Recent content by InvasiveSpecies

Reviving my old dead thread, but on 2/15 I finalized my order with Luke @ Lotus Charlotte and got my order confirmation today. Now just to wait, again! V6 Manual, Deep Green Metallic (one of the 3 special colors currently), alcantara w/ yellow sticking, yellow wheels, and satin grey wheels.

Just ordered my V6 manual Emira over the weekend, with an order confirmation coming today (Lotus Charlotte). They heard nothing of the V6 ending. Right now the allocations are open for V6s for a bit longer, sounds like Lotus is cycling between i4 and v6 build allocations, which makes sense. They...

Finally put my deposit down for an Emira on 4/9 with Lotus of Charlotte. Was told they are looking 18-24 months before taking my actual order and up to an additional 8 months for delivery after the order. Not stressing to get this car quickly so fine with the wait. Danny at LoC has been great to...

Planning on PPF on the entire car as soon as I get it. Same installer I've used on previous cars. So far every job I've had done by them was nearly invisible, you would have to put in some serious work to find the edges. The PPF used has ceramic coating already included as well.

The 2GR may be a more long term reliable motor, but the B58 is an absolute beast. Big power but smooth, and easy to tune to big numbers. Long term reliability and maintenance costs may be at question (along with the "interesting" design choice of putting the timing chain in the back of the...