Detuned from 500 bhp because the gearbox would not take that amount of power. Apparently LOTUS stands for; Lots Of Trouble, Usually Serious and some of these have been very unreliable whilst others have been fairly ok.
@SportsandGT6 күн бұрын
@@bodhiapurva3887 🥱the “Lots of trouble” trope is no more applicable to Lotus than to many other cars of the era. There’s nothing complicated about them and a well-maintained Lotus will be very reliable.
@maximeueberschlag61838 күн бұрын
Would sound the same if i were to fart in a thincan
@kritti18 күн бұрын
Sorry, but you got the figures wrong, the 2006 - 2008 V6 did 0-60 in 6.6 sec., the V8 did it in 5.4 sec, which is a considerable difference, not mentioning the sound and the torque.
@SportsandGT8 күн бұрын
Apologies if I got the details wrong - and yes of course, numbers aren't everything - the V8 makes a much better noise. I just believe that living with the V6 makes life a little easier than the V8 with the ABC risk (particularly if unsure of how well it's been looked after). Thanks for watching and commenting.
@recurvearcher654210 күн бұрын
Bought a R230, 2009 SL 350 with then 52,000klm $45,000 AU 4years ago today insurance company full compressive $47,500 still just 62,000klm, so they are holding or increasing in value, a pleasure to drive in Perth.
@SportsandGT10 күн бұрын
@@recurvearcher6542 having sold mine two years ago now I’m starting to look again. Whilst I liked the twin headlamp era - the 2008+ facelift is also growing on me. I’ve even seen one for sale in the same blue that I had.
@michaelwhelan56420 күн бұрын
The workshop manual specifies the gap between the central plate which carries the "O" rings and the carb and manifold. Simply adhering to the cap ensures the carbs are mounted properly.....according to Lotus anyway!
@SportsandGT20 күн бұрын
@@michaelwhelan564 you’re right but, having now done it, I take issue with the word “simply” 😂
@michaelwhelan56420 күн бұрын
@@SportsandGT Nothing is ever simple on the Esprit.1🙂
@SportsandGT20 күн бұрын
@@michaelwhelan564 correct
@paulshawp22 күн бұрын
Thank for that I only thought about one and got all that fantastic information
@SportsandGT22 күн бұрын
@@paulshawp thanks for watching!
@tylertheotaku927023 күн бұрын
Damn, that is rare.
@SportsandGT22 күн бұрын
@@tylertheotaku9270 since making the video I have found out it that it is one of just 100 sold in the UK, of which (until this video) only 8 were known of.
@redbike634026 күн бұрын
Black bumpers and rear light surround look very good indeed 👌. Your S3 looks fantastic, in my opinion better than the Bond Aston Martin. Esprit S1, 2 and 3 are stunning cars ❤
@SportsandGT26 күн бұрын
@@redbike6340 thank you. Yes the black bumpers and trims are period correct for 1983 but someone had changed them quite early in its life probably to make it look younger.
@redbike634027 күн бұрын
I love the classic lines of the S1. Beautiful cars.
@SportsandGT27 күн бұрын
@@redbike6340 Pure Giugiaro! 👍🏻
@florencethompson135229 күн бұрын
Just for scale could you tell us how tall you are?
@SportsandGT29 күн бұрын
@@florencethompson1352 I’m 6’6” (198cm) with long legs!
@stuartkidd362429 күн бұрын
I have a BMW motorcycle registered 1st August 1984, but i have the bulid paperwork from the BMW historic department showing the build date as 5th April 1983, just been to the post office and they said thier system was showing the motorcycle as not eligible and there wasn't an option on build date, any idea how i can resolve this, thanks, good video.
@SportsandGT29 күн бұрын
@@stuartkidd3624 thank you - I think to go off build date you may have to contact DVLA and send the paperwork evidence.
@twcmakerАй бұрын
That looks pretty cool. 👍
@SportsandGT29 күн бұрын
@@twcmaker yes, it was
@twcmakerАй бұрын
Jonny Smith has done a couple of videos on them in the last year. Well worth watching 👍
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Thanks. I’ll take a look.
@twcmakerАй бұрын
Love these two. But I'll have to stick with my Old Commer Cob. You never know though. Just need the YT channel to take off. Jamie
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Thanks Jamie. There are many of us waiting for our channels to “go ballistic”! One day eh? 😂
@bxl1121Ай бұрын
front engined V12 manual Ferarris are going extinct so you should absolutely buy one. Gated manual only.
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Guessing manual 612s are hard to come by in RHD?
