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lotusespritse · 12-25-2012, 03:47 PM

Love it!

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NYCpersian · 12-26-2012, 05:50 AM

My turn! Car is finally back from the body shop after getting a respray. I added some G-car vinyl and the FE transom emblem along with the Wise Square Redline taillights. I deleted the rear spoiler for a cleaner look but added a front lip to balance the drag at higher speeds. I had the S4 wheels refinished in gold to complete the Gold Leaf look even though my plate references JPS (Gold Leaf was already taken). I know the car might not be to everyone's taste but it came out the way I envisioned her a year and a half ago.

LantanaTX · 12-26-2012, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by NYCpersian

My turn! Car is finally back from the body shop after getting a respray. I added some G-car vinyl and the FE transom emblem along with the Wise Square Redline taillights. I deleted the rear spoiler for a cleaner look but added a front lip to balance the drag at higher speeds. I had the S4 wheels refinished in gold to complete the Gold Leaf look even though my plate references JPS (Gold Leaf was already taken). I know the car might not be to everyone's taste but it came out the way I envisioned her a year and a half ago.

Looks really nice. What tail lights are those and where did you get them?

NYCpersian · 12-26-2012, 06:47 AM

ebay! AE86 Corolla lights with redline top and clear/chrome bottoms. I taped off the red and smoked the bottoms for a unique look compared to the all smoked units they also sell on ebay.

lotusespritse · 12-26-2012, 06:59 AM

NYC, do you have any higher res pics? Hard to appreciate at that size.

NYCpersian · 12-26-2012, 10:46 AM

The light and Iphone make the rims look green but I promise they're gold! I particularly like the Gold Leaf sticker on the rocker panels, perfect spot.

Dlamps57 · 12-26-2012, 01:22 PM

Great looking car. Like the plates too

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Type82 · 12-26-2012, 05:05 PM

Eddie,
Where is Dan Tosh putting 20 seconds on the clock for remarks on that picture?

#1. The bulge is so big but the package is so small...

Great photo. Someday I'm getting down to Essex Ct. to the train station where they shot the 1974 Triumph Spitfire Brochure. Just happens to be the same as my '74 Spit

Happy Holidays

sleekgt · 12-26-2012, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCpersian

[snip] I know the car might not be to everyone's taste but it came out the way I envisioned her a year and a half ago.

Doesn't matter - the only person you need to impress is yourself

Did you relocate the 3rd brake light? My 88 has it lined up with the glass edge but your light is much further back.

And your plinth appears to be 'ridgeless'? Who makes that part? Or did you customize it?

sleekgt · 12-26-2012, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Type82

Eddie,
Where is Dan Tosh putting 20 seconds on the clock for remarks on that picture?

#1. The bulge is so big but the package is so small...

[snip]
Happy Holidays

Huh? I don't know what you're talking about? I don't see this comment anywhere and I have no clue who Dan is?

Type82 · 12-26-2012, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sleekgt

Huh? I don't know what you're talking about? I don't see this comment anywhere and I have no clue who Dan is?

It was just a joke my friend. Daniel Tosh has a show on Comedy Central where they play internet video clips. He has one segment of capturing a photo/ clip and making funny comments about it.

Tosh.O 'Comedy Central'

NYCpersian · 12-26-2012, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sleekgt

Doesn't matter - the only person you need to impress is yourself

Did you relocate the 3rd brake light? My 88 has it lined up with the glass edge but your light is much further back.

And your plinth appears to be 'ridgeless'? Who makes that part? Or did you customize it?

All SEs had the 3rd brake light under the spoiler so it's more noticeable on my SE since I deleted the spoiler.

The plinth came with the car when I bought it. It's an aftermarket unit like the S4 plinth but without the recess for the Lotus emblem. I trimmed the edges to work with the new taillights and Plasti-dipped it to black from red.

G8nightman · 12-28-2012, 06:40 AM

NYCPersian what part of NYC are you in?

carbuff · 12-28-2012, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCpersian

All SEs had the 3rd brake light under the spoiler so it's more noticeable on my SE since I deleted the spoiler.

NYCpersian is a Man of Good Taste!

NYCpersian · 12-29-2012, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by G8nightman

NYCPersian what part of NYC are you in?

Midtown west, 57th and 11th ave

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Originally Posted by carbuff

NYCpersian is a Man of Good Taste!

