New badging

[Skinwarrior]

I finally got a build slot for a First Edition V2 (May ‘24) so I had to lock in my specs 2 weeks ago.

I’ve had years to think about the different options. The only one that I wavered on was the color of the calipers. I liked yellow calipers but I didn’t like them alongside the yellow wheel center caps. I ended up going with black calipers instead.

I was then surprised to learn that the V2 may have different badging from the V1. The current configurator for the Emira seems to show a black and yellow badge (but I can’t be sure that the black isn’t dark green).

However, there is information on Lotus dealer websites that the V2 badging will be black and silver. This badge can be seen on the Eletre in its configurator.

I realize that this is not a big issue but it would be nice to know.

 

[PsymonR]

I finally got a build slot for a First Edition V2 (May ‘24) so I had to lock in my specs 2 weeks ago.

I’ve had years to think about the different options. The only one that I wavered on was the color of the calipers. I liked yellow calipers but I didn’t like them alongside the yellow wheel center caps. I ended up going with black calipers instead.

I was then surprised to learn that the V2 may have different badging from the V1. The current configurator for the Emira seems to show a black and yellow badge (but I can’t be sure that the black isn’t dark green).

However, there is information on Lotus dealer websites that the V2 badging will be black and silver. This badge can be seen on the Eletre in its configurator.

I realize that this is not a big issue but it would be nice to know.

FE1 and FE2 are designations only used in the NA market to differentiate between batches of allocations, it is not a new version of the car (for the rest of us there is just the First Edition), the only differences between the batches (as far as I'm aware) being expanded colour choice and increased price, everything else (including badging) is remaining the same.

FE2 cars that have already landed in America have the yellow/black badges, for example in this picture posted by Newguy1354 in the Atlantis Blue photo thread:

 

[freefall_junkie]

It was reported from an evening event last year with Russell Carr and Gavan Kershaw that Lotus would be moving to a new black and silver badge for all their models (and as used already on the Evija). No sign of that yet, so either they have dropped the idea or it will be happening 'soon'

I've already gone the black and silver badge route

 

[Emirahouston]

It was reported from an evening event last year with Russell Carr and Gavan Kershaw that Lotus would be moving to a new black and silver badge for all their models (and as used already on the Evija). No sign of that yet, so either they have dropped the idea or it will be happening 'soon'

I've already gone the black and silver badge route

Hi, where did you find the black and silver badge? Thank you

 

[Davebeats]

Hi, where did you find the black and silver badge? Thank you

Nose badge - 8892569474
Wheel center caps - 889135066905S

Those are the part numbers

 

[Davebeats]

I'm still debating, the front nose badges just came back in stock after a few months, but @freefall_junkie 's pic might push me over the edge to ordering

 

[Emirahouston]

Nose badge - 8892569474
Wheel center caps - 889135066905S

Those are the part numbers

Just ordered online, thanks for the parts number it’s was very helpful

 

[DeXtreme]

Just ordered online, thanks for the parts number it’s was very helpful

Where’d you order from?

Just tried goin through the web and couldn’t find at least an official link, just eBay.

Link here if you don’t mind!

 

[Emirahouston]

Where’d you order from?

Just tried goin through the web and couldn’t find at least an official link, just eBay.

Link here if you don’t mind!

I did order from eBay but it comes straight from bell & Colvill in the UK.

 

[evoxide]

It was reported from an evening event last year with Russell Carr and Gavan Kershaw that Lotus would be moving to a new black and silver badge for all their models (and as used already on the Evija). No sign of that yet, so either they have dropped the idea or it will be happening 'soon'

I've already gone the black and silver badge route

Can you put a few more up close images of your wheels and the front of the car? Thx!

 

[freefall_junkie]

Can you put a few more up close images of your wheels and the front of the car? Thx!

Wheel close up:

I don't have a close up of the front to hand, but this gives a pretty good view of the nose badge

 

[Nova]

That does look cleaner. But this also makes me miss the yellow badges.

Decisions, decisions…

 

[virtualmacho]

And then when everyone realizes that yellow means petrol and black is EV...

 

[evoxide]

Wheel close up:

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I don't have a close up of the front to hand, but this gives a pretty good view of the nose badge

I looked at some of your other images attached to your profile under the “gallery”, the different color badges really do change the appearance with the red calipers and the red seat trim stitching.

Some of your images are absolutely stunning with the mountainous backgrounds. Generally speaking, where were some of those images taken out of curiosity

 

[freefall_junkie]

I looked at some of your other images attached to your profile under the “gallery”, the different color badges really do change the appearance with the red calipers and the red seat trim stitching.

Some of your images are absolutely stunning with the mountainous backgrounds. Generally speaking, where were some of those images taken out of curiosity

Yes, it is surprising the difference in overall appearance the swap from yellow to black badges makes. I thought with the red calipers the yellow badges looked just a bit too busy. Seneca is a very bold colour and to my eyes it didn't need any more contrasting highlights. The black badges also tie in with the 'First Edition' badge and the steering wheel centre.

The pictures with the mountains are taken in the north west of Scotland, mostly in the Torridon and Assynt areas. Wild, rugged landscapes but stunningly beautiful. My photos really don't do it justice!

 

[Skinwarrior]

Yes, it is surprising the difference in overall appearance the swap from yellow to black badges makes. I thought with the red calipers the yellow badges looked just a bit too busy. Seneca is a very bold colour and to my eyes it didn't need any more contrasting highlights. The black badges also tie in with the 'First Edition' badge and the steering wheel centre.

I was thinking along the same lines when I finalized my order last month: I would like the red calipers with the black and silver badges but not as much with the yellow badges. In the end, I ordered black calipers and am hoping that the car will still have the yellow badges.

 

[Rapture]

And then when everyone realizes that yellow means petrol and black is EV...

I was just thinking this also. Yellow belongs with the old school “ICE” vehicles.

I do see the point though of changing the badges for certain color/caliper combinations.

 

[Rupes]

Looks like the black Emira wheel caps are out of stock. Can anyone verify if the Eletre OEM center caps will work on the Emira? Link to product page Here.

 

[Davebeats]

Looks like the black Emira wheel caps are out of stock. Can anyone verify if the Eletre OEM center caps will work on the Emira? Link to product page Here.

Grp has them in stock

OEM Lotus Wheel Center Caps Set - 59mm - BLACK/SILVER VERSION

Oem Lotus Emira black/silver wheel center caps Complete cap replacement set for original yellow/green caps. Fits all Lotus Evora, Emira and some later model Exige's with 59mm center caps. New OEM Part SOLD IN SETS OF 4 IF YOU NEED AN INDIVIDUAL CAP PLEASE EMAIL US.

www.gregsraceparts.com

 

[T6061]

Sourced mine from Greg. The yellow badges looked fine with my spec but they showed the brake dust pretty quickly. Swapped out for the the black wheel badges which seem better at hiding the dust. Left the yellow nose badge...