Erikl Posted August 17, 2019 Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 The gauge is for vacuum. Allows you to adjust the assist to your liking and confirm that the system is holding vacuum. If you have no leaks it holds vacuum for a day or so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted August 17, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 A well-sealed system should hold better than that. This one shows a drop from 20 to 18ins after 48 hours. 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...
Popular Post tinywillyuk Posted August 17, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted August 17, 2019 I love this topic... and as a happy convertee, I've put some thoughts elsewhere, but after an email chat with Ian, thought I'd share my situation as was here. I have a Brembo equipped 1994 S4 and the old system had died in terms of full functionality a long time ago, and was running with the ABS disabled. When it finally gave up the ghost, which quite frankly is frightening, I was compelled to fix it. Having watched this (and related threads) mature and knowing a recipient of the conversion (Obione), it was the only way to go in my mind. I made the request and just before last Christmas the package arrived. The first impression just opening the box is one that gives you complete faith and confidence. The custom engineered components are beautifully made, every part of the kit is individually bagged and labelled and Ian has prepared a full instruction sheet to go with it. It’s already clear at this stage that a lot of time and effort has gone in to developing the kit. Installation is probably best described, if you have mechanical sympathy or any mechanical or engineering experience plus a comprehensive tool box, as straightforward. If you follow the steps, it’s logical, not particularly hard (with the standard Lotus caveat that you have to be flexible or have tiny hands to get in various spaces!) and you’ll likely find, assuming you do it DIY, that getting the old bits out is more time consuming and a ballache than the reinstallation. The threads here that Sparky has illustrated show in pictures fairly clearly the process and what can be achieved. Once it’s in and running, the feel is totally different. It takes a while to adjust your braking style to the system - because it’s so much better. You can actually trust it, meaning that you can be more enthusiastic in making progress down the black stuff, brake harder and later and ironically it makes the car feel more modern. I do benefit from owning an MOT test centre/garage** which meant I was able to put the system through the brake rollers to see the numbers, and the figures are much improved on the old system at peak. Obviously no ABS so if you want to lock your brakes in to a skid, then you most certainly can. I recommend it without hesitation. No question! **gratuitous plug - we constructed the building to take the Esprit and exotica - need an MOT in the south east, drop me a PM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramjet Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 I'm in the South West. Oh. Wait. That's in Victoria, Australia. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. For forum issues, please contact one of us Moderators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted August 19, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 That is wrong on so many levels. Bust mostly compass points. 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...
iamjimmi Posted August 19, 2019 Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 16/08/2019 at 21:41, Erikl said: That is very tidy - the owner is in for a treat. You said it - I can confirm the owner is absolutely delighted with his new brakes! Thanks to Ian for putting together a really professional kit and to both Ian and Gary for a very tidy installation. I've already put around 300 miles on the car since collecting it on Sunday and lovin it. You have breathed new life into the old(ish) timer... only wish I had found this thread and converted earlier. Thanks again! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted August 19, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 19, 2019 A pleasure, Jim. She's a beauty and deserves to get out more; hopefully that will be the case from now on! 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...
Chillidoggy Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Another very satisfied Esprit owner, glad to hear it! If you want one of the last two kits, please email me at [email protected] Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rizla603104 Posted August 20, 2019 Report Share Posted August 20, 2019 Totally transformed my S4 experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted September 2, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Nice to have another GT3 on the drive, this one belonging to @Chris Onelevenr. A very pretty car in Nautilus Blue. The old system is out, all vacuum work done at the engine, and pump is mounted. Lotus position (seat insitu) achieved yet again without lasting damage (a miracle at my age), and brake pedal drilled appropriately. Again, @Chillidoggy will be attending this week to help me install, test and adjust the important stuff, followed by a night of celebration and all-round back-slapping at a local CAMRA hostelry. 2 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...
Gold FFM Chris Onelevenr Posted September 2, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 2, 2019 Thanks @Sparky. You don't hang about 😊. Looking forward to the next instalment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Looks good! Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted September 3, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 All ready for your Margate Magic. 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...
Chillidoggy Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 I’m polishing my wand even as we speak. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete Posted September 3, 2019 Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 Does the wife know Does the wife know Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Chillidoggy Posted September 3, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 She’s the one doing the polishing. 3 Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Sparky Posted September 3, 2019 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted September 3, 2019 She did mine once. She's very thorough; has a dedicated polishing station. 3 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...
Gold FFM Popular Post Sparky Posted September 7, 2019 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 @Chris Onelevenrcollected his GT3 today, and I think he's pleased with @Chillidoggy's kit. Another successful fit, marred only by the fact that Ian and I managed to lock ourselves out of Chris's car mid-conversion and had to arrange a meet with Chris in High Wycombe to collect a spare set of keys! The first GT3 conversion, I believe. 3 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...
Gold FFM Popular Post Chris Onelevenr Posted September 7, 2019 Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Big thanks to @Chillidoggy and @Sparky for an excellent looking job. The drive back home was the first time I have driven the car and not worried about what the brakes were doing. Now I can get on with enjoying the car. Will give it more of a workout around Wales for a couple of days next week. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erikl Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Interesting, I thought the GT3s had the same brake system as the V8s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted September 7, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 No, the earlier ones had Delco Moraine systems. Unfortunately! 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...
Gold FFM Hornsey Boy Posted September 7, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 @Chris Onelevenr I am glad you bit the bullet and got @Chillidoggy conversion done. @Sparky was the man for the job.......enjoy. I feel its the best bang for your buck that you can spend on the Esprit and completely changes the car. Its still puts a big smile on my face every time I take my S4 out for a spin. p.s love the colour of your GT3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Chris Onelevenr Posted September 7, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Indeed. Money well spent. Re the colour, I would have preferred yellow or orange but I do like that it is the first of only two gt3's in Nautlius Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanR Posted September 7, 2019 Report Share Posted September 7, 2019 Small non-related point. I've seen a couple of cars with the plastic cover cracked where the bonnet strut attaches to that cover. Flipping the ball joint 180degs so the load is more in line with the stronger side of the cover is something I do as a matter of course. Quote DanR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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