Hello from Arizona - Zinc Grey I4

[smhoward]

Got my Emira about 2 weeks ago and got a PPF immediately. Just got it back and ready to start driving! I already asked a stupid question on here and I’m sure I’ll ask many more so thanks in advance for putting up with me. I traded in my 2022 Supra for this and so far no regrets. Even with minor hiccups including getting warnings for low power mode, rear right indicator fault and brake light fault, thankfully went away immediately. I’ve dropped in every once in a while since placing my order 13 months ago. Feel lucky to have only waited that long. Anyways appreciate being part of the community.

 

[seriously]

Got my Emira about 2 weeks ago and got a PPF immediately. Just got it back and ready to start driving! I already asked a stupid question on here and I’m sure I’ll ask many more so thanks in advance for putting up with me. I traded in my 2022 Supra for this and so far no regrets. Even with minor hiccups including getting warnings for low power mode, rear right indicator fault and brake light fault, thankfully went away immediately. I’ve dropped in every once in a while since placing my order 13 months ago. Feel lucky to have only waited that long. Anyways appreciate being part of the community.View attachment 60385View attachment 60386View attachment 60387

Zinc really works well with all the black accents. Congrats!

 

[smhoward]

Zinc really works well with all the black accents. Congrats!

Thank you! The only thing I don’t like right now is the yellow badges clash with my red calipers. They look great with yellow or black calipers, but I opted for alcantara with red stitch interior and wanted the red calipers to match. I have black badges ordered and they are on the way I think it will look even better then.

 

[Foxy87]

Looks great. PPF looks like its matt…?

 

[smhoward]

Looks great. PPF looks like its matt…?

Thanks, yes it’s XPEL stealth PPF

 

[supersix]

Congrats and welcome to the forum! Looks awesome!

 

[Tod]

Nice spec! Love it…well done.

 

[cdn_alien]

Thank you! The only thing I don’t like right now is the yellow badges clash with my red calipers. They look great with yellow or black calipers, but I opted for alcantara with red stitch interior and wanted the red calipers to match. I have black badges ordered and they are on the way I think it will look even better then.

I have the same red calipers and yellow badges on the wheels (mine is a red leather interior). I was thinking of doing the same thing. Let me know how the black badges work out for you. Where did you order them from?

 

[Tod]

It looks, great! Have fun with it!

 

[smhoward]

I have the same red calipers and yellow badges on the wheels (mine is a red leather interior). I was thinking of doing the same thing. Let me know how the black badges work out for you. Where did you order them from?

I got the nose badge on but the wheel badges I wasn’t able to get off with plastic trim tools. Planning to take the wheels off this weekend to push them out from the inside saw somewhere on the forum it was easy to do it that way. I bought them on eBay from Bell & Colvill. The wheel badges are sold individually so if you buy them get 4. You could probably get them cheaper from other sellers but here’s the links:

Nose badge:

Genuine Lotus Emira Black and Silver Nose Badge Emblem 72mm 8892569474 NEW | eBay

Whether you are a fan of Lotus or simply looking for a new emblem for your car, this badge is the perfect choice.

www.ebay.com

Wheel Centre caps:

Genuine Lotus Emira 60mm Black / Silver Wheel Centre cap 889135066905S | eBay

1x 60mm Emira Black/Silver Wheel alloy wheel centre cap. Will fit earlier Lotus (Elise / Exige etc) where A132G0174F 60mm Fitted as standard. Genuine Lotus.

www.ebay.com

 

[Tod]

Sweet…those will look fantastic and should complement the paint and wheels. Love to see pictures when they are installed!

 

[falafel91]

Welcome. I am in Mesa. Trying to get a group of Emiras together for a tortilla flats drive.

 

[smhoward]

Welcome. I am in Mesa. Trying to get a group of Emiras together for a tortilla flats drive.
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Thanks that sounds fun. I live in New River so it’s a bit of a drive but I’m willing to go if I’m free. When were you planning on going?

 

[cdn_alien]

That sounds like a great idea. My favorite local spot. I'm in Chandler.

 

[falafel91]

We can potentially go this Sunday morning if everyone is free? Any other Emira owners in AZ on this group you know?

 

[smhoward]

We can potentially go this Sunday morning if everyone is free? Any other Emira owners in AZ on this group you know?

Sorry this weekend I’m going to NASCAR. Next Tuesday, Thursday and weekend I’m free. I’m new so you and cdn_alien are the only ones I know so far. We could start another thread to see if more people would like to join in.

 

[cdn_alien]

Yeah, we can do that. We should probably post this in the Southwest regional sub-forum to let other AZ owners know.

I haven't seen too many Lotus drives in recent years. It seems the Elise/Exige activity is slowing down, may be because they've been out of production for so long.

 

[cdn_alien]

A weekday and early early is best, if we want to keep the traffic down.