mike_sekinger Posted June 6, 2021 Report Share Posted June 6, 2021 @cweeden Any update on progress? As I understood, ProAlloy had the car back with the original installation since some time. 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 June 7, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2021 Hi Mike, I'm not sure why you think ProAlloy have had the original car already. I am still working hard to make that happen. I think we are getting close and I am waiting on ProAlloy for an update. I expect to email the group buyers sometime this week. cheers -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted June 8, 2021 Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 It was the message from 13th April that gave that impression Chris. I know that ProAlloy are always busy, so not surprised that progress is slower than expected. 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 June 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2021 7 hours ago, mike_sekinger said: It was the message from 13th April that gave that impression Chris. I know that ProAlloy are always busy, so not surprised that progress is slower than expected. Ah yes, this comment I suspect "I have managed to re-establish contact with ProAlloy after a period of radio silence and they have said they will contact Nick shortly to get his car in and get started on the templates and jigs." I will have to work on a new definition of the term 'shortly', I was hoping it was accurate when I wrote it. 🤣 cheers -Chris 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted July 18, 2021 Report Share Posted July 18, 2021 Hi Chris, Any updates? 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 ProAlloy-Alex Posted August 24, 2021 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 24, 2021 Good Afternoon Everyone. Upon Chris's suggestion and my belief that at this point it would be best to start giving weekly updates on the Group Buy of the Twin ChargeCooler Lotus Esprit system. First i will introduce myself and the background revolving the extent of the project and how we are moving forward with the work required here. I am the Operations Manager here at Pro Alloy and solely dealing with the Group Buy project. Any Questions indiviually, please feel free to message me on here and i will endevour to reply within a day or so directly on here which i hope may be an easier solution for some buyers. A small amount of cmpany background as well in that we work to the highest standards possible with all of our parts completel hand-crafted under this roof, including the cores required for Charge Cooler units and the Radiators. As for the Project. So far we are right in the middle of hand building 22 Charge Cooler Core units, Once these have been completed we aim to start the fabrication side of the Charge Cooler untis themselves. As these are being built by one of our Fabricators, the Water Exchanger cores will then start being hand built alonside other cores we have on order and whilst the CC units are being finalised. This should then line-up nicely for competion of the CC units to then start the fabircation side of the Pre-Rads/Water Exchangers. Our lead time for this project at the moment is open-ended. This may seem like bad news but this is ony due to the current climate with regards to a lot of uncertainty and moving factors such as Material supply shortages and delays, Employee absences and current workload which in some cases we are running behind due ot the first two issues mentioned. I simply want to add some transparency that we are very much trying our absolute best for completion as soon as possible but this may be close to around 8 weeks at the moment. I will post weekly updates direct to this forum thread as well and once we begin to require the OEM cast pipes to modifications, i will begin to write a check sheet with all group buy members and status's of build progress and parts supplied to us for modifications. We have alread completed both 'jigs' required to re-make the pair of charge cooler units, this has been completed which allows us to go full speed once all charge cooler cores are finished and pressure tested. I will then begin to add images of completed parts as well to show the tru progress of this mamoth build here. For us, this is a very large order and as to why we require such a long process time to complete. We are in theory a very bespoke company in the weay that most of our items are completely cusotm one-off and/or small batches for race teams with our business model staying very personal to our customers asd opposed to mass-producing low-quality intercoolers for example, this is why the Esprit group Buy is a big project for us and we want to ensure we do every step correctl from the start, this does at time to the process but also ensures that when we are ready to send these kits out to you, they will be evrything that you imagine and hoped for! Thank you.. Alex @ Pro Alloy Motorsport. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cashiew86 Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Add me to the list please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Welcome to TLF @cashiew86. You should duck over to the Introductions area and say haji in there as well. Post up some photos of your car as well as everyone one here likes photos. Any questions or issues with suing the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Sparky Posted August 27, 2021 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 2 hours ago, ramjet said: You should duck over to the Introductions area and say haji in there as well Only if one has been to Mecca, surely? 2 hours ago, ramjet said: Any questions or issues with suing the forums This litigious society is getting out of hand. 5 1 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...
ramjet Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 Bloody computer auto-correcting and me not paying enough attention before posting. haji = hi suing = using Trust you Sparky. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted August 27, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 My work here is done. 2 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...
