What did you do to your Emira today?

[GlobalPilot777]

There are many shades but the right one I found here on aliexpress.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ool62eJ

Looks great. Where did you purchase the seat belt

 

[kitkat]

There are many shades but the right one I found here on aliexpress.

https://a.aliexpress.com/_ool62eJ

You rewebbed it yourself??

 

[seriously]

I wouldn’t feel comfortable DIYing this with Chinese parts. Seatbelts are an important safety item. That’s just me though. They look awesome and aliexpress is crazy cheap. Normally it’s like $100 or so right?

 

[netsinah]

I wouldn’t feel comfortable DIYing this with Chinese parts. Seatbelts are an important safety item. That’s just me though. They look awesome and aliexpress is crazy cheap. Normally it’s like $100 or so right?

I went to a local auto repair shop and they wouldn’t replace seatbelts unless using all OEM parts, making it impossible to change seatbelt color.

The AliExpress belts look to be all 3.8 metres long by 4.8 cm wide (per seat) and some specify 1 cm thick with child seat webbing being thicker, whereas other listings don’t mention thickness, like the listing for the webbing GlobalPilot777 purchased. Like kitkat I’m curious to know if GlobalPilot777 replaced the webbing himself or found a shop willing to do it.

Some AliExpress listings mention the need to sew the supplied buckle fasten buttons and recommend a professional do that, plus some mention sending them the old seatbelt assembly and they’ll substitute the webbing with normally a 2-day turn-around time (no costing mentioned), so perhaps GlobalPilot777 sent his to them?

Hopefully GobslPilot777 will provide more details.

I’m interested in installing a striped webbing AliExpress has listed, but those listings don’t describe the webbing strength, so I suppose it’s somewhat “iffy” safety-wise and I’d have to trust AliExpress, which “seriously” isn’t keen to do. Decisions decisions…

 

[Liquid Hot Magma]

I went to a local auto repair shop and they wouldn’t replace seatbelts unless using all OEM parts, making it impossible to change seatbelt color.

The AliExpress belts look to be all 3.8 metres long by 4.8 cm wide (per seat) and some specify 1 cm thick with child seat webbing being thicker, whereas other listings don’t mention thickness, like the listing for the webbing GlobalPilot777 purchased. Like kitkat I’m curious to know if GlobalPilot777 replaced the webbing himself or found a shop willing to do it.

Some AliExpress listings mention the need to sew the supplied buckle fasten buttons and recommend a professional do that, plus some mention sending them the old seatbelt assembly and they’ll substitute the webbing with normally a 2-day turn-around time (no costing mentioned), so perhaps GlobalPilot777 sent his to them?

Hopefully GobslPilot777 will provide more details.

I’m interested in installing a striped webbing AliExpress has listed, but those listings don’t describe the webbing strength, so I suppose it’s somewhat “iffy” safety-wise and I’d have to trust AliExpress, which “seriously” isn’t keen to do. Decisions decisions…

@netsinah check these posts out. I had good experience with this company:

Post in thread 'Everyone's Mod Priority List'
https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/everyones-mod-priority-list.4127/post-120680

Post in thread 'Everyone's Mod Priority List'
https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/everyones-mod-priority-list.4127/post-120677

 

[netsinah]

@netsinah check these posts out. I had good experience with this company:

Post in thread 'Everyone's Mod Priority List'
https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/everyones-mod-priority-list.4127/post-120680

Post in thread 'Everyone's Mod Priority List'
https://www.emiraforum.com/threads/everyones-mod-priority-list.4127/post-120677

Appreciate the advice. Not sure if I want to tackle this myself, plus if possible I’d like the striped 2-color webbing which I can’t buy from seatbeltplanet.com. I’ve ordered the black/red 2-color webbing from AliExpress (Can$31 delivered for 8 metres) and I’ll try to find a local shop to do the install.

 

[Time2Fly]

I'm going to get mine from here.

Change Your Seat Belt Color! Custom Color Seat Belts in Red, Yellow

Are you looking to change your seat belt color in your car? We offer OEM webbing replacement for all seat belt types in Red, Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange & more!

www.safetyrestore.com

 

[GlobalPilot777]

Ive done it completely myself. With regards to China products.. youd be surprised whats not made in China.. all the ‘oem’ belts are made in China so there is for me no trust issues… (im not chinese btw but they do an awesome job). The belts are top quality.. intested to pull my lotus with my vw truck and nothing happened to the belt so im sure it can hold a 75kg-100kg person in case there is an accident.

