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      10-23-2021, 12:37 PM   #56
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I completely lost interest in the Emira (at least the early editions) after I saw the GT4 RS lap video. I won't be able to get an allocation, but I'll sure as hell at least try (granted: different price points and class of car, but the Emira seems largely fungible with my 981 GT4, so if I'm going to spend money on an "upgrade," I want an actual upgrade).

If Lotus builds a track-oriented Emira, I may circle back after I inevitably fail to get an RS allocation.

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Originally Posted by stefan View Post
This means it's cheap and simple to service, while being very reliable. (...) They are easy to work on yourself.
You're probably thinking of the Elise/Exige. I suggest looking into what some routine jobs involve on the Evora, which is what the Emira is modeled on. Clutch is a good starting point...

Lotus's parts/distribution network is notoriously problematic, as well. If you want to track this thing, good luck. I love what Lotus represents in theory, but the ownership experience doesn't begin and end with how the car drives.
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