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It would be cool if they offered a light weight package for the v6 and a higher HP package for the i4. Both seem doable and would further differentiate the two platforms.

Very Aston Martin. I like it 😎

Look forward to the comparison also. Surely performance will be different but you just can’t replicate the engagement from a manual transmission. Less speed, but more fun!

What is even happening here? Taking a photo of her shoe on your car?

Went cruising on PCH with a buddy.

All emiras get the “what the hell is that” reaction. I imagine this black car gets the “really, what the hell is that”? 👍

What kind of Porsche? Comparo?

I’m interested to see where this goes

I saw some generic tubes for sale but it would take some experimenting. Look forward to your results!

Not yet.

in my head yes

Got gas. Felt compelled to take a pic.

What I like about this is that I think the I4 will feel faster most of the time and the v6 will feel more engaging more of the time. So instead of saying one is definitely better than the other, it's more a matter of preference/priorities.

I typically buy used cars for the value. However one big plus for buying a new emira is that you can spec it exactly how you want. Thats pretty special at least for me. If you find your perfect spec used fantastic. Otherwise I think lotus did a nice job allowing so much customization. It’s more...

This is why I’ve never launched cars that weren’t PDKs. Dumping the clutch or feathering it can’t be a great idea. I’m sure it’s fine once in a while but I’d rather not. I find that clutches on my cars last forever. A car doesn’t have to have an incredible 0-60 time to feel fast. I understand...

I just checked it out. Actually the black rims and the matching red calipers tones it down a bit. Yellow and black rims looks good. Someone will get a good deal.

that's not going to be good for emira price benchmarks

I wouldn't be deterred from a light interior. If you ceramic coat it and wipe it down every now and then it should be fine. It does take some intentional care though. I have light interior on my Audi and it's fine. Reminds me I need to clean it up.

Assuming the transmission is the weak point, the I4s probably have the most tuning potential in stock form. Meaning just an ECU tune once it can be unlocked.

Yes, so weird. This is a good description of a strange lotus problem. My dealer said it was normal. Good to know this is a common experience.

In other words, you don't want to buy an Emira that's been in a significant accident.

This combo looks dope.

Same experience for me. I used to have an E92 M3. Anyways, at speed, there is a lot of go, but the torque build up is totally different - HP shows up when your car keeps pulling at higher MPH. 718S cayman felt very quick with the instant boost/torque. That's why I expect the I4 Emira to also...

Since this thread has resurrected this is still very much so a thing for my car. really not a big deal, but it is not a rounding error. The L and R heat up differently. Would matter more at the track I suppose where you want to even out tire pressure and monitor as it changes. I never did...

Yeah doesn’t look great. I would have preferred no seams either but a very experienced installer said it won’t hold up in the long term. I have a 10 year warranty on mine and the seam is really clean so I’m ok with it. You really have to look for it to see it.

this is like emira fast and furious. I like.

Great write up. I’m pleasantly surprised you think you’ll get better times on the emira vs the supercharged Elise. I suspect that the tire stagger contributes to understeer bias. I’m almost certain a smaller tire in the rear will make the car feel more nimble. Counter intuitive though as most...

Great idea. I don’t fully extend my seat anyways. There is wasted space there.

Got caught in the rain. Hopefully no paint blisters! J/k

That sub is tiny! Do you think it could fit behind the passenger seat? I find no one ever pushes it back all the way anyways.

I stand corrected and I'm happy to be wrong. My experience was a very small sample size 20 years ago. Honestly, I was just shocked that anyone thought American cars were good. Because I really dislike the overall ethos and resulting products.

When I said something of a luxury, perhaps that's better stated that the American brands are I think pretty favorably viewed aboard and significantly more expensive than the US depending on the market. Certainly not a luxury car in the traditional sense. My perspective is skewed by my own bias...

Interestingly American cars are relatively expensive in the UK and considered something of a luxury. We don’t typical think of American cars in the same way in the US.

Fast food is like $15 now easy. And it’s not even real food!

They should really upgrade turbo FE with the 400hp. Then it matches this 3 tier scheme.

If I was set on auto I would go DCT and turbo. I imagine it will feel faster due to how the engine builds torque and the directness of the DCT. If you prioritize sound I would go with the v6 auto and 3rd car delete. It sounds genuinely exotic and you will be happy knowing you have a larger...

If you want to an accelerate it I would leave it parked outside. In addition to moisture being trapped in the body I imagine the fluctuations in temp, warming , cooling etc may contribute. I also suspect that those cars in harsher and wetter conditions would likely be under greater stress.