Lotus Elan Central

I am not sure if this is a MAJOR project or not....But I am treating it as such...

I've recently decided I am going to keep the car (forever).

137K on the clock and after 5 relatively minor pain driving years, I thought I'd convert it to a JPS model.

I read with great interest Paul's project and have seen the original JPS in the flesh and loved it to bits.

So I thought it was time to create my own.
I think i'll probably go a little further in terms of graphics (perhaps not like the Esprit's, but more in the old Europa style), but a little less in terms of interior.

Does anyone have any thoughts/learnings/dislike for the idea/recommendations for vinyls/suppliers/seating/locations for specific items (e.g gold badge) etc.....?
all ideas welcome and taken on board.

This is just the beginning.

Mike

I think Paul Parsons did a very good job on his blackie - if that's your thing. I'd suggest if you're going down that route that you contact Paul Parsons by PM (maybe someone on LEC has his e-mail address ? GUK, Dico, dave Ed's ??) Paul will be able to point you in the direction of where he got his graphics, leather seats etc.. done.

PS You can get HiSpec calipers in anodized gold

In the meantime, have a look here for further info viewtopic.php?f=79&t=2742

Thks. Yeah I read all 33 pages!

May try to go down a Lotus racing with the union flag, just to be different.

Mike

Mikee wrote:Thks. Yeah I read all 33 pages!

May try to go down a Lotus racing with the union flag, just to be different.

Mike

How about a version of this (maybe without the "Renault" (unless you want that for the rear lights) and "GP" bits )



It's the new F1 GP logo.....

i would be very tempted to get that sticker above made up with renault removed and isuzu on it !

I like that! good work chaps!

Mike, although i rarely post on here nowadays, i do look in most wks, as i still have an interest. This is something i've contemplated doing again myself if funds ever allow, so 002 is a possibility, however, if i can help in anyway in the meantime, please don't hesitate in asking. I'll pm you my contact details.

Paul I get to see 001 quite regularly and must say you did a fantastic job. I spend lots of time staring in envy every time I see it.

jHamshaw wrote:

Mikee wrote:Thks. Yeah I read all 33 pages!

May try to go down a Lotus racing with the union flag, just to be different.

Mike

How about a version of this (maybe without the "Renault" (unless you want that for the rear lights) and "GP" bits )

logo.jpg

It's the new F1 GP logo.....

That'd work, especially as Renault donated some parts for the car.

TTFN

It's finally underway...