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@jp129 Given you only did the driver's seat and assuming you got the GRP sensor over-ride harness, is it safe to say you have ZERO warning lights/errors related to the driver seat swap?

Assuming the delay is based on a parts wait? Or is there more to share here?

It depends on how much sand residue exists. Here's the scoop, from the few "autopsy" photos that are floating around the "interwebs" it doesn't appear to take much to mess with the water pump and thermostat(s). My guestimate is that if you have this condition, it'll come up quick. Certainly...

Thanks @kitkat Nothing on their website yet ( https://www.nitron.co.uk/buy-online/automotive/lotus/emira/-22-- , but keep us posted on any breaking news links.

I've used these on multiple cars (Evora, 4C, Carrera T) and they are by far one of the best mods for anyone that uses their car for both light to moderate track and street driving. They save weight and the rotors themselves last materially longer than any of the OE they replaced. GiroDisc...

It's identical to the OEM version as far as final fit and size of fins, etc. So just look at your car from whatever angle, and just imagine CF wherever you would see the black plastic.

So, I recently had to replace my diffuser (won't get into why, still a sore spot). I also went with GRP's CF version (Lotus had no OE versions stateside and said a month which likely meant double that) and it is indeed a beautiful, functional and lighter piece. However, I noticed in the install...

Valid point, forgot about the rear-subframe difference. The mounting hardware for the rears would definitely be different.

Well, if Lotus is even changing spring rates amongst the same model (i.e., Touring has a couple of different spring rates amongst the V6 Touring model per posts on this forum), it tells me the suspension tuning is a bit more complicated than we think. Hopefully, Nitron get something done soon...

The Evora GT was basically CF galore and identical to the 430. The main difference was the front bumper and that's on the US DOT, not Lotus. Trust me, the CF options will come given the predictability of the Lotus product life cycle.

There's no difference in design, it's the spring and rebound rates that are different and take time to develop both on a bench suspension dyno as well as road testing.

I know it's a pain, but this one might warrant a dealer visit. Keep us posted!

There's a video of the guys from PB Racing (see the 48 second mark) where he is talking about his new in-house developed springs vs the OE and they show this notch. If you look at the video and zoom in to the exhaust, you'll see it has the V6 exhaust (third cat delete uses a flange mount vs a V...

I believe this is on all variants. Although the spring rates may be different across variants, the design of the OE Bilstien coilover is identical. So all cars have this feature. The real question, is it worth the labor for only a 5mm change?

Absolutely not normal.

Same.

Quote of the day! BTW, let's not call it "CF" any more. Let's make "PP" happen people!

The CF will come. It's simply being saved for the later (possibly last few) variants. Long-time Lotus fans (i.,e. you've followed the company since the Esprit/Elise) know this. For as much as we all like to gripe about Lotus and all the things they don't do, they are in fact one of the most...

curious on your results when you get them.

Well that answers that. Don't mess with it!

I felt compelled to give an update on this for any other i4 exhaust DIY'ers. As you saw from above, my buddy and I really struggled getting clean access to the V clamp for proper placement and tightening when we did this over a month ago. The details are above. Fast forward to last weekend...

Or he's subliminally telling you "Go Ohlins!!!" Subliminal marketing at its best.

@docron Only if it's easy to see by the naked eye(i.e., no further dismantling needed), can you see what machined indentation on the OE Bilstiens the circlip that holds the lower spring retention hat in place? There were reports that there are 3 different setting (i.e., 3 machined...

This. Several people have alluded to this change over the years as being completely emissions related and not performance/engine efficiency related.

Actually, I take that back, it looks like it may still occur in some cases. This is from the GFB instruction PDF: "Venting Duration/Timing: You might hear the VTA vent at seemingly odd times, but this is determined by the ECU and is not a fault with the VTA. The ECU typically turns on the...

If there is, it should be minimal to non-existent because the whole point is to vent it out of the turbo and into open air. However, I know most have just installed them out of the box. If you read above and on the GFB website, the coin slot on top adjusts "how much" to vent out. You can play...

It doesn't overwhelm it, it gets rid of it. The "flutter" is the sound created by venting pressure back through the turbo (the flutter is air hitting the spinning turbo fins in the opposite direction) versus into the "atmosphere". Remember, this is specifically a VTA (vent to atmosphere) BOV...

@GRP And thank you for the fast help with the new CF diffuser. OE part would have been about a month!

@Kaz Sorry, been preoccupied with my diffuser meltdown. As soon as my car is up and running, I'm down. We'll be twinning, kinda (w/ the gumballs).

Fingers crossed they do a run of their lightest wheels.

Still down for a group buy if we have one in the mix.

I just want to know where these can be had?

Not sure then. Both of these codes are associated with the exhaust and have come up when people have switched the exhaust out. Perhaps check to ensure the valve controller hasn't melted. It can be visually verified from the rear. As a last resort, undue the battery for a few mins. and see...

Did you just switch out the exhaust? Or remove and reinstall the valve controller for any reason? If so, you need a calibration of the exhaust valve operation.

Bumping for the weekend crew.