Yes just been looking at your awaydays in Scotland, superb! - brilliant Lotus roads up there! 
Bit damp in the Lakes but always good to get away from it all 
Is the gear change that much of an improvement ?
I would go and try it out for yourself and see what you think 
As with all Exiges it will depend on how good it has been set up and adjusted. Some will think it’s great, others will think it’s crap 
From the 4 Exiges I have owned, this one has the best change and feel by far