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Sorry ignore my previous post above KJW, I’ve got mixed up as I’m planning on some Audisons for the front, my sub that I fitted is actually the Kicker Hideaway. This also fits the rear shelf quite smartly, not sure if it’s as good/powerful as the Audison as I’ve never heard that one to compare.

I have the Audison sub. It’s very good. Just need to sort out the rest of the dire system, mid and high end still dreadful. Prob going to book it into Cambridge CA for their upgrade incl sound deadening.

However it is 5 years paint warranty not 3, at least on my 73 plate I believe!? But surely if you had that door replaced a day before the warranty expired, you wouldn’t just have a 1 day warranty on the new door? Surely Lotus need to take some ownership over their own poor quality?

This is mine Andy, it’s quite unobtrusive but very effective, much better bass now but the rest of the system is still very lacking. It would be easily removable (attached by Velcro) if you ever needed the storage space for a trip.

I am tempted by their Level 2 package. I already have enough bass provided by the Kicker Hideaway. So this upgrade would give new speakers in the door, add tweeters, rears, plus a new amp for more power. And sound deadening. Anyone had anything like this done by them? I would think this would...

Gooner - did you use Cambridge in the end and how were they? Could you share price etc and how much difference the sound deadening made?

Thanks Andy Yes I’ve had a look at their site, some big packages with big prices there! I’m sure they are excellent, good idea, perhaps they’d consider a more minor install. Just want tweeters added really, although I’d also be interested in sound deadening.

Am very keen to add the Alpine tweeters into those weirdly unused grille spaces. Despite the fact that I managed to install myself the Kicker Hideaway sub, I’m not quite confident enough to do the tweeter install myself. Have thoroughly read the thread about it which has great info and help from...

I added the Kicker Hideaway. I’d almost forgotten what a difference it makes until I was given another Emira as a courtesy car for a couple of days. The stock Kef is honestly embarrassing as a “premium” audio system, it has no bass whatsoever. Adding a powered sub like the Kicker is the best...

I think that’s by design - how it’s supposed to be. To turn it out of Auto mode you rotate that dial through the modes, eg a click or two to the left and it will show OFF on the screen. I don’t think pressing that button is supposed to turn it out of Auto mode.

I guess it’s cheap if you can do it yourself. Probably a bit too advanced for me! I’ll live with this for a while and then maybe look to get it done

Thank you - wouldn’t any nut do the same job but cheaper and more available? It needs to be a U clip?

Having installed the Milltek valve controller I don’t think I’ll bother with the 3rd cat delete, the VC on its own makes more than enough difference - brilliant little mod to improve the exhaust sound. Apart from an issue reinstalling the rear diffuser, (see separate thread) was simple even for...

As well as the Auto shutdown message I also get this one too now despite the car being in regular use and also often on charge overnight. Battery needs replacing? Covered under the 3 yr warranty?

Hi all I removed the rear diffuser to install the Milltek valve controller - all good…..except when trying to reinstall the diffuser, one of the bolts won’t screw in, just spins round and doesn’t engage. Were there originally nuts on the other side/inside? Also I read there are two metal clips...

sometimes I hold the start button for about 10 seconds, I heard that can reset the electronics, no idea if that might help, or whether it’s the lock/unlock that does it but I’ve never had it as bad as you where I can’t get the engine running, sometime just takes a minute or 2….. Hope Lotus can...

Yes pretty much exactly that….. Not even sure how I’m clearing it, just getting out, locking, waiting 30 secs, unlocking seems to fix it most times!

Ah ok Geoff…. I suppose at least it looks like nothing wrong with the engine and safe to drive/run, although ABS is a bit of a safety concern if they’re not working, although I would have thought we’d get a specific message if the ABS system u/s….

Bought an OBD2 reader and seems the CEL is for: "Lost Communication with Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) Module," Anyone else had this? I can clear it using the OBD2, guess will have to see if it keeps coming back….

Thank you. Will check!

I spoke to Lotus, I only had updates done about a month ago so they’re all up to date. But frequently it just won’t start. Till a lock, unlock, hold the start button down etc, eventually it sorts itself. And now a frequently occurring CE light comes on. Is there a proper way to reset warning...

Hi V6 manual 2023 - regular Amber check engine light coming on - sometimes I can clear it, but not even sure how I’m doing it - hold the start button for 10 secs, unlock, lock car a couple of times. Eventually I can normally get it to clear. No other symptoms. Any ideas? Safe to drive while...

Can anyone in the UK give a breakdown of cost to have the 3rd Cat delete + valve controller? Parts and labour? Anyone know who can fit these in the UK?(ideally Midlands or not too far)

I can find no way at all of listening to audio / using infotainment with the engine off - surely it must be possible? Plays for about 2 minutes then the Low Battery - auto shut down message. Even tried plugging the trickle charger in, but it still happens…..anyone?

Hi jp129 It is possible that the new power wire is impeding getting that lower panel on but tbh I think it’s impeded by that cross strut before I can even get it close to getting it in to place. Did you have to modify that lower panel (by cutting out a slot) after running the new power wire? I...

Thanks Rapture Had a second go at it, just cannot get it into place - like you say, better to get it in as it will protect that live wire. Here’s a pic, maybe I have to remove more interior/trim to get at it - sorry, I’m reasonably handy generally although not very experienced with tearing up...

Can anyone help with my problem refitting the lower triangular portion of the fusebox panel? Sounds stupid but I just can’t get that bit back on!

That’s perfect. Done now. Only thing is I can get the main fuse panel back on but cannot get the lower triangular bit on, can’t get it to fit round that lower metal horizontal brace…..don’t suppose any tips for refitting this bit? I don’t suppose it’s that critical to have that lower panel back...

I get this issue too. Only about 2 minutes of listening to audio with the engine off and the Low Battery Auto Shutdown message. Is this by design and you can only use infotainment with the engine running or does it suggest my battery has an issue? Or is there a way to keep the audio /...

Great instructions from Crestima and others! I’m just struggling with one thing - Wanted to use the method running the power to that spare bolt under the Rear Left fuse box rather than drill into the rear hatch to the battery as it seems less messy. But I cannot remove the fuse box panel...

Sound deadening that rear panel makes a big difference?

That is so incredibly helpful to me, amazingly detailed, hopefully I can manage this - thank you so much @crestima ! Just wondering - speaker wires on RHD would be the same wouldn’t it? Presume just wiring in an extra speaker wouldn’t invalidate the Lotus warranty in any way would it?