Suddabym Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 The car has been lowered. Of course (it sits pretty high by default), but only by 10mm or so. Makes a difference without looking like it's just come off Pimp My Ride. Hmm, that electric PAS that switches off at speed sounds like just the job. I shall bear that in mind, thanks. Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfrost Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 The larger picture you posted in the workshop looks awesome, paintwork looks stunning , 17 rims are a good choice and a good balance, also the 45 profile tires are good for performance and yet still retain comfort and looks, without looking like elastic bands like the lower profiles Quote A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lotusfab Posted July 4, 2019 Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Stunning! There's a lot if Esprits in there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddabym Posted July 4, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 4, 2019 Dudes! Yes! Much discussion took place over having 18” with lower profile, but I didn’t want to overdo it. 17” is the right balance, I think. That’s just the three S2’s. There are more S1’s out of shot. Tomorrow’s Classics is an Esprit treasure trove of loveliness. 1 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted July 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 Fits like a glove! 3 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted July 16, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 I’d love to see this when she’s finished. Nice work 👍 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddabym Posted July 16, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2019 45 minutes ago, Barrykearley said: I’d love to see this when she’s finished. Nice work 👍 Me too! August, counting the days. 2 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted July 21, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted July 21, 2019 The engine lives! Started up on Friday after mega LotusBits rebuild and modernisation. Chuffed. To. Bits. 2 weeks. 9 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM skiing Posted August 13, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 More pictures!? - And a video? looking forward to seeing this one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddabym Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Yeah, so thing is, having been turbo extra promised that the car would be ready beginning August, in time for my brief return between business trips... it totally wasn’t. Not even close. I won’t bore with just how many knock on effects this delay is having, suffice to say that I’m not best pleased. So, I’m afraid that I have nothing to say, and nothing to show, other than a rapidly waning interest for a car I haven’t sat in, let alone driven, in the now over two and a half years since I’ve owned it. Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drdoom Posted August 13, 2019 Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 Well mate, I bought my old nag in '97, been slaving over it for years and have yet to drive the thing. Hope and expect you"ll do better! Cheers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddabym Posted August 13, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2019 37 minutes ago, drdoom said: Well mate, I bought my old nag in '97, been slaving over it for years and have yet to drive the thing. Hope and expect you"ll do better! Cheers Blimey. Me too. Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted August 19, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 So, much work has been done, mostly niggly electrical stuff, and the car has been resprayed. Some final electrical work to calibrate the electronic tachometer and chase a few faults and the car will be ready for final assembly and testing. Couple of weeks, I recon and she’ll be OTR. Super excited. 6 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sizona Posted August 20, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Looks good Mark i'm in a similar position with mine, looking forward to getting it finished also never sat in it or driven it etc. I can see in your photo at least my light pods are up! I'm there tomorrow, be nice to see the cars nearly done 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddabym Posted August 20, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 It totally will, Simon. Interestingly, its a light-pod motor electrical issue that is one of the faults that needs tracking down. I’m there on Friday before I fly. Apparently, it’ll have seats in it (maybe) by then. You gotta love an S2. 1 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted August 26, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted August 26, 2019 Visited Nick at Tomorrow's Classics on Friday to see the car, and she is now around 2 weeks from completion. - A few remaining wires to connect as the car goes back together - The centre console to build now that the ashtray is back from the chroming dude - The waistline to attach and that's about it, other than road testing, fettling and MOT. The pictures below show: Working aircon (through a thermal camera) / ECU mapping / Tacho calibrated with engine running and wheel speed of 90mph / Reversing camera As well as the car in general, having now been resprayed. So, the (slightly revised) plan (due to the electrical work being a bigger job than anticipated) is that the car will be ready to go on Friday 6th September, which is when I am next back. Fingers are crossed. 8 3 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted September 2, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 The ashtray is in! Been waiting for two and a half years to see it in the car. 4 1 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted September 3, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 I know on a restomod there's no such thing as supposed to be, but the top of the gearlever gaiter normally goes over the lever inside out to hide the unsightly top edge. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mightymetro Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 This car looks fantastic 👍🏻 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddabym Posted September 3, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 8 hours ago, Steve V8 said: I know on a restomod there's no such thing as supposed to be, but the top of the gearlever gaiter normally goes over the lever inside out to hide the unsightly top edge. And, have a driver’s seat 😁 It’s not actually finished yet, but thanks for the tip. 1 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted September 6, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 6, 2019 So, the car is essentially finished and off to be MOT'd for the last time next week. Going over to Tomorrow's Classics on Monday for familiarisation and inspection. Super excited. In the meantime, I had some other people build a garage for said Esprit to live in... (door is on order) 9 2 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Suddabym Posted September 12, 2019 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 So, she moves, which is like the main thing for a car. I took her out on Tuesday and the engine noise is epic. And she's pokey. I guess that 2.2 litre, high compression, fuel injected, circa 220bhp engine and exhaust may have something to do with all that. Clutch pedal and gears are straight out of the 1970's though, so I'll need to look at that at some stage. Having lowered the front suspension, we've had to go back to the old springs, as the offside wheel was rubbing. Nick also took the drivers seat off the runners and bolted it to the floor so that I can actually fit in. Colin really was a midget. There are a few bits to bolt back on and adjust, such as the carpets, steering wheel centre, washer nozzles and door mirrors. Minor stuff. MOT done. Final final major jobs left are adjusting the light pods and aligning the HID beams. And then she should be ready to bring home. #superexcited 4 5 Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 On 3 July 2019 at 20:14, Suddabym said: That's totally awesome. I like that picture because it shows the 3 S2's that Nick currently has in the shop. Including another Gold S2 (noting, that mine is more awesome). I've kept an eye on yours too. Big change from when it came in, what 2 years ago? That number plate isn't standard and I believe is illegal. Q Branch have been informed. Commander Bond. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted September 12, 2019 Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 1 hour ago, Suddabym said: So, she moves, which is like the main thing for a car. I took her out on Tuesday and the engine noise is epic. And she's pokey. I guess that 2.2 litre, high compression, fuel injected, circa 220bhp engine and exhaust may have something to do with all that. Clutch pedal and gears are straight out of the 1970's though, so I'll need to look at that at some stage. Having lowered the front suspension, we've had to go back to the old springs, as the offside wheel was rubbing. Nick also took the drivers seat off the runners and bolted it to the floor so that I can actually fit in. Colin really was a midget. There are a few bits to bolt back on and adjust, such as the carpets, steering wheel centre, washer nozzles and door mirrors. Minor stuff. MOT done. Final final major jobs left are adjusting the light pods and aligning the HID beams. And then she should be ready to bring home. #superexcited Is that a personalised plate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suddabym Posted September 12, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2019 Yep. Easier to remember. Quote Sudders and Dany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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