USA/Canada Delivery Thread

[Six Speed Stephen]

More Emiras arrived in NY on 4/26, only 6 for the US but 36 for Canada. Images below links to the tracking sheet where you'll find the VINs:

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Not on this one, again… When’s the next arrival?

 

[Porter]

Things you think about when you've heard nothing about your car that landed in March: Is something so wrong they aren't telling me? Do the steering pump/HVAC/brake pad problems come from sitting wherever the car is? Sould I order a case of ACF50? Has anybody at Bellevue Lotus called anybody anywhere and said "Hey. How about loading this guy's car next after all these years?" I'm sure all will be well when the car arrives but still. Meanwhile my kid made me this...

I have my can ready!

 

[Go Kart]

I have my can ready!
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I’ve never seen this product. It says it deactivates corrosion… does it dissolve rust without having to grind or sand it off?

We have some rust on our railing where the powder coat was damaged that I just noticed it a few days ago. Wondering if this spray would do anything for that.

 

[Porter]

I’ve never seen this product. It says it deactivates corrosion… does it dissolve rust without having to grind or sand it off?

We have some rust on our iron railing where the powder coat was damaged that I just noticed it a few days ago. Wondering if this spray would do anything for that.

Dissolves/neutralizes corrosion on aluminum parts, and protects the aluminum from corrosion for an extended period after. On surfaces that aren't washed directly by water, the protection can last up to a year.

It's available in 55gal drums and commonly used on aircraft to protect the aluminum, including spraying the inside of the wings, exposed fuselage, etc.

There's a similar product called CorrosionX but it doesn't smell as good.

I have no idea what it would do on steel or iron. Buy a can to treat your Emira's supercharger housing, and then try it on your railing as well!

 

[Nova]

Not on this one, again… When’s the next arrival?

Anyone's guess… I got lucky once finding a shipment before it arrived at port but usually we won't know until it arrives.

 

[Nova]

Really sort-a surprised that touring is in the lead for order #'s. I was expecting the opposite

Yea I think those that but a car like the Emira in Canada are probably more hard core so they are leaning more towards the sports setup. For many US buyers this is a daily car, so more touring.

 

[RTM]

I am very happy to report I took delivery of my DV Emira from Bellevue (Park Place) yesterday. My car was on the 3/29 ship. It's an FE 1.0. I was one of the last orders and I think I am one of the first 10 deliveries. Deposit placed July 19, 2021. Order placed May 12, 2022. Car received April 26, 2024. They received my car last week, but I had them apply "full front" PPF and full ceramic, so it wasn't ready to go until yesterday.

Initial impressions are really great. I have a ton of twisty backroads in my area, and I will be trying them all at soon!

Looks great - similar spec to mine! I’m at PP too, one of the least FE1 orders and arrived on 3/29 boat but still waiting to get the call that it’s on the way - shows how random this all is.

 

[LotusNewbie]

Looks great - similar spec to mine! I’m at PP too, one of the least FE1 orders and arrived on 3/29 boat but still waiting to get the call that it’s on the way - shows how random this all is.

i think the way it's working is once 6 or so is processed for your dealer of the boat and ready, they send it on a truck. so could be quick or slooooow processing, all random.

 

[Wiz33]

Anyone know the what US battery model is used in the Emira? I'm checking LiFePO4 battery options. Not to reduce weight but to see if I can find one that have larger capacity since I heard the default will run down in two weeks if not driven.

 

[Heckler264]

$5000 TRANSPORT & PREP FEES !! :/
I was just provided a proforma invoice for my FE that should be arriving in May and told the Transport & Prep fee will cost over $5000CAD ! Anyone either get a similar quote on their FE Emira delivery or picked up their FE Emira and paid this price ? If not, what price was quoted or did you get charged ? Appreciate any responses to help address this outrageous T&P fees when U.S customers are paying only $2500USD !

