Members from the Carolinas

[MB-SC-LTSE]

Thanks! I hear Cape Fear Lotus is great…. that’s where I will be taking it. I placed my order years ago in another state where I lived then. Moved to Myrtle this year.
With my Evora S, I don’t think I ever saw another Evora in the 6 years I owned it. Lotus’s are definitely rare in the wild.

The team at LCF has been terrific so far, and I hope and expect that will continue through delivery and future maintenance requirements. I agree that it will be a rare occurrence to see another Lotus when driving around particularly here in MB; maybe we defy the odds and determine a place to meet up after we both take delivery. Here's to hoping that happens in the very near future.

 

[devarenacn]

They have been there a few times but this is the first time they were a "featured sponsor" I believe. Got to park in the VIP section right in the middle of the action:

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I'm pretty sure I saw yours on Morrisville pkwy the other day and it confirmed my decision of picking one up Almost ordered a similar spec but I found a used first edition last week and couldn't pass up so now I'm officially joined:

 

[djprov431]

I'm pretty sure I saw yours on Morrisville pkwy the other day and it confirmed my decision of picking one up Almost ordered a similar spec but I found a used first edition last week and couldn't pass up so now I'm officially joined:

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Hey congrats to you on the purchase! What a car! I often wonder why anyone would sell it so soon and can only think it must've been their only vehicle (if so, that would surely suck). Anyway, yes that was likely my wife and I out in Cary -- she works in the area and we often try out new to us restaurants / breweries. I'm likely going to cars and coffee 12/7 as long as it's not raining / snowing -- maybe see you there - if not I'm sure we should meet up in the near future. Reach out with any questions, etc. and enjoy!

 

[devarenacn]

Hey congrats to you on the purchase! What a car! I often wonder why anyone would sell it so soon and can only think it must've been their only vehicle (if so, that would surely suck). Anyway, yes that was likely my wife and I out in Cary -- she works in the area and we often try out new to us restaurants / breweries. I'm likely going to cars and coffee 12/7 as long as it's not raining / snowing -- maybe see you there - if not I'm sure we should meet up in the near future. Reach out with any questions, etc. and enjoy!

Ah yes I plan to be there along with my friend's 2500-ish mile AP1 which he intends to sell soon, see you there! Wish the weather is warmer for sure lol

 

[djprov431]

Ah yes I plan to be there along with my friend's 2500-ish mile AP1 which he intends to sell soon, see you there! Wish the weather is warmer for sure lol

after looking at the forecast for Saturday morning, I doubt I'm going -- just brrrrrr.

 

[devarenacn]

after looking at the forecast for Saturday morning, I doubt I'm going -- just brrrrrr.

way WAY too cold I don't blame you, I might pop by Porsche Southpoint to do their annual toy run

 

[devarenacn]

Speaking of, if anyone local in North Carolina triangle region needs a Miltek 3rd cat delete pipe let me know and we can work something out, I bought it before I saw the car in person and it's already got the full Miltek catback installed for me so I'd rather not having the pipe sitting in my garage not being used

 

[djprov431]

Speaking of, if anyone local in North Carolina triangle region needs a Miltek 3rd cat delete pipe let me know and we can work something out, I bought it before I saw the car in person and it's already got the full Miltek catback installed for me so I'd rather not having the pipe sitting in my garage not being used

Hey I would likely buy it from you, do you have a replacement gasket too? -- PM me a price, thx!

 

[devarenacn]

Hey I would likely buy it from you, do you have a replacement gasket too? -- PM me a price, thx!

Someone beat you to it If somehow I still have it by end of day tomorrow I will PM you.

 

[devarenacn]

Also swapped out the haptic buttons on the steering wheel during my lunch break. Definitely NOT what I would call a 2 minute job unless you know where the tabs are, but not the worst job in the world. If anyone needs pointers hmu, would definitely be more than happy to provide some guidance.

 

[djprov431]

Also swapped out the haptic buttons on the steering wheel during my lunch break. Definitely NOT what I would call a 2 minute job unless you know where the tabs are, but not the worst job in the world. If anyone needs pointers hmu, would definitely be more than happy to provide some guidance.


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Look at you go with all the mods! The steering wheel buttons can surely be a pain with their sensitivity - I'm sure that's a welcome upgrade - not one I was planning on doing anytime soon tho.

 

[devarenacn]

Look at you go with all the mods! The steering wheel buttons can surely be a pain with their sensitivity - I'm sure that's a welcome upgrade - not one I was planning on doing anytime soon tho.

This one has been one of the pain point during the first time drive I've done early last year iirc so when I saw this is possible I just jumped on it

Gotta love shared parts, this would still be OEM parts from Lynk & Co (same as the haptic ones)

 

[jimshadow]

Greetings! I'm a part-time RDU (Chapel Hill) resident otherwise I live in Indiana. Just acquired an orphaned Emira from Lotus CF (GREAT experience there!). I'd love to connect with Emira owners in the area. The car will be down here until April at the earliest and likely back and forth quite a bit. I'd also be interested in great driving routes in the RDU area. I have some 'break in' miles to attend to.

Jim

 

[djprov431]

Greetings! I'm a part-time RDU (Chapel Hill) resident otherwise I live in Indiana. Just acquired an orphaned Emira from Lotus CF (GREAT experience there!). I'd love to connect with Emira owners in the area. The car will be down here until April at the earliest and likely back and forth quite a bit. I'd also be interested in great driving routes in the RDU area. I have some 'break in' miles to attend to.

Jim

Hey Jim - I'm in Youngsville, NC which isn't too far away - I also bought my car from Lotus of CF. I have recently installed the GRP short shift kit, and have 3rd cat delete and Miltek controller on the way -- maybe we can meet up sometime, perhaps Box Car in RTP as an easy spot

 

[devarenacn]

Can confirm Lotus CF is awesome, fixed the CEL for me when the Lotus dealer in DC couldn't (U0121, ABS module communication issue), apparently this was due to an OTA installation issue, they fixed it and it hasn't come up since.

 

[DigDugLotus]

Can confirm Lotus CF is awesome, fixed the CEL for me when the Lotus dealer in DC couldn't (U0121, ABS module communication issue), apparently this was due to an OTA installation issue, they fixed it and it hasn't come up since.

Hey… down in Myrtle Beach. Picked up my car last week and just had PPF’ed at Sigma KORE. They did a great job. Any other Lotus owners in the Myrtle Beach area or somewhat near?

 

[DigDugLotus]

Also, don’t forget this little trick for the seats….
Will save them from getting worn/cut.

 

[djprov431]

Also, don’t forget this little trick for the seats….
Will save them from getting worn/cut

Good tip, I'm going to try it - however a different brand that's self adhesive and also cheaper Link