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  1. Orchardbike

    Just super frustrated!

    I feel your pain! I’ve now got a technician from Lotus Hethel going to Colchester to check on the work that they’ve done to my car. There’s still a gearbox issue eventually though Colchester have replaced the whole clutch, the flywheel, the gearbox in entirety and the gearbox mounts. So I’ve no...
  2. Orchardbike

    Just super frustrated!

    So you’ve now used the words “a few hiccups” and “minor things”. As it stands today, I’ve owned the car for 238 days. Of those 238, the car has been in my possession for just 43 days (only 7 without a fault) It’s been with the dealer for the balance, I.e. 195 days. It’s still there and I...
  3. Orchardbike

    Just super frustrated!

    For some people it hasn’t been “a few hiccups at the start”
  4. Orchardbike

    Finally…..I give up!

    Well this is what’s been replaced: clutch thrust bearing, clutch plates, clutch basket, flywheel, gearbox, HeVAC controls, battery, front bumper, both front doors, dashboard speaker, drivers side door mirror, gearbox mounts, plastic panel inside the frunk, front loom, front fuse box, PPF on the...
  5. Orchardbike

    Need Help Deciding on 2025 vs. 2026 Models

    I don’t know but knowing Lotus, I would guess that a lot of these changes will be mainly marketing and there’ll be little that you’ll actually notice (apart for the cosmetic differences and options of course). Then at a later date you’ll get a faster, lighter special edition
  6. Orchardbike

    Just super frustrated!

    Sorry, but if we’re playing frustration Top Trumps, I’ve won…….
  7. Orchardbike

    📓 Journals kitkat's Emira

    But you have ‘more’ tyre (tire). So what is the weight benefit specifically? And why is the trend, by the manufacturers, to bigger wheels?
  8. Orchardbike

    Tint Percentage with Privacy glass?

    What about if you’re wearing a welders helmet, can you still see out OK then?
  9. Orchardbike

    Paint blistering issue update

    I echo your comments, I was a life long Lotus fan, from the days I used to walk past a Europa on my way to school. However, owning the Emira and having to deal with Lotus ‘Customer Care’ has slowly, but surely beaten it out of me.
  10. Orchardbike

    Finally…..I give up!

    Maybe similar, but at the moment I’ve got Lotus telling me to deal with Auto100 (the people I bought my car off) ams Auto100 telling me to speak to Lotus as a) the car’s under warranty. b) Lotus were the previous owner. c) they just shipped it from Lotus solely for me to purchase (it was still...
  11. Orchardbike

    So Cal PPF installers and customer experiences

    Never let anyone wash it other than a professional detailed or yourself.
  12. Orchardbike

    Lotus Sends Customer Survey

    They’re too afraid to send me one
  13. Orchardbike

    Finally…..I give up!

    I wish we had the Lemon Law in the UK. I have finally given up on ever getting my car back from Lotus (it’s now been almost 8 months). Matt Windle doesn’t care, he doesn’t pick up his phone, he doesn’t answer emails. Lotus Colchester are lying to Lotus customer care saying they’ve been in...
  14. Orchardbike

    Lemon Law Claim

    I wish we had the Lemon Law in the UK. I have finally given up on ever getting my car back from Lotus (it’s now been almost 8 months). Matt Windle doesn’t care, he doesn’t pick up his phone, he doesn’t answer emails. Lotus Colchester are lying to Lotus customer care saying they’ve been in...
  15. Orchardbike

    Jubu Swan Spoiler

    Have you tried Lotus Customer Care?!!1!1!1
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  17. Orchardbike

    Fatigue Detection?

    I’m glad mine doesn’t have it.
  18. Orchardbike

    Which options would you drop if you ordered now?

    I’d order the car exactly as the speck’ I’ve got but add two options - Reliability and customer service.
  19. Orchardbike

    Which options would you drop if you ordered now?

    I’d order mine without doors……..
  20. Orchardbike

    Essex (UK) Breakfast Meeting - THIS Sunday 27th July @ 9.30am

    If by some miracle my warranty is complete, then I’ll be there
  21. Orchardbike

    Lemon Law Claim

    No, he wouldn’t even answer his phone, emails or registered letters, sent directly to him.
  22. Orchardbike

    Lemon Law Claim

    63 days out of 365? Sounds like a good one to me! I’ve had mine for 222 days, but it’s been in my possession for just 45 of those.
  23. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    I was a bit bothered that no one wanted to look at my Volvo! 😜
  24. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    Hopefully there’ll be a Magma in the bunch next time! 9not to mention better weather). Great to meet everyone.
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  27. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    Yes, I’ll be turning up……in my Volvo 😩 What time did we say?
  28. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    Don’t worry, I’m fine with it. It’s Lotus that’s pissing me off!
  29. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    Rather unsurprisingly, Lotus customer ‘care’, have not been in touch. So if we plan to meet on Sunday, then I will be in a courtesy car. As for the other dates, the only one’s I can do are: the 6thad 7th September.
  30. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    I was expecting it in around 2 weeks, but had a call from Lotus CC today and it’s up in the air at the moment. Will hopefully know more tomorrow
  31. Orchardbike

    Bag World Bespoke bags

    Mines Magma with yellow calipers, so perfect for me also, but not at that price.
  32. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    Sorry about that chaps, but Lotus……. My car should be back with me in 3 weeks.
  33. Orchardbike

    New Emira Cup Racer

    Dealer fit? I’d rather do it myself, blindfolded, while wrestling a gorilla!
  34. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    2026?😉
  35. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    Just had confirmation from Colchester, my car will NOT be ready in time. So my only option is to turn up in a courtesy cat…😩
  36. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    No issue for me
  37. Orchardbike

    Central England meet

    I honestly don’t know at the moment. I’ll be chasing them next week tor an update.
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