I was quoted around $8000 cdn for freight and pdi for western Canada. $5000 for freight and $3000 for pdi.

It is pretty crazy.

 

[LuckysDad]

Anyone know the what US battery model is used in the Emira? I'm checking LiFePO4 battery options. Not to reduce weight but to see if I can find one that have larger capacity since I heard the default will run down in two weeks if not driven.

 

[Lotustoronto]

I was quoted around $8000 cdn for freight and pdi for western Canada. $5000 for freight and $3000 for pdi.

It is pretty crazy.

Doesn't even make sense.

 

[DF_Toronto]

More Emiras arrived in NY on 4/26, only 6 for the US but 36 for Canada. Images below links to the tracking sheet where you'll find the VINs:

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Thanks @Nova still no luck . Looks like they shipped the missing Canadian FE 1s.

 

[DF_Toronto]

Yea I think those that but a car like the Emira in Canada are probably more hard core so they are leaning more towards the sports setup. For many US buyers this is a daily car, so more touring.

Interesting for sure. I guess with our climate and snow you’d really be compromising to drive this as a daily even with an auto. I ordered sport and no regrets, I plan to drive it, but only in the summer and mostly on weekends. I’m in Toronto which is one of worst cities in the world for traffic, but even Vancouver and Montreal has awful traffic. I want it to be an “event” and will always have an auto if I want to get somewhere in a more relaxing way. But I can also see the appeal of touring if you plan on doing road trips even if it’s not a daily.

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Anyone's guess… I got lucky once finding a shipment before it arrived at port but usually we won't know until it arrives.

Suppose we can assume the 3rd given the last two arrived the last 2 Fridays.

Let’s see!

 

[Hapkin]

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That's a killer combo. Wow! Congrats!

 

[Porter]

I was quoted around $8000 cdn for freight and pdi for western Canada. $5000 for freight and $3000 for pdi.

It is pretty crazy.

A PDI is literally 1.0h of labor usually, and the manufacturer pays the dealer for it. The idea of a dealer trying to charge a customer for it at all, much less $3000 CDN, is borderline criminal.

You should not accept that narrative about the charge. If they want to mark it up with ADM, force them to call it that.

 

[JAY]

Hi Jay, is that the proforma estimate you got from Scotti or you actually took delivery of your car already and that's actually what they charged you ? I'm supposed to get mine any week now, if you actually got yours, how long ago did you take delivery and when did you place your order ?

I placed my order august 21. I haven’t received the car yet I’m actually at the factory today and tomorrow to watch it come down the assembly line. The 4500 was on the invoice I received from scotti

 

[DF_Toronto]

I placed my order august 21. I haven’t received the car yet I’m actually at the factory today and tomorrow to watch it come down the assembly line. The 4500 was on the invoice I received from scotti

Incredible, enjoy! How did you manage to visit the factory with your car on the line? I heard a few ppl enquire but the dealers said they couldn’t get that info - assume you know someone or went the route of bypassing the dealer and contacting Lotus directly?

 

[Maffu313]

Back in dealer after 500k. Limp mode. Or ‘Engine Reduced Acceleration’ . Camshaft position sensor codes, O2 sensor codes, damage to leather and interior . Waiting for parts from US - new cats, cam and O2 sensors ETA at least 2 weeks after 2+ years of waiting with either no or farcical communication. Still I had those 500km of sub 4K RPM driving to enjoy.

I’ll let you draw your conclusions on this as an ‘experience’ .

My first Mosport day chasing my friends in their Porsches is now going to see me bumming a ride in their P cars.

If you want an art installation (that you can visit at the dealer) get an Emira.

If you want a viable trackable road car. Walk up the road and buy a used GT4.

damn, sorry to hear your troubles. Do you know if yours was an earlier build? Just trying to see if these are problems that may have been fixed subsequently.

I'm at about 700km now and no issues so far, also staying under the 4k rpm break-in threshold.