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i4 owner ~850 miles. I've noticed this 3-5 times, but I feel like I've learned to upshift sooner or be stronger on the throttle. It's like you're walking the line between the car wanting to stay in lower gear and be aggressive when not pressing the throttle enough. Causes the car to slow from...

My wife just suggested I see who's interested in a Father's Day drive (June 15). Anyone interested?

Recently got my i4 and I can confirm, it's fast! If you're considering the i4, it won't disappoint. https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/finally-have-it-and-its-incredible.6108/#post-170230

Took the car to Terranea in Palos Verdes last weekend (resort by the ocean in LA). Man, the valet sure treats you differently in this car. I'm not used to being parked out front and getting to leave the car in the fancy spot as they scramble to move Range Rovers out of your way.

Near LAX. Yeah the i4 has been fantastic for LA even when the traffic gets bad. So glad I went with the i4 (no disrespect to the V6 / manual crowd by any means).

Great spec! Almost identical to mine. That steering wheel is awesome, what is it? https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/finally-have-it-and-its-incredible.6108/

Can't make this one, but interested for the future! Still in the break in period anyway.

Agreed. It's not a core problem. Nice we can always plug it in for now. When they fix it it'll be a nice thing, but I'm not sweating it in the meantime.

After being a member of this forum for years and having a deposit down since July 2022, I'm proud to say I finally have the Emira home, PPF/ceramic and all! Why did it take so long? I always wanted the i4 and DCT. I had a very specific spec I wanted. I put the deposit down knowing I would be...

Got my Emira last week and drove from SF to LA. During the drive Android Auto disconnected a handful of times and I ended up plugging it in. Pixel 8a.

Wow really? Was that the $2500 "refundable deposit" or something more? What dealership?

I've requested my deposit back from Galpin after finding the spec I wanted elsewhere. If you got your deposit refunded, how long did it take?

I just heard back from Lotus of Dallas and they confirmed they are no longer able to submit i4 FE orders. Thanks for the tip though and congrats on getting yours in on time!

What do you mean by the built in curb protection? Are the goodyears wider than the rim and prevent curb contact? Cup2s do not I assume?

I'll be driving mostly on the street. Might get into a track day here or there, but not a usual event. I know there's a lot of talk of touring being a really nice balance of handling and ride quality. California roads might be a little more forgiving than what I've heard described in the UK so...

What dealer is it? I was told i4 FE order book was closed? I'd love to get an order in if they're still taking them.

Ah that makes way more sense. 2024 - i4 FE's delivered end of year 2025 - V6's being manufactured/delivered 2026 - i4 being manufactured/delivered

Sounds like Lotus is taking 2025 off then haha

Galpin has been downplaying the i4 since inception. I was at an early test drive event (Nov 2022 I think) and they were telling me they didn't even think the i4 would get made. Now they have an influx of i4s they're trying to sell. This sounds like sales tactics to me. Galpin has also told me...

Looks like they're already improving audio: "fixed Lotus Emira compressor sound" I'm sure there's tons more to do with audio, but encouraging they're busting out updates quickly.

You sound like a good candidate to send feedback to Kunos during early access. Only way they'll move on something is if the fans request it. Now's the time!

Keep in mind this is very early access. Basically an alpha build. A LOT will change over the next year leading to the true release of the game. Kunos has an amazing track record. AC and ACC started with one car and one track and were a mess. This will become an amazing platform.

Early access comes out this Thursday (Jan 16, 2025) and has the Emira confirmed! It'll only be on PC initially, but eventually make it's way to console when the full game releases (summer maybe?). This is the sim to get to drive the Emira.

Get ready to drive the Emira in a huge open world map around Nürburgring

Dyson about to come in and sue everyone using V6, V8, V10, V12 haha

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Assetto Corsa Evo will come to PS5 eventually. It'll just be on PC first so you'll just have to wait a bit. You can connect a wheel and pedals (provided they're PS5 certified) and get the same experience. You just miss out on the modding.

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Will do, thanks!

Nice! AC Evo is going to be so sick.

Sim racer here. Assetto Corsa Evo releases Jan 2025 and should be amazing. The Emira has been spotted in the teaser videos. This is the game to get if you're after the Emira in an actual sim, with realistic driving physics and proper force feedback. No offense to Forza, but it's an arcade game...

Good idea, I'll keep an eye on the orphan thread. Agreed, I assume the odds of this working are slim, but figured I'd put I'd out there. Maybe I'll get some consolation prize with the 2026 model year like an S model (probably not).

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All the dealers have told me that all builds are locked for i4 FE's and Lotus isn't accepting any new orders. I've also been told the next i4 production will be for the 2026 model year.

Have you seen this build in inventory anywhere? https://www.lotuscars.com/code/E97Y4HB4G0?shortUrl=true i4 (must) Hethel yellow (must) Lower / no black pack (must) Ice grey leather (must) Diamond cut wheels (strongly preferred) Touring suspension (preferred) Calipers red (preferred) Leather...

Anyone in the USA get an i4 test drive yet?