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    Lotus 3rd Phone Call

    I spoke to my dealer on Friday and asked a few questions about the deposit process and delivery estimates. They said they had a recent meeting and were not expecting any more phone calls to be made to depositors, and the spec placed at second deposit stage is regarded as final unless you tell...
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    Emira DEMO for U.S. dealers

    I popped into my dealer (Lotus Glasgow) on Friday and they said that after a recent meeting that they're not expecting a demo car until around June. Not sure how this would impact the rest of UK, or rest of world estimates though!
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    June Delivery / Change of Spec info

    I'm glad to see these comparisons and everyone's ideas of suspension compared to GR Yaris etc. I've got a GR Yaris, GT86 and GR Supra, and feel that if the Emira wasn't at least as firm as the Yaris/86 I would be disappointed, I find the GR Supra too soft! It is making me consider switching to...
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    Paint Protection Film (PPF) and Wrap for your Emira

    With regards to ceramic coatings on PPF or wraps, Gtechniq make their Halo ceramic coating which is specially formulated to be flexible and work the best on PPF/wraps. I'll likely be getting it put on my car on top of PPF for that little bit extra protection...
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    Alternate configurator renders of the other 4 FE colors

    Exactly my feelings too! With some of these renderings on here they look fantastic, then the disc looks so dark... Plus I live in Scotland so see the sun only a handful of times a year so will be missing out on most of the colour popping in direct sunlight. At the dealer they had an Exige in...
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    Final spec changes after dealer visit

    Great to hear that the Shanghai car is production height, it looks perfect! Also, is it just me or are the callipers a slightly different shade of yellow too, more matching the Lotus logo?
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    June Delivery / Change of Spec info

    Since they have different spec recorded for you, did you go in and change the spec using that link at some point? I'm wondering if the spec is submitted as finalised when you pay the 2nd deposit, or was submitted on the final day of submissions in November. I did a change to my spec after the...
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    Video discussing 4 performance modes + driving dynamics

    I was told by one of the Lotus representatives at the roadshow in Glasgow that the Emira will have a petrol particulate filter, but that the exhaust is still tuned to provide a very good sound. If the car doesn't have the PPF then I will be very happy as that is what has absolutely killed the GR...
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    What are you driving until the Emira arrives?

    That little parking area is just at the end of my road, drove one down and walked back for the next! 😂
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    What are you driving until the Emira arrives?

    My current cars, Supra will have to go for the Emira though sadly... Not the best photo but the only one I have of them all together!
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    Speculation: FE I4 will have 400HP and 480NM?

    From the sounds of it I wouldn't be surprised if in China they are doing a 2 level car similar to the rest of the world, but only with the i4 as they don't get the V6. Similar to how we get the V6 with 400hp and an i4 with 360hp, the Chinese market might get the i4 with 400hp and 360hp options...
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    It's nearly deadline day...

    I'm in, couldn't even sit up straight in the demo car at the dealer tour, but I'm still in!
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    FE Deposit done but want to test drive before the final commitment...

    When I spoke to the representative on the phone my understanding was paying the next £3k up to £5k total would keep your position in the list, then they call you later to pay the remaining deposit up to 10% total and that confirms your spec and the car goes into build. At that point if you don't...
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    Harry’s Garage 31st October

    Loved the video, lots of interesting stuff! The part about the suspension though has me changing my mind from touring to sport. I've driven an Elise on touring suspension, and an Evora GTE (unsure of the suspension for sure, but the owner seemed to think Sports would be closest) on my local...
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    Second deposit paid.....

    I'd be very interested in this, my cousin lives about 5 mins away from the factory (on a road named after a Lotus!) so would be handy to catch up with family before a very long drive home.
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    Emira viewing part 2 - interior

    I was at the viewing at Park's at the weekend and loved the interior. I was dead set on leather but have completely changed to alcantara after seeing the show car! As others have said above, my main concern is the headroom. When I was sat in right to the back of the seat and up straight, my...
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