Gold FFM Escape Posted May 1, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 15 hours ago, BP81 said: Brothers in arms. 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 Final Edition Posted May 1, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Some pix of my A02 black 1985 Esprit Turbo. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Interesting combo that one - new and old combined to make a lovely example. Old style decals, stripes and Compomotive wheels with the old original Goodyears........and then tied in with the later style HC seats. Very nice indeed and not one I've personally seen before. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purso Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Hi Jo, gorgeous car, love the wheels and nice seeing the car with the tyre writing such a cool look, need to get mine done! Does anyone think my turbo sits a little high at the rear? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 26 minutes ago, BP81 said: Hi Jo, gorgeous car, love the wheels and nice seeing the car with the tyre writing such a cool look, need to get mine done! Does anyone think my turbo sits a little high at the rear? If you look through photos Brooke a lot of the early Turbos seem to be higher at the back (mine included) and I kind of like the high rake period look. I certainly wouldn't want to mess with the original set up for fear of ruining the original set up. If you look at the 3 period photos I've attached you'll see what I mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purso Posted May 1, 2016 Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Thanks Mate some awesome memorabilia there!! Useful info I'm very naive about the earlier cars so any pointers are gratefully received ? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Newts Posted May 1, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 1, 2016 Here's one of my GT3 from Duxford 4 Quote Colin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekku Posted May 2, 2016 Report Share Posted May 2, 2016 Some Esprit-related pictures on my friend's blog : https://v2tre.wordpress.com/ Contains mostly technical stuff accompanied with cat pictures... Quote "Older I get, faster I was" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tocus Posted May 4, 2016 Report Share Posted May 4, 2016 On 1-5-2016 at 10:05, Final Edition said: Some pix of my A02 black 1985 Esprit Turbo. Did you change the wheel hubs by yourself? Great job! and that wheels where also not easy to find!! you did a great job on that car really lovely! thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andyww Posted May 5, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 This is the only way I can fit 4 cars in my garage. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted May 5, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 5, 2016 Lovely but be honest - is the red one or the white one your fave drive 1 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyww Posted May 6, 2016 Report Share Posted May 6, 2016 At the moment the Ferrari coz the top comes off But I agree with the road tests of the time which said the Lotus is the better drive. It has a stiffer chassis and more radical steering geometry which gives it great turn-in. It doesnt ride as well as the F though but thats probably owing to crappy shocks which I am still looking to rectify. I have compared them on other posts here but overall the Esprit suffers from poor quality components but is still a better car in many ways. I absolutely love the Esprits interior environment, the F is very boring inside and looked like the interior was designed as an afterthought. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post purso Posted May 7, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Not sure if it is bad luck sharing pictures of her all polished up before brooklands but couldn't help myself and the pictures definitely don't do her justice!!!!!!!! Hope I haven't guaranteed some bird crap now ps Thank you again to @Barrykearley for the very generous act of providing with the exhaust tip which looks so dashing!! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Do you want to come and do mine? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purso Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 No problem Chris as long as I can take her out afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 We could do a swap? I'm currently sitting at my keyboard instead of cleaning 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenwhyte Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Stunning Brooke - just stunning!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purso Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 No probs Chris just leave the keys in the ignition I will be over later Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChrisJ Posted May 7, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Too late - washed them both 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purso Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Disaster!!! Non forecast 10 min down pour!!!!! Wax and compound ruined ;( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 You should have bought a white one - no need to polish it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purso Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Chris you have a lovely pair all jokes aside your pair look awesome big fan of the turbo obvs but the excel looks so sleek!! Getting tempted!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 According to this site - the Excel is longer, lower and lighter than a Turbo Esprit. Seats 4 as well, just right for the family. Took mine - car and family - to Belgium over Easter. Received a huge amount of positive attention. They come in black as well. Today, I've just discovered two more Excels within 1/2 mile of me. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purso Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 Damn you Chris and your persuasive ways! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisJ Posted May 7, 2016 Report Share Posted May 7, 2016 @BP81 - Brooke, don't forget to cling film the front of your car to catch the flies. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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