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  1. Aero

    Thoughts on the 2023 Nissan Z

    Since I've had a 240z for the past 15 years I was very hopeful when the new Z was announced it would be something appealing to me. I planned to buy it before saw it but I dont like how it looks at all. The new Z was partially responsible for adding to my disappointment of new car models that...
  2. Aero

    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    Unless you're over age 45 you probably don't remember Baghdad Bob.
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    Bad quality of 2.0 Emira

    Where are you taking delivery? Your username says in Canada.
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    Factory tour - 16 Aug 2023

    The tour guide I had no information/comment on USA production questions or if he did know he knew not to comment on it. They are careful what to say and what not to. If they are producing the USA cars they will make a point to point it out. It may be best to ask for an official contact that...
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    Emira and Quick Jack

    Costco also sells them at about the same or less. Can't beat Costco's return policy either. https://www.costco.com/CatalogSearch?dept=All&keyword=car+lift
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    Ceramic vs Wax

    I was very skeptical against ceramic (the pro stuff) for years. When I got a new car recently I did the full front in PPF (with ceramic on top) and the rest in ceramic only. There is a lot of difference in how water and dirt will not stick as easily vs a well waxed car. Before I would wash a...
  8. Aero

    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    Just got call to submit my FE2.0 spec/official order. My build date is supposedly Dec/Jan (2024 I hope) which is a month or so earlier than when I was told I got a FE2.0. I'm still skeptical they can build all the FE1.0 from Sept (planned FE1.0) to then.
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    Chinese vs European i4 HP?

    Are we sure Lotus is just not 'rounding up' from 360 to 400 for the Chinese market and for marketing reasons. Thats a big jump/round but a lot of car makers do it for marketing reasons. I wonder if you dyno various (diff market versions) I4s off the line they are identical.
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    Oil temperature and pressure reading?

    One of my biggest complaints along with the gauges itself. Dont see how a sports focused car can not have an oil pressure gauge. I dont care how much downforce I have at all times but would like to know how my oil pressure trends. They could've easily had a screen option in the knight rider...
  11. Aero

    Black Pack - Adds to it or Takes Something Away?

    Could you post a few pics with closeups of how the PPF wraps around the vents on the engine hatch? Does it look just like paint?: Edit: I see that area is already black anyway. And now they're charging $1400 for black pack. (USA)
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    Black lettering for non black-pack cars?

    possibly on the letters and exhaust when time comes.
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    Factory tour - 16 Aug 2023

    What I did: Underground/Tube from LHR airport to Kings Cross or whatever station you need to transfer to train (route of your choosing) that goes out to Lotus. Google maps pretty good estimates for this.
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    Black lettering for non black-pack cars?

    I'm more weird. I want the black pack roof, silver letters and silver exhaust. I know I could wrap the roof black but don't want to do that.
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    Factory tour - 16 Aug 2023

    https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100092561383218 is who we used. She took us to the hotel, picked us up from the hotel (the next morning) to lotus, from Lotus to train station. Always on time when booked/told her in advance. After initial call. There is also one supposedly (who werent)...
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    Emira and Quick Jack

    I have a MaxJax so the arms arent as long as a full size two post which is why im concerned with reaching the front lift inward points that are further away from the car's CG. I laid it out in CAD and I think it'll reach but the CG may be a little aft of perfect. Probably fine and safe but...
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    Factory tour - 16 Aug 2023

    I found that out the hard way. We got there when school let out so they were all gone. We had to walk to a pub and have one called. Be simple if you prebook though. It was 10 Pounds from there to Lotus.
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    Emira and Quick Jack

    From the owners manual. I computed the cg based on wheel weights. I was measuring to see how it will fit on my 2 post.
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    Factory tour - 16 Aug 2023

    Some good info here: https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/suggestions-for-where-to-stay-near-hethel.3447/#post-99586 I personally took the train from Kings Cross to Wymondham. Short cab ride from there. Can also go to Norwich and stay but the cab ride will be longer.
  22. Aero

    Is the Tan leather less orange in real life?

