TBD Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 On 22/10/2022 at 17:24, Mysterae said: This popped up on my youtube feed. Probably posted before but damn it's interesting! Many have since tried to put this concept on the road, but none so far have actually done it. I remember Audi tried to combine it with forward looking radar on an A8 to get the smoothest ride. In reality, the idea seems to fail on the computing power required to make it work on the road. Replasing the springs with hydraulic dampers is not without complexity. If the systems fails the dampers will lock up any you'll have a bumpy ride into the next wall. What has however come from this is the active suspension where the dampers are computer controlled. The new GT3RS seems to have taken this to a new level. Unfortunately, Lotus still hasn't stepped in, otherwise you wouldn't have to choose your Emira with "track" or "road" suspension. 1 Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LotusLeftLotusRight Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Didn’t Bentley have a go with the Turbo R Active Ride suspension in the early 1990s? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jep Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 McLaren kinetic system is a joy, similar principle to Citroen hydropneumatic system. It reduces roll significantly and is adjustable for normal, sport, track settings. I'm surprised the McLaren system is not more revered. Comfort levels in normal setting is extraordinary. Citroen used a system like it in 2006 for rallying and the FIA banned it as giving an unfair advantage. Lexus use similar too. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bibs Posted October 27, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 3 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bibs Posted October 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 Just spotted this from Clarke Walker on fb... Colin Chapmans first 750 Special at the Hants & Berks Blackwater Trial in 1946 L to R Hazel Williams (later Mrs Colin Chapman), Heather Logsdon, Catherine Bateman, Hazel Willis and Colin Chapman. 6 3 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted October 29, 2022 Report Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 2 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Blanchard Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Fishy: "What's it called? Mercy Largo?" Bibs: "Yea mate, that's the one." 1 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Escape Posted November 1, 2022 Moderator Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 On 29/10/2022 at 10:55, pete said: I hope the car and both occupants survived without too much damage! 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...
exeterjeep Posted November 7, 2022 Report Share Posted November 7, 2022 Ferrari said they would not launch an SUV, so here it is..... https://viruscars.com/new-2023-ferrari-purosangue-is-the-sexiest-suv-ever-made/?fbclid=IwAR1UoNHer7_Q1f_osRe0P-M8kL-XTSsVUZ_Byfdsz6mXor7LbYpdzfuDeHU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted November 8, 2022 Report Share Posted November 8, 2022 Came up on FB. Austin Allegro 1100 Deluxe with JPS livery - as supplied via Kennings for use by cigarette sales force. Photo from Alan Warwick 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Escape Posted November 9, 2022 Moderator Report Share Posted November 9, 2022 Found in a Daihatsu Rocky (FourTrack in UK) a mate bought last week. Maybe I should liberate it and relocate to one of the Lotus. 🙂 2 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...
Popular Post Bibs Posted November 11, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 6 6 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted November 11, 2022 Report Share Posted November 11, 2022 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 She's pulled. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rambo Posted November 19, 2022 Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 She's got bigger thighs than me 😲 Wouldn't want to get trapped in there without a reverse gear 🤔 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mark Blanchard Posted November 19, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 19, 2022 The Porsche that morphed into the Esprit a year later. Photo from LA Auto Show 1971. Photo by John Sage. 3 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post TdM Posted November 21, 2022 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 1971 looks like a good year! Stumbled across a meet in Nagasaki yesterday. Original GT-Rs, a couple of Fairlady Zs and a Datsun Bluebird in attendance. Pretty cool and nice chaps for a chat. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Escape Posted November 21, 2022 Moderator Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 On 19/11/2022 at 19:52, Mark Blanchard said: The Porsche that morphed into the Esprit a year later. Photo from LA Auto Show 1971. Photo by John Sage. I had to look that up, it's the Shapiro right? I first thought it was a Maserati, something in between the Boomerang concept and Bora production car. One of the best looking Porsches for sure! 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...
Popular Post Mark Blanchard Posted November 21, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 Close, it was called the Tapiro: Giugiaro traced over the below photo to come up with the Esprit. Even the tire valves line up. More here: https://www.lotusespritturbo.com/Porsche_Tapiro.htm 3 1 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Escape Posted November 21, 2022 Moderator Report Share Posted November 21, 2022 He should have kept the gullwing doors. 🙂 Even if those are heavier, it would have really made the Esprit stand out. Then again, that probably would have let to speculation and high prices, so maybe I wouldn't have an Esprit now. 1 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...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted November 26, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted November 26, 2022 Wow https://fb.watch/h1skKhZTbD/ 2 1 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bibs Posted November 28, 2022 Author Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 6 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post exeterjeep Posted November 28, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just been delivered after the PO strikes 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM RobinB5 Posted December 2, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 2, 2022 This is actually part of my job description at the moment... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Popular Post Escape Posted December 3, 2022 Moderator Popular Post Report Share Posted December 3, 2022 Imagine anyone trying to pitch such an ad in this day and age! Always had a soft spot for a Capri, maybe some day. 1 4 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...
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