Gold FFM Sparky Posted November 7, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Good luck Mike, I really hope it works out for you. Been trying to do this for a couple of years, but the temptation is always too great. If you manage it, please give me some clues... Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyblackman777 Posted November 13, 2020 Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi Mike, I feel you pain! Mines not Esprit related though. I really liked you rebuild threads, just have to wait another 10 years I guess......... Take care , hope to see you still posting. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 13, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 13, 2020 Hi Andy, I will complete this rebuild thread - my biggest to date. We should see the finished car before it goes on sale. Cheers, Mike S 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...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 20, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 V8 heads back from Porting/renovation work by Ultimate Performance in Northamptonshire. https://www.ultimatep.com/about/ 3 3 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 Barrykearley Posted November 20, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 They look absolutely superb 😻 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted November 28, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2020 I finally got some images of the cf steering cowl that I commissioned back in the Summer. The owner of the company and some of the workforce contracted covid. The parts should be heading back to me very soon. 2 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...
mike_sekinger Posted December 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted December 20, 2020 Moulds for the genuine GT1 bodykit are now produced and the first part has been taken. In the past, some folks expressed interest in the arch kits. If anyone is still interested in getting a set, please PM me and I will create a list and get some pricing. The parts would by default be in GRP. In carbon would of course be at extra cost. Thanks, Mike S 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...
MrDangerUS Posted December 23, 2020 Report Share Posted December 23, 2020 Mike, would you please post some pictures what you are talking about. Merry Christmas to you. John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted December 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted December 24, 2020 Merry Christmas John. My membership had lapsed - back again now. The moulds are for the genuine GT1 arch set. This is the first part produced with the moulds in cf. More to follow: 1 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 January 1 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 1 Sorting out the decals for GT1 #22. Looking forward to getting the paintwork done and matching up the new cf bodywork 4 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...
alanlambert Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 Mike. Excellent progress. Could i ask how do you get the air out of the top of the two rads, I cant see any bleed valve at the highest point? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted January 2 Author Report Share Posted January 2 Hi Alan, There is a top bleed on the main coolant rad. The chargecooler rad is a twin-pass feeding from the bottom, but there is no other bleed on that unit. 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...
alanlambert Posted January 2 Report Share Posted January 2 49 minutes ago, mike_sekinger said: Hi Alan, There is a top bleed on the main coolant rad. The chargecooler rad is a twin-pass feeding from the bottom, but there is no other bleed on that unit. Ahh didnt see it, but you will also need a vent on the top of the chargecooler to get the air out from above the top hose connection or move that connection to the very top of the rad. As it is air above the top hose connector cannot get out and the rad will only be effective with the bottom 2/3 where the water flows. Ive been through these issues on my installation 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted January 3 Report Share Posted January 3 Lotus V8 Cortina !!!??👏 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted January 21 Author Report Share Posted January 21 On 24/12/2020 at 09:33, mike_sekinger said: This is the first part produced with the moulds in cf. More to follow: Just for clarity on these arches and body-parts, these are being prepared by my "partner in crime" Andrä Schroers (SMG Racing on TLF). As many of you know, Andrä purchased a previous Sport350 project car of mine and turned it into a hill climb racecar. Although we are on an Esprit GT1 journey together, Andrä is very much the driving force behind this current work. 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 January 21 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 21 On 01/01/2021 at 18:07, mike_sekinger said: I like the sly addition of the extra driver 1 1 Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted January 21 Author Report Share Posted January 21 3 minutes ago, tomcattom said: I like the sly addition of the extra driver I'm a dreamer. No harm in that eh? 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 January 21 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 21 Its your car, why not Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted March 27 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 27 First time out in the garage for a while. Building up the rear suspension. 9 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 March 28 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted March 28 A little more progress today. Mocking up the new brakes and front wheel. 8 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 March 29 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 29 How much bigger than standard have you gone? Guess they weren't six pot originally either? Quote Norfolk Mustard S4s #1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted March 29 Author Report Share Posted March 29 356mm on the front 330mm on the rear This is just a refresh of the original modification going to 6-pot on the front, and moving the original 4-pots to the rear. 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 April 1 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 1 A little more on the rear. It's really starting to come together nicely. 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...
alanlambert Posted April 1 Report Share Posted April 1 Looking good Mike, Keep at it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted April 8 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted April 8 Well it finally arrived from Greece this morning - the long awaited carbon steering cowl. 3 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...
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