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  1. brainf18

    Limited Telematics

    Back to square one...The II Active on charging method doesn't work. Started the car this morning and the telematics advisory is back. Car is going to the dealer on Monday for warranty repair.
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    GRP 12mm Wheel Spacers, w/ matching Studs and Lug Nuts

    It was fine...Just not more me. LMK if your interested in purchasing
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    Limited Telematics

    Will do...Its off the charger now. I'll let it sit overnight and see what happens tomorrow when I start it up. But what I can say for sure is the telematics like was on 100% of the time until I tried charging with the ignition switch in II-Active. After that it went away. More to follow
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    Wheel Hanger Alignment Tool

    Purchased these on Amazon. $12 for two (M12x1.5). The picture at the bottom isn't a lotus but you get the idea :)
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    TPMS for second set of wheels

    Did the toyota TPMS parts work?
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    GRP 12mm Wheel Spacers, w/ matching Studs and Lug Nuts

    Recently got this set and decided I prefer the stock look. only one spacer briefly installed. Still in the packaging $250 with Shipping included. PM if interested
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    Lotus announces 2024 delivery numbers

    Geely and Lotus bet in the expanding EV market to make its sales projection. Of course they were spectacularly wrong. The timing of Lotus' EV products could not have been worse along with tariffs and political headwinds. The only bright spot is the Emira has sold well and demand seems to be...
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    Limited Telematics

    I got the Limited Telematics service advisory light today. The car had been sitting for about 10 days due to really bad weather. I spoke with my dealer service rep and he explained that the telematics system has a battery in addition to the car's battery. I'm told the battery responsible for...
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    Insurance

    Grundy is by far the best / Lowest premium that I've seen. I initially went with state farm, but recently switched to grundy. $1460 annual premium, 0 deductible and 5K miles per year
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    Lotus LTD Meet (LOG 44) - Pittsburgh, PA | Sept. 5-7, 2025

    I plan on attending...Made reservations at the hotel today. Discount code was included in this link. https://group.doubletree.com/0ub7ml
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    The state of new cars, a non Emira rant!

    US spec Manual V6 has no lane departure stuff. The only "driver aid" is the parking sensors which are kinda nice for tight spaces
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    The state of new cars, a non Emira rant!

    The Emira doesn't really have any driver aids (accept for park distance)...I agree it would be nice to have real analogue gauges but the center screen for carplay is really nice to have.
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    The state of new cars, a non Emira rant!

    100% agree...I recently drove a new toyota camry PHEV rental car and the lane keep assist (that could not be turned off) was so violent it would snatch the wheel out of your hands. The constant bings and bongs and the EV battery state of charge display looked like a video game playing in the...
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    2024 lotus Emira first edition with GT4 replica spoiler hand painted and installed by a professional!

    How much downforce does the wing produce and have you seen and decrease in lap times at the track?
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    An Owner's Review (1500 Miles on the clock)

    As far as street tires go, I've been a fan of the Michelin Pilot Sport line of tires for some time. For mixed 3-4 season (region dependent) driving the Pilot Sport 4s' work well in the dry, wet and lower temps down to about 30 deg F. The goodyears by comparison lack grip, don't communicate...
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    An Owner's Review (1500 Miles on the clock)

    Same car, same event...Lotuspalooza Indy
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    An Owner's Review (1500 Miles on the clock)

    It's the last sunny day for a week here in the midwest so I took the Emira (V6, Manual with Touring Suspension) out for a nice long drive. It gave me time to reflect on what I like about this car. Its been over three years since the car launched and in that time, there have been hundreds of...
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    Lotus vs the Dragon registration is open

    Call Fontana quick...they are also booking up fast
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    Lotus vs the Dragon registration is open

    https://www.lotusversusthedragon.com/ 2025, May 16 - 18
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    Thanks but I'm going to keep the old wheel incase a future owner wants the car back to OEM spec...

    Thanks but I'm going to keep the old wheel incase a future owner wants the car back to OEM spec. ATB
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    Painted Shift Knob - Easy!

    I didn't like the look of the unfinished shift pattern label. So I decided to paint it to match my interior (Black and Red Stitch). The process was really easy and cost under $30. Since the shift pattern is recessed, getting paint into the recesses is all you need to do. Then when the paint...
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    GRP Steering Wheel and Push Buttons Installed.

    Ordered from GRP. They have a supplier with factory OEM wheel blanks that can be customized to your liking. I'm not compted in any way from GRP. Just really happy with the quality, fit and finish of the product...
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    GRP Steering Wheel and Push Buttons Installed.

    I like my steering wheel low...so the RPM's are easier to see with the round top. Its much improved over the square-circle design from Lotus
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    GRP Steering Wheel and Push Buttons Installed.

    The one pictured is the replacement
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    GRP Steering Wheel and Push Buttons Installed.

    There are two issues with the stock steering wheel that I really didn't like. (1) The "square" top and (2) the haptic touch buttons. My car was recently in for service so while there, I had the shop install the GRP Steering Wheel with push buttons. We removed the factory alcantara wheel with the...
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    Steering Wheel Press-Type Buttons Now Available from GRP!

    There are two issues with the stock steering wheel that I really didn't like. (1) The "square" top and (2) the haptic touch buttons. My car was recently in for service so while there, I had the shop install the GRP Steering Wheel with push buttons. We removed the factory alcantara wheel...
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    Inventory Growing!

    I think its safe to say that residual value with be similar to earlier Evora GT's. Yes Emira will likely depreciate, that's inevitable. But on the bright side, its an ICE car (not EV)...Imagine how bad the depreciation would be if it were all electric. Also if you're like me and purchased a...
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    Insurance Options for US Market

    Grundy was less than half the price of state farm. 12 month policy with Grundy was $1400 and change. Way less expensive than the "mainstream" insurers.
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    Track day preparations

    If you are even somewhat mechanically inclined, you can inspect and fill out yourself...No need to go to a shop.
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    Insurance Options for US Market

    Dropped State Farm $2515 and went with Grundy, $1450.
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    Car Lifts (Storage or Maintenance)

    My new and second advantage lift installed.
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