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A/C Resistor Fix Done at Lotus Dealer I had a similar A/C issue on my March 2024 delivery FE Emira, with around 1,000 miles on the clock at the time. Like you described last July, it happened on one of the hottest days here in Central Ohio. I took it to the local Lotus dealer, and they said...

I find it hard to believe Hethel would be shutdown for the brand/heritage reasons and the $100M+ investment Geely made in the manufacturing facility. Hethel is synonymous with Lotus. Shutting it down permanently would risk damaging the brand’s credibility and alienating the enthusiast and...

Holes may be for O2 sensors?

Actually, I noticed this too at the flange with the GRP version before installation. It really wasn’t bad, only about a 1/32”-1/16” step on the ID and less than halfway around the inside circumference. I’d argue very few people would have ever noticed this or cared but the perfectionist in me...

I’d be most interested in a tune that simply and safely increases the fuel shutoff rpm to 7000-7200 RPM. If a slight bump in HP comes along with it, then great! The increase in RPMs will make the spirited driving experience much more enjoyable.

Thanks for posting! What Nitron part numbers? And do you know how the Nitrons would compare to an Öhlins street & track offering?

Supply and demand… With seasonal fluctuations with demand and more supply hitting the market will likely lead to decreased prices, but I don’t see prices dropping to the upper 60s here in the US in the near term. No matter where prices end up in the next few months this is only a concern if...

Yes, I recently drove the 2025 M2 on track at the bmw performance center and was seriously impressed with just how good it was. Great power and puts it down surprisingly well even in cold, damp conditions. Even more surprising was the front end grip. Together and combined with good body control...

Other cars I’ve considered … 1) 2019 911 T 2) 2025 M2 3) 2020-24 Boxster Spyder 4) 2014-15 R8 V8 — All are great cars but the Emira is the best overall for me at this point in time. For 1) Hard to find the low mileage spec car I’d want for a reasonable price, not to mention possible...

The place is called Eclipse in Lewis Center Ohio. They agreed to not charge me for the removal but no refund. I lost $500 for the job which did sting!

I had it and couldn’t deal with the distortion* and halos around car headlights at night so I had it removed. Didn’t experience driving in the rain so can’t comment on that. I’m not OCD FWIW, it was just that bad (maybe poor installation?). *it was like fog or a thin film of Vaseline on the...

This was on my list (top 3). Good one.

As an update, adjusted tire pressures. Can’t say it made an huge difference. However driving it more seems that only low speeds it is somewhat bouncy but at speed (>35-40 mph) seems right/taut/controlled. So all good there. I’m now at 750 miles… getting more familiar with the Emira and liking...

Last ICE Lotus…

Yep, standard analog noises. 🤓 Figured we all had them. Reminds me of several other cars I’ve driven including 2008 ACR Viper, 2001 E46, and couple race cars I’ve owned.

35 front windshield 15 sides Looks like the rear quarter windows are darker.

$6500 full PPF

About 2 years ago, I remember hearing 700 FE units planned for North America (🇺🇸 and 🇨🇦). However, this March 2023 article states an additional 600 FE (batch 2) units will bring total production to 1500. Of course, this would mean there were 900 batch 1 FE Emiras...

I voted without any surprise. 😁🤓 First time I used X in years!

I would say don’t worry about it. As long as you can’t catch your fingernail on the scratches, they will disappear with a paint correction. Even deeper scratches can be greatly reduced with a proper paint correction. My advice would be to paint correct then ceramic coat or PPF those piano black...

Less than 50 miles so far (drove home from the dealership). Carpet Loose carpeting that needed to be retucked under the trim. Did it myself, no biggie. Suspension bouncy Car seems bouncy compared to what I remember from multiple test drives and a track day at Hethel last year. It reminded me...

I’m for PPF on a new sports car like the Emira (low). I’ve had many cars with and without PPF and only regretted not doing it to an S2000 because the paint was so thin. I had a partial PPF kit on my white 981B for 7-8 years before it yellowed and looked like ass. I will say that it did its job...

That happened with my 2004 S2000 although I figured it out after my drive home from the dealership. I knew the technician that PDI’ed the car and he was so embarrassed! No harm done to the car since it was found almost immediately.

FWIW, I had done some research into this and found the Seneca Blue launch car seen July 2021 and in many photos since then had lowering springs and spacers to give it that stance we all loved! I have not been able to track down the spring specs or part numbers or the spacer widths but I’m...