Recent content by KAR120C

Transmission is stock dimensions. Lotus changes internal gears and cuts out a piece of the casing so starter fits. It’s from a truck. Probably why 1st and 2nd are a little noisy.

The transmission is off the shelf as far as dimensions go, so I’m sure they didn’t want to develop a new unit.

Moving the engine forward in any significant way would have moved the rear rear wheels forward. To make the trunk larger would have made the rear overhang larger and the car would look goofy. And the trunk is already fairly useless on a trip because it becomes incredibly hot. Perfect...

Lotus has been uncertain about it's future for many years, and owned by different companies along the way. I have no doubt that Lotus will continue on, even if under a new owner. I've owned and driven many different sports car marques. Lotus remains, IMO, the best driving experience. The...

I did not install a valve controller and just let the OE software do it's thing. First - 3rd cat delete sounds fantastic. Much better sound. I nearly always change my car exhausts, but Emira stock exhaust without 3rd cat sounds just right to me. In my opinion CON: Yes, you have to change...

I just realized I put this in the May photo thread instead of June. Getting old, I guess.

I agree it's too slow to be a valve, or injector or rotating object in the engine. However, it could be something associated with a belt driven accessory that's running at a slower speed than the engine. Perhaps a pump, alternator or something like that is loose or has as internal problem.

Mine pushed out at the edge. I just looked more closely at your picture and I see what you are talking about with it being pulled inward. If there is a bolt there, perhaps you could add shims so it won't pull in under tightening.

I had the same issue on the passenger side. Just had the car in last week for an oil change and they found a connector bolt was missing. They replaced and it fixed the alignment. While they were poking around they found the same bolt on the drivers side had worked loosed but it wasn't...

My Nimbus on the Dragon last weekend with the Lotus Versus The Dragon rally. Tons of pics from the drive, but I like this one because it's a rare view of the back which I think is one of the prettiest angles of the Emira.

I've never been a GoodYear fan. Years of track and autocross have pushed me in different directions. HOWEVER: I did 1400 miles this weekend, of which 600 were in the Smoky mountains being pushed hard. I'm very pleased with the OEM Goodyear tires. Strong grip wet and dry. Tail of the...