Re: Esprit 1990 Missing relay
That relay location should be empty, in US cars at least. Some Esprits have a (factory installed) jumper between two terminals of that empty relay socket. Would need to look up the specifics.? I KNOW
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Atwell
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#23041
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Esprit 1990 Missing relay
Hi All Just wondering if someone could clarify whether one of my relays is missing on my 1990 Esprit - I think it might be, as a few of the electrics aren't working - see attached photo Thanks John
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John M
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#23040
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s2 door lock mounting bllots/nuts
Asked this sometime ago with no response. Looking for the countersunk head bolt & nut used to attached the driver side door lock onto the body.? Only one needed.? Prefer it be original type. -- Rich
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Rich Flowers
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#23039
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Re: Smog equipment
Keep us posted on your success with this.
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wigl@...
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Re: Smog equipment
I would call California. Lotus Prepared by Claudius Ask for JASON phone number is 1-562-865-4439 They have and deal with smog equipment for lotus Esprit. wrote:
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P.
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#23037
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Smog equipment
Does anyone have a good source for the smog equipment for a ¡®79 S2? Mine has none of that equipment and I will have to go through that I have also read that folks have passed CA smog with Dellortos
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Selbe, Shah
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
No I haven't. But in VAUGHAN ONTARIO Apex MOTOR WORKS Howard Prophet "Owner Operator" is a highly skilled LOTUS Mechanic. He is kind, knowledgeable and thorough . Would recommend. He insisted the
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P.
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Good day Shah, Apologies for the delayed response, was away... I switched to 15" HRE wheels with factory offset, with 15 205/50 front 15 225/60 rears this got me as close to the factory rolling
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Raymond Robinson
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Pasquale,? I'm in Rochester, NY.? Purchased my S1 in July of 1977.? Once the weather has moderated, probably in April, I'd be happy to meet with you and discuss our cars.? There is a repair shop
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LYN A WECHSLER
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
WOW you are so lucky. You could Daly drive your lotus. You have the weather and the skilled people near you . I on the other hand am in Niagara Ontario Canada. It's COLD here. and skilled lotus
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P.
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
I am based in Long Beach, CA USA. I would love to connect with other S1/S2 owners out here. I live about 15 minutes from Lotus PBC.
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Selbe, Shah
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#23031
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Vancouver, B.C., Canada
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wigl@...
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
I ran track day in an S1 with Koni's on R spec Yokohama's in 205/60 front, 225/60 rear on the Wolfrace wheels, found it altogether neutral through a fast sweeper. Chased mountain road twisties in
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wigl@...
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#23029
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
I am in Austin, Texas, Nick Tyler
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Nick Tyler
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Just a suggestion. All you lotus S1 and S2 please include the The CITY , PROVINCE and COUNTRY you are in. That way someone with an S1 or S2 close to You could ask to meet up and discuss ways to help
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P.
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#23027
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Shah,My Esprit is an S2 as well.? I am running 16" rims that are offset to match the original wheels with one exception, the year rims are 8", not 7.5".? The tire outside diameters match the stock
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Nick Tyler
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Oh, actually, those are the tires on my Grand Prix GXP. Wider tires on the front than on the rear. ? Bill Sent: Thursday, January 25, 2024 3:34 PM To: [email protected] Subject:
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Bill Galbraith
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#23025
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Bill I think you got your tires a bit confused, you have wider tires on the front than the back and 18¡± tires on 15¡± wheels. The car does look good with whatever you do have on there however. It
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dave78esprit
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#23024
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
I plan to fit 15" front and 16" rear, wider rear than front. The 2 early Esprit in which I had meaningful seat time were both so equipped and handled very well. Further to Atwell's point on
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wigl@...
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#23023
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Re: Ideal wheel configuration
Shah, I've been running 15" wheels on my S1 since 1985.? Nearly impossible to find high performance tires in the correct sizes.? The fronts are 215/50-15 Dunlop SP9000 and the rears 245/50-15 Dunlop
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LYN A WECHSLER
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