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  1. RoryBellows

    Radford Motors Has Filed for Bankruptcy

    All the manufacturers got huge returns over the last few years and have to come to the realization that the party is over and production and profits are going to go down. No matter what the news or the CEO of chase bank says about the economy there just isn't as much money available for the...
  2. RoryBellows

    I4 Delivery Date USA/Canada Updates

    Yes you can deliver a 2024 after 2024 as its based on production not sales date. As far as batteries go I would like to assume they would disconnect them and then just reconnect and charge as needed but who knows and they probably wont say.
  3. RoryBellows

    14 months. That's when i want to take delivery of my Emira...

    I think it just means that the first base V6s will be here around April. Other posters have been told similar so I think its accurate pending nothing crazy happens. I wont even pretend to know what they are building right now or how they will sequence in the future but I imagine at some point...
  4. RoryBellows

    14 months. That's when i want to take delivery of my Emira...

    It very well might not take 14 months depending on what you want. The next batch of v6 manuals are due in April and order books are open and far from full. You should for sure talk to your dealer
  5. RoryBellows

    Can someone identify this part?

    That piece is bent different.
  6. RoryBellows

    Alcantara Steering Wheels?

    It just a preference thing. I think they feel awesome in the hand but they also collect oils and dirt in a worse way. I generally try to keep leather at touch points when possible. That said I probably would have bit at a colored alcantara interior.
  7. RoryBellows

    Lotus - vehicle deliveries for first nine months of 2024

    It depends on options. If for example you were unlucky enough to spec a FE with vivid red, manual, silver wheels, black calipers, and black leather interior you actually overpaid what that would cost now (base plus options to bring to FE spec) by like 3k . Contrasting if you are new in the...
  8. RoryBellows

    Lotus - vehicle deliveries for first nine months of 2024

    Well the fact that pricing for base models is still hidden to the general public and those of us that know, know its gone up again is generally a recipe for slow orders.
  9. RoryBellows

    V6 auto or i4 DCT

    I test drove the auto V6 and it was ok. I wouldn't say it was great and its certainly not as fun as the manual v6. I haven't driven the i4 yet but imagine it will be the better automatic car. That said the supercharger whine is one of the best parts of the car and you won't get that with the i4...
  10. RoryBellows

    Tyre pressure monitoring reset?

    Why is 26.5 low on the right front but okay on the left front?
  11. RoryBellows

    Many orphaned Emira available

    Can you work a signed ball into the deal
  12. RoryBellows

    Future Classic: Lotus Emira V6

    Nimbus may make me an old man but the red interior lets people know I'm a crazy old man.
  13. RoryBellows

    Future Classic: Lotus Emira V6

    There's no bad color for an Emira. There is a best though and if you know you nimbus.
  14. RoryBellows

    Cosmos Black Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    Is China on to base cars already?
  15. RoryBellows

    New Emira SE announced

    I have a build sheet from lotus for a base v6.
  16. RoryBellows

    Montana LLC registration

    CA sucks. I just paid over 700 bucks for a 2022 Model 3 registration. I have no clue how they even assess the fees anymore. The day after I retire I'm moving out of state.
  17. RoryBellows

    To tint or not to tint? 😎

    I'm tinting. I got the privacy glass specifically because I saw threads were tinting the rear went badly. I too would have liked if you could get the rear privacy and no sides for the best matching but I'm hoping the tiny windows aren't too crazy dark and Ill do a 70% on the front.
  18. RoryBellows

    Many orphaned Emira available

    Ironically now that I have my build sheet I seem to be finding similar specced ones all over the place.
  19. RoryBellows

    LOTUS BRADFORD SHAME ON YOU

    Looks like they let the new guy use the polisher.
  20. RoryBellows

    Did someone steal my gas cap?

    The Emira isn't even a good candidate to steal fuel from. Why wouldn't you steal gas from something with a larger tank or go through the lot till you find something with a non-locking cap. I think they did it just to be an asshole. I bet they have pried plenty of these before yours and since.
  21. RoryBellows

    New Emira SE announced

    Well it appears the SE adds in the now extra cost items of zinc paint and alcantara headliner. Everything else seems like a change to the base. This is the first I've seen in switching to a single piece brake rotor. Seems the v6 is unaffected by this though. I really thought Lotus would move the...
  22. RoryBellows

    To stripe or not to stripe?

