Son of X2WRX

Just got a V8 GT esprit in at palmers when i went for a go in it i was sure i was doing 60 but when i looked down at the speedo i was doing 120 it was just that smooth and comfortable.

pedals are a bit close together i kept getting the clutch and throttle

anybody else got a esprit knocking about

bobfrog1

there's a guy around here with the v8 twin turbo, its a special edition apprarently but its defo 400bhp+ he's only 23-24ish too

Son of X2WRX

do u know his name

Son of X2WRX

is there any way i could add a little extra speed or power to the Esprit

midget1500

more speed?

the v8 GT is 0-60 in 4.8, 0-100 in 10.3 and has a top end of 170mph.

bobfrog1

Son of X2WRX, his name is Darren Jones

[Edited by bobfrog1 - 7/20/2003 6:58:39 PM]

ex-webby

The V8 Esprit is an absolute dream. Possibly my very favourite road car - if not, it's damn close.

Incredible performance and incredible handling.

I used to own an S4S, which was very special, but the V8's are even quicker. The only thing that let my particular car down was the reliability and I had to reluctantly give it back in the end. Damn shame, and I toy with the idea of getting another one monthly

All the best

Simon

Robertio

iTrader: (1)

There is a yahoo list for Esprits, IIRC LotusEspritUK where just about every aspect of Esprit ownership is covered

Upping power on the V8 to about 450bhp is not difficult, however, the gearbox is a problem. It isn't really strong enough for stock power, so if you try to put another 100bhp through it in enthusiastic fashion it is only a matter of time before it goes bye bye Currently there is no cheap replacement box, unless you happen to regard 10k as pocket change, but hopefully someone will come up with something sooner rather than later.

J4CKO

iTrader: (1)

My favourite as well, in GT3 anyway, the only chance I will get.

X2WRX

if any of u are looking for a lotus they have a few in at st palmers they are quite getting in to all that know i was there just to day with my dad ian they have a new shape elise and that lotus Esprit.

they have just sold an lotus exige as well

X2WRX

do the V8 GT's still have the 25 gear box because there has got to be a more modern race one that will fit because at the moment the gear box runes the car completely

midget1500

check out the lotus esprit groups on yahoo - massive. there are replacement internals for the g/box @ 2 grand ish. i've even seen 6 speed conversions, sequential boxes, etc.

the V8 GT is my dream car

chopper

I had a V8SE for just over a year. One very fast and pretty car indeed - but it's legs were a bit long for most of the driving I did as it loves the big wide sweeping roads (favorite places for cameras these days ). Engine note was always dissappointing, even with sports exhausts but they seem to be quite a bargain these days - I'd have one again given the right environment (ie not in central London!)

Mungo

Lovely car indeed. But I'm intrigued as to how you hit the clutch and throttle at the same time - you must have truly huge feet.

Son of X2WRX

I ment throttle and brake but

M3 Evo

looking for a sport 350 myself at the moment

Any one driven one, and how does it compare the the GT? Am i better off with a GT?

Veracocha

Can't say from driving experience but most mag reviews like EVO said it was better than the standard V8 GT - especially handling.

M3 Evo

Obviously need to drive a 350 (driven several GTs).

Trouble is, i've got a CSL coming so i'd have to pick between the two, which is a decision i dont want to make.

I'm going to get the CSL first and see what thats like then maybe go look at a 350 if it doesnt live up to what i want!