Lotus Esprit S1 - Mirrors - 3D Printing

[markjonesx]

All,

 

I have access to a laser scanner and a 3D printer.

 

I wish to make some S1 original wing mirrors, however, I need an original mirror to laser scan.

 

Once we have the laser scan I can make as many as needed, we can also laser cut the glass and we'll figure out the mounting bracket etc.. once the CAD model is surfaced.

 

Who's interested, and who can let me borrow an original for a short space of time.

 

Freebies will be offered for helpful parties..............

[Loose Cannon]

Can't wait to see the results of this, and I don't even own an S1! 

[iainskea]

Best idea ever Mark!

[espritmania]

You could also print a clutch alingment tool.What about the crank shaft seal tool.I'd definitely be interested in those.

[LOTUSMAN33]

Mark

I should be able to help with this as started making mirrors but unfortunately the mould got ditched so I have not had time to progress recently.

I have an original mirror I borrowed from chris1 so will get in touch to see if he is happy I pass it on.

I did a post on S1 mirrors so you can see how far I got and take it from there.

http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/40048-s1-esprit-mirror/

Dave

Edited February 1, 2014 by LOTUSMAN33

[GordonMasson]

Count me in... I want to source a couple of S1 mirrors so if this gets off the ground, put me down for 2 please.

[markjonesx]

Come on everybody, I need your help, 1 original complete mirror.....................

[robertcosta]

Count me in... I want to source a couple of S1 mirrors so if this gets off the ground, put me down for 2 please.

 

Ditto!

[markjonesx]

Still need a mirror.............

 

This 3D Printer uses ABSplus™ modelling material, a production-grade thermoplastic that is durable enough to perform virtually the same as production parts. The scanner has a tolerance of +\- 0.05mm so accuracy should be exceptional.

[ChrisJ]

Mark

 

In case you missed it, there was an offer of one of the other mirror thread: http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/40048-s1-esprit-mirror/page-3#entry490584

 

Will be interested to see the end product.

 

Chris

Edited February 10, 2014 by ChrisJ

[Chris1]

I have one you may borrow. It is currently with Dave, you may have seen his progress with the bases. Dave's given me your details I'll get in touch with you and ask Dave to fwd.

Chris

[Kleynen]

Any progress on this?

If needed I can help .  I can make a 3D scan and mail the original back  within a week.

[calilot]

Would be interested in one too. Let me know!

 

Thanks!

 

Uwe

[Chris1]

Mark, sorry for delay. Will call you today and get a mirror sent to you. Good luck!

[Kevin Wheeler]

Could do with one for a 1984 Turbo Esprit driver's side too, if you get anywhere with this!

[markjonesx]

Chris1, check your messages.

[Franky]

Any interests in doing an S2 mirrors?

[Chris1]

markjonesx, tried to contact you twice now with no luck, if your still interested please call me.

[7veloce]

I just want to let you all know that Caterham Super 7 uses the same S1 mirrors on the side curtains.  The same company, same style, but in black color.  I have a set on my S1 and they look great.

[Kleynen]

Any progress yet?  I am very interested in a pair.

Thanks

[markjonesx]

Chris1, please check your messages.

[markjonesx]

Come on, some one offer me a mirror to scan.............

[GordonMasson]

Can't believe this is so difficult to pull together when so many people are so eager to get an S1 mirror!!

Please help out and provide a mirror to scan???

Thanks!

[Franky]

Since I bought my Esprit S2 I've been trying to find some decent side mirrors with no success. I'm very interested in having ones made...problem is mine are both broken so they are not good to scan...

Once you have the geometry Mark, I can print it here :-)

Anyone has some to let Mark scan them?

[Paul Coleman]

I've got an S1 mirror copy that could be used to scan. However, you also need the mounting bracket.

Paul.