Did the whole thing myself, lotus wouldnt do it and told me the warranty would void.. on what? So be it.. everybody modifies their car. Lotus just missed a huge income stream and now all 3rd party vendors are making the money on their behalf.

It took me 3 days, first day was removal (took a few hours), next day change (which was the easiest part) and 3rd day installation.

It looks 100x better now and matches the stitches and callipers etc.

 

[seriously]

re: Chinese products I don’t assume they are trash but you just don’t know if it the same as OEM. I am guessing this is not rocket science and they are, but again hard to verify. That said yes, nearly everything is made in China. Thus the QC is so important!

 

[Tomwa]

Well. I did the KitKat thing. I know he's got a more extensive write up coming.

I might start looking to replace some bits with matte carbon where I can, really can't stand gloss piano black trims. So smudgey

 

[GlobalPilot777]

Well. I did the KitKat thing. I know he's got a more extensive write up coming.

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I might start looking to replace some bits with matte carbon where I can, really can't stand gloss piano black trims. So smudgey

Dont think there is any matte carbon parts available for the area… all stick on which looks sh*t. But if you find something let me know… would like matte carbon interior trim aswel.. especially that area around the gear and would also like a matte carbon instrument culuster area

 

[Tomwa]

Dont think there is any matte carbon parts available for the area… all stick on which looks sh*t. But if you find something let me know… would like matte carbon interior trim aswel.. especially that area around the gear and would also like a matte carbon instrument culuster area

Oh for sure. I know for auto there are some parts. But probably because Chinese market activities.

Fortunately...I know a place. Might see what I can do to take them parts for their ideas on mold making. Same people make the SSC Tuatara body and tub.

If we get enough people interested it's always possible.

 

[GlobalPilot777]

Oh for sure. I know for auto there are some parts. But probably because Chinese market activities.

Fortunately...I know a place. Might see what I can do to take them parts for their ideas on mold making. Same people make the SSC Tuatara body and tub.

If we get enough people interested it's always possible.

Keep me posted. Id be interested if not too expensive

 

[Gprodigy]

2 week update with GRP sleeves and 12mm spacers.

Originally, I added the 12mm spacers and GRP sleeves primarily for aesthetics, but I’ve noticed several other benefits along the way:

1. Improved Stability: The car feels more planted, especially on straightaways. There’s a noticeable sense of control and balance at higher speeds.

2. Reduced Front Lift: During hard acceleration, there’s much less front-end lift, which keeps the car steady and enhances overall confidence in handling.


3. Maintained Comfort: Despite the changes, ride comfort remains on par with the stock Sports suspension—I don’t feel like I compromised.


4. Clears Speed Bumps , but I do have to approach driveways at an angle just like a proper super car.

 

[Time2Fly]

@Tomwa @Aerie is making me these in matte carbon. I'm sure they'll be offered soon.

 

[Tomwa]

Aerie is making me these in matte carbon. I'm sure they'll be offered soon.

Jogon already makes for the auto.

But as best I can tell it gets rid of the start/stop button cover (no space to swap the gear/spring etc bottom side). May be a plus for some folks. Also does not join the brushed metal trim with screws, but rather with double sided tape.

 

[Time2Fly]

We may be talking about other things. I'm taking about the shifter boot/gaiter delete. Finishing the tunnel with matte carbon instead of PET-CF.

The only interior parts I've seen from others are appliques held on with double sided tape and there's no way I'm willing to just tape covers over panels. It's either going to be a cohesive look with replacement parts or it'll be stock. Aerie is committed to replacement parts.

 

[Tomwa]

We may be talking about other things. I'm taking about the shifter boot/gaiter delete. Finishing the tunnel with matte carbon instead of PET-CF.

The only interior parts I've seen from others are appliques held on with double sided tape and there's no way I'm willing to just tape covers over panels. It's either going to be a cohesive look with replacement parts or it'll be stock. Aerie is committed to replacement parts.

Aerie is already making the gater replacement with Carbon? Cool I guess but ?? That's pretty fast considering we only knew that was possible for like a week to 10 days

 

[Time2Fly]

Aerie is already making the gater replacement with Carbon? Cool I guess but ?? That's pretty fast considering we only knew that was possible for like a week to 10 days

I've been working with them for a few months on it. There's also some other parts coming.

 

[CraigO]

Took mine to Red Bull F1 in Milton Keynes to watch the Brazilian GP at their race experience venue. Highly recommended !