OK, so my "front page" Page number one was the very first page I created. Having had it here for a couple of years now I have decided to make page 1 my "current pics" page (with some basic information and highlights), so here is my old "Page one"...
My sexy beast!!! Hope you enjoy...
Bought this one in November of 2006 with 20,000 miles. Now (2008) at 30,000+ miles... No Garage Queen here!
1997 Lotus Esprit Twin Turbo V8 !!!!
I removed the front tag holder and the lower portion of the spoiler (seen in the "before" pictures). Looks much cleaner and provides more clearance over speed bumps and such.
Note the black stiching on the seats...
Zero to sixty in 4.2 seconds folks. I hear it has a top speed of 178MPH. Did I say it was a TWIN TURBO? I have been advised to have a lawyer on retainer... LOL
Two (2) tops - One (1) glass and one (1) fiberglass each with storage case. Esprit logo door seal plates too.
Heads-Up Display (H.U.D) showing MPH. I need to get a picture of it in action! :) More details on page 4.
BBS mesh wheels w/Lotus center caps. Brembo discs and calipers. Wheels are Michelin Pilot Sports:
Front: 235 / 40ZR 17
Back: 285 / 35 ZR 18
MOMO carbon fiber and brushed aluminum shift knob. Billet aluminum shift boot ring and MOMO carbon fiber emergency brake handle. MOMO carpets in the background.
Valentine One (V1) concealed radar detector with Valentine One (V1) rearview mirror display. I can adjust audio on the console using the Beast Motorsports audio module. More details on page 4 showing the concealed area.
Pioneer AVIC - N1 DVD based Navigation System with AVIC - N2 software. Displays DVD movies, Navigation Map, Vehicle dynamics (speed, angular velocity, etc.), and rear view camera.
Pioneer XM Satellite radio module. Also allows you to have NavTraffic instant traffic-flow updates to re-route you to your destination
Pioneer back-up camera. Really useful with the low ride height, especially when backing up. I can also cruise with the image on the right displayed (live video). Make for a second rear view camera as the car has some nasty blind spots (more details on page 2).
Pioneer concealed microphone system to give verbal/audible commands to stereo and navigation system. Pioneer display can be concealed (note microphone for audio commands on left and audio knob for Valentine One radar detector on the console).
RAID Air Type 1 (SW-102 320mm) aftermarket steering wheel. To my knowledge, the only aftermarket steering wheels that you can purchase with an airbag. I purchased this because the factory GM wheel belonged in a truck! The RAID wheel also freed-up quite a bit of space. I also have the OEM black and tan two-tone wheel that came with the car. Pioneer wireless remote control is steering wheel based (but detachable).
Here is a full list of the "extras":
* K&N Air Filters
* Sunroof wind deflector
* MOMO carpeted floor mats
* Custom 2.5 " SS Magnaflow Muffler & Exhaust Tips (pics on page 2)
* Magnaflow SS 2.5" High-Flow Catalytic Converters (pics on page 2)
* Carbon Fiber Windshield wiper
* Carbon Fiber license plate frame
* Lotus license plate screw covers
* Lotus Valve stem caps
Click here to visit my garage!
Items I haven't installed. Comment if you think I should!
* Custom pillar boost gauge (black)
* New Fiberglass front airdam/spoiler
* Clear front marker lenses with blue bulbs (this is my choice)
* Momo carbon fiber racing pedals
Click HERE for Page 2 Photo shoot and more vehicle pictures and details
Click HERE for Page 3 Car Audio detail
Click HERE for Page 4 Even more pictures! and Video clips!
Page 5 has pictures of the engine removed. Change your timing belts!!!
Need for speed??? The best video clip ever:
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Come to Wilmington, let's go for a ride!
Lotus Tour:
August 2007 - Just added some cool video clips on CAR DOMAIN!! Check them out, but be sure to come back and see the rest of my picture pages!
No man should have two Lotus Esprit's!!!! hehe
Links to other video clips:
Video Number TWO - Walk around
Video Number THREE - Peak at the engine
Video Number FOUR - Dual Gas Tanks
Video Number FIVE - Heads Up Display (HUD)
Video Number SIX - Car Detail
Video Number SEVEN - Stereo clips
Video Number Eight - Pop up headlights
