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At the factory handover, Scott gave the following tips on running in; Don’t go over 4000 for first 500 miles Don’t get on motorway and do very long distances at same rpm - vary speed or gears to allow engine to bed in at different revs He suggested brief excursions above 4000 as the miles...

Good plate !

Congratulations ! Enjoy.

Is it still working ?

Sorry for delay ! Been flat out. The issue was a “dent” in the paint on the bonnet. I only spotted it when returning to the car about to drive away. I had already signed to accept the car but I had not moved it. It was minor but I am an engineer and a bit OCD so I knew it would bother me...

That is a very sensible idea. I am going to email them to that effect ! They really need to sort something.

Collected car yesterday and yes I have the wiper issue.

Wipers intel from factory pick up yesterday; Scott fronted this up. Credit to him for doing that. I asked if they new what the issue was and when it would be fixed. Scott said it was something between the rain sensor on the screen and the software/controller for the Bosch wiper motor. Scott...

Will post what I have learned on the wiper thread.

Leather. It makes no difference what material I believe. It’s the design.

I think they would be sued !

Another bit of data from my notes - target for Gold shift 15 cars. Target for Black shift 19 cars. That fits with @Drlonline data.

A few thoughts from the drive home from Hethel; Good bits; Steering – lovely and very communicative as expected Ride – glad I went for Touring as it was plenty firm enough for my taste and it soaked up many bumps and crap UK roads well Gearbox – changes were smooth and pretty easy (except...

Thanks and will post more as I learn the car ! Initial thoughts below. Agree on DV - one drove past at the factory and the colour seemed to change a lot as the aspect and light changed. Reminded me a bit of TVR fancy paint of old !

He is learning at the moment. Test in August. He is angling for a drive…can you imagine the insurance ! Will be quite a while before he is let loose in something like an Emira 😃

Thanks Tom. Will post more tomorrow. Knackered ! The green look not planned !

Looked awesome ! Enjoy 😉

Bought one today at Hethel. Not had it out of the bag yet but will try it and let you know.

He loves it. Big petrol head. Probably going to do engineering at college so in his element seeing the factory. Loves the interior and styling of the Emira - as do I. In fact when I was considering cancelling he was very persuasive in me staying in. I am glad I did !

Data I gleaned on production numbers from factory tour today. No photos allowed so from careful observation and making a few notes; At 11am the big screens were counting down the time to move car 12 to the next station The big screen from Harry’s video is there but doesn’t have much data on...

Collected my manual DV from Hethel today with my 17 yr old son. Had a great day hosted by Scott who, as others have mentioned, is a fountain of Lotus knowledge. Really enjoyed the factory tour. Great to see how the cars come together from chassis components, new engines still in wrapping...

Well that is awkward. I’ll change my plans for tonight then !

On the train to Norwich ! Be at Hethel for 0900. I am primed to look at production figures, wheel gaps, gearknobs, seat bases, second shifts, car parks of finished cars, built autos, any signs of i4s. Anything else ?

Picking my DV up from Hethel tomorrow so had to nail insurance today. Secured a very reasonable £425. I am 52, clean license, wife also driving, garaged, 15 yrs NCB. Note that the Tracker only made about £20 reduction. This is the net premium on an Admiral multicar policy (net as in after...

Just tried to pay the invoice. I had read all the earlier posts about limits and lack of CHAPS etc but didn’t pay a huge amount of attention until my call with my bank (First Direct). There is indeed a limit to amount of cash that Lotus can receive through the Stripe payment system of £49,999...

Checkout. They then send invoice. You say I’ll pay when I can get insurance. Once you get invoice you are not dealing with CS you are dealing with accounts. They will want the money and not to be storing your car.

Been having exactly the same debate with myself and have just decided full PPF + ceramic. Will post details when finalized. I like the idea of leaving the paint longer to cure more naturally but unless you are going to garage the car and not drive it, the car will be exposed to more...

How do we know whether we have the latest software, Tom ? Can you tell via the car menus ? And what is the latest version ? Thx.

Just starting quotes today. First one through a broker was £900 ! UK, garage, full NCD, tracker, 52 (although look late thirties ;-). Going to try Admiral where have a multi car and Manning next ! What was the actual cost @GAVLA ?

Won’t be able to take a photo so what are the key numbers amok get all that ? YTD vs plan ?

I will do ! If it is still there…

Will do !

I am going to Hethel for pick up on the 13th April - I’ll have a look round the car park if I am allowed and see how many autos I can spot and LHD vs RHD.