Gold FFM jep Posted April 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 11 It only had a bit part; came on as a sub 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 11 Author Report Share Posted April 11 Gives me a sinking feeling. 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...
exeterjeep Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 i am always buoyed up looking at lotus pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toqcars Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 I guess he could only pass the MOT at the submarine base 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Escape Posted April 11 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 11 It will keep people from parking to close. Surely taken off when driving? 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...
cweeden Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 Fortunately it looks like it all bolts on and off without any lasting impact, not quite so stupid after all. 👍 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted April 11 Report Share Posted April 11 1 hour ago, Escape said: Surely taken off when driving? Only used for diving. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hml_xy Posted April 16 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 16 Since I just picked up the S1 after nearly 6 months of full engine restore and some other details, I took it out to "carfriday" (Karfreitag - a bank holiday in Germany) for a short trip to the Ring. This day is like a huge festival around the famous Eifel track, the streets are super crowded and blocked with cars of all sorts. Driving through Adenau, I spotted something special parked on the side of the street. I immediately stopped for the photo opportunity of having two closely related, rare legends on one spot. The Delorean was in excellent condition, not restored! A California car that just found its way over to Germany (still on temporary plates) 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Bling Posted April 17 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted April 17 Came across this. Not sure if it has been posted before... 5 Quote Long time Lotus admirer, recent owner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post JNW3 Posted April 18 Popular Post Report Share Posted April 18 A leisurely sunny bank holiday Monday demands a pint in a beer garden at a country pub - half of me thought “don’t be a wa**ker and park by the entrance” and the other half thought “but you’ll be able to keep an eye on it”😂 6 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 19 Author Report Share Posted April 19 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...
Gold FFM RobinB5 Posted April 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 19 40 minutes ago, Bibs said: Interesting jump in mileage: ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 Going from 99497 miles to 89 miles the following year just means it's been 'round the clock' - no? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM RobinB5 Posted April 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 19 10 minutes ago, Bazza 907 said: Going from 99497 miles to 89 miles the following year just means it's been 'round the clock' - no? Good point! When did the clocks go to 6 figures? With the Stevens Esprits? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Barrykearley Posted April 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 19 He’s just been with Doc and Marty and hit 88mph 👍 2 Quote Only here once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
910Esprit Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 1 hour ago, Bazza 907 said: Going from 99497 miles to 89 miles the following year just means it's been 'round the clock' - no? When mine went round the clock, the tester had to enter exactly what is says on the odometer. He wasn't allowed to assume that the first digit was '1' (on a 5 digit display). Hence mine now records as something like 15k on the MOT database. In a few years it will start to look credible as the original mileage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted April 19 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 19 Yes, MoT only records what the clock displays. It can even be legitimately recorded as unknown. 1 Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cweeden Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 I had one of those when the odometer display went a little funky and wouldn't display all of the characters for a while. 🤪 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mayevora Posted May 1 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 1 Sorry I missed you @Bazza 907Looked stunning as per. 6 Quote Always do sober what you said you'd do drunk - that will teach us to keep mouth shut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazza 907 Posted May 1 Report Share Posted May 1 @mayevoraIan, I did see you but you were deep in conversation and then you'd gone next time I looked round. A very good turn out at the Club Lotus Castle Combe circuit day. Great weather for late April and some very good looking Esprits amongst many many others 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mch Posted May 2 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 2 Nice to meet you again Barrie, promise I'll bring No. 100 along to the next meeting! Mike 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jack Stone Posted May 2 Popular Post Report Share Posted May 2 Great line-up of mid-engined Lotuses headed by an assortment of Esprits during the recent (I believe) Sakura Morning Cruise in Japan (tweeted by @miniesprit) 8 Quote But remember one thing: don't lose your head to a woman that'll spend your bread: Lotus Turbo Esprit (89-11); Lotus Esprit GT3 (12-14): Lotus Evora S (14-17); Lotus Esprit V8 SE "UK Last 15" (18-...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giniw Posted May 5 Report Share Posted May 5 Has this been made by someone here? It's pretty awesome. And there are other videos of FEM simulations on the chassis too. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM RobinB5 Posted May 5 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 5 5 hours ago, Giniw said: Has this been made by someone here? It's pretty awesome. And there are other videos of FEM simulations on the chassis too. Nothing beats a good CAD model! His Solidworks skills are on point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM RobinB5 Posted May 5 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 5 I've seen loads of simulation models and how they are presented. This is one of the better ones. The correlation between the maximum stress points around the gear lever mounting and the cracks that have developed is extremely compelling. Goes to show that torsion is the main stressor. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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