Front lip spoiler/shift knob

[scuba1099]

I need a new lip spoiler for my 2000 V8. What are my options? Carbon Fibre? I just saw this one on Ebay. Has anyone gotten one of these? Any help is greatly appreciated.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/LOTUS-ESPRI...tem330215351142

Also, I need a new shift knob and have seen quite a few I like with the Lotus emblem on top, where can I find one of these?

Thanks y'all!

[neal]

From the ad:

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You are bidding on a BRAND NEW Front Lip Spoiler/Valence for a Lotus Esprit model years:1993-2004. It is an aftermarket part made of high quality fiberglass and not the rubberized plastic of the OEM. It won't change shape after a few bumps and scrapes. The spoilers are an EXACT replica and shape of the OEM spoiler.

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Emm, yes the OEM one is rubberized plastic but for a very good reason - so it can endure those bumps and scrapes. This fibreglass one won't have the chance to change shape since it will be in pieces on the road behind you...

[talon]

I've got a CF splitter on mine and love the look

[scuba1099]

Russ, how much and where did you get it?

[talon]

Not sure - it was on the car when I got it. I am looking for a replacement as I broke mine in an unfortunate misadventure with a curb.

[peter_england99]

That's why Lotus made it in rubber in the 1st place. With all the sleeping policeman, I'd break mine every week if it was CF or fibreglass.

Regards,

Peter.

Not sure - it was on the car when I got it. I am looking for a replacement as I broke mine in an unfortunate misadventure with a curb.

[talon]

It actually took quite a big lateral impact to break it. I actually had to run it into a the vertical portion of the curb to crunch it. The PO put it on the car as he had a large bump getting into his drive way and managed to take the rubber one off twice. The CF splitter actually site a little higher. I scraped it a couple times going over speed bumps, but you could never tell. It's a pretty tough piece. I'm not sure about the fiberglass versions though.

[kyliesmith.com]

If you made the CF splitter really thick it would take quite a bit of pounding to crack, but then I guess you have to remember it will put stress on the bumper connecting points and could split the glass.

If your current one is getting a beating dont even go there.

[neal]

As I recall, the rubberized plastic spoiler is secured to the lower valance using very flimsy plastic screws which can easily snap or pull out, causing it to sag. But again I think this is deliberate - if you have a serious knock to the spoiler it's better to rip it off than for that force to go into the valance and fracture it since replacing that is serious

[talon]

If you made the CF splitter really thick it would take quite a bit of pounding to crack, but then I guess you have to remember it will put stress on the bumper connecting points and could split the glass.

If your current one is getting a beating dont even go there.

Exactly. The current one is strong enough to handle the occasional scrape but will fail before the valence does. I've been really happy with it.

[sanj]

Also, I need a new shift knob and have seen quite a few I like with the Lotus emblem on top, where can I find one of these?

I sent you a PM.

[Paul93Lotus]

I sent you a PM.

Me too please!!! I'm looking for that style gearshift knob!

[davegtst]

Me too.

[talon]

Apparently JAE in the States carries them

[waynef]

The front spoiler looks really good however as previously said the Lotus one is rubber for a good reason.

My car has had an overall respray recently and I had the original lip spoiler colour matched to the body....Big mistake. It has lasted a grand total of 6 weeks and is now so scuffed and chipped i'm having to replace with a new lotus set from SJ sportscars at

[scuba1099]

I just ordered the silver shift knob with the Lotus badge on top from Jeff at JAE. He's got them on order should be in I think by next week? I told him to put my name on one.

[Paul93Lotus]

I just ordered the silver shift knob with the Lotus badge on top from Jeff at JAE. He's got them on order should be in I think by next week? I told him to put my name on one.

How much may I ask for the JAE one?

[talon]

How do you swap the knobs out? Is there a set screw?

I found a guide on LEW, but it appears to be for the stevens cars. Will it work with the V8?

[joeyoesprit]

I think it is the same for the V8... here is the link

http://www.lotusespritworld.com/EGuides/EM...3_Gearknob.html

Someone used a piece of wood underneath the knob and hit the wood with a hammer. Another person said you can also put the open end of a large spanner/wrench under the knob and hit the wrench from underneath and it'll pop off. I don't know if these work.

JoeyO

2001 V8

Edited March 5, 2008 by joeyoesprit

[scuba1099]

The knob was $101 and the little badge that goes on top was $26. I'll be putting it on tomorrow or Thursday and will let you guys know how it went.

[BobG]

Just to add to the comment, anything lower than the standard black rubber that is not rubber wouldn't last five minutes- I bash mine virtually eveytime I drive the car- speed bumps and even sharp ascents.

I don't know how the Sport 350 and post 2002 guys cope at all!

B

[Paul93Lotus]

Just to add to the comment, anything lower than the standard black rubber that is not rubber wouldn't last five minutes- I bash mine virtually eveytime I drive the car- speed bumps and even sharp ascents.

I don't know how the Sport 350 and post 2002 guys cope at all!

B

They drive every incline and speed bump at a 45+ degree angles......it is the only way not to destroy that part

[talon]

That's exactly what I do.

[talon]

Steve, have you fitted it yet? If so, how long did it take? I just ordered one myself.

[scuba1099]

Not yet, I've been out of town. Probably Sat. morning. I'll give you guys an update. I still need to get that splitter, everytime I look at that beat up piece of rubber on the nose it pisses me off!