USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[FlyNavy01]

I'd be less frustrated if I was asking about picking up the car. I'm asking about what the PPF options are, and want to know if they are using precut, etc so I know if I have to call other places because they did an awful job on my AMG GT with what looks like precuts.

Attached are the PPF options they offered me. I said no because like you I don't want to risk pre-cut film. I'm also unsure I want to do full PPF again given the high costs. If I do, it will be with a vetted local shop.

EDIT: For reference, my Emira was on the 4/6 ship and arrived in WA on 4/22. Was just told a few minutes ago they're going to email me the paperwork for signing today (4/25) so fortunately they seem to work pretty fast once the car is in their hands.

 

[nfollin]

Well the manager called me and now not only did I get all the answers I needed buy I know my car is at the port. So, I'll take it.

 

[DerTheDer]

Should I put my V1 up for sale? Anybody a buyer here? Save on the BAT fees.

 

[Xroyalnavy]

Car arrived via truck this morning. Was only able to put 50 miles on her before I had to go back to work, but man, it was worth the almost 3 year wait. I'm ecstatic.

Unfortunately after looking back through the pics I took it looks like the front driver's brake has the uneven wear problem. It only had 15 miles on when I took them so I'm hoping when I go and look later it may have corrected itself... but that's wishful thinking...

I have the same brake issue with my left front only it looks worse than yours at about 40% unswept. Have not looked at the reverse side of the rotors to see if there’s any evidence there, might do that this weekend. My car sat out from the 12/29/23 shipment in Baltimore until I picked it up on 4/13/24. Today I tried a few hard braking exercises but did not seem to change anything. Braking seems excellent with straight line stops from 60mph. FE2 with only 317 miles on the car so maybe it’s going to free up with more use, if not, then its warranty time.

 

[Balboa]

Sold for $113,000

$113+5%BAT = $118,650. Plus Tax

 

[Nova]

I have the same brake issue with my left front only it looks worse than yours at about 40% unswept. Have not looked at the reverse side of the rotors to see if there’s any evidence there, might do that this weekend. My car sat out from the 12/29/23 shipment in Baltimore until I picked it up on 4/13/24. Today I tried a few hard braking exercises but did not seem to change anything. Braking seems excellent with straight line stops from 60mph. FE2 with only 317 miles on the car so maybe it’s going to free up with more use, if not, then its warranty time.

No need to wait. Your pad is missing a chunk. Might as well get it replaced now.

 

[VL3X]

$113+5%BAT = $118,650. Plus Tax

Doesn't the seller pay the bat broker fee?

 

[adefeatedman]

Doesn't the seller pay the bat broker fee?

Bought a 49 Cadillac on BAT last year, can confirm the Buyer pays it.

 

[DerTheDer]

Doesn't the seller pay the bat broker fee?

No. Seller pays 99 for basic listing, 500 for advanced, and then a shit ton for white glove service.

 

[VL3X]

No. Seller pays 99 for basic listing, 500 for advanced, and then a shit ton for white glove service.

Wow, never knew that. I used to run an auto brokerage and bought/sold tons of cars using online platforms. This was before BaT though.. I'm used to eBay Motors. Surprised the buyer pays the fees with BaT. Whatever works! 🤷‍♂️

 

[RichiEmira]

I have the same brake issue with my left front only it looks worse than yours at about 40% unswept. Have not looked at the reverse side of the rotors to see if there’s any evidence there, might do that this weekend. My car sat out from the 12/29/23 shipment in Baltimore until I picked it up on 4/13/24. Today I tried a few hard braking exercises but did not seem to change anything. Braking seems excellent with straight line stops from 60mph. FE2 with only 317 miles on the car so maybe it’s going to free up with more use, if not, then its warranty time.

From what I understand, this is a common issue for the cars that were sitting. Brake pads freezing/welding to the rotor and then partially breaking off when unstuck. In fact, my friends DV that we are picking up on Monday had this issue at the dealer and was spotted during Dealer PDI before delivery. They were able to get the parts overnighted by Lotus and make the repair. All repaired and ready for pickup.

I would get it in ASAP and have them confirm and repair.

