Esprit Turbo project car - part3 - the further continuation

[LOTUSMAN33]

Put those plates back on Fabian, they genuinely do look better IMHO but it’s your car and quite rightly your choice 👍🏻
Dave  

[stephenwhyte]

Yip both plates aren’t right - I think worse case, you need to go back to the company that supplied the plate that has all the letters too close. That’s the better of the 2 in terms of the letters actually used as it looks more period...but in reality looks worse as it is because of the lack of space in the middle.  If the Police see you theres a good chance they’ll pull you for that spacing.
A lot of these plate companies produce plates for “show” only and are never intended for road-use, but they do get used. If spaced correctly they won’t cause any unneeded attention. 
We must drive you mental @Lotusfab but I know you know it’s all because we are all so invested in making this car the best it can be. Clearly not as invested as you though!!££££££😳😉

But a better idea would be to get different better plates. I’ll have a good look on the net - I’ve found this company and think they’d be worth giving a call as they’ve got a lot of different lettering designs. If it was me (which it isn’t clearly) but I’d be looking for a classic plate maker to make a set up as that’s their business and they’ll get it right based on the correct research done, and dependant on getting it right for the concours type customer. These people for example......

https://www.tippersvintageplates.co.uk/phdi/p1.nsf/supppages/tippers?opendocument&part=2

http://www.framptonsplates.com/CarPlates.html

Given the right photos, surely this type of company are a good bet. It’s about getting it period and spaced correctly, as that’s what catches people eye when it’s not....and this car is going to be a classic car show regularly I’m sure as people need to see it  - whether they’re exactly the same as the film plates is less important because nobody in reality knows what they exactly look like👍
I hope the above helps @Lotusfab

 

[Fridge]

As I've mentioned previously these reputable registration plate companies probably will not provide any plate other than what they consider road legal for the age and style required.

I use Polar who make excellent plates and have some styles that others do not, or immitate badly. Their expensive but superior 'Mirrorline' range for instance, used on one of my other cars. However they don't offer any other styles in their 1970s-80s be range as Tippers etc.

Also, some of these companies use the same plate manufacturer. Tippers provide for a couple it seems.

At the risk of sounding like a broken record, you will only solve this issue by producing a single graphic using the odd mix of fontS used in the FYEO plate. OR find a company that is prepared to make a up a bespoke design but you'll probably have to ID the fontS used.

NOTE: I used the plural, as this registration number is NOT made up from a single font.

 

*** End of font advice ***

[stephenwhyte]

So @Lotusfab can you now answer that long unanswered question - can the boot-lid open fully with the skies on....or do you need Dave Minter to come out to your place of residence in the snowy hills of Kent with one of his own personal coat-hangers?😉 I wonder if there’s a Lotus part number for that?😆

Genuine question incidentally👍

edit : I’ve also added another FYEO photo below that was on FB.....never seen it personally. You’re a lucky man having a FYEO Turbo @Lotusfab......so many of us dreamed of having that car when we were young. Well done mate!👏🏻👏🏻

[Lex Templar]

Nice when a simple Facebook post gets such a nice answer! @stephenwhyte

[Lex Templar]

Fabian I thought this response was interesting in answer to the two pictures above I posted on Facebook earlier today.

[Lotusfab]

I wouldn’t attempt to open the boot with skis on, its far too heavy and might cause damage! Dave Minter is welcome to come and get a picture done in my car to replicate his first one forty years on!

[Lotusfab]

Dave Minter.

[v8vantage]

Fab you definitely need one of those jackets! 

[drdoom]

Jacket sold complete with authentic Dr. No black metal prosthesis.

Cheers

Dr. N:  Medium dry martini, twist of lemon, . .  shaken, not stirred.

Bond:  Vodka?

Dr. N:  Of course! ( in a nasal, high pitched, villainous voice ) 

[Lex Templar]

wonder if Mike K still has his @v8vantage

[Lex Templar]

Roger's briefcase that he lays on the bed at the Miramonti is most likely a Swaine Adeney Brigg- just like the one in "From Russia with Love" and in the novels.

I've had one on order for 3 months and it's ready next week.  

 https://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/products/bond-case

 

[Lotusfab]

10 hours ago, Lex Templar said:

Roger's briefcase that he lays on the bed at the Miramonti is most likely a Swaine Adeney Brigg- just like the one in "From Russia with Love" and in the novels.

I've had one on order for 3 months and it's ready next week.  

 https://www.swaineadeneybrigg.com/products/bond-case

 

Lex, I take my hat off to you. There is not better Bond fan, you just now have nearly all the essential props! Well done mate, wish I could see them all sometime!

 

Well, by now those of you reading this must know I can’t rest if something isn’t quite correct. So I am playing a game of musical number plates. I now have the road legal ones fitted - with velcro, that might give you a clue as to what I am up to! 

[Lotusfab]

😡😡😡😡😡😡😡

[v8vantage]

Figured you wouldn't be happy with the standard number plate Fab, can't wait to see what you come up with.

[snowrx]

-Would you all stop tormenting Fabian and let him enjoy his car-

Oh, and by the way the right rear corner of the Bond car bonnet stands proud of the wing by about 1.3mm in some  FYEO shots, will you replicate this to our satisfaction?

[stephenwhyte]

So what you up to @Lotusfab - spill the beans on the plate plan? 

[Lotusfab]

Soooon! As always the solution will be made available to all.

[Lotusfab]

Running real sweet, shame about the plate! 
I finally cracked it today. The was a very slight stumble at 2600 rpm on transition to main jets. I reinstalled my 43 idle jets (from 40) and its running perfectly! I look forward to doing 1000s of miles! Its been a long process but I am finally happy, apart from the plate!

[stephenwhyte]

What a difference those new rear lights make!😎😉

[v8vantage]

1 hour ago, Lotusfab said:

Running real sweet, shame about the plate! 
I finally cracked it today. The was a very slight stumble at 2600 rpm on transition to main jets. I reinstalled my 43 idle jets (from 40) and its running perfectly! I look forward to doing 1000s of miles! Its been a long process but I am finally happy, apart from the plate!

I think you can sign off on the "D" check now Fab, all clear for your next adventure.

[Chillidoggy]

And spot on 250 pages, too.

[LOTUSMAN33]

Looking good and sounds like it’s ready to start exploring its potential now, the plate looks ok although I’m sure you have plans 👍🏻
Dave  

 

[Lotusfab]

Lots of goodyear decals now in stock if anyone needs them. Look on previous link.

[Lex Templar]

I guess you may as well get some of these poles Fabian.