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  2. Purchased my project yesterday

    in Esprit Chat

    Posted

    Thanks Dave

    When ever i am working on it evryone will be more than welcome to pop past. I will always update the forum on what i will be tackling and when.

    Editted by Bibs - Wayne, please don't repeat the above post in each reply, there is no need and makes the thread much harder to read.

  4. Purchased my project yesterday

    in Esprit Chat

    Posted

    Hi Matt

    Ye i will be doing all the work myself. Should be fun!! Famous last words. No i love rebuilding cars and after doing the 911 this was my next project that i was after. This is a keeper tho when its finished. Have you a link to your rebuild? How did you get on with it. Least you will have a vast knowledge of your car now.

  5. Purchased my project yesterday

    in Esprit Chat

    Posted

    Thanks Hilly

    Ye soon as i saw the car it grabbed my attention and when i viewed it i had made my mind up that this was the best one for me.

    I will post pics shortly to show more detail of the car. I have managed to secure an engine hoist from a friend so the engine will be coming out within the next month to inspect and hopefully get running. Will do all the relivent bits first and hand crank it over. If all goes well then i will pop it back in for a test start. Fingers crossed if not it will be a rebuild it.

    One question, how do i find out the history of the car. ie the original build spec and all previouse owners etc. Would like to track the owners back the new and see if there is any more paperwork hiding in people draws! Also just to generally find out more about the car itself.

  14. Purchased my project yesterday

    in Esprit Chat

    Posted

    Good luck with your project.

    Someone is currently breaking an S3 Esprit on Ebay. Maybe you find something that you need?

    S3 breaking on Ebay

    Cheers,

    Mike S

    Thanks Mike, Not sure what i will need yet but im sure the list will grow. Will add them to my fav sellers

    Congratulations on your purchase, I was watching it on ebay, looks like a fun project.

    If you want any bits I suggest sjsportscars, Steve's very knowledgeable.

    If you want to see what it'll look like when it's back on the road....

    http://s606.photobucket.com/albums/tt146/b041ac1/

    Tony.

    Great looking car Tony a really good example

  15. Purchased my project yesterday

    in Esprit Chat

    Posted

    Andy

    Thanks Andy im sure i will be knocking on a few email addresses with help required. Looking forward to starting it. I collect the car in a week as the guy was going away so i said to sor it when he is back save rushing around. I think the car will actually be better than i ex[ect and soon as i get it fired up at least im sure i will be smiling lots.

    slewthy

    I think i got a bargain on it and will post the cost once i have collected the car ass dont want to upset anyone else who was watching until its locked away in my garage!!Ha ha!!

    'LooseCannon'

    I am liking the colour but i do like white so not sure. I will be keeping the sills as i do like them but i will be after a Turbo front spoiler for the car.

    USAndretti42

    Thats one good thing, im sure there will be times of stress and im sure you will all hear about it!!

    'red vtec'

    Fantastic i will give you a post when i have the car home and you can pop past to see what you think. I will be interested to meet up with other Esprit owners in my area to see their cars and chat.

  16. Is it just me?

    in Lotus / Motoring / Cars Chat

    Posted · Edited by USAndretti42
    Deleted unnecessary quote of immediately preceding post

    I guess we will beg to differ on this one as we all have our own opinions and personal tastes. Just to advise as well the 911 now has a 3.6 varioram engine and G50 gearbox fitted so has huge power now! Oh and the Lotus will be personalised like it or lump it its my descision. Sorry!!!

    Keep watching the rebuild if your interested.

  18. Purchased my project yesterday

    in Esprit Chat

    Posted

    Looks like you've got your work cut out. Is that an early S3 then? Would be nice to see it back on the road again.

    Hope you have deep pockets as it won't be cheap getting it all back like new again.

    Parts fair in Oct/Nov that is being at new venue would be good place to start looking for parts, followed by Ebay, Lotusbits and PNM Engineering. PNM are good for recon, remanufactured, patten and used parts if the other places haven't got them.

    Did you get the headlight pods and lights in with the deal?

    David

    Yep an early S3 with galvanised chassis. Owner said its a model befor they altered suspension height for US standards? Dont know anything bout them details. Car is complete. Lights are there, engine cover and toneau cover. Carbs are off but have een rebuilt by the owner. Really looking forward to this one. Just been searching ebay for an engine hoist. Used to have one but sold it. Where is the parts fair. I think i will be stripping it and working my ay round so will buy bits as i need them. When it comes to the suspension i will just buy double to do bothe sides even if im only working one side at the time. As i said i plan to at least get it running and the work from there. Im sure the car will be a bottomless pit but that detail i will keep from the other half!!

    Well done...!

    and at

  20. Purchased my project yesterday

    in Esprit Chat

    Posted

    Thought i would update everyone and let them know i have purchased my first Esprit project. A project indeed and a huge one! I viewed the car on Saturday and agreed a price with the owner. I have to say its exactly what i am after and comes with plenty of free moss to for the compost pile! Ha ha!!

    First thing will be to completely clean the car just so it makes me smile a bit more, moss removal, cob webs etc.

    Then i guess it will be engine out for inspection and overhaul. Possibly rebuild but i will evaluate this once its all out. The underneath of the car is not in great shape due to having been sat for so long. It will require all suspension and brakes renewed, bearings bushes etc.

    The car is complete thats the main thing. I will take some pictures once i have the car home and in my garage. The pictures i have posted are just the ebay advert ones.

    Well what else can i say except i am one very happy person and.... Let the build begin!!!!!

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  21. [Ebay-bot] LOTUS ESPRIT

    in For Sale

    Posted

    Its a shame that you cant see the identities of the bidders on ebay anymore. Least that way someone could warn all the bidders. Im sure the new owner will end up on here and what a dissapointment that will be for him. Surely in a legal battle if the new owner has no knowledge of the history of the car they would be able to argue there purchase was all above board as far as they were concerned.

    How bout warning eBay?

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