Harry's Garage videos - visit to Hethel and Matt Windle interview, Emira collection and drive

[kenniGT]

Would be nice if they actually tell us what build number we all are so at least we would have a clue as to where we are in the queue as compared to Harry being 333

As they complated 191 cars to date, Harry was probably pushed forward.

 

[grahamgreen]

Well Harry’s done well… up to 191 built with Harry at 333 move the lad up the ladder; he has nothing else to drive in his “garage”

 

[andrew6382]

so..... just makes me feel I did the right thing getting out, order list not being followed.... about time he came on and said something.... this should of been done months ago, but much much more should of been done months ago.........sorry for the guys still waiting.... I still miss the idea, i was going to own one, a new car.... dont think I will have that chance now, looking how things are

 

[grahamgreen]

Anyone got a factory tour planned who can reference the completed cars from datum of 10th? Let us know please share…

21 cars a week the current rate or is it still 4 day working as it was earlier in the year? If so 12

 

[Lotustoronto]

Base configurator confirmed for new year as well.

 

[Dommo]

Production figures:

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Only 191 out versus 817 planned.

So 191 cars fully completed but it would appear that most of those have gone/going to markets outside of the UK and then I guess the dealer cars are included in that too, so even if they get 25% of the originally planned cars off the production line in 2022, I can't see this translating into many RHD cars this year....LHD seem to be dominating the rollout

 

[Pops68]

It's up:

can't go wrong with Eibach and Bilstein! I've put that combination on almost every car I've owned.. And you can see the challenges faced trying to get steady production up and running. That's a challenge even when everything is going right!! Seems like the Lotus team is giving it their best effort and we should applaud them for that!

 

[TomE]

Would be nice if they actually tell us what build number we all are so at least we would have a clue as to where we are in the queue as compared to Harry being 333

Except they are not building in sequence, so that wouldn't help. All those cars going to EU and China, plus other markets in parallel with UK. Even within UK, Harry is 333 out of 191 completed cars - how does that work? Mine is #20 but not even started build yet.

 

[Lots_Of_Trouble]

Only building 25% of what they expected in 2022, so only roughly 800 instead of 3,200.

Is that IK numbers or Global do you think?
Apologies if I missed it

 

[Lots_Of_Trouble]

I do now appreciate the scale of what they are up against

Same here,massive task,kind of reassuring to see it moving now though,almost made me feel bad for moaning....almost.

Still ,they could have communicated better

 

[grahamgreen]

Except they are not building in sequence, so that wouldn't help. All those cars going to EU and China, plus other markets in parallel with UK. Even within UK, Harry is 333 out of 191 completed cars - how does that work? Mine is #20 but not even started build yet.

You know the answer to that one buddy… if 4 day running / building and even if they achieve target of 8 a day in the next few weeks; these first 400 are going to take some time

 

[Lots_Of_Trouble]

Except they are not building in sequence, so that wouldn't help. All those cars going to EU and China, plus other markets in parallel with UK. Even within UK, Harry is 333 out of 191 completed cars - how does that work? Mine is #20 but not even started build yet.

Yeah I'm pretty sure I was before Harry's order date too and get bumped behind it.
Bit of a pisstake really, but I don't have a YouTube channel to promote it I suppose...

 

[TomE]

Is that IK numbers or Global do you think?
Apologies if I missed it

Global

 

[donskibeat]

Yeah I'm pretty sure I was before Harry's order date too and get bumped behind it.
Bit of a pisstake really, but I don't have a YouTube channel to promote it I suppose...

What date did Harry order? do we know?

 

[TomE]

After the reveal and before Goodwood. He was at Hethel for the reveal.

Edit: so 333 could be correct, as about 500 deposits placed before Goodwood started.

 

[FrenchBred]

24:35 They're running with move up times at 22 mins but trialling to get to 17 mins. I'd understood previously they'd been saying they were already working at 17 mins.

He actually calls is "takt" which interestingly (to me atleast) is a Porsche Continuous Improvement term

 

[donskibeat]

After the reveal and before Goodwood. He was at Hethel for the reveal.

Edit: so 333 could be correct, as about 500 deposits placed before Goodwood started.

Just curious if he was before or after me - my deposit was placed 23:15 on 7th July

 

[CDM1855]

Would be nice if they actually tell us what build number we all are so at least we would have a clue as to where we are in the queue as compared to Harry being 333

Many of us on here were before Harry, I was told I was about number 240

 

[Guest142]

It's up:

Amazing video. Been waiting for this. Great timing. Very impressive and just the inspiration needed. Thank you Harry & Lotus.

 

[Evotion]

My takeaways:

• Great video - really makes one realise the sheer amount of work involved to build a car
• Lotus have really been up against it - they are as unhappy about this delay as us, possibly more so as it is costing them serious bucks. Frustrating for all but it all made sense to me
• A lot more manual work than I thought - no idea if this is good or bad though
• We need to understand the issues and be patient - as hard and frustrating as that is

However,. there is still no getting away from the lack of clear comms and feeling like we have all be shunted down the line somewhat.