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  1. virtualmacho

    Japan - 2025/02/16 Track day for Lotus Owners at Fuji Speedway (第2回 ウイングにゃあ走行会@富士スピードウェイ)

    Entry has closed, and I have confirmed with the organizer that 4 Emiras are in the list. Even if you missed the window, please consider showing up for the parade run and mingling - should be fun ! 気付いたら満員となっていましたが、合計4台の Emira がエントリーしているとのことです。エントリーできなかった/しなかった方も FSW...
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    Wheel Hanger Alignment Tool

    Shrink tube, if you dislike adhesives.
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    Japan - Country Unique Emira Specs / Differences (エミーラ日本仕様)

    「総務省は、電波監理審議会からの答申及び意見募集の結果を踏まえ、速やかに関係規定の整備を行う予定です」ということで、一歩前進です。 details here ==> https://www.soumu.go.jp/menu_news/s-news/01kiban14_02000679.html [改正の概要] It's happening, folks ! Not this year, probably not next year, but "SOON"... Try to bring this up with your dealers whenever you discuss...
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    Japan - 2025/01/26 (sun) Wheel Color Comparison on Dark Verdant / Tan (3種のホイール横並び比較)

    @tarta will be picking up his Dark Verdant with Tan interior and Diamond Cut wheels with Yellow calipers Emira around 13:00. Two other Emiras with the same exterior and interior colors, but different wheels are needed to perform an objective analysis of the wheel colors. 面白いから3台を並べてみませんか? I...
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    Best decision ever? Verdant Green

    Yes, but I picked mine up at the Ishikawadai showroom, as it is closer to where I live. I will try to show up at Harajuku around 13:00 and film you driving off with your brand new Emira !
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    Not just another sportscar. The other?

    If I recall correcly, "a sportscar like no other" was the sales pitch for the Mazda RX-8 back in 2003.
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    Best decision ever? Verdant Green

    Can we crash your party? Which dealer?
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    Japan - 2025/02/16 Track day for Lotus Owners at Fuji Speedway (第2回 ウイングにゃあ走行会@富士スピードウェイ)

    All Lotus cars will be allowed to participate in one lap at the beginning with no extra charge, given the driver (and passenger) attend the briefing at 12:00. No helmet or gloves required for this parade lap, but expect pictures to be taken and used for PR purposes. ロータス車で来場すれば 13:00 からの慣熟走行...
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    Chopsticks were too soft for the task. The track was fun! No pedestrians, no bicycles, no trailers, just wide open pavement for 4km. Was able to clock 220km/h on the home straight even with my slow shifting. I had a professional driver drive for 2 laps in my Emira, pointing at the markers...
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    Japan - 2025/02/16 Track day for Lotus Owners at Fuji Speedway (第2回 ウイングにゃあ走行会@富士スピードウェイ)

    Track runs are not mandatory - you can just show up for the photo-ops and mingle with other Lotus owners. オフ会だけの参加も大歓迎!(富士スピードウェイの入場料 1,200円はどうしてもかかりますが)
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    Japan - 2025/02/16 Track day for Lotus Owners at Fuji Speedway (第2回 ウイングにゃあ走行会@富士スピードウェイ)

    The Japanese Facebook group ロータスオーナー会 will be hosting a track day at Fuji Speedway on Feb. 16 (sun). I spoke with the admin (a gentleman from the Nagoya area) yesterday and confirmed that the event is open to anyone with a Lotus - you do not need to be a member of the Facebook group to...
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    For some strange reason, my Emira participated in a Porsche owners event at Fuji Speedway. This being my very first track event in a car, I quickly realized that to install the tow hook, you need to remove the rubber cap with long nosed pliers. All I had were chopsticks...
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    Reached the one-tenths milestone.
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    Japan - 2025/01/10-12 Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 (東京オートサロン2025)

    After spending an hour in the parking queue and then finding out that the parking space has been closed, I headed home to look at all the pictures @Tokion has posted in his JAPAN - TOKYO AUTO SALON 2025 thread. It has been a long day...
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    I’m building a fully custom Infotainment UI

    Let's wait for an answer from the OP, but my speculation is that it would look like you went out and bought an Android smartphone: the car will still connect to your iPhone, allowing you to take calls and other standard Bluetooth functions, but you will have to toggle between two devices to use...
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    I’m building a fully custom Infotainment UI

    I hope @Sentinel can confirm, but I this is my understanding: Think of the project as a combination of an Android app and the proprietary hardware it runs on (instead of your smartphone). The hardware will allow extra goodies not available on your smartphone, such as data interface from the...
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    2024 lotus Emira first edition with GT4 replica spoiler hand painted and installed by a professional!

    Really makes a difference to the car! How is it mounted? Please post pics of the mounting points when you have the time. Thanks! [edit] @idleuser beat me to it ;)
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    GRP Short Shift Kit

    You will need to unscrew the short shifter a few turns (trial and error) to fix the rear-bias caused by pulling on the shift cable too much. As for the right-bias, can't adjust it here because the short shifter adds thickness to the overall assembly, pushing it down. You will need to adjust the...
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    Japan - 2025/01/10-12 Tokyo Auto Salon 2025 (東京オートサロン2025)

    I plan to be there around noon depending on traffic, and stay until 14:00 maybe 15:00. If one or more of them ask me out, I may leave earlier.
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    Factory tour

    @tarta -san, please ask the folks at headquarters when the following will be available for Japan EMIRAs if you have the chance. Thanks! TPMS wireless Apple Carplay / Android Auto
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    Japan - Emira Ownership (エミーラ納車とその後)

    山口県下関市の「角島大橋」をエミーラで走りたい!本州と四国の間を行き来する橋も走りたい!季節的には5月がベストかな?夏は暑いし混むだろうし。 Bridges, bridges. I am considering doing some island hopping in the Shikoku & Chugoku areas, perhaps in the May-June time frame. Any interest or advice? https://yamaguchi-tourism.jp/spot/detail_11030.html...
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    Planning Japan visit Dec/Jan - need help from locals

    Hope you got back to your hotel smoothly. Great discussions! Have a great rest of 2024 !
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    Planning Japan visit Dec/Jan - need help from locals

    Thanks for joining us on short notice. Now, get some rest !
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    Japan - Emira Ownership (エミーラ納車とその後)

    @shin73 Let's meet up in front of the Shinjuku Ward Office (新宿区役所) at 20:00. Everyone is welcome to join! map here ==> #26
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    Planning Japan visit Dec/Jan - need help from locals

    Let's meet up in front of the Shinjuku Ward Office (新宿区役所) at 20:00.
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  33. virtualmacho

    Planning Japan visit Dec/Jan - need help from locals

    OK, let's go to the Shinjuku Golden-gai.
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    Japan - Emira Ownership (エミーラ納車とその後)

    Details to be discussed @seriously , no fun and foolishness :LOL: https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/planning-japan-visit-dec-jan-need-help-from-locals.5465/#post-160385
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    Planning Japan visit Dec/Jan - need help from locals

    hey @seriously name your preference of time and general location (shinjuku, shibuya, shimbashi, ueno, asakusa, etc.) !
  36. virtualmacho

    Japan - Emira Ownership (エミーラ納車とその後)

    今夜の「東京で軽く一杯イベント」参加者を緩く募集中。
  37. virtualmacho

    Japan - Emira Ownership (エミーラ納車とその後)

    I'm never fun and foolish :LOL:
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