📓 Journals Got my Emira - questions anybody?

[hml_xy]

The Emira (at least mine) did NOT come with a trickle charger!

My Evora came with one, I believe all Lotus of the last generation did. But the Emira did not have one. It comes with a tire repair kit and a tow hook.

The Evora definitely needed it in my case. But probably because the GT430 has the small Lithium Ion lightweight battery and I installed a tracker in it which sucked the battery (nearly) empty in about 2 weeks when sitting in my garage because it doesn't have mobile signal down there.

Not sure how the Scorpion tracker in the Emira will handle this.

 

[idleuser]

Did you get the option of factory PPF? If so, what are the packages and prices?

 

[hml_xy]

No, this option is not available in Germany straight from factory.

 

[Dabjbr]

Here’s another question.…

In some images, it appears as though the center infotainment screen is offset/not aligned with the center console and shifter.

Can you confirm either way?

 

[hml_xy]

@Dabjbr

Yes, I would say it is not centered over the transmission tunnel but shifted to the right (judging from one of the photos on my camera roll, I'm on vacation for a few weeks and haven't got the car around )

 

[TomAce]

Hallo Heiner,

herzlichen Glückwunsch nochmal von meiner Seite und danke für all die Infos!

I also have a question regarding weight, if you had the possibility to weigh the car with a full tank of fuel, that would be nice! IIRC there is a 1486kg weighed by EVO or a nother magazine. The Lotus Manual says something about 1493kg.

My mind is already doing some maths how to reduce weight and one of the most apealing is to change the battery. Almost 17kg could saved alone with this measure.

Bitte weiter so!

Viele Grüße
Thomas

 

[hml_xy]

Hi @TomAce, danke für die freundlichen Worte

It's obviously not that easy to weight the car. My poor little Hario scale I used to measure the key won't cut it I guess No matter how "light" the Emira might be. Not sure I'll have access to a way to measure the car.

Yes, the battery... but I am not sure if I personally would pay 1500+€ to get 10-20kgs of the car. I prefer the comfort of not being worried if I need to put the car on a charger personally.

Viele Grüsse!

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

The Emira (at least mine) did NOT come with a trickle charger!

My Evora came with one, I believe all Lotus of the last generation did. But the Emira did not have one. It comes with a tire repair kit and a tow hook.

The Evora definitely needed it in my case. But probably because the GT430 has the small Lithium Ion lightweight battery and I installed a tracker in it which sucked the battery (nearly) empty in about 2 weeks when sitting in my garage because it doesn't have mobile signal down there.

Not sure how the Scorpion tracker in the Emira will handle this.

My Evora GT410 Sport (2019) does NOT come with trickle charger.
most I left it in garage was 3 weeks and no issue at all. Of course it's not the lightweight battery, so I think we should have no issues with Emira.
Guess we will not find out until winter hits, since you fortunate early drivers are not letting it settle for more than a few days at this stage !!!

 

[1stczechemira]

@Dabjbr

Yes, I would say it is not centered over the transmission tunnel but shifted to the right (judging from one of the photos on my camera roll, I'm on vacation for a few weeks and haven't got the car around )

I took a photo today - the infotainment screen is significantly shifted to the right...

 

[VL3X]

I took a photo today - the infotainment screen is significantly shifted to the right...

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Doesn't bother me at all. At least it's centered above the air vents. The misaligned exterior FE badge is still weird to me though.

 

[Jimblob]

The Emira (at least mine) did NOT come with a trickle charger!

My Evora came with one, I believe all Lotus of the last generation did. But the Emira did not have one. It comes with a tire repair kit and a tow hook.

The Evora definitely needed it in my case. But probably because the GT430 has the small Lithium Ion lightweight battery and I installed a tracker in it which sucked the battery (nearly) empty in about 2 weeks when sitting in my garage because it doesn't have mobile signal down there.

Not sure how the Scorpion tracker in the Emira will handle this.

Does the Emira have any 12v sockets that are constantly live - that can be used to plug in a trickle charger?

 

[TomE]

Does the Emira have any 12v sockets that are constantly live - that can be used to plug in a trickle charger?

