Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Does anybody have a picture of what the mirror switch looks like when fitted to the door card. I am trying to determine what the fittings are that hold it to the door card. Thanks, Paul. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,475 Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 This what you are looking for? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 Yes thanks. Is that a nut that's holding it in? Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,475 Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 It looks like it, but I've never taken the door card off (in 33 years) so I couldn't tell you for sure. @top-plumber is your man for window switch information 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,064 Posted November 15, 2020 Report Share Posted November 15, 2020 I think SW Lotus have some new old stock available for c£70 each if I remember correctly. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gis 198 Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 Looks like a clip with two hooks. Had the door cards off a while ago. This is the best image I have.. 2 Quote Ad initium Link to post Share on other sites
The Real Stig 11 Posted November 17, 2020 Report Share Posted November 17, 2020 My hex nut was lost during a respray - does anyone know the specs? source? Quote The Real Stig Lotus Turbo Esprit, Lotus Elise S1, Lotus Elite, Lancia Delta, Jaguar XF ....Previous cars: Subaru SVX, Porsche 924 Turbo, Lotus Eclat Excel, Lotus Elite, Matra Murena 2,2, Fiat X1/9 5sp Link to post Share on other sites
drdoom 400 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Directly below the fabric one will find a steel bracket in light sheeting to which the switch is retained via the nut. This should be apparent by pressing on the fabric immediately adjacent to the switch, whereupon the hard surface will be distinct from the padded effect of the larger area of the armrest. The attached pic, while not of the bracket itself, gives an idea of the approach taken for the S2 and I presume likely to have continued through the G series. The bracket is of the size of the hole cut in the door card GRP, 2 rivet holes also visible at one end. Cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 So it looks as though the only thing holding the switch to the door card is that big nut - which I believe is a 3/4" UNF (but don't quote me on that). My switch is different to all those I've seen and the lever at the top is a long thin metal one? Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
TAR 402 Posted November 18, 2020 Report Share Posted November 18, 2020 Could the plastic top have been removed? 1 Quote It's getting there...... Link to post Share on other sites
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Bazza 907 1,064 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 I once test drove an S2 JPS Esprit being sold by Mike Spence Garage just outside Reading. It must have been 1985/6. Not familiar with the car but I lifted the toggle (top part of 31 above) and it accidentally flew off. Couldn't find the damn thing to put it back and had to give my profuse apologies. As I recall it was less round and more hexagonal shaped. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 This is what my switch looks like... Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
TAR 402 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 that looks aftermarket. Quote It's getting there...... Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,458 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Yep definitely aftermarket Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Bugger! Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 15/11/2020 at 21:15, Bazza 907 said: I think SW Lotus have some new old stock available for c£70 each if I remember correctly. Sold out now Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,064 Posted November 19, 2020 Report Share Posted November 19, 2020 Bugger, I was going to grab one just in case I ever needed it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
giorgio67 185 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Paul, I have the used one originally mounted on my car, works but needs cleaning can send you if you can't find a new one. G. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 9 hours ago, giorgio67 said: Paul, I have the used one originally mounted on my car, works but needs cleaning can send you if you can't find a new one. G. I have sent you a message Giorgio... Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Is anybody able to confirm that this is the correct type of switch... Thanks. Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
TAR 402 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 That looks like the correct part. It also looks new, where did you find that rarity? Quote It's getting there...... Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 9 minutes ago, TAR said: That looks like the correct part. It also looks new, where did you find that rarity? Are they obsolete? Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
TAR 402 Posted November 20, 2020 Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 Yes, been obsolete for many years. There appears to be 2 variants fitted to the Esprit. A082M6300F - from VIN 82 D 2137 | 82 - 0606 A079M6111F (Prior vin D2137) 1 Quote It's getting there...... Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Coleman 497 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Report Share Posted November 20, 2020 My VIN is SCC082910CHD11413 Quote Lotus Esprit [meaning] a 1:1 scale Airfix kit with a propensity to catch fire Link to post Share on other sites
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