Recent content by daSchtick

Trust me. It took me a looong time to convince myself to even try it. It all seems so counterintuitive. Even the first couple of times I tried it, besides the noticable improvement in the final finish, I still wasn't sure I liked doing it. However, after 3-4 times, I really got the process...

I will admit - the P&S Rinseless Wash and associated towels from the The Rag Company is hard to justify. When my wife discovered that I spent $150 on some 'snake oil and rags' she knew that I was insane! However, if you already have the towels, you really only need to invest in the Rinseless...

I am right there with you. I am not huge fan of PPF. I understand it's purpose, but I simply don't like the finish as much as paint, and it slowly dulls over time. I have found if I simply hang back from traffic, my front end remains chip free. Maybe not practical for a daily driver, but...

Since I have become a huge fan of P&S Rinseless Wash, I have been primarily using that. I have also become completely sold on the microfiber rags from The Rag Company. I have found that the final results are not only quicker to achieve, but the solution leaves a far nicer finish that looks...

I recently had this exact issue as well that was 100% related to the Milltek Valve Controller. The moment I returned the car to stock, it functioned perfectly again. This is not a Lotus issue, but a Milltek issue.

I back the car up my race ramps, then while the oil is draining, I raise the front of the car with floor jacks to level out the oil pan to ensure all oil is drained due to the rear placement of the drain plug. With respect to a service log, I put together a binder specifically for the car which...

I switched out my leather wheel for a custom alcantara wheel from Greg's Racing Parts. This is the first car that I have owned with one, and I really like it, as it looks amazing and feels fantastic. To me, it adds to the special experience of the car. I still have the leather one, which will...

As a Model 3 owner, I can attest that the Emira is a fantastic complement to a Tesla. I am only 5 months/2500 miles into my Emira experience, and there is absolutely nothing else that I would trade it for. That said, the Emira is definitely not for everyone, as it is louder and far more...

I can totally relate. When I research a car, I obsess over every forum, review, and YouTube video to the point where I am usually far more knowledgeable about the car than most dealership employees, for many of which, it is just a job. I seriously doubt that many employees obsess about their...

Interesting replies - looks to be about half/half. I lean toward the side of skipping the dealership myself. Most of the replies revolve around software updates, resale value based upon dealership service stamps, and warranty support. Software: If someone can prove that a software update is...

So I am 4 months and 1900 miles into ownership, and I pondered this thought - Why Would I Ever Service the Emira at the Dealership? I have already changed the oil once myself at 1000 miles (fairly easy, especially with many resources on here), and plan to perform all other maintenance myself...

Strongly agree. I am just surprised that no one discusses this, as it is a huge benefit of this setup. Having learned about this, had there been no V6 Manual available, I think I would have probably chosen this over a 718 manual for the engagement alone.