wolflyn 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Cheers guys, hopefully get to meet some of the local guys, as I obviously will need lots of advice, even has the roof mounted Panasonic radio, unfortunately the head unit has been changed to a modern one :-(Forgot to say all it needs is the Essex stickers and don't think anyone would now the difference lol, as for bumpers definately will repaint satin black, plus a few touch up elsewhereThe downside is that it doesn't have full service history, only partial Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonwat 253 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 The downside is that it doesn't have full service history, only partial Just make sure you know when that cam belt was last changed. Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 770 Report post Posted February 16, 2012 You probably know but just in case.. being a dry sump there is a very different method of checking the oil level. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skiing 71 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2012 I have a roof stereo in mine, local radio people fixed it and got a line in so I can run an ipod through it - so it can be made to work with modern stuff - main question is whether the amp is still behind the passenger seat - hopefully it is... there should be the clock and small cubby hole where they have probably put the stereo in yours... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopo 154 2 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2012 (edited) WOWSERS! Great looking car! many congratulations Lyndon. I think you got a real bargain there, especially with all this talk of values lately. I belive this piccy is from Castle Coombe some years back: Defo get your bumpers back to black & paint the wing mirrors.... all you would need to do then is glue some tin foil down the sides and youve fot a "fake" essex! hope you had a great drive home in it. I will never forget my first drive in my blue s3... out of paul mattys and straight onto the M42 in rush hour. I remember thinking specifically that the gearbox was made of a combination of stones and branches! Welcome also to the exclusive Dry Sump club... rule number one is that you do not talk about Dry Sump club, rule number 2 is that you must check the oil two minutes after stopping the engine..... rule 3 is that you must learn the handshake.... be great to see some more flics of the car once youve got it home. Regards, Jon Edited February 16, 2012 by hopo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,456 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Must be worth even more with the Bond reg plate...Walther PPK must be worth a fortune!! Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopo 154 2 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2012 If theres a 0,0 and a 7 in either the engine or chassis number..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2012 Dry sump club ? Never heard of it! U must be mistaken!! My misses always gives our cars nick names, she wanted to call it pixie via it starts with p and ends in x, but I said Walther lol, Sud I spray in bronze and fit a ski rack lol? Don't think the Essex lads wud be impressed with a tinfoil fake Essex :-( Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andydclements 485 2 Vehicles Report post Posted February 16, 2012 I thought the dry-sump special handshake was to lower yourself under your car and check the scavenge pump pulley was secure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 497 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Great looking car.Rare dry sump .....Fab. Plesed for you.Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robington 102 Report post Posted February 17, 2012 Well done! That's a really good looking car and with the roof stereo as well !! Amazing. I hope you enjoy it. Rob. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 18, 2012 thanks for the comments guys wonder if you could answer a few questions,, this is where the complete novice owner questions begin ;-),,, my lotus doesnt have the tailgate release behind the drivers seat,,, as there is lock on the tailgate,, also the choke isnt under the steering wheel,, but located on the tunnel top mounted in the centre arm rest, between the electric window buttons,, (well i think its the choke) also there is a rocker switch located there too (photo attached) dont know what this is for..... is this because its an earlier esprit Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 723 Report post Posted February 18, 2012 Your car is standard with the tail mounted boot lock and the armrest mounted choke. The rocker switch looks to be aftermarket so not sure what that controls. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
910Esprit 392 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 18, 2012 The tailgate release and Choke are correct for a turbo. There also appears to be a non-standard LED next to one of the window switches? Wonder what that is (fake alarm?) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 19, 2012 dont know what that is for either,,will have to trace wiring,, the aeriel doesnt work,, did wonder if somone had fitted a switch to it, no alarm fob came with it thanks for the answers Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_John111 11 Report post Posted February 19, 2012 (edited) There is a rocker switch under the steering column which turns on the electric aerial John Edited February 19, 2012 by Mr_John111 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Two problems with a roof mounted stereo, it's hard to use and u don't half crack your head on it leaning over other. Side of car when u forget it's there,!! Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 770 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 (edited) Yes but it's just so cool to play around with it whilst in traffic.. Edited February 24, 2012 by Bazza 907 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gghc87 64 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 We have great fun at the NEC Classic asking people to tell us where the radio is. They look all over the dash and scratch their heads. We then direct then to the inside of the roof, the comments back are ace. Wow, cool etc. Quote Cliff Men marry women with the hope they will never change. Women marry men with the hope they will change. Invariably they are both disappointed. : Albert Einstein Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 24, 2012 just got home to find my birthday cake Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr.oogieboogie 82 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Cool Quote It's Oogies turn to boogie Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cbclotus 497 Report post Posted February 24, 2012 Looks good Enjoy ....Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolflyn 3 1 Vehicles Report post Posted May 23, 2012 sorry havent been around for a while,, but have been working away,, had the history back from lotus on the car, as well as contacting the dvla to get a list of all previous owners,, PPK65X was originaly white when it left the factory...and was resprayed in the early 90's,, sadly Bell and Colvill cant help with any original history as they have move their archives three times.....as it needs a repaint,, the decision is now wether the leave it blue or put it back to its original colour... Quote 1981 Turbo Esprit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hopo 154 2 Vehicles Report post Posted May 24, 2012 Leave it blue! You simply must.... But paint your bumpers black.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trevsked 723 Report post Posted May 24, 2012 Go back to the original colour and then it won't be pretending to be something it's not, and all the better forit. Bumpers must be blac too. Not that I don't like the colour, I do, but only the Essex cars are allowed to be blue. Trevor. Quote I'll get around to it at some point. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
