What did you do to your Emira today?

[Orchardbike]

Try this one. https://m.intl.taobao.com/detail/detail.html?id=849502678205&from=detail&spm=a212db.24065199

It was super hard to order on the site and to track the order haha. Part of me was expecting nothing to show up but it took about 2 1/2 weeks to get here

My car is in the garage for warranty work, so no rush for me!

How did you know what to click on, can you speak Chinese?!!

 

[lynchy73]

Getting my Aerie rims ceramic coated. Ti Stud kit is ready and waiting for the new light wheels (1/2” wider than standard, with aggressive offset). No more spacers, so less unsprung weight.

 

[virtualmacho]

Reached the one-tenths milestone.

 

[Blackthought_]

My car is in the garage for warranty work, so no rush for me!

How did you know what to click on, can you speak Chinese?!!

Nope I had to rely on the google translate the webpage button on my iPhone haha. Sometimes it translated it and sometimes it didn’t

 

[crashprash]

Because for some weird reason, Lotus won't let you option a TDC on a manual

 

[Medic518]

Because for some weird reason, Lotus won't let you option a TDC on a manual

What did you use? I was thinking of trying a strip of vinyl wrap, thought here is that it would be more robust than yellow electrician tape, or something along those lines..

 

[crashprash]

What did you use? I was thinking of trying a strip of vinyl wrap, thought here is that it would be more robust than yellow electrician tape, or something along those lines..

Leather tape from aliexpress

 

[yellowemira]

Because for some weird reason, Lotus won't let you option a TDC on a manual

I did this, too! With vinyl tape and a heat gun.

 

[Medic518]

I did this, too! With vinyl tape and a heat gun.

That's where my mind went first too..

 

[Medic518]

Leather tape

Took a closer (blown up) look at your photo, it looks really nice with the slight leather texture in the yellow..

Picking my car up on Monday, so I am putting together my to-do list.

 

[Suprluminal]

Ceramic coating!

 

[lynchy73]

Leather tape from aliexpress

Didn’t know leather tape was a thing. Will have to have a look for that, cheers for the tip

 

[lynchy73]

Getting my Aerie rims ceramic coated. Ti Stud kit is ready and waiting for the new light wheels (1/2” wider than standard, with aggressive offset). No more spacers, so less unsprung weight.

Found out today that the rear OEM wheels on the Emira Turbo are ET64 not ET54 as stated everywhere (including the suppliers website/product listing @Aerie ). So the rear wheels stick out 10mm more than they should have and basically look ridiculous.

Found this out after the tyres, new TPMS and ceramic coating was done. Great

 

[RyanGphoto]

Did my steering wheels as well.

 

[Medic518]

Did my steering wheels as well.

What did you end up using? the leather tape, vinyl, or something else?

 

[Aerie]

Found out today that the rear OEM wheels on the Emira Turbo are ET64 not ET54 as stated everywhere (including the suppliers website/product listing @Aerie ). So the rear wheels stick out 10mm more than they should have and basically look ridiculous.

Found this out after the tyres, new TPMS and ceramic coating was done. Great

We have received a message regarding the differing ET (offset) on the Emira 2.0. We are actively working on a solution with the detail .

As a responsible seller, we are happy to provide a new offset replacement forged wheels that will fit your cars. Please don't worry about this and appreciate it for your support , we will solve the issue as soon as possible .

 

[lynchy73]

We have received a message regarding the differing ET (offset) on the Emira 2.0. We are actively working on a solution with the detail .

As a responsible seller, we are happy to provide a new offset replacement forged wheels that will fit your cars. Please don't worry about this and appreciate it for your support , we will solve the issue as soon as possible .

That’s good to hear

Could be a lot worse. The wheels aren’t in Europe or USA and are totally fine for a V6 Emira. Changing the colour in the factory is a minor cost, so worst case it’s a small rework on 2 wheels. Far from the end of the world as a seller.

Better to find out sooner than later

 

[RyanGphoto]

What did you end up using? the leather tape, vinyl, or something else?

I actually had it painted. I didn't do that part myself. I had a guy come with a spray gun (taped everything off nicely, no overspray) and did the top steering wheel and then starter button gate (or whatever you call it).

 

[Medic518]

I actually had it painted. I didn't do that part myself. I had a guy come with a spray gun (taped everything off nicely, no overspray) and did the top steering wheel and then starter button gate (or whatever you call it).

Oh, right I remember now - remember your posts with the Start switch cover.

 

[chirowolf]

Getting my Aerie rims ceramic coated. Ti Stud kit is ready and waiting for the new light wheels (1/2” wider than standard, with aggressive offset). No more spacers, so less unsprung weight.

Those are beautiful. Love that color. Looking for something just like that for my Dark Verdant green. Post picks when mounted please