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Hi, have you tried Mike at lotus bits? Or Norman at NTC cars (he's always got spare parts lying around)
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Hi Guys. HELP!!! I'm stripping the car interior down for having all the leather reconnlised. Anyway I'm stuck with removing the centre vents that blow cold air either side of the centre dash. Anyone know how??? -
Yep, I would show you what they really look like now cleaned but I can't upload any more pics file size is too small for a single photo anymore.
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Great news, I'll try to get along next month.
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Hi Guys been a long time since ive had the Esprit out to the Newlands meet. What was this Al about paying for parking, is that still the case?
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Yes makes a massive difference, the car feels so much more planted on the road and inspires Confidence in the corners!
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Help, I can't post an image or video to the forum!
mattthesparks lotus esprit replied to Bibs's topic in Forum Info & Help
Hey Bibs I have the same problem. Is it possible to delete old posts I've posted back in early 2011-2018 (Riverview cafe stuff jo longer needed) -
2020 new batch fitted 2 weeks before covid hit and we went in to lockdown. They where very dirty in those pics. So that's probably why they look bad. Here's a pic from brands hatch on Sunday. Much nicer.
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So finally car now looks like this once I added the gold stripe.
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Anyone used a company company called magic mend based in Kent sittingbourne ? Having all my leather re-connised.
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Thanks to everyone, we've been to see it. Sadly the car is a bit more run down than it looks in the photos. Also started it up from cold and it ran rough, even when warm. Theres a knocking noise coming from the engine, might be top end, but sounds more like bottom end. (Very worrying) boot doesn't open more than, 45cm (wrong struts on it.) Door frames are very rusty. Windows don't work, passenger goes down but not up. Mirrors don't work. The tool kit is not an original one. The original wallet it not the real wallet. Loads of bits are incorrect. The rear bumper needs lots of paint, the lower spoiler is missing loads of paint. The rear view mirror has snapped off the bracket. It hasn't had a cambelt for 10 years. I'm my view it's a 15-18k car tops. Needs a good 10k spending on it. Such a shame.
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Hi Guys, so yesterday I was asked by a fellow lotus esprit owner does anyone know what happened to his x180 turbo Stevens car. Here is a pic for reference on its original registration was E73 CPE. It might still have exige seats in the car. The car was sold though UK sports cars in Kent about 4-5 years ago. The old owner would love to get in touch with them and if ever possible buy it back. However he'd just love to see it again more than anything.
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So today I took off the decals at last! Ready for the new ones!! On last one! Very pleased, now for the original gold ones to come on.
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Yes I think I've heard they were capri mirrors. And fx3 taxi mirrors.
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All ready for the masters mate. And paid up. Yes you're exactly right 1989 they fitted the cx mirrors. And sadly that mean that finding that driver wiring loom is is possible. And someone butchered mine years ago.
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Now just need to remove these old silver ones that the previous owner fitted in 2007. Luckly I have a load of pictures from 1990 which the previous owner sent to me.
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Wow, that's makes sense thank you once again both of you. I've ordered the stripe today sadly it doesn't come in this packet I found ebay because its for 6mm. 🤣
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That's great, love the way they finished them off into the door! Is that on the opening (hinge) and the door latch side ?
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Checked the parts manual and this is all I can find. No measurements for the size of the stripe.
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Thanks for that. I'll have a look in the part manual and see if I can find it. If not then yes if you could measure it up that would be great.
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Hi Steve please could you pm me I'm after a set of carpet and mats for my esprit 88 turbo stevens car. In the darker cream colour they did. (Biscuit sort of colour)
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Great thanks Steve will be in touch.
Can you drop me some contact details and I'll yet it ordered up. Cheers.
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If you become a forum member we can exchange messages (PM) here, otherwise find me on messenger.
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I am a forum member, however it says your inbox is full so I can leave you a mesaage. Please message me when you've been able to delete some of your messages.
Or ask bibs for my number.
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Hi Guys I'm looking at re applying the gold pin stripe down the side of my 88 Stevens turbo. Only issue is I don't know how thick it should be? I have 3mm in my head for some reason is this correct? Has anyone got an original car never been painted with the original pin stripe tape still on the car? Maybe could measure theirs? Thanks in advance.
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until**This Month is themed with "The Best of British " Cars Area** All classics can attend as per usual however we will have a separate themed area for "The best of British "cars this month.** **THIS MONTH TO CELEBRATE THE 75TH WE ARE HOPING TO PUT ON A DISPLAY OF LOTUS CARS THOUGH THE YEARS. ** IF YOU'D LIKE TO SHOW YOURS THEN PLEASE CONTACT THE CLUB VIA EMAIL theforestrowsccarclub@gmail.com OR VIA the Facebook page and pm us. https://www.facebook.com/forestrowsccarclub The event formally known as "The Riverview Cafe meet. " Now the cafe is closed but the event is not. We have a classic Citroen H van serving hot and cold drinks and cakes. Along with A burger van serving hot food. And now a ICE cream van aswell. So why not come along to the newly Revamped Riverview Meet same location same day, Original time 10am-1pm (like the old days) You asked for it to say, so come and support it! Without you guys, there's no event. Look forward to seeing you all next month and some new guys too. Open to Classic, Retro, and Supercars. classic cars (pre 2003) retro cars. (pre 2003) supercars. (no limit) We'd love to see you all. The Forest Row S&C Car Club
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Hi Guys anyone attending this year? I'm in the Esprit, be good to see you all if your coming, it's been too long.
