Absolutely drive it! My wife and I did a 3,000 mile 10 day trip in my 400 and the only issue was a 5 minute brake switch change. We had a couple of 8+ hours days and we’re both completely comfortable. My wife’s only complaint was a lack of storage place for her purse, sweater, cup, snacks, reading material, etc. I will mention that her number on priority in a new car is how much junk she can strew around the front! I will also mention we are not experienced packers as we usually travel pulling our 5th wheel which lets her take three times as much as she needs. I bought a new can of fix-A -flat and a tire plug kit to bring along. Now I always add a code reader and a can of MAF cleaner.

 

The longest trip we’ve taken the Evora on was 9 hours each way, and a four night stay in the middle. We had plenty of room for what we needed to take, and even bought a few things along the way. We use a couple of the Lotus Holdall duffle bags and then a lot of small and flexible stuff. I have a pair of custom designed 3D printed cupholders, so that isn’t an issue. My wife doesn’t typically read while on the road because it makes her a bit car sick. The Recaros in the S1 are very comfortable. I just got around to getting a spare brake switch to keep in the car.

I’ll just be putting more miles on it on one road trip than I would in a year of normal use—and it’s my daily! I’d love to do either the autoX or track days while there, but I don’t want to push it when we’re 2,000 miles from home.

 

I bought my car in Maryland and drove it home to CA, the car will be fine. Zero hiccups.

 

Any story you can share about the trip, AND the car?
Thanks,

 

So back in 21 LOG was there. I did the drive from Fort Myers FL and got the longest distance traveled award. I cannot imagine an S1 being significantly worse than a 21 GT. I drove 16hrs straight to St Louis and spent a day and a half there. Stopped in Kansas City for the rest of that day and ate at a few spots. Made it to Denver spent the night and eventually made my way.

After LOG I went to Cali, the PCH and did 2 track days. This was all solo, so you're incredibly lucky to have some be able to join you. Best luck on your travels. I'll hopefully be doing it from OH next year and be hoping to do 3 or 4 track days there and in Cali.

 

So back in 21 LOG was there. I did the drive from Fort Myers FL and got the longest distance traveled award. I cannot imagine an S1 being significantly worse than a 21 GT. I drove 16hrs straight to St Louis and spent a day and a half there. Stopped in Kansas City for the rest of that day and ate at a few spots. Made it to Denver spent the night and eventually made my way.

After LOG I went to Cali, the PCH and did 2 track days. This was all solo, so you're incredibly lucky to have some be able to join you. Best luck on your travels. I'll hopefully be doing it from OH next year and be hoping to do 3 or 4 track days there and in Cali.

Sounds amazing. So far, I'm thinking of the first leg being to Springfield IL and a visit to the Lincoln Presidential Library, then I figure a course through KC, Denver, Grand Junction to SLC. Haven't made any decisions yet and haven't looked for the return route either. Want to make the whole thing into an epic road trip for me and my wife.

 

They don't call them driver’s cars for nothin’.

As someone who has driven an exige on a 3000 mile road trip, and an Elise on a 3500 miler, and another 2000 miler, and an Emira on a 2000 miler, and a Caterham on a 2,000 miler… drive it. This is what it’s for.

 

DRIVE the Lotus.

I presently have 5 vehicles - family sedan, SUV for towing and 3 sports cars including the lotus. The Lotus is the best all around GT car of all 5. Fast, quiet, well damped, great handling and fun. My wife was 9 months pregnant when we bought the Evora 1000 miles away at Gator and drove it back to Texas. We still talk about that trip.

Other than space/storage being an issue, it will ace the 4000 mile round trip. Do it.

 

I agree you should drive it. I have driven my Evora 400 TX>Savannah, GA>TX and TX>Miami, FL>TX without issues during the past two years. Having a co-pilot is definitely a plus.

 

As everyone has said, drive it. I did 6,300 miles in my Emira earlier this year and loved it. Take some time to explore some back roads and really enjoy the car and the beauty of this country. Check out Everyday Driver on YouTube and some of their road trip pieces for ideas; Million Dollar Highway south of Ouray, Colorado and Gateway Canyon south of Grand Junction, Colorado are amazing and on your way to SLC.

 

I bought mine in Norcal and drove it home to Denver in something like 2 8-hour shifts. My only complaint was noise on some of the rougher concrete slab sections. I used earplugs for a bit. Obviously check over the major stuff- no leaks, clean oil, etc. and verify that the alignment, particularly toe, is in spec.

I'm planning to drive to this event from Denver. Not totally sure on schedule yet as I'll be staying with a friend in Park City, but we ought to keep a conversation going about a convoy for the folks headed over from the east side.

 

Earplugs are a must IMO for long trips in anything louder than a Civic. But you can always stop & pick up some disposable foam ones from a hardware store.
And at minimum a tire pressure gauge, if not something like a slime inflator + plug kit (plus ***** & razor blade)

 

Earplugs are a must IMO for long trips in anything louder than a Civic. But you can always stop & pick up some disposable foam ones from a hardware store.
And at minimum a tire pressure gauge, if not something like a slime inflator + plug kit (plus * & razor blade)

I won’t need earplugs. The car isn’t that loud, and the sound is sweet. It is a little louder since the 3rd cat delete, but it still purrs.

 

I did a conference call on the highway during my cross country trip. No 3rd cat, exhaust closed, it was fine.