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    Car Lifts (Storage or Maintenance)

    Yes
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    3rd Cat Delete on Emira – Is the Milltek Valve Controller Really Necessary?

    I did the third cat delete and did not bother with the valve controller. Happy with the choice and don't feel like I'm missing anything....and as a bonus its one less thing to purchase and install.
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    Low dust brake pad options

    As stated in this thread, I think they are great for normal street use
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    Evo Mag Article - "Can Lotus survive its latest crisis?"

    I think this might be the beginning of the end for Lotus. I feel bad for the hard working folks in Hethel. Matt and Geely led them into disaster.
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    Evo Mag Article - "Can Lotus survive its latest crisis?"

    This is a difficult read if you're a Lotus fan. https://www.evo.co.uk/lotus/emira/207957/can-lotus-survive-its-latest-crisis?fbclid=IwY2xjawLTSJhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETE5TTdiUnRIRVhLd3g2RXpGAR5_RI8nSk0-nOOr8Od8BcjNKhZEfzFxzK6OxQ6t1dhpO8-IrdLsvfDud-8qwQ_aem_fmqsLl_PPTazaCiBVpqMAw
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    The definitive Hawk Brake Pad guide, with Low dust option

    I wouldn't go back to the stock pads if you paid me. Hawk Ceramics for street driving are 10 out of 10
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    New Everyday Driver video - 1 year of ownership, and v6 compared to i4

    Damning with faint praise for the i4. They were as "nice" as they could be but clearly both guys are not fans of the 4 pot turbo
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    🏆 EPOTM Contest May 2025 - Emira Photo of the Month starts now! Get your entries and vote in here!

    Emira out with friends...Cynthiana, KY Walking Dead mural
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    The definitive Hawk Brake Pad guide, with Low dust option

    If the noise is bothersome, I think you'll find a very thin film of caliper grease works wonders and is normal practice even with OEM manufacturers. But up to you....
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    The definitive Hawk Brake Pad guide, with Low dust option

    Mine are still very quite. Did you use proper Hawk caliper grease on the sliding surfaces and between the pad back and caliper pistons?
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    The definitive Hawk Brake Pad guide, with Low dust option

    The Hawk Ceramics make zero noise.
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    Lotus Returning To Engines - Car Magazine Article

    Looking at the numbers electric vehicles have a place. Short trips, daily commute, around town in traffic etc. Range, road trips and towing ICE vehicles are still far superior. That said I'm not ready to jump on the electric bandwagon. Depending on where you live, charging infrastructure is...
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