Thanks Atwell, I also like my Countachs without a spoiler!

G8nightman · 12-30-2012, 10:19 AM

Nice Im in Queens maybe I will see you around. The last time I seen another Esprit in the area was a few years back.

1977S1 · 12-30-2012, 10:35 AM

Rapid City, SD who'd have thought it.....a rare sight indeed.

lotusespritse · 12-30-2012, 11:21 AM

Engine looks super sweet.

Do you get a lot of glare off that light colored binnacle?

1977S1 · 12-30-2012, 12:41 PM

Not as bad as you would think. There is some but it really is not that distracting.

Dlamps57 · 12-30-2012, 02:50 PM

Beautiful car. Those early ones seem to get better looking with time. Also like the photography.

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12-25-2012, 03:47 PM	#401 (permalink)
lotusespritse Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,328	Love it! Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App __________________ 1998 Lotus Esprit V8, Calypso/Magnolia, Elise Airbag Steering Wheel, 02+ center Exhaust, Protech Dampers, Nova Wheels

12-26-2012, 05:50 AM	#402 (permalink)
NYCpersian Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 70	My turn! Car is finally back from the body shop after getting a respray. I added some G-car vinyl and the FE transom emblem along with the Wise Square Redline taillights. I deleted the rear spoiler for a cleaner look but added a front lip to balance the drag at higher speeds. I had the S4 wheels refinished in gold to complete the Gold Leaf look even though my plate references JPS (Gold Leaf was already taken). I know the car might not be to everyone's taste but it came out the way I envisioned her a year and a half ago. Attached Images __________________ Hooman is awesome. I'm Hooman...

12-26-2012, 06:47 AM	#404 (permalink)
NYCpersian Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 70	ebay! AE86 Corolla lights with redline top and clear/chrome bottoms. I taped off the red and smoked the bottoms for a unique look compared to the all smoked units they also sell on ebay. __________________ Hooman is awesome. I'm Hooman...

12-26-2012, 06:59 AM	#405 (permalink)
lotusespritse Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,328	NYC, do you have any higher res pics? Hard to appreciate at that size. __________________ 1998 Lotus Esprit V8, Calypso/Magnolia, Elise Airbag Steering Wheel, 02+ center Exhaust, Protech Dampers, Nova Wheels

12-26-2012, 10:46 AM	#406 (permalink)
NYCpersian Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: NYC Posts: 70	The light and Iphone make the rims look green but I promise they're gold! I particularly like the Gold Leaf sticker on the rocker panels, perfect spot. Attached Images __________________ Hooman is awesome. I'm Hooman...

12-26-2012, 01:22 PM	#407 (permalink)
Dlamps57 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 138	Great looking car. Like the plates too Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App

12-26-2012, 05:05 PM	#408 (permalink)
Type82 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 736	Eddie, Where is Dan Tosh putting 20 seconds on the clock for remarks on that picture? #1. The bulge is so big but the package is so small... Great photo. Someday I'm getting down to Essex Ct. to the train station where they shot the 1974 Triumph Spitfire Brochure. Just happens to be the same as my '74 Spit Happy Holidays

12-28-2012, 06:40 AM	#413 (permalink)
G8nightman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 58	NYCPersian what part of NYC are you in?

12-30-2012, 10:19 AM	#416 (permalink)
G8nightman Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 58	Nice Im in Queens maybe I will see you around. The last time I seen another Esprit in the area was a few years back.

12-30-2012, 10:35 AM	#417 (permalink)
1977S1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Rapid City, SD who'd have thought it.....a rare sight indeed.

12-30-2012, 11:21 AM	#418 (permalink)
lotusespritse Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Houston Posts: 1,328	Engine looks super sweet. Do you get a lot of glare off that light colored binnacle? __________________ 1998 Lotus Esprit V8, Calypso/Magnolia, Elise Airbag Steering Wheel, 02+ center Exhaust, Protech Dampers, Nova Wheels

12-30-2012, 12:41 PM	#419 (permalink)
1977S1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3	Not as bad as you would think. There is some but it really is not that distracting.

12-30-2012, 02:50 PM	#420 (permalink)
Dlamps57 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 138	Beautiful car. Those early ones seem to get better looking with time. Also like the photography. Sent from my iPhone using AutoGuide.com App

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