Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 The gearbox is complete and ready to ship. Time to decide on either paddle or conventional shift lever. 7 4 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM tomcattom Posted November 4, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 That's a superb looking bit of engineering there 🤤 1 Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 4, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 4, 2021 Working on the visible tank panels 2 1 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 RH side. Cutting carbon sheet is not a lot of fun... Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 6, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 Left side installed and plumbed. 2 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 6, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 RH side done 5 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowrx Posted November 7, 2021 Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 Looks nice, don't let that carbon chew on those beautiful tanks! I assume the lower box is an adapter box for the Motec? What's the RS232 plug for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2021 There is a healthy air gap between the top of tank and the tank cover panel. Your are right, that`s the adaptor box. The 9 pins is old serial comms, but there is provision for the Motec UTC direct to the dash. Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Need to decide to either re-install the OEM fibre-board fuel tank heatshields or use reflective sheet. The exhaust manifolds are Zircotec ceramic coated, but some additional heat protection won`t hurt. There will be an engine undertray installed. Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Finally received the hardware to install the helper springs. Will be running a little lower than standard and the springs loose pre-load as the platforms are lowered. 1 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikl Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 That just means your shocks are too long and allow too much droop. Being able to remove a wheel with out removing a fender is over rated 🤣🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweeden Posted November 14, 2021 Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 8 hours ago, mike_sekinger said: Need to decide to either re-install the OEM fibre-board fuel tank heatshields or use reflective sheet. The exhaust manifolds are Zircotec ceramic coated, but some additional heat protection won`t hurt. There will be an engine undertray installed. I’m mulling over exactly the same decision, if you go down the route of having something manufactured I may be interested in a pair depending on design and price. 🤗 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Ditching the mechanical water pump, so tackled the challenge to install the Davies Craig EWP150 up front. 1 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM tomcattom Posted November 14, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 8 hours ago, mike_sekinger said: Need to decide to either re-install the OEM fibre-board fuel tank heatshields or use reflective sheet. The exhaust manifolds are Zircotec ceramic coated, but some additional heat protection won`t hurt. There will be an engine undertray installed. Is that the standard home for the PS reservoir on a V8, or is that a modification for your build? Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2021 Hi Tom, It`s a modified position as I do not have the side walls. Mike S Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted November 15, 2021 Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 Hi Mike, What makes you prefer the EWP up front? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 This is for the main coolant circuit and is linked to the fan controller in the cockpit. It just makes good use of the space IMO. The chargecooler pump is fitted in the rear compartment. 1 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Escape Posted November 15, 2021 Moderator Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 Looks great! Will you be fitting a secondary water pump at the engine to ensure coolant flow when the thermostat is closed? Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted November 15, 2021 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2021 53 minutes ago, Escape said: Will you be fitting a secondary water pump at the engine to ensure coolant flow when the thermostat is closed? I`m not installing the secondary water pump for the engine. There will be a coolant pre-heater installed like Andrä. This will have a dry-break for the circuit heating prior to start-up.. This is not going to be a jump-in and drive type of deal. 1 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 18, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 Hybrid turbos for step 1 engine build (stock exhaust manifolds and standard turbo position) with Zircotec ceramic thermal coating. Stage 2 turbo work done by Turbo Dynamics in Christchurch: - latest 11 vane billet full GT2860 compressors - cut back turbine side - 360deg bearings with staggered gap oil seals 2 1 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted November 18, 2021 Report Share Posted November 18, 2021 OMG I've just made a mess in my pants Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 19, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 19, 2021 Collected the dry ice blasted block today. A few things to check and I`ll be ready to start the engine build. 3 2 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 Turbo wastegate actuators set-up with the correct pre-load for my engine. 4 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 Custom front spacers finally arrived, so able to finish off the chassis for the time being. Now turning my attention to filling the engine compartment.... 4 1 Quote 1996 Esprit V8, 1998 Esprit V8 GT, 1999 Esprit S350 #002 (Esprit GT1 replica project), 1996 Esprit V8 GT1 (chassis 114-001), 1992 Lotus Omega (927E), 1999 Esprit V8SE, 1999 Esprit S350 #032, 1995 Esprit S4s, 1999 Esprit V8 GT (ex-5th Gear project), 1999 Esprit V8SE ('02 rear) 1999 S350 #002 Esprit GT1 replica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted November 20, 2021 Report Share Posted November 20, 2021 That's a mighty impressive car coming together! Looking at those massive front brakes one might wonder on the improved control and performance that would arise if rotors were something lighter than cast iron - titanium perhaps? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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