markjonesx 1 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 All, I have access to a laser scanner and a 3D printer. I wish to make some S1 original wing mirrors, however, I need an original mirror to laser scan. Once we have the laser scan I can make as many as needed, we can also laser cut the glass and we'll figure out the mounting bracket etc.. once the CAD model is surfaced. Who's interested, and who can let me borrow an original for a short space of time. Freebies will be offered for helpful parties.............. 1 Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
Loose Cannon 582 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Can't wait to see the results of this, and I don't even own an S1! Quote In the garage no-one can hear you scream Link to post Share on other sites
iainskea 30 Posted January 31, 2014 Report Share Posted January 31, 2014 Best idea ever Mark! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
espritmania 34 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 You could also print a clutch alingment tool.What about the crank shaft seal tool.I'd definitely be interested in those. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 1,454 Posted February 1, 2014 Report Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) Mark I should be able to help with this as started making mirrors but unfortunately the mould got ditched so I have not had time to progress recently. I have an original mirror I borrowed from chris1 so will get in touch to see if he is happy I pass it on. I did a post on S1 mirrors so you can see how far I got and take it from there. http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/40048-s1-esprit-mirror/ Dave Edited February 1, 2014 by LOTUSMAN33 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to post Share on other sites
GordonMasson 128 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Count me in... I want to source a couple of S1 mirrors so if this gets off the ground, put me down for 2 please. Quote I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. Groucho Marx http://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/our-news/lotus-esprit-first-and-last/ http://www.corgi.co.uk/lotus-esprit-s1-chassis-0100g-the-first-production-esprit-signal-red.html Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Come on everybody, I need your help, 1 original complete mirror..................... Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
robertcosta 4 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Count me in... I want to source a couple of S1 mirrors so if this gets off the ground, put me down for 2 please. Ditto! Quote Robert Costa 1984 Turbo Esprit Very Black!2004 Lotus Elise Quite Green! gone :-( 1977 S1 Esprit, in bits 1998 Lotus Elise S1, Azure Blue Sydney, Australia “The parts falling from this car are examples of the finest British craftsmanship” Recommended procedure before taking on a repair of Lucas equipment: Check the position of the stars,kill a chicken and walk three times clockwise around your car chanting:" Oh mighty Prince of Darkness protect your unworthy servant.." Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted February 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Still need a mirror............. This 3D Printer uses ABSplus™ modelling material, a production-grade thermoplastic that is durable enough to perform virtually the same as production parts. The scanner has a tolerance of +\- 0.05mm so accuracy should be exceptional. Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,472 Posted February 10, 2014 Report Share Posted February 10, 2014 (edited) Mark In case you missed it, there was an offer of one of the other mirror thread: http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/40048-s1-esprit-mirror/page-3#entry490584 Will be interested to see the end product. Chris Edited February 10, 2014 by ChrisJ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1 0 Posted February 23, 2014 Report Share Posted February 23, 2014 I have one you may borrow. It is currently with Dave, you may have seen his progress with the bases. Dave's given me your details I'll get in touch with you and ask Dave to fwd. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kleynen 5 Posted March 20, 2014 Report Share Posted March 20, 2014 Any progress on this? If needed I can help . I can make a 3D scan and mail the original back within a week. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
calilot 7 Posted April 15, 2014 Report Share Posted April 15, 2014 Would be interested in one too. Let me know! Thanks! Uwe Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1 0 Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 Mark, sorry for delay. Will call you today and get a mirror sent to you. Good luck! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Kevin Wheeler 346 Posted April 22, 2014 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 22, 2014 Could do with one for a 1984 Turbo Esprit driver's side too, if you get anywhere with this! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted May 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Chris1, check your messages. Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
Franky 3 Posted June 2, 2014 Report Share Posted June 2, 2014 Any interests in doing an S2 mirrors? Quote Franky Lotus Exige S2 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS #27 -restoration process- Link to post Share on other sites
Chris1 0 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 markjonesx, tried to contact you twice now with no luck, if your still interested please call me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,619 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Actually I been getting quite a few parts rapid prototyped later. Maybe a better option than 3D printing. Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
7veloce 0 Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I just want to let you all know that Caterham Super 7 uses the same S1 mirrors on the side curtains. The same company, same style, but in black color. I have a set on my S1 and they look great. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kleynen 5 Posted July 14, 2014 Report Share Posted July 14, 2014 Any progress yet? I am very interested in a pair. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2015 Chris1, please check your messages. Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
markjonesx 1 Posted January 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2015 Come on, some one offer me a mirror to scan............. Quote Esprit S1, 238G, Blog Online Photo's This car was most definately hand built, NOTHING FITS! Link to post Share on other sites
GordonMasson 128 Posted January 12, 2015 Report Share Posted January 12, 2015 Can't believe this is so difficult to pull together when so many people are so eager to get an S1 mirror!! Please help out and provide a mirror to scan??? Thanks! Quote I've had a perfectly wonderful evening, but this wasn't it. Groucho Marx http://www.thelotusforums.com/latest-news/our-news/lotus-esprit-first-and-last/ http://www.corgi.co.uk/lotus-esprit-s1-chassis-0100g-the-first-production-esprit-signal-red.html Link to post Share on other sites
Franky 3 Posted January 25, 2016 Report Share Posted January 25, 2016 Since I bought my Esprit S2 I've been trying to find some decent side mirrors with no success. I'm very interested in having ones made...problem is mine are both broken so they are not good to scan... Once you have the geometry Mark, I can print it here :-) Anyone has some to let Mark scan them? Quote Franky Lotus Exige S2 Lotus Esprit S2 JPS #27 -restoration process- Link to post Share on other sites
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