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  1. Aero

    DCT conversion

    The main reason I bought the Emira was because it had a manual available. Can't imagine paying that to convert a manual to an auto on the Emira.
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    How do you check the radiator fluid level ?

    Its in the manual. Pretty sure 200 or below is normal but limp mode is not of course. Related thread: https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/car-shows-limp-mode-or-reduced-acceleration-warnings-possible-ecu-issue.2507/page-6#post-145817
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    DIY - Oil Change Reference for 2GR-FE

    I have the ratchet and its great but very easy to over torque to 30ft lbs til it stops. If you have it set to tighten by mistake on a small fastener you'll regret it. (Done that more than once) I'd highly recommend their M12 cordless screwdriver/driver (or similar brand if have batteries for...
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    Cruise control on V6 manual

    Just found out with cruise control active its a long press on +/- buttons to increase/decrease speed by 1mph (instead of 5). And a short press to increase/decrease by 5mph. Definitely seems backwards to me.
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    It does look a bit pixelated at the outer diameter edge of the yellow if you look real close would be only nitpick but otherwise good. To put on straight I used blue painters tape where the top of the "lotus" letters were on each side on the airbag and lined those up as a parallel guide. But...
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    PPF on headlights?

    Unfortunately I know a lot about this on a 911. I got our 911 certified pre-owned with its CPO warranty. It had minor delaminating/crazing on the inside at the time. Over the next year or so it got progressively worse fast. The lenses were not PPFd originally. Did a lot of reading on the...
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    Over the weekend Switched out the annoying haptic wheel pads for push ones. Added the yellow badge over the wheel emblem. Goes fairly well with yellow stitching interior. Swapped out to silver exhaust tips from black pack required ones. Personally like look better that way, lot effort for...
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    Steering Wheel Press-Type Buttons Now Available from GRP!

    Has anyone who installed these found that they just push in place with the 3 male studs? Those two screws on the original ones dont seem to actually secure the pads to the wheel just help hold the two halves of the switch assembly together. Those holes arent there on the push ones either. Took...
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    Anyone bleed their own brakes on their Emira?

    Should be the same process as the Evora (and most cars). I've used the Motiv bleeder on other cars and it works great. Just be sure to do the inner bleeder also/ first and then the outer bleeder at each caliper. Agreed the Insight tool is not needed for a simple flush and if you dont empty the...
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    Lotus Emira battery dies while driving or can it be the alternator?

    Did you not get a constant red battery warning light on dash at any time? Thats the purpose of that light (battery not being charged). Alarming if that didnt illuminate. Also why they need more gauges in the car. such as voltmeter, oil pressure etc.
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    Show us your stable!

    Dont want to admit its a collection..and not an amazing one. Best first :p : 06 Jetta TDI: primarily wife's driver. had for 15 years. 09 Mini Cooper S: wife's pick for little fun car she liked cause 'cute and fun' 14 911C4S: wife's pick as she always wanted 911 (our 2nd) 73 240z: got 15 years...
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    Cars you've sold or passed on and wished you hadn't?

    Also my 91 NSX. Was first really nice car I was able to afford and had lot good memories while had it. Sold for 30k (2009) when market was getting low and wanted to get what had in it while still could. Who knew they'd be worth A LOT more a few years later. Took that $ and spent it on the...
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    Homelink Wont Connect

    Do you mean you're pushing the learn button before on your opener (not the remote)? Seems like my downstairs garage i had to do that to get Homelink to work and seemed more difficult than usual. Other cars (not just Emira) a pain too on that same opener. Didn't have to do that extra step on the...
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    USA Emira Owners - Issue Severity Poll

    About 1300 miles on mine. Not a single issue thankfully. I also live 2 hr away from dealer which I will never go to unless required. During the warranty period Lotus claims they will come get the car for free anywhere. Its in the warranty literature I believe. Beyond the warranty its a...
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    Steering Wheel Press-Type Buttons Now Available from GRP!

