My Emira | 1 year and 5400 miles update and thoughts on my first service

[Evotion]

Not been here for a while. I hope you are all well and are either enjoying your own Emira or shaking in excitement with one on the horizon!

I remain a stunned fan of the Emira. It has actually, simply, gotten better and better over each passing month.
I feel like I am in a special club, party to a secret, as an Emira owner. I still honestly believe Lotus got it bang on right, yes, even the power.
The is so perfect for the roads and a beast on track.

Nothing has gone wrong with mine and it is just one smile after another.
The only elements of non-perfection is that the car gets filthy down the sides easily and the stereo starts as soon as you unlock the car. Yes, hardly a real concern.

The car remains super rare over here. I have only seen one other Emira in 3 months, on the road, and I live in an affluent area.

Knowing what I know, feeling what I feel, I cannot believe people are not falling over themselves trying to buy this car (there are plenty for sale used in the UK).

The attention is amazing. Most people still have no idea what it is, just that it looks like a supercar, and then some.
Women stop and stare, kids point and men creak their necks. Nearly all look at the badge - though it is clear what the car is from the plate.
My mad Larini exhaust system helps in that regards and has made the car faster.

I will share these thoughts across the other forums. If you want to watch the update video then it is here.
As always, am happy to answer any questions about the car.

 

[EZcheezy]

I was really hoping for some more Larini sounds but you were unfortunately going to speed limit with the windows up!

really good chance im buying that exhaust, im chatting with a local provider near me. they even updated their description with your previous Larini video after my email exchange with them lol (I linked them the video)

Larini Emira ClubSport Exhaust with Valve Control

Blackwatch Racing is the leader in racing and performance parts and accessories for Lotus Elise and Exige sportscars.

www.blackwatchracing.com

 

[ADC]

I expect to see carbon fibre mud flaps, Ade. With winglets for extra downforce.

 

[EZcheezy]

Emira Carbon Fiber side skirts by Aerie Performance

Introducing the new Aerie Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitter designed specifically for the Lotus Emira! Inspired by the iconic Lotus Exige Cup430 and Evora 430GT front splitters, our front splitter is meticulously crafted to enhance the appearance and performance of your Lotus while...

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my fav side skirts so far come with a sorta mud flap build in. looks pretty good

 

[Evotion]

I expect to see carbon fibre mud flaps, Ade. With winglets for extra downforce.

I am definitely getting mudflaps.
Just no idea where to look.
Need to be robust when fitted and sit well.

 

[Evotion]

I was really hoping for some more Larini sounds but you were unfortunately going to speed limit with the windows up!

really good chance im buying that exhaust, im chatting with a local provider near me. they even updated their description with your previous Larini video after my email exchange with them lol (I linked them the video)

https://www.blackwatchracing.com/product-p/la-emira-clubsport.htm[/URL

Ah thanks. Yeah... Can't talk AND...th tall buildings and I become a nutter chav.

 

[Time2Fly]

I am definitely getting mudflaps.
Just no idea where to look.
Need to be robust when fitted and sit well.

@Aerie @GRP there's an opportunity here.

 

[Evotion]

Emira Carbon Fiber side skirts by Aerie Performance

Introducing the new Aerie Performance Carbon Fiber Front Splitter designed specifically for the Lotus Emira! Inspired by the iconic Lotus Exige Cup430 and Evora 430GT front splitters, our front splitter is meticulously crafted to enhance the appearance and performance of your Lotus while...

aerieperformance.com

my fav side skirts so far come with a sorta mud flap build in. looks pretty good

Interesting.. Lot of money.
I will ask them if they believe it stops the build up of filth on the side of the car.

Actually. I will see if they wish to, cough, sponsor a video in return for one (well both sides. ha). Ummm.
If you don't ask....

 

[seriously]

Ironically, the dirty sides may be indicative of fully functional aero design. Not sure I would want to interrupt it. It is however, very helpful to know where the dirty zones are. Might be a good idea to PPF those areas as rocks could get kicked up.

 

[Gprodigy]

This video makes me more excited. Well done

 

[Hell4Leather]

I still honestly believe Lotus got it bang on right, yes, even the power

Can you say more about your experiences with the power of the car.

 

[kitkat]

Btw, your tire wear numbers aren't precision to hundreds of an mm btw, those are probably just inner middle and outer depth readings.

6/6/6 mm and 5/5/5 mm

Glad you're enjoying the car still.

 

[Evotion]

Ironically, the dirty sides may be indicative of fully functional aero design. Not sure I would want to interrupt it. It is however, very helpful to know where the dirty zones are. Might be a good idea to PPF those areas as rocks could get kicked up.

I PPFd the whole car the moment I got it!!
No damage but, damn, it gets filthy as xxxx

 

[Evotion]

Can you say more about your experiences with the power of the car.

Well, we are all kind of hoodwinked thinking that we need 600 to 800 HP but this is all due to a HP race and bragging rights.
There is a sweet spot for perfect momentum and the Emira has it.

Bottom line is that we would never use a 720S on full beans on the road but the Emira is actually just about perfection in terms of street usability and, on track, not giving it a chance to lose grip and thereby improving lap times, or certainly making one feel like a track legend.

Then there is the delivery. Now, this has been significantly enhanced by my Larini system but even before that it was still a car that responded well through the rev range.

Now that I fully understand the car I am able to maximise that performance.
It is akin to being in the sweet spot on my integrale. With the Lancia it is a bit hit and miss and you need to focus but Lotus got it spot on for us, not having to work hard at all to achieve it.

I would certainly recommend a track day.
You learn so much about the car and without trying you will be shooting pastv Exiges, M3s, 5xx McLarens and, like me, have no idea why but nod your head to the magic performed by the Lotus engineers.

Nuff said.

 

[Evotion]

Btw, your tire wear numbers aren't precision to hundreds of an mm btw, those are probably just inner middle and outer depth readings.

6/6/6 mm and 5/5/5 mm

Glad you're enjoying the car still.

Thanks, I had no idea what the 666 meant other than I drive like a possessed devil

 

[luciddaydream]

God you're a cool dude, I wouldn't mind having a pint with you.

How would you compare the car to a 992 Carrera? Do Porsches just feel kind of sterile compared to this car and Ferraris?

 

[scc.131.fe]

God you're a cool dude, I wouldn't mind having a pint with you.

How would you compare the car to a 992 Carrera? Do Porsches just feel kind of sterile compared to this car and Ferraris?

"Leading the witness, Your Honor!"

We all know the answer though... 😁

 

[robrmon]

do you still have the car for sale? What are you thinking?

 

[Evotion]

do you still have the car for sale? What are you thinking?

I bought a Listed until Sold package and it actually sends traffic to my youtube channel so I will leave it there.

 

[Evotion]

God you're a cool dude, I wouldn't mind having a pint with you.

How would you compare the car to a 992 Carrera? Do Porsches just feel kind of sterile compared to this car and Ferraris?

The 992 is the latest in an incredible evolution of cars. My personal view is that one would enjoy a manual 997 Porsche more.
However, a 911 is so special and those who have driven older ones know that unique feeling of driving the car in anger and how the dynamics make it a different experience.

An older, base 992 is a rival for the money spent, so a comparison is actually a fair question.
I'd take the 992 if I had 2 small children. Other than that, the Lotus will feel more 'bespoke', more raw and would beat it on the bends. The Emira looks a lot fresher, prettier and will command more attention.

Still, everyone should own a 911 once. Once can't really say anything negative about one.