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I’ve done two 400 mile road trips without issue, but a third road trip that ended quickly after a CEL came on and resulted in engine power loss. Restarting didn’t help, and it turned out to be a failed Mass Airflow Sensor that took 3 weeks to diagnose and fix.

I didn’t ask the service department. The dealership is conveniently less than 10 miles from my house and I don’t have a code reader.

I think the problem is that the venting of the hot air off of the radiator weakens the adhesive holding the foam piece, causing it to fail.

Good idea…If this MAF sensor also fails, then I will offer your suggestion. (Got the car back this morning).

The foam piece on the right underside side of my hood blew off at highway speed…it was just replaced under warranty when I brought the car in for several issues. Without the foam piece, there is a substantial gap that would allow debris to pass. I’m guessing that is its purpose.

I did not get to see the first failed MAF sensor…Car isn’t ready yet, so I’ll ask if they have it so I can take pics.

Although I’m on track frequently (I have a dedicated track car), I’ve only done 3 track days in the Emira…and the first MAF sensor failed before my first track day - just from break-in driving. Engine temps never rose above 200°F on any track day.

Thanks. Only running OEM parts…

It’s been 6 months since getting my first Mass Airflow Sensor replaced, now the second one has failed. Anyone else having this problem? If so, any suggestions? Not pleased with repeat issues…they are often indicative of larger ones. If it happens again, I may offload it.

There’s a “Your mom” joke in there!

Track days!

Has anyone with a FE6 replaced their rotors yet? If so, what is your source for the replacements? Dealership seems unreasonably high…(no surprise).

I don’t have a reader…Calling the dealership service department on Monday.

Completely stock.

Thanks. When I put the car in the garage and said I wouldn’t drive until it was time to bring it in for service, my wife said I put the car in “time out” for bad behavior. 🤣

I was out for a drive tonight when the CEL came on…Turning the car off, waiting a bit, and starting the car again did not reset the CEL. So, I’ll be taking the car it for service. With 4000 miles since taking delivery in 3/24, this is only the second time the car has had an issue requiring...

Both of mine fell off on track days 2 months apart…When the first one fell off, it went in my pedal box while pushing it on track. I had no idea what the part was for until the second one fell off a few days ago and landed on my passenger seat!

I’ve done 4 track days this season with the Emira on a stock setup. No issues with brake fluid. It all depends on the track - for the Emira, I have only had time to take it to Blackhawk Farms (a short, technical track).

The weight of the Tesla Roadster that was built on the Elise platform nearly 20 years ago was around 2700 lbs., with a range of about 225 miles. As an enthusiast, I’m more interested in a low content, sub-3000 lbs, two-seater, that may be quickly charged. I couldn’t care less about range, so...

Depends on the time and location 🤣The 17th for you may be the 16th for me!

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-cars/lotus-unveil-new-theory-1-sports-car-next-week

I love the WI Road America plates…I wish IL had something similar. Maybe I’ll see you at Blackhawk or Road America.

Any well-maintained Elise is perfect for a dedicated track car, especially if the track is a technical one. The only downside to an Elise is the scarcity and expense of clamshells & body panels. I’ve had 3 Elises over the years and sold my most recent one a little over a year ago…I regret...

All US cars have DRLs on by default, with no way to turn them off.

Track insurance is a ripoff…until you need it. A deductible of 10% of your car’s value is a lot easier to swallow than a repair cost of more…

Agreed! As a former executive at a top 5 insurance company, it is highly unlikely that any damage incurred and/or caused is covered for any on-track driving. The few times that I have purchased track event insurance, I have used Open Track. Relatively cheap for my BMW 1M, but it was about $700...

I think that I have gotten used to it - I see it as green much more often than I used to…

I’ve hit the rev-limiter on track a few times and it was startling compared to the Porsches that I have had and tracked in the past.

I’ve done 2 HDPEs and one private track day in the Emira…I also have more dedicated track cars, but the Emira is fun to exercise!

Blackhawk Farms & Gingerman

I have tracked my car 3 times since delivery in March…I did not change the brake fluid, since it was delivered with high-temp brake fluid. Brake pads still have plenty of life. As for tires, the Cup2s are great track tires, but after 3 track days and 3000 road miles they are nearing the end of...

Follow-Up: After 30 days with no trickle charger connected, the car immediately started up with no issues or codes. This was with the battery connected too. (As a reminder, I parked the car in a storage unit - not my garage - so I had no access to electricity for the trickle charger).

Apparently, at the time, the codes were not corresponding to clearly diagnosable issues…So Lotus Engineering had to decipher the code. It took 2 weeks for Lotus Engineering to respond to my dealership. It was ridiculous.