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[Dragoon]

2024 Lotus Emira First Edition in Dark Verdant with a 3.5L V6 engine and manual transmission.

Window Sticker

Modification List:

• Full STEK DYNOshield Paint Protection Film: https://www.stek-usa.com/paint-prot...arDXvSxUw7qvW1P2pjBXM8lV_DL7dOkRoCbp0QAvD_BwE
• STEK 25% window tint on front windows
• Mirror Mount for Valentine Radar Detector: https://a.co/d/1H7a25w
• USB to RJ11 cable for Gen2 Valentine V1 radar detector: https://www.stickerfab.com/products...ne-uniden-radar-detector-power-cord-universal
• Silicone License Plate Frame: https://a.co/d/j6M1piK
• Rubber U Channel Edging along the seats: https://a.co/d/gl00tc0
• BanC Tech Key Cover - Black leather with yellow stitching: https://banc-tech.myshopify.com/products/keycover-compatible-with-lotus-emira-key-with-giftbox

The total weight with a full gas tank and all the above modifications is 3,267 lbs.

• GRP Emira Third Cat Delete Pipe: https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...oducts/grp-emira-cat-delete-race-exhaust-pipe
• Milltek Active Valve Control: https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll.../milltek-active-valve-control-for-lotus-emira
• ZL1 Addons Feather Lite Stealth tow hook in Bright Yellow: https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...ons-feather-lite-stealth-tow-hook-for-emira-1
• GRP Short Throw Shifter Kit: https://www.gregsraceparts.com/coll...ra-evora-s-400-410-430-gt-exige-v6-cars-emira

More mods are coming soon, and then it will go back on the scales!

 

[Eagle7]

Do you have a leather or Alcantara interior?

 

[Dragoon]

Do you have a leather or Alcantara interior?

Leather.

 

[Eagle7]

Yours and mine have the same factory build, so your stock weight of the car has to be the correct one then. I can't seem to find anyone near where I live that has an actual corner balancing weight scale system.

 

[Dragoon]

Yours and mine have the same factory build, so your stock weight of the car has to be the correct one then. I can't seem to find anyone near where I live that has an actual corner balancing weight scale system.

I just updated my first post with an image of my window sticker so you can see the exact build.

 

[Eagle7]

I just updated my first post with an image of my window sticker so you can see the exact build.

Ah you have the Sport suspension with the Cup2's. I have Touring with Goodyears. I wonder what the weight difference is between the two tires.

Just looked it up on Tirerack. The Cup 2 front is 24 lbs, the rear is 29 lbs. The Goodyear front is 24 lbs, the rear is 28 lbs.

 

[Dragoon]

In preparation for LOG43 and a track day at COTA, I added a ZL1 Addons Feather Lite tow hook from GRP.

 

[Dragoon]

Installed GRP's Short Throw Shifter Kit! Before the installation, I adjusted my short shifter bolt and moved it into the middle setting for about a 50% decrease in the throw (it comes set at about 45%). I'm VERY happy with the results! The shift throw reduction is substantial. It makes shifting into first and second gear much easier. There used to be a bit of a rubbery squish feeling when shifting down into first gear, which has now been eliminated. Sport shifting from first to second gear seems quicker and less notchy. Overall, shifting seems more mechanical and precise.

 

[emira0427]

Hi,

I bought the same version of ZL1 tow hook, I wanted to ask when you installed the ZL1 tow hook, when FULLY tighten, does the tow hook sit straight? Or did you have to loosen up to make it straight?

I just installed mine and it’s slight off and could potentially block the parking sensor… and when loosen it to make it straight and it became not sturdy enough.

Thanks for the feedback.

 

[Dr.JDK]

What a beautiful car. Our cars are almost identical except mine is black Alcantara seat with yellow stitching.
My car sometimes has trouble shifting into reverse, does the shortshift kit change the smoothness of shifting?

 

[Dragoon]

Hi,

I bought the same version of ZL1 tow hook, I wanted to ask when you installed the ZL1 tow hook, when FULLY tighten, does the tow hook sit straight? Or did you have to loosen up to make it straight?

I just installed mine and it’s slight off and could potentially block the parking sensor… and when loosen it to make it straight and it became not sturdy enough.

Thanks for the feedback.

Did you tighten it by hand? It looks like you only need about a 1/4 of a turn to get it square. Maybe use a short wooden dowel to help you turn it enough to get it square if needed.

 

[emira0427]

Did you tighten it by hand? It looks like you only need about a 1/4 of a turn to get it square. Maybe use a short wooden dowel to help you turn it enough to get it square if needed.

I tighten it as much as I could by hand and then I used a bar insert it into the hook to further tighten it, and its not going any further.

So I feel like the one I received it’s just now thread it properly from the manufacture so that’s why it’s crooked. I noticed other ZL1 products has an adjustable nut that would allow you to make it straight. Honestly I wish this one has that feature it would be so much easier…

I contacted Greg and I might get an exchange to a different type of tow hook.

 

[Dragoon]

I tighten it as much as I could by hand and then I used a bar insert it into the hook to further tighten it, and its not going any further.

So I feel like the one I received it’s just now thread it properly from the manufacture so that’s why it’s crooked. I noticed other ZL1 products has an adjustable nut that would allow you to make it straight. Honestly I wish this one has that feature it would be so much easier…

I contacted Greg and I might get an exchange to a different type of tow hook.

Hmm, I guess when the threaded bung was welded into the car, it could have been clocked differently. That or, the rod was off when they machined the tow hook. You could try adding a good amount of thread-seal tape to the threads to see if that would help clock it correctly, or maybe add a nut to it; that way, it acts as a stop.

 

[virtualmacho]

In preparation for LOG43 and a track day at COTA, I added a ZL1 Addons Feather Lite tow hook from GRP.

How is it holding up to daily / track use? No loosening at all?

 

[Dragoon]

How is it holding up to daily / track use? No loosening at all?

I just got home from LOG43, and the hook is still rock solid! Thankfully, I didn't need to test its towing ability. It looks great, is still tight, and is in the same position as when I installed it.

 

[Dragoon]

In preparation for the event, I also got an Alcantara key fob cover from @Bancho, which I really enjoy having.

 

[Dragoon]

Here's my DIY video on how to install the GRP Titanium exhaust.

 

[zoomtt]

Here's my DIY video on how to install the GRP Titanium exhaust.

Hi Dragoon, I have the valve controller and 3rd cat delete right now. I am happy with the sound on high RPM and when the engine is loaded. What I feel needs more sound is when the engine is in lower RPMs and at normal driving RPMS. Did changing the exhaust make it louder in those aspects?