Bibs Posted June 24, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 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...
Popular Post williamtherebel Posted June 25, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 I just happened to be overtaking a mate of my son in law's at a roundabout and he caught me on his dash cam! If you can stand the in-car music you can just about hear the Esprit as I set off at the roundabout! Quality's crap but was nice seeing myself in action! darryl blubs reed.mp4 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looking cool @williamtherebel. The music helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted June 26, 2020 Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 looked good,you sure that was music 1 1 Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PhilW Posted June 26, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, pete said: looked good,you sure that was music Excellent. I thought the noise was a problem with his car! 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jacques Posted June 27, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 27, 2020 Nice Lotus, but the noise must be a new version of the old military noise that was developed to kill people, that Kate Bush sang about. Cheers, Jacques 3 Quote Nobody does it better - than Lotus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corban Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 (edited) I finally fitted my 245/50-16 at the rear, instead of my 245/45-16 (wanted to wear them out before I shifted). Gave the SE a totally different stance and handling. Haven't been happier for a long time. My favorite mechanic said he could order 2 pcs of 215/50-15 W88 (good for 270 km/h) for my front so I told him not to wait an unnecessary moment to do so, as they are as hard to find as chickens teeth. I'll have them fitted July 13 if he really can get them. I think it could be a good thing if all Esprit owners with the odd sizes started to e-mail Good Year and asking them to make a batch of Eagles in the right dimensions. I'm pretty sure they will get sold at once 😃 Every SE owner would buy, just to have in stock. The correct size fills the wheel arches in a totally nicer way than 245/45-16 do. Edited July 4, 2020 by Corban wrong size 2 Quote ========================================Torque times RPM equals horsepower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted July 4, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Looking good Henrik! What brand do you have on the rear, and what has your mechanic been able to find for the front? I'm running 225/50R15 Toyo at the front and BFG Sport Comp 255/50R16 on the rear on my SE. Filip 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...
Corban Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 The rears are KUMHO, I bought them 3 or 4 years ago, just to have. I was told to buy both front and back if I had the chance because they were getting scarce. Front was harder, I bought 205/50-15 (no PAS so smaller better than 225/50-15 was my thought). What brand my mechanic ordered did get lost in the mist since he tried to order for the rear also (I told him I would buy what ever brand he could find if they were approved for more than 180km/h) and he called like 4 dealers. I'll find out Monday week after this upcoming. BUT... I still think we all should send e-mails to GoodYear asking for Eagles in the right size. After all, we are carrying the heritage of Colin Chapman, one of the greatest engineers in formula one. Are there any Ferrari people having a hard time finding tyres/tires? (maybe there is 😃 ) We know Lotus almost built the suspension around the tires so fitting low profile tires and rims from other Esprit models might work but it changes the characteristics of the car. 50% looks like a high profile today but it gives a smoother ride and the noise from hitting small bumps is very much lower. Can't wait till I get new fronts (current ones are 10 years or more and lost softness). I love my SE but changing tires could make it a totally new and even more pleasurable beast 😃 like it was originally intended. Compare the wheel/wheel arch with this photo with 245/45-16, looks too small, doesn't it? I'll get back on the forum after I fitted the fronts too. Quote ========================================Torque times RPM equals horsepower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corban Posted July 4, 2020 Report Share Posted July 4, 2020 Side note: I'd like to drive my SE on the track at least once a year, just to feel the true spirit of the esprit (pun intended). 3 years ago I could easily find Toyo proxies (or what they are called) but now they seem hard to find. Don't want to ruin my new street rubber (breaking side walls). Any advice on rims and tires that fit, true to dimensions on the SE would be great. Quote ========================================Torque times RPM equals horsepower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Fredrik Larsson Posted July 7, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Soon vacation and time to enjoy this Esprit 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Hornsey Boy Posted July 8, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted July 8, 2020 Great picture posted on the Lotus Cars Facebook page 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonwat Posted July 9, 2020 Report Share Posted July 9, 2020 Article here 😀 1 Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Chris Onelevenr Posted July 10, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted July 10, 2020 Took the GT3 for a run this afternnoon and took a few pics. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Escape Posted July 16, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted July 16, 2020 First car meet of the year, we took a Range Rover on a testdrive after an engine refresh (literally got it running a few hours before the meet) and I followed with the Esprit 'just in case'. The photographer on duty took a few nice shoots of my Esprit. I usually prefer 'pure' images, but these have been nicely done I think. 2 other Lotus present as well, and 2 former Esprit owners. Felt good to be among fellow petrolheads again, even if we had to keep our distance and there was a not as much chatting as usual. Filip 11 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...
jonwat Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 Just love the beautiful Elan (don't think I seen a black one before) Quote Cheers, John W http://jonwatkins.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giniw Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 I think it's a dark blue one? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted July 17, 2020 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 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...
Fridge Posted July 17, 2020 Report Share Posted July 17, 2020 'cos lockdown sucks..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corban Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 I rest my case... 😃 Quote ========================================Torque times RPM equals horsepower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corban Posted July 18, 2020 Report Share Posted July 18, 2020 BTW, new fronts fitted. They are Vredestein Sprint 215/50-15 W. Now with fresh, correctly sized tyres/tires all around, the car has turned, from being a very beautiful but whimsical mistress, to a being a faithful and reliable girlfriend (still gorgeous)😃 Jokes aside, the ride is much smoother, the steering is lighter. She corners like on rails and the noise from small bumps and gravel is gone. A true bliss... 1 Quote ========================================Torque times RPM equals horsepower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted July 19, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 On 17/07/2020 at 12:53, Giniw said: I think it's a dark blue one? Yes, it was not black, but dark blue. Like the Blackbird, that was actually painted indigo blue but looks black in most pictures. 😉 Definitely a stunning car, first time I saw such a nice Elan in Belgium. That's the main reason I like those meets: every time there is a great mix of familiar cars and owners to chat with, as well as a good number of 'new' cars, often models you very rarely see. And everyone is welcome, from an old Ford Fiesta to a youngtimer Bentley or Aston (or a muddy Range Rover). 😎 Filip 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...
stephenwhyte Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 Does anyone know the owner of this 1999 Esprit V8? Pictured in Perthshire in Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S22fan Posted July 21, 2020 Report Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 07/06/2020 at 01:27, gvy said: I didn't use the esprit much lately and because an old Esprit that doesn't drive is destined to fail, I thought it is better to start using it again, so here we go . Lets start with small neighbourhood blasts , after a proper warm up of course. What always amazes me when driving it , is how quick and nimble it steers in and out of bends on B roads at speeds between 60 and 100km/u And it is such a dramatic shape. I have it for many years now and it keeps me wanting to turn around and look at it when I walk away. Also I keep getting tumbs up. 2020 20200606_133713 by gvygvy, on Flickr Very nice. I'm trying to get mine ready to take out on the weekend. I'll have to get out the karcher to remove the layer of dust. Where do I find the various filter details as the auto stores haven't been any use (apologies if this is the wrong section to ask)? I'll post a photo if it looks okay. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Joey4420 Posted July 27, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 27, 2020 So I finally made the deal and purchased a new to me 2002 Lotus Esprit, then drove it 3722 miles or 5989 KM home from Portland Oregon. I did have an alternator failure but at least if failed near a friend shop a few hundred miles from home. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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