    I think he meant (and Id like to know) can you skip disconnecting the airbag wire plugs after you disconnect the battery (just moving airbag over slightly to get to the switch screws). Will there be room to access the switch screws/bolts or would you need to move the airbag and set completely...
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    Steering Wheel Press-Type Buttons Now Available from GRP!

    Ordered. I despise the factory touch sensitive ones.
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    Do people really dislike the covered start button?

    I didnt like the look of it before delivery of the car. I still dont like the look (cheesy IMO) but not as irritating as before. Im able to just put my finger in from the side and push start so dont really have to flip it up.
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    Battery Tender not seeing battery

    If you have a voltmeter/multimeter test the battery voltage in the exact same spots you are attempting to hook up the tender. Your charger leads may not be getting a good connection. Also touch the battery posts themselves (proper polarity of course) with the eyelets or alligator clamps to...
  26. Aero

    Delivery Schedule for USA i4...Bueller?

    Soon. :) feel sorry for USA i4 orders. might hit 4 years wait for some people at this rate.
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    Thought itd never happen to me...was checking the oil and tried to securely grab the sub panel and release it. Fingers slipped and it came undone and went immediately to the bottom of the engine. After a few hurtful thoughts towards Lotus engineers, I stuck my whole arm inside the hole and...
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    New Emira garage swag / sign 🔥

    Got this off eBay to add to my garage door. I sized it based on my individual door panel segments (height) so when it opens stays on that panel. Held on nicely with black magnets ordered off Amazon. Overall the quality is pretty good for the price but not photo perfect. Shipping to the USA was...
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    Parking sensors going off in stop and go traffic

    My second test drive car at dealer did that several times during the drive. Nothing around or nearby either. Very annoying especially on your own car.
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    DIY - Oil Change Reference for 2GR-FE

    Did my 1010 mile oil change yesterday. Noticed some glitter in the filter removed as expected so can see why doing at 1k is a good idea. Added the magnetic drain plug (porter's link). My filter housing wasnt real loose and just took a little force on the filter wrench to loosen. I didn't bother...
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    Income/Finances needed to justify Emira purchase?

    Maybe you should start saving a big amount into a dedicated account every month that would be your Emira payment (or as much as you can) for a year and see how comfortable your finances are. See where you are cash wise. If you're half way there or so and can sell your fun car the used Emira...
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    Need Advice, I placed an order for my FE2.0 and my entire spec got messed up after waiting 3 years

    No changes can be made until it shows up for sure. The dealer can absolutely order the correct wheels and add them after/at delivery. Same as the shocks. They just wont do it or eat the costs. The privacy glass they cant change. I'd be calling LotusUSA at least and explaining how they...
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    Income/Finances needed to justify Emira purchase?

    For a data point, I bought my Emira and had zero debt (including nice house paid off). I personally don't buy (after learning life lessons) any car unless I can pay cash for it and maintain a good emergency fund. Dont think I'd be comfortable if had your income to mortgage ratio with a car...
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    Need Advice, I placed an order for my FE2.0 and my entire spec got messed up after waiting 3 years

    At a minimum they should change the wheels to correct spec at no charge. They can also order the sport suspension shocks and swap those out but may not. I would find some similar aftermarket upgrades and ask for that amount off the price if they wont swap the shock setup. They've really...
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    Tires recommendations

    More than likely I will be going with the Contis on the Emira when the Good Years wear. I chose them over the Michelin 4S on our 911 after really looking at reviews between the two and considering just driving normally almost all the time. I've been super happy with them. Seem quiet too...
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    Battery Tender?

    I connected my negative tender lead to the lower mounting bracket bolt into the body. Have a good continuity there as well. Have seen it connected to the negative terminal too and should be ok that way with the lows amps current from the battery tender. Either way is fine. I connect my tender...
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    📓 Journals New Nimbus

    Wow. 11 months from deposit to delivery. A lot of us were over 30 months.
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    Black roof with nimbus mirror caps

    Its not unattractive or weird. If you like it keep it.
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