JPS M100

[Paul.P]

Good question Grahame, we worked from bare chassis upwards, so engine went in before front frame ( frame with radiator in ). I presume that the engine comes out with clamshell on, but it would be a tight squeeze, shall consult my mechanic tomorow & let you know. Although if your considering taking the engine out, it might be worthwhile taking that front frame off as it seems to be a rust area, clean & re-paint, & take a look at the fan cowls !

[grahamec]

Thanks Paul, so if the front frame and clamshell are seperate items eh! and if both are taken off then you have a big hole in the front of the car hmmm<br>Cheers

[Paul.P]

Pauls always a happy man, just wasn't showing it yesterday  ;D, just don't see the point in putting it back together if its not right ?

[DM_M100]

Paul,<br><br>I'm pretty sure that somewhere amidst my magazine collection I have an old issue of a now-defunct magazine called "Supercar Classics" which has a feature about the Ltd. Edition JPS Esprit S2. That feature is the only reason why I've kept that mag. for 15 years! <br><br>More to the point, it has a lot of colour photos which might help give you some ideas for your JPS M100. I'll  see if I can dig the magazine out of its hiding place and scan the article for you.<br><br>David.

[Paul.P]

Thanks Dave, that would be a big help, ive only got small pics of the esprit myself, so the more info the better !

[stevieshag]

Hi Paul,<br><br>found this site not sure if will be of any use but there are lots of pics of racing jps cars, you may find some Esprit`s or other items of interest.. <br><br>hope it helps... stevie..<br><br>http://www.jpslotus.org/

[DM_M100]

I followed Stevie's link and found another link to this site:<br><br>http://www.king.igs.net/~nadb/index1.htm<br><br>which has info. and pictures of the JPS Esprits. <br><br>There used to be one in Prestwick (where I live now) but I've not seen it for a while. <br>

[Paul.P]

Thanks guys, all this info is great, what i really want to find as well is the Team Lotus JPS logo, have seen this on the side of some cars, just under a gold stripe, but can't find it anywhere on the web !

[Sy V]

http://www3.karuizawa.ne.jp/~corgi/ez/pict/jps01.png<br><br>http://www.e-topharmacy.com/cigarettes/jhon_player_special_big.jpg<br><br>http://www.bidmystamp.com/images/F1/JPS%20-%203.jpg<br><br>http://www3.karuizawa.ne.jp/~corgi/ez/pict/plogbr.html<br><br>http://www.allsportauto.com/photoautre3/lotus/europa/jsp/1973_lotus_europa_john_player_special_09_sb.jpg<br><br>http://community.webshots.com/photo/85695320/85695320ENSIIs<br><br>http://www.bidmystamp.com/images/F1/JPS%20-%201.jpg<br><br>http://www.geocities.com/area51/capsule/2356/amostra.jpg<br><br>http://community.webshots.com/photo/225148074/225148074jdEqsu<br><br>http://www.deepthrottle.com/Photo/03_lb_v_photo_20.shtml<br><br>http://community.webshots.com/photo/33392429/33392429yDOIir<br><br>http://www.glenphotos.com/memories/thumbsuplg2.JPG<br><br>http://www.p4a.com/item_images/medium/00/36/09-01.jpg<br><br>I started off just looking for the logos, but some of the pictures i found i thought were worth linking to.<br><br>

[Costas]

Sometimes SY scares me... [smiley=Wow.gif]

[Paul.P]

Well thanks Sy, some of these pics will definitely come in handy !, still can't find the Team Lotus JPS one though ?

[F1 LOTUS]

[quote author=Paul.P link=board=project;num=1112101184;start=60#72 date=04/10/05 at 09:20:38]Well thanks Sy, some of these pics will definitely come in handy !, still can't find the Team Lotus JPS one though ?[/quote]<br><br>Have you tried contacting Clive Chapman at Classic Team Lotus?

[Paul.P]

No i havn't Brian, never thought of that one !, don't really know a lot about these classic clubs, do you have an address or contact no., or does anyone else ?

[Costas]

http://www.classicteamlotus.co.uk/<br><br>I ll send you the bill  :P

[Paul.P]

Costas, your a star !, thanks a lot, i'll get on the case.

[Paul.P]

Well, all snapped studs have been removed & tapped, turbo & everything else went back on last night, finished at 11.30pm ( long day from 5.15am ), & the engine started 1st turn !!!, what a relief, now back to Newcastle saturday for that re-spray, so won't have a lot to report on for a few weeks, but as they say in the movies , i'll be back !

[John_W]

Paul,<br>FYI, just in case you haven't seen these:<br>http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=27375&item=4546685261&rd=1<br><br>John

[Paul.P]

John, thanks very much, ive already got some that were on ebay a while ago, although there no good to me as the stripes won't show up on a black car !. Mind you if you look closely this is the JPS Team Lotus emblem i intend using & can't find anywhere else. Cars still at TBR bodywork shop , so no news to report yet !