What did you do to your Emira today?

[Frimley111R]

"Mostly" legal

Here's the regs https://assets.publishing.service.g...le-registration-numbers-and-number-plates.pdf

The "BS AU 145e" marking is the first thing the police will look for if they are going to make a fuss about it. The police have turned up at a few car shows recently as they know they'll catch a few here. So just be careful - you can stick your old plate in the boot, "Thanks for pointing that out officer, I forgot to swap it back after the car show".

Yep. In my Elise it was looked at twice by the BiB. One said fine and other (total arsehole who I was arguing with) said it needed a BS number on it. This plate actually does have one, in a faint grey in the bottom right so all good.

 

[BLUEMIRA]

Installed the Hethelsport GTS sideskirts from @GRP and went for a drive. Fit and finish is excellent. Easy to install with just a pump jack and improves the look and profile. Thanks Greg.

 

[marc1adrien]

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Installed the Hethelsport GTS sideskirts from @GRP and went for a drive. Fit and finish is excellent. Easy to install with just a pump jack and improves the look and profile. Thanks Greg.

who makes that black matte ppf panel ahead of rear wheels, and did you do a custom cut or was it pre-cut? I really like how it looks.

 

[BLUEMIRA]

My vinyl guy did that using a template that I made. I used painters tape to cover a large area then I drew the shape free hand. Peeled off the tape and cut out the shark fin. As far as I know he just traced my template over vinyl. It really works to save the paint. That area was constantly getting peppered with stones.
Greg @GRP may have shark fins in stock for the Evora as this came on many Evora models. I'm just not sure how it will line up on the Emira, but I suppose you could always cut it.

 

[BLUEMIRA]

 

[BLUEMIRA]

Here is a better view

 

[marc1adrien]

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Very nice!

 

[Gprodigy]

Added a very thin Green accent ring around the exhaust tips to match the brakes.

 

[B r I a n]

Attended 2026 East Coast Lotus Meet.

 

[DigitalWiz]

Washed and took it for a drive on some twisty roads.

 

[Porsha]

After getting her home last weekend from the initial road trip, I did the first oil change today. Let’s just say doing those under panels with just a jack and stands was…fun.

Also switched the yellow Lotus emblem to the black/silver. Looks a lot cleaner.

Next up studs and spacers then next week 3rd cat delete.

 

[Foxy87]

Living just 4min away from my dealership and passing it weekly, I just saw my car delivered to the dealership

Now to wait for final handover. Car gets lowered by dealership first.

 

[FW190]

Finally got installed body-colored (Shadow Grey) painted vent panel trim around rear glass. Presented at East Coast Lotus Meet

 

[Ft.S]

@FW190, where was this “meet”, and how is it organized?

There was a large gatherig of Lotus cars at Summit Point this weekend. They did some parade laps, it was really super to see so many different Lotus models in person. I think it was organized by Vintage Drivers and Racing Club, but I am not sure.

 

[Savanna7]

Finally got installed body-colored (Shadow Grey) painted vent panel trim around rear glass. Presented at East Coast Lotus MeetView attachment 81869View attachment 81870

Damn. This actually looks really good! The black never bothered me until I saw this lol

 

[bman6074]

Cars and coffee, then a cruise into the mountains

 

[crashprash]

Added a very thin Green accent ring around the exhaust tips to match the brakes.
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Link? Does it have to be some sort of heat resistant vinyl sticker?

 

[B r I a n]

@FW190, where was this “meet”, and how is it organized?

There was a large gatherig of Lotus cars at Summit Point this weekend. They did some parade laps, it was really super to see so many different Lotus models in person. I think it was organized by Vintage Drivers and Racing Club, but I am not sure.

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[Savanna7]

My wife took this shot while I was installing some heavier hatch struts. I thought it was a cool angle with the Lotus badge on the spoiler.

 

[scc.131.fe]

Finally got installed body-colored (Shadow Grey) painted vent panel trim around rear glass. Presented at East Coast Lotus Meet

Thanks. Just when I thought I was totally content with my car...

Did someone paint your original trim, or did you order replacements and have them painted?