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Lotus-related YouTube channels

7 August 2022 Robert Pepper

Own a Lotus, and looking for YouTube coverage for Elise, Exige, Evora, Emira and more? Here’s a list of channels where the focus is entirely, or partially Lotus. One-off reviews don’t count, the channel has to have some sort of ongoing Lotus focus with current and future content. Got any more? Comment or contact! Channel […]

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What effect does electric-vehicle regen braking have when you’re hotlapping on a racetrack?

30 July 2022 Robert Pepper

One of my readers watched the Porsche 911 Track Mistakes video: and posed this question: Nice video! It brings up an interesting question for EVs. I have a Tesla EV and wondering about leaving regen on when on a track. It is essentially like engine braking and activates as soon as you let off the […]

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10 signs you’re travelling with a bad driver

16 July 2022 Robert Pepper

A bad driver is usually defined as ‘not me’, but in reality it might well be you… Before anyone claims to be a good, or even a bad driver we need to define what sort of driving we’re talking about. It is entirely possible for someone to be a good racecar driver yet bad on […]

Why was the McMurtry Automotive Speirling EV so fast at Goodwood?

29 June 2022 Robert Pepper

By now everyone’s seen the amazing McMurtry Speirling electric car blitz the Goodwood Hill Climb record in 39.08 seconds, beating the record set by a F1 car, and driver Max Chilton reckons there’s more in it as he learns how better to drive what is a new type of vehicle. But why is the Speirling […]

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Offset and track myths

26 June 2022 Robert Pepper

Many people are going to change the wheels on their car either for performance or looks. Here’s some reasons: fitting of wider tyres (mostly a benefit to roadcars) lighter weight (e.g. forged vs cast) lower or higher profile; 4x4s typically go higher profile eg 17s over 20s looks cost – OEM wheels are really expensive […]

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I was wrong and how I fixed it

7 June 2022 Robert Pepper

There are two reason I am a journalist. The first is because I enjoy figuring out how things work, then explaining them so others can understand, all in the name of safety – be that towing, 4x4s, recovery, or fast cars. All those pursuits have inherent risk. I believe a solid understanding of how things […]

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What I’ve learned about track-driving a mid-engined Lotus Elise

7 June 2022 Robert Pepper

If you asked any enthusiast to name the best vehicles ever for driver reward then you could be sure that the Lotus Elise would, if it wasn’t first choice, at least place in the top three. Which is why I own one. But what exactly is driver reward, and why would you care? For reward, […]

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Racetrack Mistakes

23 May 2022 Robert Pepper

There’s plenty of mistakes made on racetracks, and they can end up rather expensive or painful. So I’m analysing a few in the hope of helping myself, and others not make those same mistakes again! 1. Lotus Elise Oversteer The first one is one of my own. What mistake was made to enter an oversteer […]

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Should you buy a cat or a Lotus Elise?

7 May 2022 Robert Pepper

This is not a question I get asked very often but as a service to my readers, I have conducted a comparative test. The answer is clear. A Lotus Elise will make you happier than a cat! And I should like to clarify – I am kind to cats.

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How to share the track on a trackday

22 April 2022 Robert Pepper

There are many resources in life that we must share. So it’s best for all, safest and most efficient, if we all cooperate. And that’s definitely true of track driving. Unfortuantely, there is often some selfish behaviour by some drivers. And in fairness, new drivers may not understand how to share. There’s also a bit […]

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