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Could do something like this leaving just the front of the center section body color. That would leave a clean line between the blacked out sections and the body color across the bottom.

I just tried 4 quick downshift pulls and it worked. The pulls seem to be buffered and then the gear number on the display updates as it reaches each new gear. I'm assuming you could probably do more, but I didn't try. I've been just double tapping up and down on the gear lever for the...

Just notice I can pull the interior trim around the rear window out a few inches at the top on both sides. Photo shows the area I am takling about. Just wondering if that is normal.

Ceramic pads should give you less rotor wear than a semi-metallic. Brake dust comes from rotor wear as well. There is just less friction between the pad and rotor with the ceramic pads. For street driving, I think the initial bite of the current pads is too high so I'd definitely like to try...

Yeah, that was one of the ones I tried. The hydroflask I mentioned sits at the same height, but holds 6 more ounces so you might like that. I'd give a slight edge to the yeti lids though. The magslider is nice. The hydroflask lid is just a basic plastic slider.

I just ordered a few different mugs to try as nothing I had fit. The 16oz hydro flask worked the best for a decent size but not taking up much room. Fit all the way down in both cup holders and doesn't stick up very much. I have the i4 so less important for me, but still nice to not have to...

Just search "(Ferrari, Lamborghini, Mclaren) water gets into engine when washing/in rain" and you'll see it's a pretty universal thing for mid engine cars I was curious to finally get to see the Lotus design in person and it's fairly elegant compared to most mid engine compartment venting...

I like the Merrell Vapor Glove for driving. I like barefoot style shoes in general though, for everyday wear and then you don't have to put on different shoes just to go drive. Similar to driving shoes, but have a wider toe box. I find most driving shoes to be too pointy and squish my toes...

Out of curiosity, why is there an indentation for the hazard sign, but not the tire kit?

Going to be doing vinyl in those areas and was trying to compare the feasibility of removing the vents vs trying to just tuck in around the edges. Thanks.

Might be a direct reference/challenge to Porsche's old "no substitute" thing from Risky Business.

I've been meaning to ask about this. I recently picked up my US spec I4 and the parking brake does not seem to deactivate automatically when driving off, although it states in the manual that it should. Instead I get a warning message to manually deactivate the parking brake. Are other US...

I wasn't either, 4247. You ordered an I4 as well?

I'm 4247 and it's not on there either. Was just going to ask if any other I-4 people got skipped as well, but I guess so. I suppose they don't necessarily load them on the boats in order.

The Porsche USA website lists the PDK GTS at 0-60 of 3.8 seconds and the manual at 4.3 seconds.

Curious about this as well. V6 is 37.5/62.5 with weight of 3249 according to video I saw of car on scales. Not sure about fuel level though.

That's the color of the diamond cut wheels

I would bet the geometry differences they mention are simply just the marginally different alignment settings. Not saying that's bad, but just sounds like marketing speak.

I’d like to see a Toyota/Ford style ecvt system in a car like the Emira. Most hybrid sports cars seem to just be adding extra motors and batteries, which adds complexity and weight. The ecvt system essentially replaces the transmission with the hybrid system, which is a very robust design and...

Yeah, I think most people just get it because they like the look/feel. The grip difference is not really significant enough to matter for typical use. It's more noticeable in racecars or karts with very heavy steering.

I think Alcantara works better than leather if you are wearing gloves, like if you plan on tracking in a full firesuit. I personally prefer to drive without gloves on a leather (or rubber) steering wheel unless the suit is required.

I remember seeing a post in here somewhere that the sport suspension called for marginally more camber than the touring, but it was such a small difference it just seemed like they just wanted to have a difference. For a track setup you'll primarily want more camber, particularly up front...

Another way to think about it is that the tires' traction circles shrinks/grows as load decreases/increases like in this image of a car braking, not "breaking." I've found this has helped a lot of people visualize what is happening.

Yeah sorry if I wasn't clear. They aren't adding fuel directly into the exhaust. They primarily just retard ignition timing so that combustion is not complete when the exhaust valve opens and so it continues into the exhaust system. They can also add more fuel depending on how much extra bang...

Well I don't think they are faking any sounds electronically if that is what you are asking. I'm sure the burbles are real in that we are getting fuel ignition in the exhaust, but they have programmed it this way on purpose simply to make that sound because some (a lot of?) people like it...

I've been to hundreds of track days and races including sitting right seat at probably half of those. If you do decide to take your Emira to the track, find out what the safest track within driving distance is. Some tracks are much safer than others if you go off. NJMP park might have higher...

For any here that enjoy reading my Racing Basics content, the newest one is out. Car Control Fundamentals #1 – Learn the Physics behind Driving a Vehicle at the Limit, including an in-depth look at Understeer and Oversteer Also my I4 is supposedly part of the 1st batch coming over in...

They released these figures recently on the Lotus website if you hadn't seen that yet.

I hadn't thought about that. Maybe they are going to go ahead and release a 360hp version alongside a pricier 400hp version. If so, I'm glad they are doing the 400hp version for us first edition people.

Where is a dyno for the I4 vs V6 available? I haven't seen that.

The suspension directly affects the steering feel as well and what you describe is from the higher damping rates of the sports suspension. If you liked that "chatty" feeling, then going with the sports suspension on the I4 should feel basically the same. There really shouldn't be any...

It's definitely a slightly warm yellow. If your monitor is white balanced correctly, the top emira picture in this thread in front of the brick wall is what it looks like. You can often tell how white balanced a photo is by looking at how realistic the rest of the colors in the photo look...

I wouldn't put much credence in the max g the meter is showing. Those are just spikes from hitting bumps. This car probably can't get over 1.2 g on the cup 2s and that would be in a corner with a decent banking. You need significant aero or a full blown race tire to hit 1.6. Either way...

Is the center of mass height for the 911 and Emira available somewhere? I've never seen that. Only thing a search turns up is basically just varying anecdotal guesses.

You said moderate speed, so I'm assuming we are talking about sublimit behavior here and you aren't actually at the understeer or oversteer limit in the cars. In that case it's possible you are noticing the different wheelbase lengths as this is the only thing that affects what you are...