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  • Very cool to see the insides of the Esprit.

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    • On my quest to improve cooling getting more cold air into the engine bay is the biggest problem due to engine location and lack of space, engine size and exhaust. Lotus only fitted small intakes on the side of the car often referred to as “Ears”.
      This is what the intake\outlets look like without the cover (Ear), as you can see the lower hole is for cold air intake and the upper for air out.

      I have made both holes now cold air intakes and made the outside cover (Ears) spaced out 15mm from the body to increase air flow into the inlets. The bottom hole is going to flow air towards the engine (exhaust manifolds) and the top hole is going to feed cold air to the air filter.

      view from rear, most people may not even notice the difference at first glance

      also painted the fuel caps satin black, never really liked the colour coded nonsense
      not sure if I am going to leave the fronts open or fit some sort of grill/mesh. Keeping them open will make life easier and less hassle cleaning the car.
      My Lotus Esprit bagged project thread
      http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...88#post1344788
      1UZ-FE V8 Slammed Scimitar build
      http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...72#post1480172

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      • I have modified the lower air shroud/duct to fit the new rad, just used sheet alloy and pop rivets. Fits snug around the rad, and also found some front turbo brake ducts and fitted them as well, can now route some tube to the front brakes or into the car for free air con!

        Not pretty but will help duct the air to the rad, once painted black should look ok ish. Well no will still look crap! But it can not be seen unless you’re under the car so if I run you over keep your eyes shut as the duct is going over you! and be a good chap let me know if you scratched the paint off……..
        My Lotus Esprit bagged project thread
        http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...88#post1344788
        1UZ-FE V8 Slammed Scimitar build
        http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...72#post1480172

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        • how in the hell have I missed this thread ? subbed , and now I'm changing pants. the amount of fab work , attention to detail and then all the effort going to a car that truly deserves it ... its a huge win in my book ! Always had a soft spot for these cars , may I ask how rare they are around Europe?
          Instagram - Bavarian_Steel
          My E28 Build

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          • Thanks, they are around but you very rarely see any on the roads, if you wanted to buy a project needing work I think you will struggle to find one under £6 - £7k good ones are priced over £10k upwards. Check out thelotusforums.com (TLF) for more info on buying and cars for sale. They list all the cars on ebay also. Rob
            My Lotus Esprit bagged project thread
            http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...88#post1344788
            1UZ-FE V8 Slammed Scimitar build
            http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...72#post1480172

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            • Rad duct fitted with grill, just need to fit the front spoiler to complete the front under tray.
              My Lotus Esprit bagged project thread
              http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...88#post1344788
              1UZ-FE V8 Slammed Scimitar build
              http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...72#post1480172

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              • I love this car so much. Always excited to see updates.

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                • Originally posted by V8-ESPRITS3 View Post
                  Rad duct fitted with grill, just need to fit the front spoiler to complete the front under tray.
                  Working on a Persian rug like a baus .
                  Instagram - Bavarian_Steel
                  My E28 Build

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                  • Oh yes seems to be working! been having a good day getting it back together!
                    Front spoiler back on!

                    Back on the ground! has been on axle stands for months.
                    My Lotus Esprit bagged project thread
                    http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...88#post1344788
                    1UZ-FE V8 Slammed Scimitar build
                    http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...72#post1480172

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                    • sweet Jesus
                      This is my signature

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                      • Took the door panels off to fix the central locking and found the material coming unstuck.
                        The foam degrades to dust and it all starts to fall apart.

                        I found an air line is good for blowing away all the dust and Evo-Stik timebond good at gluing it back down. It’s a little tacky and awkward to apply but works quickly and I also used it on the carpets. It allows you to move it around to get it into position unlike the contact version which was very awkward to place items together perfect first attempt.
                        My Lotus Esprit bagged project thread
                        http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...88#post1344788
                        1UZ-FE V8 Slammed Scimitar build
                        http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...72#post1480172

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                        • sorry the car is dirty inside not had chance to clean it yet, so excuse the dusty pics.
                          I am using the Dakota digital quad air pressure and tank gauge kit, this I brought from the USA, nice bit of kit it moniters the pressure of each air spring and compressor tank. I might move it up in the roof panel in place of the digital clock. This was bloody expensive with import duty and the rip off parcel force handling fee! The doomsday switch next to it is the compressor override off switch, or it might be the ejector seat trigger! So don’t mess around with my switches and buttons!

                          Here is my e-level control pad, again nice bit of kit also from the USA! You can buy them in the UK and is probably the most used system for air ride installs when you start going into high tech and want full control and ease of operation. I can set 3 ride heights into memory, and also control it from a remote key fob. The ECU monitors each ride height sensor and can adjust it automatically to keep your ride height consistent. Not cheap but I couldn’t live with the manual switches I had before. I could not get consistent ride height by just checking air pressure.

                          The rats nest has changed! Now running twin alloy tanks and of course the e-level system, lots of air lines and wires! Work still to do tidying this area and still have to finish the rad/fans, I plan to box it in and have a vent outlet via the bonnet. The arrow is to show the location of the other air tank this fitted a treat between the light pods and saved a lot of space.


                          Wow mammoth amount of updates these last few days! Nearly made up for the long time away. Hope to keep going and thanks guys for all the positive support.
                          Last edited by V8-ESPRITS3; 06-18-2015, 04:00 PM.
                          My Lotus Esprit bagged project thread
                          http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...88#post1344788
                          1UZ-FE V8 Slammed Scimitar build
                          http://www.stanceworks.com/forums/sh...72#post1480172

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                          • I cannot fathom how this is the first time I am seeing this car.

                            Great work.

                            I like em dropped.

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                            • ya dun know

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                              • Just absolutely wonderful.

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