Anyone looking to swap their touring to Sport suspension?

[Nelumbo nucifera]

I have the I4 with touring suspension. My wife finds the car harsh over bumps, and I tend to agree. Having come from an f-type Jag and Maserati Grand Turismo both with electronic adjustable damper settings, which provide excellent touring ride and yet great track quality settings at the push of a button, I believe Lotus not keeping up with modern trends, is a negative.
I got a price for Nitron Electrics (the equivalent to the Jag and Maserati setup) but the cost alone was horrendous.
From research, in my case, softer springs with appropriate dampers (covering street, touring and track work at the push of a button) is what I need, I believe.
Grateful for any advice.

 

[NicolasB]

Harsh? Are the shipping blocks still in it or something?

 

[Nelumbo nucifera]

Harsh? Are the shipping blocks still in it or something?

Compared to the Jag and Maserati ride qualities, harsh is the correct term. We’re talking bumps and undulations, normal good road is no problem.

 

[geoffbland]

I have the I4 with touring suspension. My wife finds the car harsh over bumps, and I tend to agree. Having come from an f-type Jag and Maserati Grand Turismo both with electronic adjustable damper settings, which provide excellent touring ride and yet great track quality settings at the push of a button, I believe Lotus not keeping up with modern trends, is a negative.
I got a price for Nitron Electrics (the equivalent to the Jag and Maserati setup) but the cost alone was horrendous.
From research, in my case, softer springs with appropriate dampers (covering street, touring and track work at the push of a button) is what I need, I believe.
Grateful for any advice.

I'm wasn't sure if this is a troll message at first - but @Nelumbo nucifera has posted before so I assume this is a genuine question.

The Emira is a light-weight sports car - I don't think you'll ever get it to ride like a large GT such as a F-Type or Maserati Grand Turismo. Same as neither of those two cars actually give you great track qualities, no matter what button you press.

You might be able to compromise somewhat with the suspension (and a lot of money) but it'll never be exactly what you seem to want (and at the same time ruin - in my opinion - what the Emira is supposed to do).

If you really want a Lotus that handles like you are suggesting - you might want to look at the Eletre but I think something like an Aston Martin might be better as a large comfortable GT car for you.