📓 Journals First Magma Emira collected from Hethel

[meenboli]

OCD has just kicked in...

I'd shuffle backwards and forwards till by Lotus wheel badges are the right way up if I was you - mainly to stop idiots like me having a panic attack...

And why is she not under a duvet in this weather???

 

[eriegz]

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Looks like a lot of owners on Instagram are in the same boat!

 

[TomE]

Looks like we need to start an “Emiras in the snow” photos thread!

 

[Pugwash]

Don’t understand why they don’t put them in their garages.

 

[DaaS]

Wait... is that a white Emira? I realize it's covered in snow, but the rest is also white.

 

[eriegz]

Wait... is that a white Emira? I realize it's covered in snow, but the rest is also white.

Yep. No idea what the story is there.

 

[Bilbao-Emira]

Wait... is that a white Emira? I realize it's covered in snow, but the rest is also white.

It must be the teaser of one of the seven new colors : SNOW WHITE EMIRA

 

[Wizardwings]

Looks good in white

 

[Porter]

Don’t understand why they don’t put them in their garages.

 

[donskibeat]

Car has just spent a few days at Stratton Motor Company having the recalls done for wiper motor and trim tether

Whilst it was in they looked at the brake issue which was first noticed just after it was collected, car hasn't done that many miles since, and the problem hadn't resolved itself like Lotus had said it would!. Stratton Motor Company discovered that the pads were actually defective and crumbling so they advised not driving it any more, and made a warranty claim to replace all four pads and discs.

Shame Lotus didn't take it more seriously when I first reported it to them back in February, as had I been using the car for more mileage then could have caused a major issue if the brakes had failed.

Anyway "Dennis" is now back home in the driveway looking stunning in the September sun (photo to follow)

Stratton Motor Company were fantastic, kept me fully updated at all stages, yes it was with them for 2 1/2 weeks but most of that time was waiting for Lotus to sort the replacement parts so delays were not down to them.

 

[donskibeat]

 

[Nick in Sydney]

Car has just spent a few days at Stratton Motor Company having the recalls done for wiper motor and trim tether

Whilst it was in they looked at the brake issue which was first noticed just after it was collected, car hasn't done that many miles since, and the problem hadn't resolved itself like Lotus had said it would!. Stratton Motor Company discovered that the pads were actually defective and crumbling so they advised not driving it any more, and made a warranty claim to replace all four pads and discs.

Shame Lotus didn't take it more seriously when I first reported it to them back in February, as had I been using the car for more mileage then could have caused a major issue if the brakes had failed.

Anyway "Dennis" is now back home in the driveway looking stunning in the September sun (photo to follow)

Stratton Motor Company were fantastic, kept me fully updated at all stages, yes it was with them for 2 1/2 weeks but most of that time was waiting for Lotus to sort the replacement parts so delays were not down to them.

glad to hear that you are getting good support from the dealer. Brakes should be an easy fix

 

[TomE]

Naming your car. FFS be a man

Some of our forum members are female, including the owner of this lovely Magma example

 

[BeHappy]

Some of our forum members are female, including the owner of this lovely Magma example

Oh for such a SEXY car he doesn’t look like a Dennis - more maybe Mr Grey funny all my cars have always been from Venus but they have all go by “ beast “

 

[donskibeat]

Oh for such a SEXY car he doesn’t look like a Dennis - more maybe Mr Grey funny all my cars have always been from Venus but they have all go by “ beast “

The full name is "Dennis the Menace" mainly due to the few initial problems and the black/red colours

 

[donskibeat]

Been a while since I posted, but just to update and let you know that I have sold the Emira, and am moving on to hopefully much better things. Just didn't get on well with the Emira, found the steering and clutch too heavy compared to other cars, and had issues such as the boot getting damp, so it was time to say goodbye.

 

[VL3X]

Been a while since I posted, but just to update and let you know that I have sold the Emira, and am moving on to hopefully much better things. Just didn't get on well with the Emira, found the steering and clutch too heavy compared to other cars, and had issues such as the boot getting damp, so it was time to say goodbye.

Thanks for the update and sorry to see you go! Did you find a replacement?

 

[donskibeat]

Thanks for the update and sorry to see you go! Did you find a replacement?

No problem, and thanks - yes going for a 911 Carrera 4 GTS

 

[Porter]

• Machine polishing process carried out to significantly enhance gloss and remove any defects (amazing how many light scratches Elliot found on a car which had only been collected from Factory and driven 5 miles home, not sure what this says for quality control at Hethel!)

I had the exact same experience with my Magma Red in the US. Absolutely covered in scratches. And not just swirl marks from a cloth, actual scratches. I have no idea how a car makes it out of a factory in that condition.

Example scratches on my car with 8 miles on it, zoom in:

Post paint correction:

 

[DaaS]

I had the exact same experience with my Magma Red in the US. Absolutely covered in scratches. And not just swirl marks from a cloth, actual scratches. I have no idea how a car makes it out of a factory in that condition.

Example scratches on my car with 8 miles on it, zoom in:
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Post paint correction:
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Same experience here with swirls and scratches. Somebody somewhere is wiping down these cars with poor technique. Paint is soft, but easily corrected.