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  1. brainf18

    Is it weird I like driving it a lot more than modern 911's?

    Couldn't agree more...I've owned every variant of the 911 from The SC through the 991.1. (circa 1982-2013) And saw first hand how 911's morphed from a driver focus sports car to a large, heavy grand tourer. Modern 911's are marvels of engineering but they are no longer driver focused sports...
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    DIY - Oil Change Reference for 2GR-FE

    Nope...Just asked my dealer to order me a few spares. they didn't have any in stock and said Lotus has them on back order. so it might be some time b/f they come it. It should be a standard M5 bolt clip / U-nut. there are stainless ones you can get on amazon if needed while we wait
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    DIY - Oil Change Reference for 2GR-FE

    A couple of observations on DYI oil change. As you guys know, the 7mm hex bolts pictured below have to be removed. These bolts attach to zinc coated bolt clips and these are not the same bolt clips used on earlier Lotus...They are kinda flimsy. These clips are the attachment point for all the...
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    What can I do about Tiny Pedals, Huge Blind Spot and Touchy Brakes?

    Others experience might vary but for me, the brakes definitely start to feel and modulate better after several hundred miles of driving. As the pads and rotors wear together they feel firm, precise and easy to modulate.
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    Osmium Silver Lotus Emira photo thread

    British Bash in Cincinnati. Silver Emira next to a deep red 720S
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    Lotus Sends Customer Survey

    I got this in my email this morning...It was the first and only time I've heard from Lotus directly since placing my deposit almost three years ago. I filled out the survey and did not hold back. Love the car, Love my dealership experience...but extremely disappointed with Lotus Corporate and...
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    DIY - Oil Change Reference for 2GR-FE

    Performed 1st oil change at 700 miles. After reading this thread, I had a good understanding of how to do it and everything went as advertised. A couple of tips... 1. If you don't already have one get a Cordless Ratchet, battery and charger. ($125 for all three). This makes taking out the...
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    Osmium Silver Lotus Emira photo thread

    Osmium vs Nimbus. Got this pic at Lotus Palooza this morning in Indy
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    Tire Pressure Reset After a Puncture

    With 300 miles on the odometer, I picked up a screw in my drivers side rear tire which caused the tire to slowly deflate. I got home after the drive with no TPMS warning. The next day I got in the car and after driving about 50 yards got a big red Tire PSI warning on the infotainment screen...
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    100% Tariff on Geely / Lotus Electric Vehicles Imported to the USA and Canada

    If Lotus thought its sales were slow, wait until the 100% tariffs kick in... https://www.bmwblog.com/2024/09/01/canada-tariffs-chinese-evs-bmw-impact/
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    Who here has tracked their Emira?

    100% agree...certain organizing groups have much lower incidents. In my experience PCA is an extremely good group to run with and most don't mind if you run a non-porsche as long as you are a PCA member and have some experience before showing up. Other non brand specific "generic" track...
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    Who here has tracked their Emira?

    With 20+ years of HPDE / Instruction / Racing experience, I am sorry but this is really bad advice...I have seen several crashes and subsequent claims denied during track events. Insurance companies are not dumb and fully understand what HPDE weekends are and are not. Many (if not most)...
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    Lotus EV's are weighing on the company's bottom line.

    https://www.motor1.com/news/731781/lotus-financial-results-first-half-2024/
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    Engine cover removal

    I was making this how to today...So the question was timely.
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    Upcoming mountain drive and British car show near Asheville, North Carolina

    I might make the trip....Looks like it might be alot of fun. thx for posting
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    First Drive (200 miles) after delivery

    After taking delivery yesterday, I was able to get a 200 mile shakedown drive across some KY backroads. I'm happy to report, the car worked perfectly! However, keeping the revs (mostly) below 4000 rpm was difficult! I have lots of thoughts but the the two most notable driving observations...
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    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    After waiting almost 1000 days since deposit, pick up day finally arrived!! A Silver Emira tailgated me home for over 100 miles!
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    The 1st Edition isn't exclusive

    retired fighter pilot. racing wheel to wheel comes close. But the reality of being a navy fighter pilot is NOT top gun or anything like that. Over a 20 year career, it consisted of 11 deployments totaling years and years at sea away from friends and family. The flying consists mostly of...
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