Popular Post Lotusfab 3,306 Posted June 18, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 12 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
v8vantage 252 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 Something's missing Fab, looks naked without them! 1 1 Quote Roo http://www.jpsesprit.com http://www.v8vantage.com Link to post Share on other sites
Lotusfab 3,306 Posted June 18, 2020 Report Share Posted June 18, 2020 I’m working on it Roo, not long I hope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post cweeden 205 Posted June 19, 2020 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hi @Lotusfab, were you at Denbies in Dorking the other day? My wife and daughter were walking the dog and told me about a red/gold Lotus they had seen. It had Lotus written in big white letters across the back otherwise they wouldn't have known what it was apparently. That omission is quite disappointing since I've owned Esprits of one shape or another ever since I met my wife! 🤦♂️🤣 1 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lotusfab 3,306 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Yes, just testing It out! Skis very soon! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
unity1 4 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 On 27/05/2020 at 02:04, Giniw said: (I haven't watched to it yet, but it looks interesting! — still I think I have already seen a few bits from that video, but this upload is 1h long) I remember the call out for owners for the production of that video. Loti gets a nice shot an 22:25. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,654 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Hello Mr Wright! @unity1 Can you believe this was 17 years ago! 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 post Share on other sites
eeyoreish 892 Posted June 19, 2020 Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 First time I've seem a G car on Stevens wheels Quote Not worth starting anything now...🍺 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post williamtherebel 445 Posted June 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 I presume this was taken at the factory?? My son in law sent me this, but he couldn't give me any details. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 2,001 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 It was taken from the Lotus World magazine of the time taken in 1984 from memory. And yes it’s taken at Hethel......transporters are just leaving the factory👍 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,111 Posted June 23, 2020 Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 C'mon Stephen, can't you be more specific. Time picture taken, drivers name, weather conditions etc etc 🤓🧐 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post stephenwhyte 2,001 Posted June 23, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 23, 2020 @Bazza 907 Never one to step away from a challenge 😰......see below for more accurate detail - cars were in fact off to Munich in Germany 🇩🇪 That would have had BMW quaking!😉......4.17pm, Bobby & cloudy!🤣 5 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post JNW3 460 Posted June 24, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 24, 2020 New set of Pirelli’s and the sun’s out - the perfect vehicle for some essential shopping - I may be some time😊 7 6 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,654 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post williamtherebel 445 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 post Share on other sites
Fridge 1,022 Posted June 25, 2020 Report Share Posted June 25, 2020 Looking cool @williamtherebel. The music helps. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pete 1,966 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post PhilW 403 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post Jacques 965 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 post Share on other sites
Corban 50 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 post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Escape 847 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 post Share on other sites
Corban 50 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 post Share on other sites
Corban 50 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 post Share on other sites
Popular Post Fredrik Larsson 123 Posted July 7, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted July 7, 2020 Soon vacation and time to enjoy this Esprit 11 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Popular Post Hornsey Boy 59 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 post Share on other sites
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