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- Birthday 02/02/1982
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Name
Henry Weston-Davies
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Lotus Esprit S3 N/A 1981, Lancia Delta HF4WD (ski car)
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London
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Replacing the headlining S3, any tips
skiing replied to Hornsey Boy's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC
I glued mine to thin ply and then it is sandwiched between the cant rails and the roof. Not correct perhaps but I think less likely to come off in hot conditions and also can be removed easily and re-covered etc. -
I think it can also be worth replacing No. 6 (available new from Rimmer Brothers) - as the silver reflective finish on the inside can deteriorate. Also the fibre optic lines can also be kinked / discoloured at the ends which can also reduce light. I am going to replace no. 6 and also the bulb with an LED one to see how mine look.
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1982 S3 Turbo Restoration
skiing replied to Paul Coleman's topic in Esprit 'Project & Restoration' Room
Looks great Steve - how did you do the white lettering in the bumper? Also, when you replaced the rear light surrounds, did you include a seal between the black surround and the white body work - I think I can see one with your number plate mounting. I need to re-do mine and wanted to check. Thanks! -
Interesting - they might well have done - We need someone with an S2.2 to give us a comparison... Part of Lotus's process of continuous improvement...
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S2.2 is the same as an S2 but came galvanized as far as I am aware -
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Bulkhead investigation
skiing replied to PhilW's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC
I think it is only the later Stephens cars which have the tubes. It is seen as a worthwhile upgrade from what the G cars came with originally. It is on my (long) list... -
I believe this is part of the US spec smog equipment to help meet emissions requirements in the US. It injects air driven by the pump as far as I know.
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I would definitely recommend the flywheel and exhaust from Lotusbits - I have them on mine and it sounds fantastic and goes very well. Mine is also a High Compression engine standard so not the full 2.5 with all the extra goodies but I bet it will be a lot of fun.
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Bulkhead investigation
skiing replied to PhilW's topic in Interior/Exterior/Lights/Glass/Alarms/ICE/HVAC
My bolts were also bolted through the sound deadening on my S3 - mine is a very early S3 (the first one off the line) - so when I sorted this out, I cut a letter box flap in the deadening so the bolts and washers were against the wood. I also used much large washers to try and prevent them loosening off. Of course they did but it took a while (approx 6 years) - I have recently re-tightened but I will do the later car mod highlighted above at some point... -
Planning a trip to the Alps in the S3... what tools do you advise, people
skiing replied to ANDYR's topic in Esprit Chat
I too am happy to join as a support crew member... I will bring my Volkl Kendos... -
Planning a trip to the Alps in the S3... what tools do you advise, people
skiing replied to ANDYR's topic in Esprit Chat
Yes, be careful on speeding - every small village has a Gendamerie it seems and they like to set up their tripods on a Sunday evening (in particular) and wave in anyone they think might be going over the limit... I have been pulled over three times in the Lancia when coming back from a day's skiing. I think they think as an old car, it is less likely to have a CT or insurance etc. I got the AA cover. I didn't bother with the automatic toll thing, just hopped out and put the ticket in - doesn't take long and no-one seemed to mind. -
Planning a trip to the Alps in the S3... what tools do you advise, people
skiing replied to ANDYR's topic in Esprit Chat
I did a return trip to close to the Pyrenees this summer - I took my usual tool roll, a set of spark plugs and a distributor cap and rotor arm and a litre of oil. Some fuses and relays. I also have a set of snow socks for winter as well rather than chains. I would definitely get it checked over before you go. Make sure your alternator and battery are healthy! Make sure your wiper is in good nick... Just in case the weather is grim. The only thing which went wrong was the new distributor cap I had installed and new rotor arm! - It misfired all the way back racing for the ferry (so I couldn't s -
RIP Ollie WInterbottom. Memorial and Condolences Topic
skiing replied to Kimbers's topic in Lotus / Motoring / Cars Chat
Very sorry to hear this - he was clearly a fantastic man and created some iconic and wonderful designs. Sad to hear he has gone to the great pub in the sky but what a brilliant legacy he leaves for us to enjoy. Once we are all out of the era of Covid, I hope to see a wedge re-union in his honour (perhaps with even lowly Esprit drivers like me allowed to attend). RIP.