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  1. Nova

    Where to order fasteners for side skirts

    Seems like you need 11 of screw A138W5001F, some number of washer A082W4098F (check the other side to see how many you need), and 1 of bolt LFALM06020CA. You might be missing some of the spring clips B100W6372F. Might as well...
  2. Nova

    Adding a subwoofer

    An 8" is not that much larger than a 6x9 in terms of cone area. You would need something with extremely long excursion and that means a deep basket and a large magnet structure. It would be a lot easier to get similar levels of performance out of a more generic 10" subwoofer driver because of...
  3. Nova

    Did lotus rob us on horsepower?

    This 360HP I4 got up to 281km/h, or 174mph. Given this and seeing that the V6 video shows the driver backing off the throttle, I'm thinking 180mph is not unreasonable.
  4. Nova

    Another audio question - speaker distortion

    Try sitting in the other seat and see if the other rear speakers has the same behavior. It would be odd for two speakers to have the same defect if it is indeed a defect. If you hear the same distortion, it may just be a limitation of the system. Does the distortion come on only at higher...
  5. Nova

    First impression of my i4 from a current V6 manual owner

    Yea I could not understand it either, that's why I had to 3D print it to see it for myself.
  6. Nova

    First impression of my i4 from a current V6 manual owner

    Sure, but Torsen style LSDs use internal friction to transfer torque. Essentially, whenever there is a output shaft torque output differential, the output worm gear shaft with less torque is presses against the differential case. This pressure bearing surface has a thrust washer designed to...
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    First impression of my i4 from a current V6 manual owner

    Traditional LSD that is internal friction actuated doesn't have a sudden onset, any disagreement in the left-right output shaft speed will result in frictional torque transfer. Brake actuated limited slip will need to detect a slip and decide to apply brakes to intervene. That gap may result in...
  8. Nova

    Update on the full Larini V6 exhaust system

    Yea, I seem to remember that it's very important for any aftermarket exhaust to have a valve flap attachment and position that is *EXACTLY* the same as OEM.
  9. Nova

    TE The World

    Neat! I never realized that the outside rim was an in-set groove. Looks great. Also gives off Integra Type-R vibes to me. Well done!
  10. Nova

    Update on the full Larini V6 exhaust system

    Based on what I've read, it probably needs a calibration for the valve flap position. Only dealers can do this, but it's fairly easy.
  11. Nova

    How is the V6 Manual doing on the used US market these days?

    Well, it's the Superman color combo, might have turned some people away, plus silver wheels…
  12. Nova

    Full width front grill

    Some more ideas, stolen from the Internet. I really want to do something like the orange car. I wonder if some body-colored stripes on the lower front splitter like that helps break up the stretch of black and adds "character".
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  15. Nova

    Dashcam for the Emira

    I think it depends on the car. Some cars with the way their dash and windshield interact, causes glare, which is exacerbated if the camera lens is further away from the windshield.
  16. Nova

    Dashcam for the Emira

    I was in your predicament... this thread help me decide:
  17. Nova

    Dashcam for the Emira

    I have the A119 Mini V2. Works really well. All the positives have been mentioned: Small size, easy to detach from the base, etc. I also like it because the lens can rotate and be positioned to aim, plus there is an optional polarized filter for it. The video quality is excellent. I set mine so...
  18. Nova

    Altura vs Emira (Just the looks)

    To me, the McLaren is more super car like, more technical and edgy. Meanwhile the Emira is softer and more approachable. Both cars look special but the McLaren definitely has more presence.
  19. Nova

    2025 Lotus Emira Limited Edition V6

    Booo, that's the best color. The green is nice too.
  20. Nova

    Need some help !

    That looks like the driver side rear toe link. Edit, my driver side is your passenger side. Lol. This is on the left side of the car when you stand behind it facing the front of the car.
  21. Nova

    The inevitable faster Emira

    There is a shift plate adjustment. https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/diy-v6-manual-1st-2nd-reverse-adjustment-hard-to-get-into-gear.5423/
  22. Nova

    I4 Delivery Date USA/Canada Updates

    So... no 2025 MY I4 cars at all? Did they forget to file the emissions paperwork again?
  23. Nova

    I4 Delivery Date USA/Canada Updates

    I wonder why that is. What are they building/selling in the mean time?
  24. Nova

    Out of state US emira purchase

    As far as I know all US dealers use services that help get registration and paperwork done in all 50 states. It's not required by Lotus but is something generally the dealerships do as part of their service for the sale. They need to submit the necessary paperwork for proper titling.
  25. Nova

    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    The KEF system for sure has a DSP amplifier. It uses a SigmaDSP ADAU1466 chip. We also know for sure the tweeter has its own amplifier channel as others who have done Audison amp upgrades have mapped these stock amplifier outputs previously.
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    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    It's hard to say. Usually the center channel speakers are band limited to play mainly the midrange and lower treble frequencies above 300hz and below 6-8khz. This is the frequency range that mainly anchors the sound stage for vocals and the core of instruments. So if I had to guess, the center...
  27. Nova

    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    Very useful information! Do you know which of the two wires is positive and negative?
  28. Nova

    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    Four separate wires, one pair for the tweeter and one pair for the midrange. You need to find out the color code of the wires that belong together. If you take one wire from the tweeter and one from the midrange, the amplifier is going to have a bad time.
  29. Nova

    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    Tapping the wires keeps the existing drivers working. No worries there.
  30. Nova

    Lotus China's New Year Gift Package

    Amazing. Very envious.
  31. Nova

    Lotus China's New Year Gift Package

    These are given to all current owners or just those who bought a car in a given year?
  32. Nova

    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    Speaker drivers are designed to play specific frequency ranges. A 1" tweeter like the Alpine is *TYPICALLY* designed for playing frequencies above 2000-2500Hz. Say "tss" to yourself, that's the frequency it's designed to play. The front speaker of the KEF contains both a midrange and a tweeter...
  33. Nova

    📓 Journals A sad day.. any help would be welcomed

    That actually doesn't look too bad but it's impossible to tell without tearing apart the bumper to examine the frame. Sorry that this happened. It sucks. I install dash cams in all my cars now. The Emira has a USB port right near the rear view camera so it's very easy to do. I strongly...
  34. Nova

    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    The 1.5dB drop is just from the resistor. There's a lot more drop caused by the 3.9uF capacitor. If the -3dB point is at 6000Hz, that means at 3000Hz, there is about a -6dB drop, and a -12dB drop by 1500Hz. Frankly, I'm not really sure why there is a 1 Ohm resistor at all. It's possible that...
  35. Nova

    The inevitable faster Emira

    I think we get a mild bump to 416HP for the I4, but with tons of factory carbon and weight reduction measures.
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    Initial Results after adding Tweeters

    I found some pictures of the "crossover", as shown below. It's a 3.9uF capacitor and a 1 ohm resistor in line with the tweeter. Rough calculations puts the -3dB point at about 6kHz, plus the 1 ohm resistor reduces the output of the tweeter by about 1.5dB. This in total possibly would explain why...
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  38. Nova

    New MR2 from Toyota v Lotus Emira.

    Sure but the GR Yaris and Corolla tops out at about 300HP in factory form. I would really be surprised to see Toyota go above this figure in a small 2-door RWD sports coupe/convertible since that would start encroaching on the Supra.
  39. Nova

    New MR2 from Toyota v Lotus Emira.

    I get the feeling the MR2 will be a smaller car, with 300HP or less, mainly a competitor against the MX5, as the MR2 has traditionally been...
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