📓 Journals Papadop88's Emira, Chapman Launch Edition

[papadop88]

Hey everyone, I decided to create a journal now that I've broken my promise of not modifying this car. Alas, here we are modding every week.

Here she was sitting pretty at Galpin Lotus the day I picked her up...

 

[papadop88]

The moment I brought her home...

 

[Andrew25]

Awesome color

 

[papadop88]

My first YT video of her walkaround...

 

[papadop88]

My first mod. The GRP carbon fiber engine covers in Gloss carbon.

 

[papadop88]

Added a bunch of interior carbon fiber trim from Jogon. Ordered them from @GRP, per the usual.

 

[papadop88]

AP Carbon Fiber Mirror Caps (Full replacements) from @GRP

 

[1stEmiraNow2Clarks]

The moment I brought her home...




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Haha.. The background is very telling. If you can see helmets nearby in the background of an owners new car, the odds of the owner eventually modifying their car is exponential!!

Also, I was up there last year and saw yours!... Or maybe another if they sold more than 1.

 

[papadop88]

Haha.. The background is very telling. If you can see helmets nearby in the background of an owners new car, the odds of the owner eventually modifying their car is exponential!!

Also, I was up there last year and saw yours!... Or maybe another if they sold more than 1.

LOL. Motorcycle helmets are usually a dead giveaway. I couldn't help myself. I believe Galpin had two of them. I got one of them...

 

[papadop88]

I just installed the Eventuri Carbon Intake that I ordered from @GRP . She definitely looks amazing.

 

[Aleeximo]

I just installed the Eventuri Carbon Intake that I ordered from @GRP . She definitely looks amazing.

Butt Dyno Update?

 

[papadop88]

Butt Dyno Update?

Negligent. I can say that the throttle is definitely a bit more responsive. When you step on it, it responds quicker. That's about it I would say.

On the other hand, the sound is absolutely incredible and worth it alone. That's why I got it, for the sound...

 

[Aleeximo]

Negligent. I can say that the throttle is definitely a bit more responsive. When you step on it, it responds quicker. That's about it I would say.

On the other hand, the sound is absolutely incredible and worth it alone. That's why I got it, for the sound...

Sometimes more performance from the ear Dyno!

 

[papadop88]

That’s all that matters to me. I’m not looking to race anyone on the street. Just mash it when I want to and listen to the symphony of this engine.

 

[papadop88]

Installed the EBC Red Stuff Pads, replacing the stock Brembo pads. I just couldn't stand the dust anymore. Hopefully these Red Stuff pads minimize the dust.

I used my Quickjacks to lift the car flawlessly and I show where placed the jacking points on the frame. Worked great with zero issues.

 

[Aleeximo]

Installed the EBC Red Stuff Pads, replacing the stock Brembo pads. I just couldn't stand the dust anymore. Hopefully these Red Stuff pads minimize the dust.

I used my Quickjacks to lift the car flawlessly and I show where placed the jacking points on the frame. Worked great with zero issues.

Notice a difference on the brake dust?

 

[papadop88]

Performed my 1K mile oil change today and took the time to clean the wheels and calipers while I had it on the quickjacks.

 

[papadop88]

Mounted the Earth Motors lip spoiler.

I mounted this one because it's minimalistic and not in your face.

This spoiler is the exact version that will be on the new 420 (confirmed).

It gives that little bit of pop in the rear and the carbon fiber complements my CF mirrors.

Here are a few pics of it installed...

 

[papadop88]

Wheels from BSPK, shoutout to John who stood by his timeline from order to ship, are shippig out. He sent me pics and a short video walkaround of them today. I can't wait to get them in and mounted...if my Nitrons ever get here!

Wheels are much lighter than stock. I will weigh them when they arrive but they should be 3-8 lbs lighter per wheel. I was looking for somewhat of the same design as the OEM ones (I actually like the OEMs) but shedding a ton of weight.

Specs:
Style: Annette Monoblock
Color: Satin Black
Fronts: 20x8.5 ET45 (68.1mm bore)
Rears: 20x10.5 ET40 (68.1mm bore)

Pics are below. The video link doesn't work so I can't send. But providing a video of them is a nice touch!

 

[F1 SML8R]

Definitely looking forward to the weights. I know BSPK puts out a great product as many have ordered from him with zero issues. However, no one has managed to weigh there wheels upon unboxing.