Recent content by HydroJim

Your Emira coverage seems spot on to me. It seems like you're getting a steal on the Exige coverage. My current 6 months rates: 2005 Elise: $509.86 2006 Exige: $765.84 2017 Evora 400: $809.98 State Farm. $1000 deductibles on comprehensive and collision coverage. Located in Alabama. Under 30...

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It's fun to dream...

The bright side is it can only go up from here...

https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/emira-manual-trans-fluid-change.548869/ Looks the same as the series 2 Evora.

I suspect the guide in the factory service manual for the Evora 400/GT will be nearly identical, if not the same, for the Emira.

0-60 in 3.4s (excluding 1 ft rollout) vs 5-60 in 4.5s Am I missing something?

Your mileage may vary based on on your skills, abilities, and experience. I had a good time as a novice at track night in America. It was my first track event ever and it was a great way to get my feet wet. It was convenient and wasn't a big commitment. The only reason I haven't been back is...

Recently on one of the Evora Facebook pages there were people claiming they don't notice this issue in their Evoras... I don't know how they couldn't notice, it makes downshifting pretty bad. I asked in another thread here and the reply said they fixed it in the Emira...

Does anyone know the Emira spring rates vs Evora GT & 400 spring rates?

I did the inaugural event last year in my Elise. I'm unable to make it this year due to a wedding, but I sure wish I could! If it's anything like last year, you'll hit the dragon each of the 3 days. After the dragon, you'll do a ton of roads that can be even more fun and often have less...

Unless the headlights are easy to open, the best option is probably to replace with euro spec headlights.

I wish the best for Lotus and the Emira. I think the Emira is a great car. That being said, I wouldn't overestimate the market for it. Elise sales were very strong in their first year and then tapered off. It seems like the enthusiasts get the car and then there is nobody left that wants them...

This question is mainly for those who have owned or driven both. On my 2017 Evora 400, the clutch switch is used to cut the engine momentarily when the clutch is pressed. This makes casual downshifting more difficult than any other car I've driven. Blipping the throttle produces a little...