 

[nfollin]

They did confirm they are not using precut will be putting the car in service mode to make it flush for the hood, and will be removing emblems.

They also said they were cutting the film larger to give more room to work with, and that they would not be removing the rear lettering but they would be cutting around the letters and not a square.

Those were the issues I had with my current wrap and the manager was pretty upset hearing about the issues I had and was happy to have me come in to get the other one looked at (but distance and it being used wasn't super on the top of my mind).

For what it's worth.

 

[Racer X]

Make them sign a letter saying if they drill the bumper they owe you $5k to get their attention.

This is the way.

Front license plate mount?

Stay tuned here for pictures of them fitted up. We should have them ready to ship next week. GRP No-Drill Front Plate Mount for Emira Hey Greg! The plate mount is listed as special order and looks like we can place orders. We good to go?

www.emiraforum.com

Ordered!

 

[Rupes]

I have the same brake issue with my left front only it looks worse than yours at about 40% unswept. Have not looked at the reverse side of the rotors to see if there’s any evidence there, might do that this weekend. My car sat out from the 12/29/23 shipment in Baltimore until I picked it up on 4/13/24. Today I tried a few hard braking exercises but did not seem to change anything. Braking seems excellent with straight line stops from 60mph. FE2 with only 317 miles on the car so maybe it’s going to free up with more use, if not, then its warranty time.

What am I looking for here? Is it the discolored brownish "rust" on the rotor to indicate something isn't right?

 

[Drambeenie]

What am I looking for here? Is it the discolored brownish "rust" on the rotor to indicate something isn't right?

Notice how only some of that brake disc is clean? That's the only part of the brake pad that is making contact with the rotor.

 

[Raskits]

Spoke to Boardwalk, they have 16 Emiras currently and 5 more coming in today. More than half of them have A/C issue not blowing cold. They now have 20 resistors ordered from Lotus to replace them.

They would initially blow cold but after test driving them, they found most of them starts blowing only hot air

Oh! And they haven't received their first deposited car. Basically the trucks are just grabbing whatever they see at port lol

 

[adefeatedman]

My car was on the 4/6 ship and still hasn't arrived at Lotus in NJ. Dealer's PPF installer will be there midweek, so hopefully it arrives

Spoke to Boardwalk, they have 16 Emiras currently and 5 more coming in today. More than half of them have A/C issue not blowing cold. They now have 20 resistors ordered from Lotus to replace them.

They would initially blow cold but after test driving them, they found most of them starts blowing only hot air

Oh! And they haven't received their first deposited car. Basically the trucks are just grabbing whatever they see at port lol

Spoke with Lotus NJ yesterday. My car was on the 4/6 ship but hasn't arrived at the dealer yet. I'm told at least three cars that arrived have needed new power steering pumps already, one needed new brake pads, and he said a few have had AC issues. I'm glad they are doing thorough PDIs before delivering the cars but I really hope my car makes it to the dealer soon.

 

[Still gonna send it...]

Spoke to Boardwalk, they have 16 Emiras currently and 5 more coming in today. More than half of them have A/C issue not blowing cold. They now have 20 resistors ordered from Lotus to replace them.

They would initially blow cold but after test driving them, they found most of them starts blowing only hot air

Oh! And they haven't received their first deposited car. Basically the trucks are just grabbing whatever they see at port lol

Hmm, I wonder what resistors they are replacing? Cooling and then stopping sounds like a compressor or A/C system charge issue. There are resistors in the fan speed system, but that is not directly related to the actual A/C cooling apparatus.

 

[Raskits]

Hmm, I wonder what resistors they are replacing? Cooling and then stopping sounds like a compressor or A/C system charge issue. There are resistors in the fan speed system, but that is not directly related to the actual A/C cooling apparatus.

Not sure either and don't think it's a permanent fix. I am told that resistor is placed just under the dashboard.

 

[Wiz33]

Well, looks like I'll be joining the club earlier than I expected. Boardwalk just offered me an orphaned FE 1.0 in the exact spec that I was going to use for my final V6 run order. They'll let me get out of my already spec'ed I4 (due March 25) and change my deposit for the Final V6 run to an I4 in 2028 so I said YES.