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My next mod is to hae the rear panel between the lights made up in carbon fibre. I guy I know will make up a mould hopefully this week. If all is well and one decent one turns out then I have a que of other Esprit owners wanting to buy them off me.

Got the first prototype for a carbon fibre rear panel and it was C R A P! Won't be going on my car. This guy reckoned he knew how to lay up CF but obviously doesn't know.
I have sent my spilt rims off to get a full refurb and polish. Picking them up from Sprayforce this morning and hopefully will be back on my motor today. Will post some pics when I get the chance

you have a sweet looking lotus there Dave matey you can see the crisp look on your new light too,

Keep us updated mate

Here a few pics of my old wheels fully refurbed. Had the rims split,
the outer rim buckles taken out, kerbs and scuffs machined out, polished.
Inners blasted and painted.
Well chuffed as they look like new.
Really eye catching too!

Wow, very sweet mate. Your car is awesome

Thanks Jimbo. Hows the engine conversion coming along?

4th engine in and running, just needs a bit of work for the mot. It's finding the time!

They look really sweet mate makes the car even better now

Would u mind terribly if i tried to hump ur car.That is so gorge dave.Rims look the dogs.How wide are they . Lemme guess 11.5

Rears are only 10" with 285/35/18" on. Front are even skinnier I think 8.5" with 235/40/17"
But yes now they have been polished they do look wider.
Iam now thinking of lowering it as it seems to look a little high. I want the wheel to fit on the edge of the arch.
Only down side is that I already hit speed bumps and ramps on petrol stations. Some petrol stations I've now banned because of the damaged it's caused.

Right then, I've put the chip on hold for now. I have booked my Esprit into Cybox for next Monday to have a twin exit system like this one



Still can't make my mind on tip style? Going for 3.5-4" but do I go for rolled in or straigth cut? Also there was a cool looking 3.5" tip which tapered on the inside.
Got a good price from Cybox, lets just wait until we see the final results.
Hopefully be ready in time for the next meet

likin mate mines goin bk in wed for slight adjustments sound guy to work with post sum pics wens its dun matey

Hi John,

Thanks for their details. I didn't catch your name at the last meet. Iam a bit worried about what it'll sound like as Iam not blessed with having a long system which makes up some of the noise. Shorter systems from mid and rear engined cars sound crap and tinny. We'll have to see. If it's any good might enter the sound off though if I lose my cam belt, it's £6K up the swanny !!!

Hi all, it turned out that the few simple low cost modifications added nearly 34BHP! A Decat pipe and a K&N panel filter. Also did a free upgrade doig away with the air silencer on the air box.
Can't go much over 350BHP as the gearbox won't take it.
Might just get a chip to keep the same power more more torque and get rid of the flat spot at 2900RPM.

1. SuperDave Lotus BHP 333.75 (Rear Wheel Drive)

Update on latest mods. Sent my ECU off to get chipped. Old chip was soldered in so had to be desoldered and a new chip holder put in. New chiphad loads of problems (engine check light coming on and fans too!). Had to put the old chip back in for now. Hopefully next week it will be sorted. Iam intially keeping the same power but the new chip gets rid of the flat spots and give 18% more torque and turbo comes in quicker.
Whilst I've been waiting, bought some clear front and side indicator lenses. The sides from Ebay (Renault 5), the front I had to buy from Sweden at £60! Robbing b*****ds!
Here's a few more pics from yesterday while the sun was still out