Esprit Turbo project car - part3 - the further continuation

[Lotusfab]

BOND IS BACK!

Finally they are secured with collars. Just a clean up needed and a seal to be adjusted. Then its closed cell foam and skis! Looks like a spaceship. I’ll have to call Elon - he should have sent this to Mars!These are the real deal, not film props!

[LOTUSMAN33]

I can’t wait to see this car in the flesh, totally wicked 😍

[Fridge]

@Lotusfab good work!

However I prefer the Esprit decal above the power socket. It's like a Lotus Where's Wally? 

[Lotusfab]

For comparison

[LOTUSMAN33]

Looks dame rough in comparison, most would walk past it to look at yours I think Fabian.

Now get it out in the light with the skis fitted so we can really see the end result.

Dave  

[Lotusfab]

Thanks Dave there will hopefully be some professional pictures very soon.

[march]

Absolutely stunning work - but having watched 'For Your Eyes Only' from start to finish for probably the first time ever (I know - I just don't deserve to own an Esprit) after having just read this thread I noticed that as the Esprit pulls up to the Hotel with the Skis on the boot is fully opened so the porter can remove the luggage - Is this possible or do you need special skis?

Sorry this has been bugging me since I saw the film and I have had a few Pims tonight (first alcohol in over 7 months 🤪 due to effects of my medication). I really should get out more.

[Lotusfab]

No it only opens a little with skis on. I though they cut before its fully open? I’ll have to watch it again.

[Choppa]

I remember commenting about 100 pages ago that in the film  the bell boy never looked like he could fully open the tailgate because of the skis hitting the roof. Just something you'll get use to I suppose.

BTW I do hope you are going to get those bolts on the upper mountings painted in Copper Fire as well ! 

[Lotusfab]

You won’t see those there will be foam and rubber to clamp the skis in there.

[Lex Templar]

yep, it' definitely cool when you see the finished product. 

[Lotusfab]

40 mph! 
just tested up to the above speed. No audible noise no vibration with one ski fitted! Looks like skis on an Esprit are no problem with this design. There might be effects at higher speed, but it all seems rock solid so far! New tyres and Goodyear decals look awesome!

Note the front lips are now Essex!

[LOTUSMAN33]

Well it may have taken a long journey and small fortune to build but doesn’t it look absolutely smashing in all its glory, those Goodyear letters are really sharp and reminds me of the Autoart model! 
Fabian you need to get them magazine featured together and sign the cars up for show work.

Its nice to hear you never had resonance through the ski fitted especially with the planned Cortina trip. 
I bet you turned a few heads?

I actually liked the wider front lips but get the accuracy need and they do look original now.

Come on lets have the photo of them together?

Dave  

[Lotusfab]

Thanks Dave. Yep will get some decent pics at some point. It was an expensive and very long journey. It will be a relief for some now this blog is about to end! Only more pics to come! 
I am pleased how it turned out. I did get some odd looks though! But do I care!😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[stephenwhyte]

Looks fantastic Fabian - I look forward to see the photos from your planned shoot👍

[Lotusfab]

Thanks Stephen.

[v8vantage]

On 25/08/2020 at 08:22, Lotusfab said:

40 mph! 
just tested up to the above speed. No audible noise no vibration with one ski fitted! Looks like skis on an Esprit are no problem with this design. There might be effects at higher speed, but it all seems rock solid so far! New tyres and Goodyear decals look awesome!

Note the front lips are now Essex!

That looks gorgeous Fab, what an effort and an incredible result. Just like a perfect crosswind landing...you make it look so easy!

[Lotusfab]

Thanks Roo.

[Lotusfab]

Well belt and braces now tailgate is reinforced with fire resistant Urethane foam as well as metal collars! Now for higher speed tests!

[Lotusfab]

There are some real ride height issues on Mr Bonds car!

[Lex Templar]

@Lotusfabyes from my instagram/facebook that pic. I just bought the original from ebay - I had never seen it before.

[Lotusfab]

Great pic, but the front of the car is unusually high!

[Lex Templar]

16 minutes ago, Lotusfab said:

Great pic, but the front of the car is unusually high!

I think it's sitting on some snow - think how wobbly the car is as it turns into the ice rink with mounds of snow. Must have watched it 100 times  

[Lotusfab]

Theres a massive gap on the front wheel arch. It looks like the body is jacked up.

[Barrykearley]

40 minutes ago, Lotusfab said:

Great pic, but the front of the car is unusually high!

Heavy skis ? Or maybe he’s got a few pairs of boots in the back