No, That was true for those Evoras that had a 12V socket in the boot, but later models didn't have that and the Emira internal 12V is switched with the ignition.

The solution will be to add wired tails to the battery, feeding out of the battery compartment into the boot then plug your charger into that. You should still be able to run the cable across the rubber boot seal, like on the Evora. I've seen one of the US dealer tour cars with this arrangement.

 

[RENDERMAN]

Posting from another traffic jam on very busy Ring that just got temporarily closed when I arrived. View attachment 10277

Here is the PPF'ed area, its as far as I have seen the only section on the car that has factory PPF.
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Very lucky to have a yellow car cause it will turn yellow in about a year lol

 

[hml_xy]

@RENDERMAN depends usually on the type of PPF. On my Evora it lasts already for 4 years without turning yellow. But then I also have to say it doesn't stand in the sun a lot.

 

[emiraspain]

My Evora GT410 Sport (2019) does NOT come with trickle charger.
most I left it in garage was 3 weeks and no issue at all. Of course it's not the lightweight battery, so I think we should have no issues with Emira.
Guess we will not find out until winter hits, since you fortunate early drivers are not letting it settle for more than a few days at this stage !!!

yes...its only the lith. ion light weight Lotus's to my mind that came with a trickle charger..and I for one am glad the 10 kilo weight saving is overlooked for the practicality of not having to plug the damn thing in all the time, which sometimes is not feasible...
I think the US dealer has got his battery trickle charger wires crossed....

 

[RENDERMAN]

@RENDERMAN depends usually on the type of PPF. On my Evora it lasts already for 4 years without turning yellow. But then I also have to say it doesn't stand in the sun a lot.

I live in the US capital of the sun.....When ever you can afford it, have a reputable installer do it right with a good warranty, mine gives me 10 years, I did my Range Rover and I'm waiting for some Carbon parts to do my GT next

 

[FlyNavy01]

Very informative thread! Finally getting wheel specs is helpful. Hoping to save an easy 25+ kilos right off the bat on my Emira with custom wheels and li-ion 12V.

I've had a lithium battery in my daily driver for 3 years and 40k miles that hasn't required any more maintenance than a standard 12V. It weighs 4.9lbs (2.2kgs) and cost $440. Possibly the best $ per lb weight savings ratio you'll be able to find outside of skipping lunch. Extra bonus that it removes weight from the rear on a mid-engined car and will allow more trunk space as it's half the standard size. No more ugly protruding felt cover in the boot. It's a no-brainer for me. Might be different for those who don't enjoy their cars as often or live in the far north however...

 

[NicolasB]

Demo car that I test drove...

 

[Kwarstler]

Demo car that I test drive...

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Demo car I drove had a hook up for a trickle charge and the dealer told me it came with it.

 

[DF_Toronto]

I know many of you are eagerly waiting for news and maybe I can give a little bit back to this community of likeminded enthusiasts after all the months it has kept the waiting somewhat entertaining.

While I have already posted some impressions on my introduction thread, maybe I can provide pictures or infos about the car that many of you have been waiting for.

Stuff I didn't hear about before spending the first day with the car:

* There are driver profiles in the entertainment system and you can lock them with a PIN code. They seem to remember car settings like mirror positions, infotainment screen setup and so on.

* The scorpion tracker seems to have a proximity alarm when the car is locked (at least something beeped when I leaned close to the locked car).

* The cupholders have ambient light in them.

* The engine / supercharger is more noticeable on the "RHD" driver seat (my passenger seat). One might say the car sounds better on the right side

* The boot lid makes a squeaking noise when opening(?!) from some plastic flexing inside the engine bay.

* You can mute the audio by swiping down on the steering wheel audio controls and unmute by swiping up.

* Lotus has no official run-in period / after sales service anymore. First service in one year or 16000km.

* The sport suspension is 1cm lower than the tour setup, even though Lotus stated the drive height is the same. It definitely is not!

If you want to know any more details - let me know

Apologize if this has already been asked but what are the parking sensors like? Will they offer any guidance to avoid scraping the front bumper on a parking lot curb when pulling in forward or help avoid scratching a rim on a parallel park? Thanks!