Here's a photo I took last weekend of that car being driven by Clive Chapman at the Classic Team Lotus Garden Party.
It sounded fantastic close up and he did let it rip!
Well, it did for me instantly and continuously in the UK without any software updates.
Easy to try and if it works for someone else until an official fix via software update then why not.
Last night we saw a car in the distance join the dual carriageway (A140/A14) and I thought that looks interesting I wonder what it is?
First time I've come across another Emira from behind, they are normally going the other way.
Enthusiastic waves as we went by. :)
We both turned off the A14 and...
Looks ok to me apart from the Lotus letters.
My PPF installer removed the letters and stuck them back on afterwards. That was his normal way of doing things.
When I got my car both mirrors (the whole housing) were loose, i.e. they wobbled slightly with a few millimetres play.
By "Resetting to Neutral" this fixed my wobble.
Had a quick look and I've made note of it for a future drive for me.
How bad is she on the twisties?
Mine hates me just going round a roundabout anywhere near decent speed.
I've come to learn to just drive smoothly to avoid the screams and swearing.
Ipswich PPF Centre did a good job on mine.
I got full cover.
Stone chips can happen anywhere on the front and roof. The rear side inlets get it as well. They're the most prone but really anywhere can get it.
Well lotus do take the manual gearbox apart and swap a couple of cogs so they just might change the auto box.
When you do the factory tour (I've done 3 so far) the guide has an area where he demonstrates both gearboxes. Next time I do the tour (probably later this year so that these new cars...
Technical updates, two new colours, new wheels, seat belt colours, new options.
Available to order now, showroom debut in September 2025.
Press release, Hethel – 5 June 2025.
Colours are Purple Haze and EOS Green.
The iconic V6 powertrain has been refined for even more emotional engagement...
No, I had my tailgate replaced, small bubbles from new in June but waited until the following January before doing it.
I checked out your doors, they did do a good job.
I'm a possible, I'll know nearer the date. It's just before we go away to the Le Mans Classic so I'm not 100% sure what I'm doing.
Also, I thought I'd seen that number plate before!
Chaplane's had 3 of them lined up when I picked my Hethel Yellow up.
My UK V6 November 2023 car has it as well.
If anyone doesn't have it here is the diagram showing the part number and a link to Bell & Colvill's parts website.
https://parts.bellandcolvill.co.uk/deroure?qs=1&partsearch=8894223557&searchparts=1