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RichardJGC last won the day on September 12 2017
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About RichardJGC

- Birthday 16/03/1967
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Richard
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82 Turbo Esprit, 07 Golf R32, 00 Alfa 156 V6
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Northamptonshire
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RichardJGC started following ESPRIT HANDBRAKE QUERY , The Esprit Strikes Back , JPS \# 044 body restoration. and 7 others
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I remember that car at Stoneleigh way back when I parked next to it. It was in a magazine article too.
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Anyone still looking for a dome light as I found mine in the end 🙂
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That’s looking better already! 👍
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OOPS, CRASH BANG, REPAIR AND RENEW ..
RichardJGC replied to CHANGES's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
With the suspension now as Lotus intended… it should be transformed! -
OOPS, CRASH BANG, REPAIR AND RENEW ..
RichardJGC replied to CHANGES's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
Love seeing the end result of your efforts and I should know! Totally awesome! How can paint reflect like that? Another happy Esprit owner no doubt. -
Is this an original Lotus slatted rear window?
RichardJGC replied to GreenGoddess's topic in Esprit Chat
The later cars do seem to have wider supports. The ones on Harry Metcalfes HC are definitely wider than on my 82 Turbo -
A LHD one without ‘ears’ too, so another pre-production prototype?
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Im curious about the full removable roof panel on this 81 car. That would take a serious amount of work to install. The other later bits would be easy enough to revert back if desired.
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Looks like an updated n/a S3 to me
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My 82 Turbo engine, now rebuilt with HTD setup and fixed tensioner. Other photo shows drilling jig for tensioner mounting hole.
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ESPRIT HANDBRAKE QUERY
RichardJGC replied to madmax's topic in Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Hubs/Steering/Geo
Famous last words but i think the lever itself will be a straightforward retrofit. If i recall correctly the microswitch for the handbrake light is mounted differently but thats about it. Will find out for sure when I come to fit it this spring. -
ESPRIT HANDBRAKE QUERY
RichardJGC replied to madmax's topic in Suspension/Brakes/Wheels/Hubs/Steering/Geo
I’ve purchased a used ‘multiplier’ lever setup for my 82 TE restoration to retrofit. I am just swapping the lever itself so will not benefit from any ‘multiplier’ effort as such but at least it will fold flat. My 93 S4 folded flat and it made getting in/out that bit easier, especially as i am a bit short in the leg (seat further forward!) and I'm that bit older now too! -
There is a theme to those boxes. How many crisps do you eat? 😱
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1981 Dry Sump Full Restoration
RichardJGC replied to PaulM's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
It was the diamond cutting i didn't like which most companies employed. Looked too much like a record close up, so its great that these people took the time to find a better way. They will definitely be getting a visit in due course! Thank you for posting the results. -
1981 Dry Sump Full Restoration
RichardJGC replied to PaulM's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
At last....a company that knows what they are doing with CX500’s. I knew if I held out long enough the right people would appear. Wheels look stunning!