Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted October 7, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 7, 2018 Does anyone have an original Turbo Esprit carpeted battery cover that they would be prepared to lend us in aid of 'the cause'. The cause being to help us help you keep your Turbo Esprits looking fresh and original. As many of you know we've been supplying interior carpet and boot sets, and now have templates for the majority of our cars, we would like to be able to exactly duplicate the battery cover (10 ) and supply it with carpet pre attached to a board, to enable those with early boot bag cars and those with this nla part missing to be able to simply slot this part into place, rather than having to recover or fabricate a new perfectly fitting board themselves. I can asure you that no harm will come to your beloved part, and it will be returned to you promptly along with a newly carpeted copy free of charge. . Any help much appreciated. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Kevin Wheeler Posted October 8, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 Is this any use to you, Steve? It is a bit battered! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted October 8, 2018 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 8, 2018 That would be just the job Kevin, if i could borrow it for a few days to make a duplicate and templates, and return it along with a nice flat new one. Will PM you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StonerUK Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 (edited) Gents, Just curious do you sell theses to strangers and how much is a new rear set complete with a battery board? Do the panels come with the same edging trim I’ve got on mine? Are they difficult to make and need any specialist tool, sewing machine I guess for a starter ? I’m thinking of having ago, but no idea where to get the material or boards are either. Any help Is much appreciated, thx Adam👍 Edited November 22, 2019 by StonerUK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chillidoggy Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Unless you want to buy those specialist tools, do yourself a favour, and ask @Steve V8for a quote, Adam. Quote Margate Exotics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StonerUK Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Appreciate good advice, sometimes my enthusiasm out strips reality! 👍🥃😻 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StonerUK Posted November 22, 2019 Report Share Posted November 22, 2019 Appreciate good advice, sometimes my enthusiasm out strips reality! 👍🥃😻 Hi Steve, would you mind quoting me the cost of new rear carpet please? thank you, Adam?👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post StonerUK Posted March 2, 2020 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 2, 2020 Just to say thanks Steve, looking good and fit like a dream. Velcro/ contact adhesive & DOT Snap fasteners combination worked really well. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted March 22, 2020 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 Being a self employed carpet supplier/fitter, I now find myself, as many others in these difficult times, somewhat struggling for an income. So should anyone require new carpets for their Esprit, I'd be in my element self isolating whilst making a few sets, luggage compartment or interior. These great photos of one of our sets were posted on another site this week. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM jep Posted March 22, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 22, 2020 41 minutes ago, Steve V8 said: Being a self employed carpet supplier/fitter, I now find myself, as many others in these difficult times, somewhat struggling for an income. So should anyone require new carpets for their Esprit, I'd be in my element self isolating whilst making a few sets, luggage compartment or interior. These great photos of one of our sets were posted on another site this week. Will you stretch to Excel? I need a solution to front carpet/underlay. I would like to have a finished carpet to the footwells with sound-deadening attached to the underside, so I can remove both easily for cleaning and if any water ingresses. PM if you can assist. Justin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowrx Posted March 23, 2020 Report Share Posted March 23, 2020 Sent a PM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted March 24, 2020 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 Slap wrist, didn't update this thread. Thanks to @Kevin Wheelerand the use of his rather distorted original Lotus carpeted cardboard cover, we managed to produce this from flexible ABS plastic ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C43 Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 12 hours ago, Steve V8 said: Slap wrist, didn't update this thread. Thanks to @Kevin Wheelerand the use of his rather distorted original Lotus carpeted cardboard cover, we managed to produce this from flexible ABS plastic ... which I can confirm works well on my 84 turbo. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naasaa Posted March 24, 2020 Report Share Posted March 24, 2020 I could use a complete carpet set for the boot, for my US 84. including the durrounding for the firewall window. Lars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Popular Post Steve V8 Posted April 6, 2020 Author Gold FFM Popular Post Report Share Posted April 6, 2020 So here it is...The Federal Turbo Esprit luggage compartment and bulkhead carpet set. Thanks again to @naasaa & Joey Cowan for the use of their original carpets for pattern. This set is totally different to the domestic TE, if anything more akin to the later X180. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarsc Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Hello Steve, Are you still doing this boot and battery covers? I have a Esprit 85. Can you let me know? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM skiing Posted August 6, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 He is! - I have just fitted the set Steve produced for my S3 NA - they look excellent. I will take pictures shortly... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarsc Posted August 6, 2020 Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Oh great! I have sent him a private message but I haven't got a reply yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Dan E Posted August 6, 2020 Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 6, 2020 Steve is a top man and he will reply so don’t worry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted August 7, 2020 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted August 7, 2020 On 06/08/2020 at 15:23, Oscarsc said: Oh great! I have sent him a private message but I haven't got a reply yet. Yes sorry Oscar, I'm a carpet supplier/fitter, the entire country has been decorating for the last 3 months and now all want new carpet at the same time. Have PMed you 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Kingston Posted September 14, 2020 Report Share Posted September 14, 2020 Steve, I own an 1986 Turbo Esprit HCI and have had it for 25 years. I live in the US and am interested in a similar set for the luggage compartment and bulkhead as noted in the thread above. Can you provide more information and pricing? Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolls Posted October 23, 2020 Report Share Posted October 23, 2020 Hi @Steve V8 I PM’d you for a new carpet set a while ago. Kindly advise if you are still making them? take care, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddsy Posted October 24, 2020 Report Share Posted October 24, 2020 @Steve V8I need a set of boot carpets for my 85 Turbo. Id be interested if you are still doing them too. buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Steve V8 Posted October 25, 2020 Author Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 I am buddy, though the dark grey is now lighter than the original Lotus anthracite. Alternatively you could have them in black. Cost £150 for the luggage compartment + £35 for the bulkhead window surround and quarterlight carpets. Best regards Steve 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOTUSMAN33 Posted October 25, 2020 Report Share Posted October 25, 2020 Steve Can you add a set of black ones to my wool interior set you are making please. LHD S2 mate Many Thanks Dave 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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