Jacques Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Thanks. Looking forward to seeing it completed! Kind regards, jacques Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted June 12, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Chassis back for blasting. They have done a really good job. We're ready to decide on hot zinc or cathodic dip. 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...
mike_sekinger Posted June 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 Chassis now with WOB for their cathodic dip coating. When it comes back, re-assembly can commence for suspension and brakes. 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 Popular Post Barrykearley Posted June 17, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted June 17, 2020 What you gonna put together first - the v8 or the Porsche cabrio in the background 3 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mike_sekinger Posted July 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 1, 2020 Chassis collected from cathodic dip coating. Full inspection tomorrow, but I'm really very impressed with the finish. I can now commence with the rebuild of the rolling chassis. 8 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...
cweeden Posted July 2, 2020 Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Are you sure they haven't just gone over it with a satin black aerosol? 🤔 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Yes. I'm certain. http://www.ktl-wob.de/leistungen-technik/ktl-beschichtung-fuer-oldtimer-prototypen-und-andere-fahrzeuge/ 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 Popular Post Barrykearley Posted July 2, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 You tried peeling it off 2 2 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 2, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2020 Barry - you are a snake. 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 July 3, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 3, 2020 Saenz rods on order - these have design changes developed by Greg Dollimore for his build and are rated by Saenz for 750bhp. Parts getting vapour blasted in readiness for the engine build. Saenz rods on order - these have design changes developed by Greg Dollimore for his build and are rated by Saenz for 750bhp. Cleaning work done by the ever helpful folks at Vapour Blasting Service Kent https://www.facebook.com/Vapour-Blasting-Service-Kent-131193930921107/ 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...
mike_sekinger Posted July 10, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Feels good starting to slowly build up the chassis - hydraulics and ABS hardness 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...
cweeden Posted July 10, 2020 Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Did you buy new brake lines and were they pre-formed or have you formed them yourself? Where did you get them from (assuming they are not the originals). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted July 10, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Make them insitu chap - super easy to do - buy a decent hydraulic flaring tool Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 These are the original lines. They were in great shape without any corrosion. Some of the unions are being re-plated, but the lines were fine. 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...
cweeden Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Barrykearley said: Make them insitu chap - super easy to do - buy a decent hydraulic flaring tool I would but I don't want to lose the originality of the green pipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorbob Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Wurth make a steel brake pipe with the green polyvinyl fluoride coating. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweeden Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 Hmm, looks like their shop is for trade only... https://eshop.wurth.co.uk/Product-categories/Brake-conduit-pipe/31086502040301.cyid/3108.cgid/en/GB/GBP/ Any idea where else this is available? If not I'm sure I can find a trader who can purchase for me. Thanks for the info. 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sailorbob Posted July 11, 2020 Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 They didn't used to be very strict on that but I haven't bought from them in a while so I don't know if that is still the case. Do you have one of their trade stores nearby? They might allow cash account purchases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2020 A little more today - main coolant, fuel balance, brake vacuum and oil cooler pipes in 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 July 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2020 A bit more today. Some minor fettling of the lower wishbone necessary to get clearance on the Penske damper. 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 July 16, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 After some minor adaptions for clearance on the lower wishbones, it's all fitting together. Managed to fit the tunnel foam as well. 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 July 29, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2020 Some more plated stuff arrived, so brake hydraulics and steering rack installed Waiting on a delivery from SJ. 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 August 17, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 17, 2020 Lent one of my hubs as reference for the billet hub project. Now that is how you transport a hub. Nice job on return packaging ! 6 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 August 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 24, 2020 Some parts arriving, so able to do a little more. Need to create a bracket and hoses for the electric main coolant water pump, which will be mounted to the right of the charge-cooler pump. 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...
mike_sekinger Posted November 7, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 7, 2020 Due to a change of focus in my life, I'm contemplating taking myself out of Esprit work. I've put a lot of time and effort into Esprit projects. Unfortunately, it comes at too high a price for my family. Don't worry Simon and Gary, those in-progress projects will be completed. In the New Year, I'll be looking to find buyers for the following: Sport350 #002 (GT1 replica) Lotus V8 tool wall and additional special tools Spare parts package including raw cast blocks and cylinder heads I would invite interested folks to PM me and we can take enquiries from there. Thanks, Mike S 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...
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