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Steve V8 last won the day on May 28 2019
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1,312 ExcellentAbout Steve V8

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- Birthday June 12
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Name
Steve Margary
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Car
'96 Lotus Esprit V8 turbo, '91 Rover 827 Vitesse, Kawasaki Z1300, transit workhorse
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None, all original
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Location
Midsomer Norton
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Sorry to hear that Bibs, our thoughts are with you.
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Front hood popping at 120+
Steve V8 replied to v8GTmac1's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC
I don't doubt your knowledge Filip, but if that were true it's just as well our Esprits don't have pollen filters...we'd have to put the flowers on the inside. π·ππ -
Front hood popping at 120+
Steve V8 replied to v8GTmac1's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC
1, Have you checked the integrity of the latching mechanism (coathanger) under the dash?Specifically the pivoting points. 2, At high speed the downforce will cause greater loading on the strikers relieving the grip of the latches, raise the strikers to stop the latching mechanism from dropping out. -
paint, plate or powder coat?
Steve V8 replied to red vtec's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
The platers/coaters can mask off or plug any areas where a finish isn't required. -
Looking for a Ghost Writer for MJK
Steve V8 replied to Kimbers's topic in Lotus / Motoring / Cars Chat
Mel Nichols of car magazine in the late 70's then Haymarket press is now lecturing at universities, close ties with Lotus and Lambo, I'm sure he'd love to sharpen his pencil.. -
1982 S3 Turbo Restoration
Steve V8 replied to Paul Coleman's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
Noooo, you not catching my drift, the long bit looks too long (his is longer than yours) on Paul's piccy, perhaps its an optical illusion or because im looking through one eye.π -
1982 S3 Turbo Restoration
Steve V8 replied to Paul Coleman's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
Long end is too long to be an original Lotus part, probably fitted by a P/O. The vinyl covered metal plate may be a DIY attempt at a battery cover. -
1982 S3 Turbo Restoration
Steve V8 replied to Paul Coleman's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
Having seen your S1, I very much doubt this TE will end up anything other than perfection. Looking forward to seeing the progress. -
So Esprit and Elise = a secret affair with another lover. Evora = a threesome...
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Sounds a bit dodgy Lee, no wipers no back lights and a new M.O.T. If it runs and drives it's a shame to break it but you could double your money. Alternatively you could spend 30k and do it up, that way you'll end up with a beautiful ornament and no money at all ever againπππ
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It's mockdown here in the south west, the seriousness hasn't really occurred as this is our first wave. Infections are running a mock through the schools and the government can't quite understand why infection rates are rising in young women. Perhaps those clever scientists should come and admire the unmasked habits of the gossiping locked down ladies (and some men) at the school gates.
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I used non absorbent closed cell foam gym/exercise mat.