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Thanks Luke - very interesting information. I may take the leap for my Lotus project. Dave L

Amazingly helpful and responsive! I sent a technical question through their website this afternoon and Jay responded this evening - now that is fast! For anyone who hasn't looked into this wiring system you owe it to yourself to check it out. I'm just starting the install but once I figured...

Beautiful car Gary! Except for having to back it onto the lift gate I bet that truck driver was thrilled to be at the wheel! Dave L

As we head into another year I am so thankful for my health and the love of my family and friends. I hope Tom is doing better and that he and his family gain some comfort in knowing that there are people around the world thinking of him and wishing him well. Happy 2015 to all - be safe! Dave L

Randy - I'm glad to see you back in the game after all of the frustrations you've had to deal with! Merry Christmas! Dave L

Howard - I'm glad you don't think I was just being an ass! I would really hate for you - or anyone else - to be injured. Merry Christmas to you too! Dave L

Interesting reading Howard - I wasn't aware that seat back braces were allowed or even required for racing - I'm obviously not a racer! That being said, from the SCCA article: "If a back brace is installed, check to make sure it is safe." - and - "The best recommendation we can make to...

Howard - I'm not worried about the quality of the welds. I'm more concerned about the placement of a rigid structure at a person's shoulder position. In a collision severe forces can come into play. If the structure welded to the seat is stronger than the back of the seat - and the seat...

Howard - Beautiful work as always. Being in the safety profession I have to ask - did you consult with Kirkey before welding the brace across the back of the seats? Regards, Dave L

Very interesting thread that I can definitely identify with - though parts of it have gotten a little off track. So, do you have your tracking number or better yet your parts? I wish you luck. Regards, Dave L

The pictures are definitely amazing but they really don't do it justice. Until you stand at the edge and see it for yourself......there's just nothing like it. The experience brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for sharing this Keith - I need to make another trip! Dave L

I still have my 1UZ and it is sitting next to a bare Esprit chassis. At one time I had considered doing just what you suggest before I decided to stick with a Lotus drive line. Just eye-balling it I'd say the width of the 1UZ would be a challenge but I'd have to do a trial fit to be sure...

Cliff - If you are dead set on sticking a V8 in an Esprit I would suggest you do a trial fit with an inexpensive engine first. The Lotus V8 is 3.5L (compact), all aluminum, and designed for the car and its a REALLY tight fit. While it is true there is a history between Lotus and Ford, I don't...

Cliff - I'm a Lotus owner and lover of the marque. I'm building a Europa with a Toyota 20 valve engine and an S2 Esprit with a modified 912HC engine so I understand the desire to update and "improve". My only caution is that you will put a lot of money and effort into the modifications and it...

Congratulations Rob! I don't follow the forum that closely anymore but I'm thrilled to see that your dream is coming closer to reality - it has been a LONG road! You have put an amazing amount of effort into the build and I have no doubt you will have the most amazing SLC out there. Well done...

Expectations……that is what much of this comes down to I think. I understand Jim’s frustrations. I’ve been there and I too sold my SLC in part because I was extremely frustrated. I think it’s unfortunate that some feel the need to give Jim a hard time and call him names for expressing the way...

Pete - I've purchased complete carpet sets for my Lotus Europa and Esprit projects from these folks: AutoMat Customizing & Restoration - Home Page They have a wide range of carpet, pad and trim materials. I haven't installed them yet but the cut and trim quality is very good. They even do...

Stu - The vents at the base of the rear deck window are cut out. Dave L

Congratulations Warren! I'm really glad the car went to someone with the time and skill sets to build the car and get it on the road. You've done an excellent job and completed it in what must be record time! Regards, Dave L

Dave - I hope for your sake that you never have to replace that bearing. Red loctite is considered nearly permanent but can be broken down with a LOT of heat. Another way to install that bearing is to heat up the flywheel in an oven so it expands ever so slightly. Put the bearing in the...