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[grayp77]

Hello 

In April 2013 I bought a 1977 S1 Esprit racing car, that I adore more than any other car I have owned!

 

I had a great 2013 with it both on the track and at the weekends and I'm keen to get involved in more Lotus/classic events and organised road trips (Le man/Silverstone/Spa Classic?).

 

I'm based in North London.

 

A bit about the car...

 

This S1 Esprit has been a race car for many years, originally campaigned by Andy Reeves in HSCC Roadsports with several podiums and wins. Bought by John Dickson in 2009 it was recommissioned and raced in 2011 with Heritage, SRGT (Class Win), HSCC, Spa Summer Classic and Spa Barry Sidery Smith Race at 6 hours (class win with 3.09).

 

Spec:
2 Litre 907 Lotus Twin Cam 
Lightened rods and cranks 
Forged Pistons
Custom cams
Lumination ignition System
Ported with steel followers
Custom Dry sump
Lightweight flywheel
Tilton twin plate clutch plate and cover
30 litre custom alloy foam filled Fuel cell 
Dual Holley racing fuel pumps 
Competition fuel filters and taps
Braided SS Fuel lines
Cold air feed
Willwood brakes with vented discs
SS Braided brake lines
Tilton adjustable brake bias.
Lotus bits stainless big bore race exhaust
Custom rose joint rear links
Custom rose joint upper wish bones front
Adjustable AVO racing dampers.
Full racing alignment (Cheng Lim Thunder Road Cars)
Cooling systems:
Large Engine oil cooler front mounted
All braided oil lines
Full Roll cage from front to rear
Image BRM Style 17" Wheels with Khumo tyres (racing dry) & Goodyear Eagle F1 (Road)
15" wheels with racing wet tyres. 
Pair of Corbeau seats.
TRS racing belts 
In date fire system
Competition gauges

 

.....and now a broken gear lever!

 

I look forward to getting more involved with the Lotus community.

 

:-)

[cbclotus]

Great looking car.Welcome Paul.Cool car ...... 

[ramjet]

Welcome to TLF Paul.

 

I don't think I know of any other member who has joined TLF with a Lotus race car.

 

Any questions or issues with using the forums, feel free to ask one of us mods. We're here to help.

[Alex Carter]

Saw this before its porn loving your work

[grayp77]

Thanks for your posts :-)

 

I must confess that all the hard work to race prep this car was done by the previous owners... its my job to keep it going and try and improve on their efforts!

 

I'll very much appreciate your comments and advice as I journey into the 2014 race calendar!

 

I haven't had any previous experience with Esprit's and am mechanically inept so will accept any offers from you to come and have a look at the broken bits :-)

[rocket63]

Welcome to the forum. Are you coming to this?

 

http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/62571-tlf-national-lotus-meet-april-20th-2014-mbw/

[grayp77]

:-) Now that I know about it, absolutely!

 

I've put the date in my calendar.

 

Thanks

[pete]

What series do you race in .Dates? Venues?

[Bibs]

Welcome to TLF, good looking car

[mayevora]

I'm sure I've seen your Esprit before - now racking brain........

Welcome.

[mayevora]

Apols. This is what I was thinking of.

[CaptainBigleux]

lovely car ! may be just too big wheels ?

Esprit rules !

[Kimbers]

Welcome to the forum! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to ask a mod!

 

If you are looking to get involved can I suggest the Lotus event at Merc/Brooklands? You can find the details in the Events section!

[hopo]

Great Car, had a look round this at Brands, very interesting. Guess you need the wheels for racing tyres... quite like them though....