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    Dark Verdant Lotus Emira Photo Thread

    Took mine up into the mountains last week, forecast called for rain in the morning, instead woke to this. Luckily it all disappeared pretty quickly so had some fun up in mountains. 782 miles on the odo, only 218 to go! The really sad part is that I have a fitted cover and totally forgot to...
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    I’m building a fully custom Infotainment UI

    @Sentinel What about if we did an Upwork style campaign, kind of like an Escrow where everyone could put up money, and if enough was raised it made sense for you to proceed, and if not then we get our money back. All the funds would be locked by Upwork, so you're guaranteed to get paid...
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    Adding a subwoofer

    For the ones that have already done it...how long to get to the subwoofer? I plan to just replace it with a better one (will make a 3d printed adapter if needed) so I won't be rewiring or adding another one where I need to splice in or anything.
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    I’m building a fully custom Infotainment UI

    If we load this custom UI, then how do we get back if we prefer stock?
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    Rear wheel ports

    I actually have thought the other way. I want to put a grate on the forward side of those vents because I've noticed rocks and dirt end up laying on the gloss black part.
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    Improperly Installed Seat Belt?

    Both my seat belts seem as if they were installed 180 degrees out (the strap, not the buckle). When buckling I have to twist it. I was going to pull the lower seat cover off and rotate them 180 degrees, but wondering if this was some weird intentional thing by Lotus. Are others mounted the...
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    Adding a subwoofer

    Awesome, can't wait to see that video! Even just the disassembly for now would be great.
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    Adding a subwoofer

    I am actually good with the fronts, once they break in there is a noticeable sound quality improvement. And many forget that the audio source is the biggest factor. Stream from low rez like Pandora and it sounds like crap. Go high rez like Qobuz and Tidal and it is a very different...
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    Run-in/Break-in Procedure

    They gave me a bag with that and misc items like the front license plate bracket. I could see the reason for the tender, as the thing runs its fans for at least 10 min after shutdown. However I figure the tender is only needed if it is sitting for a month or so but not sure if I could ever let...
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    Threshold Carpet Protector?

    Can you share a link? I would think a floormat would sit too proud on the sill, not to mention look weird.
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    Threshold Carpet Protector?

    $2000? That is just stupid. I used to work in mfg including carbon fiber/kevlar. I am going to try my DIY solution as it could be fun. Plan will be a sheet of ABS that is wrapped in matte carbon fiber. If I can make them look legit and not too labor intensive, I figure I could sell them...
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    Threshold Carpet Protector?

    Here are before and after photos. Link to trim is in first photo.
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    Threshold Carpet Protector?

    I already got the seat side trim strip installed (visible in the photo, link below photo for those that still need it), thank you for the tip! Next item on my list is how to protect the carpet over the threshold. On McLaren they cover it in carbon fiber, so playing with different options. I...
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    Run-in/Break-in Procedure

    I just got my i4 and was not given a paper owner's manual, nor advised by my dealer about the proper break-in procedure. I did some digging on Lotus' site and found this in the owner's manual so wanted to share here. The CYA they included about 'downloading engine data' seems a bit odd. Also...
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    So close!

    Thanks everyone! Picked it up yesterday and took it out for about an hour. So, so happy I got the Turbo. Will do a full front + rocker PPF in the next week or two, plan to do it before emptying the first tank. Here are my initial thoughts: 1. Oh the sound...the sound! I've always loved the...
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    So close!

    With the weather in the northwest not seeming to end, I ended up having my Emira delivered to Boise...then the snow came! I was fortunate enough to see it yesterday for about 15 minutes between meetings, but then it snowed today, is supposed to snow tomorrow, then again over the weekend. I...
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    Carbon fiber engine surround choices

    Have any of you thought about just having a local shop hydrodip yours? I obviously have a use for two, and via hydrodip the finish is guaranteed and you can choose various carbon fiber finishes. Yes, I know it is fake, but I would like some texture to the cover for the i4. Since it covers the...
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    8 More Days 'till Pickup!

    I've thought about that over and over, but this is the first time in my life. I've ever bought a vehicle for fun. That experience I feel is very ceremonious, plus my 19-year-old son wants to do it with me, so we are excited to go through the experience of picking it up and driving off the lot. I...
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    Insurance

    This has since been resolved. I have progressive for all five of our current vehicles (we have three teenagers) and just checked last week and the Emira is now in their database. Will be adding her to the policy next Saturday when I pick her up. Can't wait!
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    8 More Days 'till Pickup!

    I was going to pick up my i4 today in Seattle and drive it home to Boise, but forecast in Seattle was heavy rain, then snow between Seattle and Boise so figured I should delay it. New date for pickup is February 8th. My sales guy sent me some photos of her to hold me over...I think that just...
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    Insurance

    Seattle/Bellevue. It Will be ready by Wednesday this week but unfortunately with my work schedule I won't be able to make it over there for another 2 weeks after. Super frustrated, but at the same time I've been waiting for 2 and 1/2 years. So what's another two weeks. 🙂
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    Insurance

    I just tried and Progressive has the Emira in their system. It may be because we already have six cars and five drivers with them, and I live in Boise, but our policy only went up $300 for six months. Great news for me! By the way, my salesman sent me a teaser photo while it is in dealer...
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