habits, beyond maybe a trace bit of corner entry understeer.
@@Hapkin I still have not gone round Hethel. Maybe one day. I can't say I noticed any understeer at all, and Katie never mentioned it either. Maybe lifting slowly off the brakes prolongs weight on the front end to counter that.
So hard to get oversteer so understeer is likely the most often found coming into a speed at bend though.
Were you the only Emira there then? I did not see any other in the car park.
Yeah, the only one. They are still pretty rare of course and even less people will take on on the track.
Says a Lotus day but I spied a mclaren, a caterham and a porsche! 🙄
Yes, how on earth were they let in!! 😆
I suspect the 720 would have smashed you on a longer track though.
Yeah. Pretty sure it would wander away from me on Donnington and certainly Silverstone.
How did you find the bolstering support on the track?
I did not notice that I needed more. I didn't feel too stressed out on my arms and shoulders so I don't believe I even had to grab the wheel too strongly.
I thought your gear changes looked a bit slow but I assume that is the general notchiness of the manual box?
Well, rushing can lead to mistakes so the percentage gear change is to be a bit slower, smoother and deliberate. It could be done quicker.
Hi Matt.
Did you ever get the jig on the Aston Martin to see if everything was ok regards the straight lines on the vehicle.
Missed this? You talking to me?
Did you change the brake setup after your degradation on the Donnington video?
No. Never got round to it and thankfully Castle Coomb seemed to have no adverse affect at all on the braking system.
Were you not worried about the tyres and other stuff getting worn out?
Nah. Not in the track time I was going to do. If I am indeed to do more track days next year I might consider getting the brakes upgraded and track focused tyres.
@@RevMonkey I guess tyres are not as critical as the ones on motorcycles.
@@dannymurphy4634 Wear, pressures and slicks can make as much difference but having 4 tyres makes it less critical overall.
@@RevMonkey Especially if there is any moisture around!
Have you got a link to her fan pages?
The main links I found are:
facebook.com/Katiemilnerracing/
katiemilnerracing.co.uk
l.facebook.com/l.php?www.katiemilner.com
Cant believe you are selling the car dude!😭
Nor me!! Well, if one or two of the other cars sell first then it might well be staying for some time.
Are you going to get out on track on a motorcycle again Ade, or have you actually hung your boots up now?
Well.. never say never! I still have all my gear, and still no idea! 😄
How was it compared to the Cayman?
Cayman is excellent once inside and on it but I just can't get passed how the Cayman looks.
This is way better then any Mclaren for one simple reason the engine. Mclarens lack a soul due to the terrible laggy bad sounding engines. The Emira has 100× more soul then any Mclaren ever made P1 included. Emira especially with a aftermarket exhaust sounds amazing. Plus the amount of power Mclarens have ruin the car, completely boring & unusable on road.
😊😊😊 my highlander has this engine minus the supercharger and it still pumps almost 300hp...(295) but I would prefer sum more bottom end..it wakes up around 3to 3.2k and pulls all the way to red. Kinda feels like a v-tec..haha
I think you make some good points. I have never hankered for a McLaren though I do have a 600LT on my list of 25 Cars I want to buy video. They are certainly weapons in speed, cornering and steering. As a road car, and I have driven them, they do miss what the Italians offer. Still GREAT cars though.
@@jasonruch3529Yeah, in a few Toyotas. At least they chose a robust engine. In the Emira, you do get pretty linear acceleration. There is not the greatest amount of torque and, as you say, at the top end it really moves.
@@RevMonkey ya they are masterpieces in every other way so its sad they are held back because of one thing, but that one thing is so important. If u threw in a BMW M5 v10 with a manual they would be one of the greatest cars ever, n it wouldnt cost much to get one of those engines in there either. U would probably make all the money back and then some by selling the Mclaren engine & trans. Theres cars out there that cost less then 20k with way better engines n more soul then Mclarens.
@@Sideways_SinghYep, absolutely agree, Nice that we have the choice.
I love my integrale as it so raw. Lotus almost achieved this in a modern car which is some achievement.
IM YOUR TENTH LIKE... WHO CARES
I do! 😄
Do you need a content critic
Well,. it all helps. Just bought a new mic and camera so am concentrating now on quality but I do everything myself so not easy but always happy to hear thoughts on it. 👍
Who let that pesky Porsche on to the track day anyway!!?? 😂 🤣
Ha yeah. He was asking for trouble. Still, a good driver in that car will be hard to beat.
Still too heavy. Better off just getting a bespoke cheap track car that is properly set up.
That is actually the most sensible option. There are many options out there and people sell their track focused cars so a decent bargain and ready to be enjoyed.