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    849 Testarossa

    Valid point regarding the Italian Design Houses, which I agree are second to none. Had not seen that new Caterham V and I particularly like its side profile. Incidentally, it reminds me of Gordon Murray's T.33's design lines. IMO, the T.33's clean lines takes the trophy.
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    849 Testarossa

    Don't necessarily agree. IMO, British automakers including Lotus have traditionally been on the leading edge of auto design and styling shoulder-to-shoulder with the Italians and many of their own brands. Think classic and more recent Jags, Astons, McLarens, Bentleys and certainly also Lotus. I...
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    Engine block discoloration/staining?

    @Jim That's caused by the combination of heat and oxidation which is common and forms over time. @Jinba ittai's suggestion to use ACF-50 is a good one as it helps to clean and to protect the alloy going forward, but I'd avoid using a wire/steel brush since it may be too abrasive and scratch...
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    Rock Collector Body Location Likely Leading to Surface Wear/Rust?

    I think you'll be very satisfied with this solution as my trim has stayed firmly in place up to date, it has sealed the gap and has effectively avoided the collection of small stones and debris in the otherwise original open gap.
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    How did you get/choose your forum name?

    Lack of imagination...
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    Post a pic of the car you replaced with your Emira! And impressions too.

    2017 Carrera S. I had an excellent 7 year ownership experience with that car, but ultimately I got bored with it. When I purchased my other sports car in Europe, it reminded me of how much more I enjoyed driving a stick so, when I checked out the Emira at the dealer back home in the States, it...
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    Today I received and installed my Darkworks Design (http://darkworks-design.com/) OEM replacement shift knob. I'm pleasantly impressed with its quality, improved smoothness (particularly around the shift pattern lettering), color match and the noticeable enhanced feel of its larger diameter...
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    Does anyone know what this torx-tiped allen key included in the Emira's tow kit is for?

    Thank you. I removed those torx screws in 3 in occasions already using my own tool, not realizing the kit's allen key was there for that purpose.
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    Which options would you drop if you ordered now?

    Love that Houdini Retractable Roof !
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    Shift Knob Replacement

    How long did it take for you to receive it after you placed the order?
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