Esprit Picture & Video Thread

[Escape]

15 hours ago, BP81 said:

Brothers in arms.

[Final Edition]

Some pix of my A02 black 1985 Esprit Turbo.

 

 

 

 

 

[stephenwhyte]

Interesting combo that one - new and old combined to make a lovely example. Old style decals, stripes and Compomotive wheels with the old original Goodyears........and then tied in with the later style HC seats. Very nice indeed and not one I've personally seen before.

[purso]

Hi Jo, gorgeous car, love the wheels and nice seeing the car with the tyre writing such a cool look, need to get mine done!

Does anyone think my turbo sits a little high at the rear?

[stephenwhyte]

26 minutes ago, BP81 said:

Hi Jo, gorgeous car, love the wheels and nice seeing the car with the tyre writing such a cool look, need to get mine done!

Does anyone think my turbo sits a little high at the rear?

If you look through photos Brooke a lot of the early Turbos seem to be higher at the back (mine included) and I kind of like the high rake period look. I certainly wouldn't want to mess with the original set up for fear of ruining the original set up. If you look at the 3 period photos I've attached you'll see what I mean.

[purso]

Thanks Mate some awesome memorabilia there!! Useful info I'm very naive about the earlier cars so any pointers are gratefully received ?

[Newts]

Here's one of my GT3 from Duxford

 

[Ekku]

Some Esprit-related pictures on my friend's blog :

https://v2tre.wordpress.com/

Contains mostly technical stuff accompanied with cat pictures...

[Tocus]

On 1-5-2016 at 10:05, Final Edition said:

Some pix of my A02 black 1985 Esprit Turbo.

 

 

 

 

 

Did you change the wheel hubs by yourself? Great job! and that wheels where also not easy to find!!

 

you did a great job on that car really lovely! thanks for sharing!

[Andyww]

This is the only way I can fit 4 cars in my garage.

[Barrykearley]

Lovely 

but be honest - is the red one or the white one your fave drive 

[Andyww]

At the moment the Ferrari coz the top comes off

But I agree with the road tests of the time which said the Lotus is the better drive. It has a stiffer chassis and more radical steering geometry which gives it great turn-in. It doesnt ride as well as the F though but thats probably owing to crappy shocks which I am still looking to rectify.

I have compared them on other posts here but overall the Esprit suffers from poor quality components but is still a better car in many ways. I absolutely love the Esprits interior environment, the F is very boring inside and looked like the interior was designed as an afterthought.

 

[purso]

Not sure if it is bad luck sharing pictures of her all polished up before brooklands but couldn't help myself and the pictures definitely don't do her justice!!!!!!!!

Hope I haven't guaranteed some bird crap now

ps Thank you again to @Barrykearley for the very generous act of providing with the exhaust tip which looks so dashing!!

[ChrisJ]

Do you want to come and do mine?

[purso]

No problem Chris as long as I can take her out afterwards

[ChrisJ]

We could do a swap? I'm currently sitting at my keyboard instead of cleaning

 

[stephenwhyte]

Stunning Brooke - just stunning!!!

[purso]

No probs Chris just leave the keys in the ignition I will be over later

[ChrisJ]

Too late - washed them both

[purso]

Disaster!!! Non forecast 10 min down pour!!!!! Wax and compound ruined ;( 

[ChrisJ]

You should have bought a white one - no need to polish it

 

[purso]

Chris you have a lovely pair  all jokes aside your pair look awesome big fan of the turbo obvs but the excel looks so sleek!! Getting tempted!!

 

[ChrisJ]

According to this site - the Excel is longer, lower and lighter than a Turbo Esprit. Seats 4 as well, just right for the family. Took mine - car and family - to Belgium over Easter. Received a huge amount of positive attention. They come in black as well.

Today, I've just discovered two more Excels within 1/2 mile of me.

[purso]

Damn you Chris and your persuasive ways!

[ChrisJ]

@BP81 - Brooke, don't forget to cling film the front of your car to catch the flies.