Popular Post SMG Racing 25 Posted January 10 Popular Post Report Share Posted January 10 Hi folks, I registered here 5 years ago and have only been a quiet reader until now. That will change from today. I come from motorsport and have over 30 years of experience. From 1995-2013 I drove a Sunbeam Lotus in the german hillclimb championship. Looking for a new challenge, I decided on a Lotus Esprit V8 in 2015. I really wanted a V8 mid-engine, turbocharged car to ignite the final stage in hill climbs. First of all, I rebuilt a Sport 350 as a test car. This still has a road approval and serves as a T-Car to adjust the chassis, brakes, engine and transmission. The power is between 500-700 HP, depending on the boost pressure. The 6-speed dog gearbox comes from x-shift. The weight is ballasted to 1040kg because of the regulations. I will upload pictures of this project. Next up this year I'll build a 2nd car, the ultimate Esprit V8 of all time. It looks like the black factory car from 1996 (BPR), the Lotus Esprit GT1. This build up will be also documented by me and uploaded here next time. I do everything myself and can do everything to anyone. I offer the following work: engine build and rebuild (specially all 900 series LOTUS) Production of turning and milling parts TIG welding of aluminum or stainless and titanium bodywork and painting Construction of all body parts in carbon fiber or GRP I will upload some images about my work on Esprit in categories next time. best regards, Andrae S. 7 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike_sekinger 757 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 This is going to be such a beast of a project. 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 post Share on other sites
Gold FFM cweeden 206 Posted January 10 Gold FFM Report Share Posted January 10 Oh I'm looking forward to this one... 👍 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
philcool 177 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Cracking will look in with interest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gvy 384 Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 Hello Andrae and glad you decided to post here after 5 years. I look forward to your esprit build. I also watched some video's of the hillclimbs with the Talbot lotus sunbeam and they are spectacular. You got 285 BHP at over 9000 rpm out of a 2l 907 engine and keepin it in one piece ? I guess you know your things around the 907/912 engines. I really like to see more about that. Greets Geert Quote Link to post Share on other sites
djgaloot 0 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 I am looking forward to watching your work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post SMG Racing 25 Posted January 15 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 15 Hi Guys, here as promised first category of Bodywork. The 350 Sport have had two big accident by pre owners long time ago. The result is a very light trackday car with road legal registration like the F40 5 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jacques 965 Posted January 15 Report Share Posted January 15 That is some serious work, Andrae! Well done. Really looking forward to follow your work. Kind regards, Jacques Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post SMG Racing 25 Posted January 17 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted January 17 Hi Guys, after a few inquiries here the second chapter of " Chassiswork " Once LOTUS, always LOTUS Andrae S. 6 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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