Thoughts on modifications

[NicolasB]

 

[lion shf]

I miss them so much lol. We used to smoke and watch. Endless fun

 

[Andrea]

I don't think the Emira sounds bad at all stock, but IMO you can probably gain excitement by modifying the exhaust (3rd cat delete). I think an exhaust mod will bring more excitement per dollar than installing smaller wheels.

I'm waiting for the delivery of my Emira (an automatic version... 2042 maybe?) but I'm already planning some small modifications, I will definitely change the brake oil with motul RBF 700, still a DOT 4 so without the negative aspects of a DOT 5.1 but with much better performance than the factory one it will come with, this brings me to the brake pads, I would like a better performing pair for some spirited driving on the road and occasionally a few laps on the track but they absolutely must not squel in any case, any suggestions? Another modification that I am very keen to do is the 3d cat delete, it seems that with the valve closed there is practically no difference while with the valve open the sound becomes more engaging without ever exaggerating, of course, using it occasionally I’ll buy a battery tender (ctek with fast connect bit directly connected to the battery).

For now I'd stop like this, maybe later even a different air filter to let the engine breathe better but who knows.. (again, suggestions?). I don't want to exaggerate too much with interventions that are too important or even radical.

 

[TomE]

I've moved the Corvette and McLaren posts to the Emira Alternatives thread:

Emira alternatives

Emira alternatives Half in half out on the Emira and I was so excited about it after Goodwood 2021 deposit. Should add I still think it’s an awesome car and I think there’s too much negativity on the forums about the car/Lotus but can also see people’s frustrations. Quite a few things are...

www.emiraforum.com

Let's keep this thread about Emira modifications

 

[MPD]

I've moved the Corvette and McLaren posts to the Emira Alternatives thread:

Emira alternatives

Emira alternatives Half in half out on the Emira and I was so excited about it after Goodwood 2021 deposit. Should add I still think it’s an awesome car and I think there’s too much negativity on the forums about the car/Lotus but can also see people’s frustrations. Quite a few things are...

www.emiraforum.com

Let's keep this thread about Emira modifications

what if we want to modify the Emira to be like one of the alternatives, can it stay here sorry couldn't resist

 

[TomE]

what if we want to modify the Emira to be like one of the alternatives, can it stay here sorry couldn't resist

Those posts have been kept here - like the scissor door ones. It’s just the blatant off topic stuff (nothing to do with Emira or modification) that have been moved. Hopefully it’s fairly easy to understand

 

[dgrace]

what if we want to modify the Emira to be like one of the alternatives, can it stay here sorry couldn't resist

First LS swap wins!

 

[Citizen]

Another "mod" I'm currently thinking about is fitting a fire extinguisher sounds funny, but first I think it looks very cool in the passenger footwell and second it might get useful at some point. Not only because the Emira might catch fire, but for example also if you come to a crash site.
Now my question: could anybody with a car take two or three pics of the area in front of the passenger seat with the seat rail and also the fixing point for the foot mat visible? Then I could think about a good way to fix the extinguisher to the car.

hi feder, i confirm you emira here comes with the fire extintor, i will post you photos on monday

 

[Hell4Leather]

hi feder, i confirm you emira here comes with the fire extintor, i will post you photos on monday

I’d like to modify my passenger to the courting phase condition .

 

[JasonR]

First LS swap wins!

on a serious note. What other engine swaps would be possible? Assuming similar to the evora?

 

[Porter]

on a serious note. What other engine swaps would be possible? Assuming similar to the evora?

Direct swap to the Toyota 2ZZ-GE 1.8 from the Celica and Matrix/Vibe, I presume. You can make it a very fat Elise with 180hp, no trouble at all.

 

[TomE]

There’s a Tesla motor installation in an Evora, if you want to pre-empt Geely’s EV sportscar.

