Engine out! Officially done after this...

[sbproducer]

Some pics

 

[ADC]

I'm always a tiny bit traumatised by the idea of my car being disassembled to this extent for just a clutch change, so you've definitely got the right idea by just doing as much as you can in one go

 

[sbproducer]

I'm always a tiny bit traumatised by the idea of my car being disassembled to this extent for just a clutch change, so you've definitely got the right idea by just doing as much as you can in one go

I lost my mind a long time ago so…

 

[NicolasB]

When you look at it, you realize how stupid Lotus engineers are for this design. Porsche engine/transmission comes out so easily; doesn't require a body shop professional for removal & installation.

 

[Milk242]

I don’t think lotus engineers were engineering too much on the rear subframe. Just something that fits the design dimensions and can hold the specified engine/transmission in the orientation it needed to be in.

 

[mmattt]

This alone makes me want to get an i4. Argh. Scary.

 

[sbproducer]

There is the chance that I'll be stuck with a $150,000 life-size replica model car. Can you'll just chill.. making me nervous.

 

[sbproducer]

Let's do a poll...

1 Mechanic put's it all back together perfectly and everything works 100% on time
2 Check engine lights persist and things get delayed and delayed
3 Everything seemingly works fine until I take it out to the mountains and end up a chalk line on the side of a canyon
4 I'm stuck with a $150,000 life-size replica model car

 

[sbproducer]

Man you guys made me nervous FOR REAL.

 

[NicolasB]

1.5

 

[sbproducer]

1.5

I'd be perfectly happy with a 1.5 but I have this feeling that this shop is gonna nail a 1.

 

[mmattt]

I'd be perfectly happy with a 1.5 but I have this feeling that this shop is gonna nail a 1.

Well it definitely looks like they know what they are doing. I'm sure it will be on point!your commited now. So ride that wave if excitement.

 

[Beachbum]

Option 5 - The thread title is a lie and he is back doing in more within 3 months

 

[Kimmax]

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don't miss your chance to clean that god damn window now

 

[Ceej]

Excited to see the end result of this. Hope it all works out for ya

 

[Mongy]

Emira just went into the shop Monday morning. Here is the list of what's going in... The full mod list is in my signature. Pretty sure I'm done after this.

ENGINE: Aerie Motorsports Header / Valvetronic Titanium Exhaust / JB4 Tuner / JUBU Cooling Upgrade 2GR / JUBU Cooling Hose Upgrade Kit / JUBU Pulley Upgrade Kit / JUBU Aluminum Alternator Pulley

TRANSMISSION: XClutch Stage 1 / JUBU Torque Insulator Upgrade Kit

SUSPENSION, BRAKES, WHEELS: Nitron R1 Fast Road Coilovers

MISC.: JUBU Ventilation Kit / Lotus Baffled Oil Pan / JUBU Aluminum Flaps

Notables:

1. Yes, that's right, I'm going JB4 with OBD2 connected. I like the continuous monitoring and adjustments. I'm pretty sure it will be enough for me, especially with full bolt-ons and JUBU cooling.

2. For exhaust, going titanium with JUBU ventilation kit.

3. I decided to go engine out for the clutch upgrade and easier motor mount installation. The Emira really needs those motor mounts..

4. Switching from GRP lowering kit to the Nitron R1 Fast Road Coilovers. My axel boots were leaking. Not gonna point fingers or investigate. Don't have the time for it. Could be the installation, the sleeves, Lotus, a combination... don't care enough to try. Shop is rebuilding boots and I'll have to bring it back just for the coilovers as building and shipping will take a month on those.

Once everything is done.. about a week for everything but the coilovers, I'll post a review.

Sound amazing. How much in total and how long average will take the whole upgrade? Send us the numbers for gain Hp and torque once complete.

 

[sbproducer]

Sound amazing. How much in total and how long average will take the whole upgrade? Send us the numbers for gain Hp and torque once complete.

I did the whole thing in 2 phases:

The 1st phase was suspension, new tires, brakes, 1st oil change and some misc like shift knob, shift boot delete, steering wheel, valve controller etc.

The current 2nd phase is more engine related but also with misc like oil pan, 2nd oil change at 10,000 miles, heat resistant materials, changing from sleeves to coilovers, etc.

The car spent roughly 1.5 weeks to 2 weeks for each phase in a shop, judging from the ETA since I haven't gotten my car back yet.

I spent like $9000 on full PPF and full ceramic. I know this is quite high but it was from a very highly regarded PPF shop and done through the dealership. I could have went direct to the same shop for a bit cheaper but I wanted the added layer of protection by going through the dealership because I have had bad experiences with PPF jobs in the past and I knew the PPF shop would take extra care with it to protect its relationship with the dealer. It's the only dealer in the state that sells luxury high performance sports cars and they obviously get quite a bit of work orders from them. The PPF job has turned out to be outstanding thus far..

I spent about $7500 on the audio including 3d printed parts, speakers, amps and installation. Was it worth it? For me it was, although the tuning is currently a little off and I need to find someone who can tune the sound. My setup requires an audio tune just to run it.

Phase 1 and phase 2 are probably gonna total to about $30,000 to $40,000 including installation, new tires and brakes, and two oil changes. This is really rough napkin math. I have no interest in actually going through the numbers unless I'm about to sell the car which I don't plan on doing... ever.

I would say $50,000 is a more accurate reflection, than the previously stated $40,000, of what has gone into the car. That's quite a bit of money and sure I made some mistakes along the way. It is what it is. My thing is... you live life once. No regrets man. You live and you learn.

 

[GRP]

Why in the world is there spacer on the primary o2 sensor?
Take that off immediately.

 

[silent cilantro]

Man I wanna follow this thread but it is so hard to read. @sbproducer any chance you can shorten your signature? lol

 

[sbproducer]

Man I wanna follow this thread but it is so hard to read. @sbproducer any chance you can shorten your signature? lol

It is a bit much .. I’ll edit tonight