New Member from California - Long Time Lotus addict, First Time Emira Owner

[kertong]

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[T6061]

Great photos. Congrats on the car. I had a 91 NSX for a little over three years and agree with you that the Emira seems like the closest spiritual successor to the OG NSX, the view, the steering, and the engagement in particular. The engine on the NSX was far more special (titanium connecting rods, 8000 RPM Redline, amazing howl in the cabin) but the Supercharged V6 has its own character (the supercharger whine!) and I would argue that the styling on the Emira is superior (Russel Carr's team knocked it out of the park). I'd be willing to bet that the chassis is far stiffer on the Emira (I seem to remember that Rahal and Senna both complained about chassis flex during the development of the NSX which had to be addressed) and while Gavin is probably too modest to compare himself to those guys there's no doubt about his suspension tuning skills. Enjoy your Emira and keep the photos (Fuji film emulations by chance?) and impressions coming!

 

[FlyNavy01]

Glad you love the car. I agree entirely about Porsche. The GT car lineup are some of (if not the best) enthusiast cars that exist in my opinion, but it's being absolutely tarnished by the dealerships and their greed. Love to hear you refusing ADM, I am the same way. ADM's wouldn't exist if we all had the backbone to say no.

I also agree on really enjoying the lower sills and great cabin visibility in the Emira. I never feel too high, but rather enjoy that the door panels don't come up to your neck; a refreshing feeling for a small sports car. Less cocooned and more open and go-kart like. Great photos, I hope you continue to enjoy it in good health!

 

[idleuser]

Nice intro. Did you pick up your car from Los Gatos?

 

[SlipNslide281]

Nice intro. Did you pick up your car from Los Gatos?

I too just picked up an Emira from Los Gatos.

 

[SlipNslide281]

Nice, congrats!! Which spec was yours? Share pics please!

2024 Dark Verdant 1st edition 2.0

 

[SlipNslide281]

Goodness, DV looks so good. It changes so much depending on light. And the tan interior is pretty much the perfect pairing for the DV! Love that its such a rich, cognac-y tan, vs a weak beige.

That first pic - I'm pretty sure I saw that on IG

Many miles of smiles await, enjoy in good health!! Hope you are enjoying it as much as I am enjoying mine

LOL I barely have 128 miles trying my best to keep it below 4000rpm's. Work just started getting busy and have not been able to to get out and drive it. I hope to get out this weekend. Finally a week of great weather here in the Bay. Hope to meet you some day at one of the local popup events. Hit me up in Insta: adamhaysphotography_cars.