Chillidoggy Posted August 27, 2021 Report Share Posted August 27, 2021 We’re going to need an Australian glossary of terms. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted August 28, 2021 Report Share Posted August 28, 2021 I'll start writing one out. I'm a bit concerned that some sniffer program in the web world will sniff out my post above and I'll have SAS bursting through the front door. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted September 3, 2021 Report Share Posted September 3, 2021 Any Updates Chris/Alex? 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 September 11, 2021 Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 18:01, ProAlloy-Alex said: Upon Chris's suggestion and my belief that at this point it would be best to start giving weekly updates on the Group Buy of the Twin ChargeCooler Lotus Esprit system...... I think it's time for the first of those weekly updates. It would be really welcome to receive a regular status update. 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 September 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 On 03/09/2021 at 09:23, mike_sekinger said: Any Updates Chris/Alex? Hi Mike, sorry I didn't see this message, for some reason I am not being alerted to updates on this thread ( @Bibs any setting I need to tweak?). I don't have any new info, Alex is the man to update us. cheers -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted September 11, 2021 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 11, 2021 @cweeden did you get my pm, asking for some info to join the list? 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...
cweeden Posted September 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2021 Hi Filip, I've just replied to your message and welcome you to the channel, in my view the more the merrier. 🙂 I've also scrolled up a little and noticed Kendall Faeth, @cashiew86 has also asked to be added to the list. This is proving to be very popular. 👍 Kendall, I notice you are in the US, are you aware that the US emissions equipment might be in the space needed to install the charge coolers? @ProAlloy-Alex, can you confirm that you can add @Escape (Filip) and @cashiew86 (Kendall) to the list of customers please? cheers -Chris 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted September 18, 2021 Report Share Posted September 18, 2021 On 24/08/2021 at 18:01, ProAlloy-Alex said: Upon Chris's suggestion and my belief that at this point it would be best to start giving weekly updates on the Group Buy of the Twin ChargeCooler Lotus Esprit system. Hi Alex, How about the first of those weekly updates? That was the intention almost a month ago now. Please can you provide us with some information and perhaps even an outlook as to when the kits may be available. I understand it's a big project and will take time to execute, but that is an even better reason to provide regular info on the current status. Kind regards, 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...
cashiew86 Posted September 19, 2021 Report Share Posted September 19, 2021 Hi, Yes I am aware. My other car is electric. I am willing to be an outlaw 3 days a month. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProAlloy-Alex Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Hello everyone. Time for a new update for you all (that is well overdue and will be explained as to why) All engine bay parts has been removed from the original/custom initial Charge Cooler build here and currently underway with another fabricator here (we have 2 at points working together on this mammoth project when we can) building all the jigs to allow us to produce multiple units with each unit being identical with regards to fitment. Next up beginning of next week, we plan to begin removing the front end of the cooling package in which we can then start the jig work for the pre-rad units as well. Later this week, i plan to take images of the engine bay parts for clarity to each member of comprising items AND what is required with the cast boost pipes on how these are modified as well and the reasoning behind why we require these supplied on this part. Adding onto the 'group buy' of extra members is not a problem at all! We are going ahead and 'standardising' what was a custom build into one that we can confidently replicate for all of you This means we can always add more members into the buying stages but simply means extra kits will be build at a later date as we can always began the final manufacture of the 20 off charge cooler cores for 10x members. Any extra will require hand-building but simply cant be done at the same time, that's all As for the Federal spec vehicles who are interested in the kit, we will need to pin down any engine bay changes and/or extra components with detailed images of the location of these parts to ensure our kit will work for you. We aren't however able to offer a different kit for the US spec cars as we only have 1x Esprit to work from and unable to add in further development for this reason. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted September 20, 2021 Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Thank you Alex. 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 September 20, 2021 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2021 Thanks for the update Alex, it is really helpful. cheers -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike_sekinger Posted September 30, 2021 Report Share Posted September 30, 2021 Hi Alex, Are you able to share the images you mentioned in your last update? On 20/09/2021 at 18:07, ProAlloy-Alex said: Later this week, i plan to take images of the engine bay parts for clarity to each member of comprising items AND what is required with the cast boost pipes on how these are modified as well and the reasoning behind why we require these supplied on this part. 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...
MD355 Posted October 1, 2021 Report Share Posted October 1, 2021 @ProAlloy-Alex Hi !! Can you please explain what is different for US Specification cars ? Thanks !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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