    I really wanted the tan at first. Saw some pics where it looks acceptable and some where it looks way too orange. Saw them in person at factory and tan was in car I drove on track event there. I decided it was still a bit too deep/orange for my tastes. Not as bad as some pics make it appear...
  23. Aero

    Looks like Ford is coming out with a competitor

    Extremely disappointed. Front mid-engine doesnt really count as mid engine to me. I was hoping theyd decided to buy out the tempting Saleen S1 design to compete with the C8. https://www.saleen.com/vehicles/saleen-1/ Instead:
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    Factory tour - 16 Aug 2023

    Thats what I was told by the tour guide on June8th of this year. Factory expansion for that car and future Hethel models.
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    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    Did they give you a build date? (not that theyll meet it) EDIT: see you listed a delivery date. Congrats. I deposited before you and just got notified I got a FE2.0 allocation. Your dealer mustve got a lot of allocations.
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    Looks like Ford is coming out with a competitor

    If they make it look a lot like the Ford GT (and not a Mustang in any way), cost around 100k,and available with a manual trans (doubtful). It will be very tempting..even though a Ford.
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    New Emira Configurator!

    I'm having trouble with it being fully correct once you save a code and then go back and load it. If I delete the privacy glass, save the config code, and then reload it always puts the privacy glass back on. Doesn't really matter to me unless they are going to use this when you submit your...
  28. Aero

    Appearance of Seneca Blue in person

    Seneca was my choice from the beginning and I didnt see one in person until a factory visit in June. I'm very pleased with it. Its not flat/saturated at all. It looks similar to what you see in photos mostly. I thought it looked much better in person. Havent seen rapid blue on a vette. I...
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  30. Aero

    Lotus produce record number of sports cars in H1 of 2023

    Meanwhile in North America.
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    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    Nashville Lotus. I had to email them to find out.
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    Emira Review Index [V6 FE]

    I think that's actually worse. Whats wrong with manufactures not including this stuff? Got to go..kids on my lawn.
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    Emira Review Index [V6 FE]

    Spot on Jay review. I'm glad Jay complained about not having round gauges. I really dislike the gauge setup (so far). Although that makes me feel old since I relate. If he noticed no oil pressure gauge he probably wouldve complained about that too.
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    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    Just got confirmed I received a FE2.0 spot with a planned production of Feb. (they didnt say which year :p ) My deposit was Oct 9, 2021. I was #20 at dealer then and they got 12 or 15 FE1.0 originally. I submit my 'order' when the dealer submits that months (FEB) builds to the factory..not...
  36. Aero

    Insurance Options for US Market

    I had them on my NSX until I sold it and they seemed reasonable at time. Werent supposed to drive it to work regularly and not everyday usage and had a 3500 mile yearly limit I think. I never had a claim. When I bought another 'fun' car years ago they were higher than other similar companies...
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    Insurance Options for US Market

    Mine was $2070/yr at Hagerty using standard coverages etc. Guess living in the sticks in AL has benefits. Still seems high to me for what I have in total agreed coverage on my 911 and 240z elsewhere. I had hagerty before and I left them when they raised rates years ago. Viable alternative over...
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    Insurance Options for US Market

    I havent done a definite quote yet since I don't have an Emira US spec VIN# for the quote. I would suggest trying Hagerty, ANPAC (who I have on my other 'fun' cars) that do agreed value policies. When I was considering an Evora a few years ago the rate was reasonable when I checked. You usually...
  39. Aero

    New factory tour video with a glimpse of an i4 in build

    Funny they let some people film in the factory and the Evija build area(which makes sense to have off limits), but they still wouldnt let actual paying customers take still photos of just the Emiras when we were on the tour.
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    Homegrown Emira merch

    You might also include some humor in addition if going to market them here. Example: Coffee...now. Emira...soon.
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