 

[GetawayDriving]

My wish list

- 3rd cat delete
- +30-50hp map
- CF engine cover
- CF door sills
- CF vent inserts, maybe with additional "porosity"
- CF C-Pillar vents (the vents on each side of the rear-window glass)
- Vented bonnet like GT4
- Front splitter like GT4
- Alcantara seats with contrast stitching in various colors, additional bolstering and 6-point pass-through, lighter and w/o power adjust but keep the heating elements and wiring for heat. Basically, give me Evora seats.
- Accessory cup holder that attaches somewhere my elbow isn't
- Black lettering kit for non-black-pack cars (already exists, thank you)
- One-wiper mod (lol / don't @ me)
- Smaller version of gt4 style wing, CF detailing, JPS-style Union Jack endplates
- Custom-fit interior ambient lighting kit
- One-piece taillight that runs the width of the car, similar to Eletre (instead of being split into 3 pieces).
- North American amber indicator delete
- Front plate tow hook attachment kit

 

[Hell4Leather]

My wish list

- 3rd cat delete
- +30-50hp map
- CF engine cover
- CF door sills
- CF vent inserts, maybe with additional "porosity"
- CF C-Pillar vents (the vents on each side of the rear-window glass)
- Vented bonnet like GT4
- Front splitter like GT4
- Alcantara seats with contrast stitching in various colors, additional bolstering and 6-point pass-through, lighter and w/o power adjust but keep the heating elements and wiring for heat. Basically, give me Evora seats.
- Accessory cup holder that attaches somewhere my elbow isn't
- Black lettering kit for non-black-pack cars (already exists, thank you)
- One-wiper mod (lol / don't @ me)
- Smaller version of gt4 style wing, CF detailing, JPS-style Union Jack endplates
- Custom-fit interior ambient lighting kit
- One-piece taillight that runs the width of the car, similar to Eletre (instead of being split into 3 pieces).
- North American amber indicator delete
- Front plate tow hook attachment kit

I do love me some ambient lights. I find the manufacturer installed ones to be lacking anyway so I end up installing custom.

Add - “For The Drivers” welcome lights under the doors

 

[NicolasB]

My wish list

- 3rd cat delete
- +30-50hp map
- CF engine cover
- CF door sills
- CF vent inserts, maybe with additional "porosity"
- CF C-Pillar vents (the vents on each side of the rear-window glass)
- Vented bonnet like GT4
- Front splitter like GT4
- Alcantara seats with contrast stitching in various colors, additional bolstering and 6-point pass-through, lighter and w/o power adjust but keep the heating elements and wiring for heat. Basically, give me Evora seats.
- Accessory cup holder that attaches somewhere my elbow isn't
- Black lettering kit for non-black-pack cars (already exists, thank you)
- One-wiper mod (lol / don't @ me)
- Smaller version of gt4 style wing, CF detailing, JPS-style Union Jack endplates
- Custom-fit interior ambient lighting kit
- One-piece taillight that runs the width of the car, similar to Eletre (instead of being split into 3 pieces).
- North American amber indicator delete
- Front plate tow hook attachment kit

Wow, that's extensive.

Yes, lol at uni-wiper! They can't even get the regular wiper system to work

 

[Hell4Leather]

Wow, that's extensive.

Yes, lol at uni-wiper! They can't even get the regular wiper system to work

Works fine on the Elise. Just dust off the ones on the shelf and get crackin’

 

[CDM1855]

There’s a Tesla motor installation in an Evora, if you want to pre-empt Geely’s EV sportscar.

I saw a car driving a couple of miles away from the factory last week, covered in camouflage looked incredibly similar to a Tesla

 

[Citizen]

Another "mod" I'm currently thinking about is fitting a fire extinguisher sounds funny, but first I think it looks very cool in the passenger footwell and second it might get useful at some point. Not only because the Emira might catch fire, but for example also if you come to a crash site.
Now my question: could anybody with a car take two or three pics of the area in front of the passenger seat with the seat rail and also the fixing point for the foot mat visible? Then I could think about a good way to fix the extinguisher to the car.

Hi , here you have the photos on emira

 

[FederGigant]

Hi , here you have the photos on emira

Thanks, quite cool. I found a solution for all the guys without a standard fitted extinguisher. Just installed it:

I bought this part here: click
It's originally for several BMW models, but fits just fine. I can take a few more pics tomorrow. Very easy to install and looks quite cool in my opinion. Also it's no problem for the passenger and not in the way.

 

[Hell4Leather]

Let’s revive this old thread before it dies off: any thoughts on if we can modify the road Emira hood to the GT4 version? It’s pretty sick. I don’t hate the rear spoiler but the hood would be enough.