JPS Project

[Alistair Enser]

Not sure who you are using . I had mine and sun visors made by Steve @Fulcher coach trimmers , the people who made the original  James Bond car, but I know that Mike at Lotusbits can definitely do this for you too.

Good attitude - don't rush, enjoy and get it right .

[Djs44]

Stripes on - will get some better pics when I visit later this week . Wiring is nearly finished too I understand . 

[LOTUSMAN33]

Where did you buy the stripes, were they the SJ set or the French ones?

They look really good. 🙂

 

[Djs44]

15 hours ago, LOTUSMAN33 said:

Where did you buy the stripes, were they the SJ set or the French ones?

They look really good. 🙂

 

Dave 

They are from Lotusbits - fitted by a graphics co. next to them 

 

[Djs44]

Quick visit to check progress at Lotusbits , on the way to the Classic car show at the NEC. 

Hoping to have it back maybe the end of this  week so I can get cracking on finishing it . 

 

[drdoom]

I'm seeking guidance as to how the fiber optic strands attach to the dash switches. Any idea?

[LOTUSMAN33]

The fibre optics strand was bonded to the binnacle on my JPS on the right hand side.

[Rudi K]

8 hours ago, drdoom said:

I'm seeking guidance as to how the fiber optic strands attach to the dash switches. Any idea?

You need to get hold of some of the clear plastic surrounds. These are marked no 30 on the parts diagram. And there is photo of the surrounds in situ.

I did a post on my experiences with the fibre optic lighting some time ago.

 

[drdoom]

Thanks Rudi. I have 2 or 3 of those, any idea where I might find more if needed?

[Djs44]

It's back in the garage , fully wired. 

I need to sort the leather in front of the dash and then I can get the interior in . 

I'll start with the door cards etc . I've also got the fuel system to plumb in . 

 

 

 

[Fridge]

Good stuff.

Seats are slightly easier to fit without the door cards reducing the available door aperture.

[Djs44]

4 hours ago, Fridge said:

Good stuff.

Seats are slightly easier to fit without the door cards reducing the available door aperture.

Thanks Dave , noted 👍

[Fridge]

It can be done either way, but the threads on the bottom of the seat rails are in danger of scraping along the door card as the seats are angled through the door aperture. A real problem with the S1's fragile green material.

There's little point in making things more difficult.

 

[Djs44]

It's never straight forward is it ? Simple job - fit the number plate lights to the bumpers . However the copper strips that hold the bulb are so long that you have to fiddle the units under the bumper but the wiring stops this happening . So I've had to modify the copper to shorten them . Grrr 

Also I've been trying to make some speaker surrounds inline with the originals , as I have none. I've been unable to cut these from plywood with a jigsaw , need a router apparently . I'm going to see if I can cover the rings with leather - originals were plastic and need some gold grill material . I can then sort the doors out . 

At least I have a " to do "  list now . 

[LOTUSMAN33]

Here’s the speaker for detail.

[Fridge]

eBay is your friend for this stuff. Or ask folk who collect automotive audio.

[Djs44]

Thanks - Rudi K helped me with the sizes of the surround . Just got to make some !! 

[v8vantage]

I 3D printed the surrounds on a rough powder coated plate to get some texture. Not exactly original but you can't really tell the difference. Had no trouble getting the seats in and out with the door cards on.

Roo

[Djs44]

Slow progress , not least finding bits that I didn't have nor know I needed  - for example , the one way valves in the cross tanks breather pipes - another visit to Lotusbits always helps clarify matters. 

Trial fit of the boot carpets , nearly ready to go in . I need to mount the ECU to the boards ( in front of the tail lights ) and the ignition coil pack needs to find a home later . 

Door cards trial fit - I just need to tweak the handle mount holes  on the other one. 

I'm still waiting for the leather that goes in front of the dash / on the crash beam then I can get cracking with the interior trim and gauges etc . 

Is there  a source for completely black ashtrays - I don't want any chrome showing? 

 

[drdoom]

Good to see your progress. I've chosen to mount my coils on a vertical board just inboard of the left side wheelarch, and will fabricate a simple protective channel through which the plug HT wires will pass into the engine bay via a notch in the engine cover. Peace of mind regarding thermal stress of the coils, tidy route for the HT leads.

FWIW, here's the 1st mockup, will be textured black ABS with the coils concealed on the offside.

Cheers

[drdoom]

Question for @Djs44 in regard to the chosen throttle position sensor - why this one? It's a decision which looms for myself in the near term.

[LOTUSMAN33]

I mounted mine on the bell housing utilising the standard lead set. 
 

[drdoom]

Very good.

[Djs44]

14 hours ago, LOTUSMAN33 said:

I mounted mine on the bell housing utilising the standard lead set. 
 

NIce - great idea 

[drdoom]

Anything in regard to the choice of TPS @Djs44 ?