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I’ve sold my Emira and have an available set of GRP Y-10 wheels for the V6. Greg painted them in a custom color for me (Forged Charcoal similar to Prismatic Powders Forged Charcoal UMB-6578). They have about 1000 miles on them (never tracked). OEM TPMS sensors and stock size Continental...

Nothing modern would move me from the Emira. But I did just sell it last week for a 79 911SC. Chasing the dreams of a young man, I guess.

I've gone to max negative camber and zero toe in front. I like the results. Definitely reduces understeer. Also, I run the tire pressures at 4psi difference front to rear. (26/30 cold). Rears always heat up more and will result in about 5psi difference when hot. Helps the understeer. I...

In Shinoo's pic above, you can see a yellow "patch" on one shoulder belt. Under load, it will separate and unfold, giving you additional belt length on that shoulder.

The Schroth 4pt works on the same principle as a 3 point. One shoulder rolls forward, keeping you from submarining and allowing the airbag to do it's work. No need for a HANS. Any other 4, 5, or 6 pt harness requires a HANS to prevent your neck from snapping.

Trail braking can be your friend or your downfall, especially with the all the weight in the rear. When I instruct, I only have novices trail brake for the turn-in and then use the throttle for any subsequent weight transfer. One thing you'll find very helpful on road and track is to make...

Now that I understand you were in a sharp turn, @me73 gave good advice. As soon as you feel the front starting to wash out you need to ease back on the throttle to tuck the nose back in. Using the 5lb hot F/R temp difference will also help rotate the car as you transfer the weight forward and...

Oh and if you do a track day, run a few laps to get the feel then disable the nannies. So much better when they aren’t intrusive. Not recommended turning them completely off on backroads.

Doing a track day is very helpful. You’ll learn how it’s going to behave in a relatively safe environment. These cars are sensitive to tire pressure and tire temps. On track I found it understeered early in my first session, then got pretty neutral as they heated then went back to understeer...

If you’re able to apply the brakes in the turn you are fine. If the car was actually at the limits, applying the brakes would typically bring the tail around into an even more uncomfortable oversteer. If you are still accelerating hard and you’re feeling understeer just reduce the throttle and...

Then she'll fit right in at Hethel.

I have mixed feelings. I'm an engineer. I like engineers. However, an engineer may not be right when it comes to marketing and selling vehicles. Lotus can engineer a good car. They can't sell worth a darn. Customer service, marketing and general public facing image has to be improved...

Transmission is stock dimensions. Lotus changes internal gears and cuts out a piece of the casing so starter fits. It’s from a truck. Probably why 1st and 2nd are a little noisy.

The transmission is off the shelf as far as dimensions go, so I’m sure they didn’t want to develop a new unit.

Moving the engine forward in any significant way would have moved the rear rear wheels forward. To make the trunk larger would have made the rear overhang larger and the car would look goofy. And the trunk is already fairly useless on a trip because it becomes incredibly hot. Perfect...

Lotus has been uncertain about it's future for many years, and owned by different companies along the way. I have no doubt that Lotus will continue on, even if under a new owner. I've owned and driven many different sports car marques. Lotus remains, IMO, the best driving experience. The...

I did not install a valve controller and just let the OE software do it's thing. First - 3rd cat delete sounds fantastic. Much better sound. I nearly always change my car exhausts, but Emira stock exhaust without 3rd cat sounds just right to me. In my opinion CON: Yes, you have to change...

I just realized I put this in the May photo thread instead of June. Getting old, I guess.

I agree it's too slow to be a valve, or injector or rotating object in the engine. However, it could be something associated with a belt driven accessory that's running at a slower speed than the engine. Perhaps a pump, alternator or something like that is loose or has as internal problem.

Mine pushed out at the edge. I just looked more closely at your picture and I see what you are talking about with it being pulled inward. If there is a bolt there, perhaps you could add shims so it won't pull in under tightening.

I had the same issue on the passenger side. Just had the car in last week for an oil change and they found a connector bolt was missing. They replaced and it fixed the alignment. While they were poking around they found the same bolt on the drivers side had worked loosed but it wasn't...

My Nimbus on the Dragon last weekend with the Lotus Versus The Dragon rally. Tons of pics from the drive, but I like this one because it's a rare view of the back which I think is one of the prettiest angles of the Emira.

I've never been a GoodYear fan. Years of track and autocross have pushed me in different directions. HOWEVER: I did 1400 miles this weekend, of which 600 were in the Smoky mountains being pushed hard. I'm very pleased with the OEM Goodyear tires. Strong grip wet and dry. Tail of the...

Yeah, over the years my interest in keeping a car perfectly clean has waned. Nimbus with the new wheel color is a match made in dirty car heaven!

Last fall I powder coated my wheels to a darker charcoal-ish color that I've used before on other cars. I always laugh because I call the color "brake dust". This morning I was adjusting pressure before a drive and thought about how clean they "look". Here is essentially the same picture...

I've used blend mounts in other cars, but it hangs too low for me in the Emira. I just use the suction cup that comes with the Escort and mount at the top of the windshield so the unit is actually above the mirror. No interference with vision at all. Never had a problem with the suction...

Depends on the state. Indiana doc fees cannot exceed $250 IIRC.

I bought mine from Gator. $0 fees. $24.50 state registration fee. So, IMO this seems high. I don't know what company your dealer uses to do out-of-state registration. RegUSA is one I'm familiar with. They would break down the exact cost (doc fees, mailing fees, registration fees, plus...

If you drive it away from the dealer vs. having it delivered by transport company, the state requires collection of the purchasers state taxes. Most states have a reciprocal agreement where the taxes are paid from the collecting state to the purchasers state behind the scenes.

Not required on any car...

Assuming you mean auto stop/start feature. Not mandatory. Not practical on a manual transmission. More complex drivetrain. No one who owns an Emira gives a crap about 0.01% increase in gas mileage. I have a new GX550 on order. No auto stop/start in it. Hats off to Lexus for seeing the...

These guys organize great events! This will be my first Lotus-only drive with them and I’m looking forward to it! It’ll be nice to meet a few Emira forum people in person!

No, but if I didn’t need a roof over my head I’d definitely be up for an Emory Outlaw.