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  1. DPB

    Who are "The Drivers"

    7500+ miles since I took delivery in March, 2024. Includes road trips from NC to NH and back. Knock on wood, I’ve had zero issues and nothing but mile after mile of smiles - not to mention endless cell phone photos/videos, thumbs-ups, waves and impromptu conversations with people who wanted to...
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    Spotted: Emiras seen in the wild

    Today I spotted not one, but TWO Emiras in the Raleigh, NC area. First a Seneca Blue (first I’ve seen in the wild) in North Raleigh area and then, about an hour later, a Hethel Yellow coming out of a shopping plaza in the Apex area (it wasn’t you @Life411). Oh, and to top it off, less than 15...
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    Youngsville (Raliegh) NC - new owner taking delivery at C&C 11/2 Morrisville, NC!

    Congrats on the new Emira! I’m in Raleigh and there’s a fairly active group of Lotus enthusiasts that gets together from time to time. My Emira has been up north for the summer (it’s a blast on the New England twisties) but I’ll be driving it back to Raleigh in a couple days. Hopefully we’ll...
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    This past Thursday I had the pleasure of joining a local British car club for a group drive through the Monadnock region of Southwestern New Hampshire. The Emira was clearly the youngster of the bunch, but it was great seeing such a variety of cars. We were joined by an ‘05 Elise, so I wasn’t...
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    Official Northeast Spotting Thread

    It was pretty far from Westwood/Norwood, so that would have been a long test drive, but maybe it was taken to a car meet/show somewhere. I only got a quick look as we were going the opposite direction, but I *thought* it had yellow calipers too.
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    Official Northeast Spotting Thread

    Spotted a Dark Verdant Emira w/ black wheels this afternoon going southbound on I-93 in MA headed towards Boston! Anyone on here? It was in slow traffic caused by a red Corvette C8 on the shoulder with a state trooper. I totally did a double-take, as it’s the first Emira I have seen “in the...
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    Do people really dislike the covered start button?

    I like it. It’s less about being a fighter pilot and more because it’s just another fun touch that Lotus included. It makes people smile when they see it - much like the Emira overall. No issues at all with startup process. Like others have said, it’s trivial to slide finger in from the side to...
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    📓 Journals Dan's VIvid Red

    Yes, it really is a nice stretch of road. The last time I did it was in 1985 in a 1980 Triumph TR7!
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    📓 Journals Dan's VIvid Red

    I completed the second part of my journey yesterday, driving from Asbury Park, NJ up to Southern NH. I took the Garden State Parkway up to I-287 across the Tappan Zee Bridge and up the Taconic State Parkway, which had very light traffic (on upper stretches I was totally alone). I then took Route...
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    📓 Journals Dan's VIvid Red

    I have not been keeping up with my journal, so I thought I would resume with a road trip I'm in the midst of - driving from NC to NH. I have been traveling a bit and now in NH for the summer. The Emira has been at our place in Raleigh and I have been having withdrawal symptoms, so it was time to...
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    Shifting in V6 manual

    I just wanted to add my “thank you” to all of the contributors on this thread. It has been very informative for those of us less experienced with the heel-and-toe technique. The positive, supportive guidance and suggestions once again shows why this forum and its members are so awesome.
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    Spotted: Emiras seen in the wild

    Yeah, it’s an amazing car - an absolute event every time I drive it. If you’re in the area again over the weekend and see a couple waving at you, stop and say hi (assuming it’s safe to do so!) I’d love to meet a fellow owner across the pond.
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    Spotted: Emiras seen in the wild

    Yes, that was about the time and I can’t imagine there were two green Emiras running around there today! Car looked amazing, as does your artwork!
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    Spotted: Emiras seen in the wild

    Whoever was driving a Dark Verdant Emira in Edinburgh, Scotland today (heading towards the castle) - thank you! I’m traveling in the U.K. to walk the West Highland Way and spending a few days here, but also missing my Emira back at home. You made my day!
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    📓 Journals Finally, soon no more (a vivid red story)

    The first step is admitting you have a problem… I’m definitely in need of help.
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    📓 Journals eriegz's long road towards Emira ownership — an owner journal

    Congrats, @eriegz ! I really enjoyed reading your post. You expressed a lot of feelings that I experienced during my journey. I'm several months into ownerships, but it is still surreal every time I see and drive my Emira. Enjoy!
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    Vivid Red Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    Who says Vivid Red doesn’t show the Emira’s lines and curves? 😀
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    Show Us Your Vanity Plates

    Just received my my new plate the other day too. 🙂
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    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    Congratulations! Speaking as one who had the dumb luck to end up with one of the early deliveries, I am so happy to see some of the major contributors to this forum finally approaching the “finish line”. @Eagle7 it seems like forever ago that you were keeping us occupied with your 3D renders and...
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    Vivid Red Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    Paint correction and ceramic done. Too bad it was a cloudy day but Vivid Red still pops.
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    What did you do to your Emira today?

    Finally got my paint correction and ceramic coating completed today. They did a great job and the car looks amazing. Now I just need to finish the break-in mileage!
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    Members from the Carolinas

    Congratulations @Xroyalnavy ! Looking forward to another triangle area Emira and can’t wait to see that color in person. We’ll have to do a “Cape Fear test drive” reunion sometime soon!
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    New owner perspective

    Excellent review and commentary! You captured so many of the same feelings I get driving and looking at the Emira. I especially liked your description of the "kerplunks and dingle-whoosits" sounds from the engine and transmission. It's a raw and mechanical soundtrack that is so uncommon in...
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    More details for KEF Audio

    I’ve been driving around in my Emira for two weeks and haven’t turned on the sound system once. 😐 The music from behind my head is keeping me fully entertained. I’m sure I will turn it on eventually, but for now I’m no help to you!
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    📓 Journals Porter's Magma BP over Tan, trips journal & reactions

    Great post!1 It's wonderful seeing more of these cars finding their owners after such a long wait. You captured those initial feelings behind the wheel so well and your description mirrors my own (although I have yet to hit the BRP and can't wait to do so). Every minute behind the wheel of the...
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    North America Emira Experiences

    Hey! I know that store! I haven't driven the Emira over there yet, but I imagine the cart wranglers will be pretty surprised to have TWO of these cars show up in rapid succession!
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    ROAD NOISE

    I noticed a fair amount of road noise on my drive home from dealer, but it was only on certain concrete paved sections. Other asphalt sections were fine and my wife actually dozed off for a bit. So I would agree that it is highly dependent on road surface, but overall I found highway driving to...
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    USA/Canada Delivery Thread

    My VIN ending in 11314 was in the 12/29/23 shipment. It arrived at Lotus Charlotte on 1/10/24 and I took delivery on 3/7/24.
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    Members from the Carolinas

    I'm only about 150 miles in too and I've spent almost all in Tour mode on the highway. I did a short run in Sport to try it out, but wasn't doing anything crazy. I too am adhering to the 1000 mile break-in recommendations. I have no prior Lotus experience to compare to, so I can only compare...
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