    I like that stripe on the magma but that render had matching wheels to tie it in more.
  23. RoryBellows

    Closed container Transport

    100 miles sounds like a good first drive. I would just get it home the old fashioned way and knock a few of the break in miles off at the same time
  24. RoryBellows

    How bad will the Emira depreciation be?

    During its production run the Emira will certainly depreciate. Current leaser rates are attesting to this. I think the UK is additionally hindered by the smaller buying market. I don't think the US will be as bad but it is a Lotus and it will depreciate. If you want to make an investment just...
  25. RoryBellows

    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    1. That's good to know. 2. Seems at odds with the lotus pricing sheet that calls them MY2025. I was given an ETA of April for my base and that would be quite early for a 2026 as well. 3. Surprising but sort of makes sense since the V6 can go auto or manual and Im betting orders for manuals...
  26. RoryBellows

    So disappointed with Zinc grey ...

    When I was speccing a GTS against the Emira I was speccing Chalk over Blue Leather.
  27. RoryBellows

    So disappointed with Zinc grey ...

    Zinc to me operates like Hethel and Vivid. Its on the racier side of the Emira spectrum. Its one that I would lean in on black pack and alacantara. With zinc I would probably even go a step farther and do red calipers and the red stitch alcantara. Interestingly enough when I told my father I...
  28. RoryBellows

    options to improve manual shift speed?

    There's not a lot out for emiras but searching for evoras I found this company who replaces the whole linkage assembly. It looks pretty involved and a bit sparse on details for how it feels at the end but worth a call/email to them to find out and see if they can make an Emira version...
  29. RoryBellows

    Base pricing

    FE1.0s were definitely a good deal. FE2.0s are a mixed bag. If you ordered a vivid red over black leather FE2.0 you probably spent more than you should of. If you got a magma over alcantara you still got a good deal
  30. RoryBellows

    Sun shade options?

    I have ceramic 70% on my Model 3 windshield and 15% on all the other windows (roof included). Ceramics work pretty well if you need to run into a store quick but if your car is sitting an hour or more in the sun it will overwhelm the windshield tint. I like the idea of the accordion style for...
  31. RoryBellows

    Lease or buy?

    I think these will depreciate because they are still a Lotus. I think it wont be the worst because they are the last manual mid engine car in America (Paganis and Koenigseggs being out of the reach of almost everyone). I would not buy this car for an investment piece. It wont end well...
  32. RoryBellows

    Nimbus Grey Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    Not officially to the public but I posted the price sheet in a different thread. https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/ive-seen-the-new-base-pricing-sheet.5208/ It does appear they are accepting orders again. I got an email yesterday that my order is in and a copy of the build sheet.
  33. RoryBellows

    Nimbus Grey Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    Keep those pictures coming gents. I just received my build sheet for a Nimbus v6 base.
  34. RoryBellows

    Latest Emira Production Update

    Im still a long way off from getting mine but I received a build sheet for my base V6 today alongside an email saying my order is in the system. Are the build sheets from Lotus themselves? If so it looks like the books are reopened already. It shows the MSRP too which lines up with the new...
  35. RoryBellows

    Thoughts on colors after a factory tour

    I feel a little common with ordering the nimbus but it always makes that door crease pop and I really like the almost champagne color it gets in certain lights. I went with the red calipers and red interior to jazz it up a bit. I don't think I'll see too many around like mine but who knows. If...
  36. RoryBellows

    I've seen the new base pricing sheet

    I think the only new options are the extended lower black pack which includes black tail pipe tips and lettering but not the roof and being able to get black lotus badges. Also depending on what you want it may be cheaper or more expensive than an FE2.0.
  37. RoryBellows

    I've seen the new base pricing sheet

    Starts at 99900 That gets you vivid red paint, black leather seats, leather wheel, open mesh shifter, driver pack, convenience pack, choice of suspension, tech fabric headliner, 10 spoke wheels, black calipers, lower black pack, F1 tires and homelink. Every thing else is an add. There's multi...
  38. RoryBellows

    Goodyear or Michelin durability ???

    I don't remember the exact review but I saw one that said the cup 2s were almost too sticky for the Emira and made it quite difficult to free up the back end if you are into that sort of thing.
  39. RoryBellows

    Latest Emira Production Update

    Things like VAT and shipping costs make it hard to just convert cost based on exchange rates. The best way to estimate cost from the UK config would be to first figure out the difference between i4 FEs equipped the same and see how the pricing lines out. from there you can apply that percent...
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