@HelloMrVeloАй бұрын
Way ahead of its time, Considering Ford put the same valve train In their Cobra, Maurader And Lincoln’s About 30 years later
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Sadly it didn’t see a continuation of the line like they are still doing with the 911, just several evolutions on the theme.
@The0rsАй бұрын
But what about 'The Spy Who Loved Me'? And you actually own an Esprit! 😂
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Ah but this is Astons only - maybe I’ll do a “best non-Aston 007 car chases” pick?
@krazmokramerАй бұрын
Thank you! I never understood the differences. Series 1 is definitely my favorite!!
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
No problem. I did it so I could remember too! Yes - Series 1 - agreed!
@ilcavalieresommelierАй бұрын
Of course yes…
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
I think they’re now into a price bracket where buyers actually want a Mondial rather than just wanting to buy any Ferrari.
@MatthewB-Kornafel-xv6oiАй бұрын
Cars r cool !!
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
@@MatthewB-Kornafel-xv6oi indeed - this one certainly is
@nevillebonner6244Ай бұрын
Hi , I saw a beauty of an E type in a petrol station near Chichester . It was very angular not at all like the three versions shown here. Any ideas? It looked sort of 70’s ... if that helps ..
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
@@nevillebonner6244 no idea tbh - what makes you say it was an e-type if it didn’t look like one? There were some race specials - you were near Goodwood after all - otherwise 🤷🏼♂️
@normanburrell5523Ай бұрын
I Bought my 2010 SL 350 in 2016 from Brooklands Mercedes, trading in a 2013 Jaguar XF diesel which gave me a superb exchange deal. It is in Iridium silver with a glass panoramic roof and red leather upholstery and trim. The car had only done 9250 miles at the time and had been used mainly as a leisure car. The first two services were with the main dealer because they had given a no quibble warranty as part of the purchase deal but from 2018 I have used a specialist who only use genuine parts and the Mercedes star diagnostic system and service record. It’s a joy to drive and when you consider how expensive it was when new it is only a bit more to run and insure than a newer standard everyday car mainly to do with lower annual mileage. Road tax is at the high end but if this became a financial issue I would sell it. To be fair it is only similar to buying new car. The car has now achieved 30,000 miles and is as good as the day I purchased it. I also own a classic 1990 V12 5.3 litre Jaguar XJS convertible and I just love the comparison in performance and driving style of driving both cars which are 20 years apart in age. Both are a joy to own, if not a cheap hobby.
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Having now sold mine, I do miss its versatility - and oddly (having not been that keen on it when I had it) my wife and daughter miss it more because they don't like the classic Esprit that I bought to replace it.
@sundbydАй бұрын
I knew Jack Griffith when he and his wife, Marge, lived in Jacksonville, Florida.
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
@@sundbyd wow - I bet he got around in some interesting cars
@markhallows2945Ай бұрын
I use a Carcoon for my Aston Martin, I would suggest use an indoor soft cover over your Lotus before you put the main cover on. This will protect your paintwork from any scratches on windy days as you will find the bubble will move about on very windy days.
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
@@markhallows2945 thanks. Yes it does rock from side to side but as it is quite sausage shaped it hits the floor on the opposite side and bounces back before making contact with the side of the car!
@cobar5342Ай бұрын
Good on you. I love an inspired restoration with a good knowledge base. Respect.
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Thank you. My knowledge base was minimal but by owning a classic it is increasing daily!! 😂
@SEL_69Ай бұрын
That was a Lotus 340R next to the Bentley’s! Nice video.
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Ah thank you - I get confused with the open top Lotuses!
@edwinblank58Ай бұрын
Nice video!
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
Thank you!
@malcstag2 ай бұрын
Daimler with its extra build quality and of course the turner v8
@SportsandGTАй бұрын
There’s no wrong choice between them. So very different in character despite looking all but identical.
@Solshep2 ай бұрын
Forgot to mention what happens when the vehicle is SORN'd.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Not sure what does happen putting a historic vehicle on a SORN. Means you don’t need insurance I guess and no need to “pay” the zero tax.
@marineboy46222 ай бұрын
For me, i found the QOS chase ruined by the overly quick cutting and it's too short to be truly enjoyable. The Spectre one was too dark, making the cars and scenery difficult to see and any tension in the chase was completely lost, as he made a phone call right in the middle of it. TLD is my favourite, cool car, cool gadgets and great music.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Fair points. And I can’t disagree on the Aston Martin V8 - a car so awesome the brought it back in No Time To Die.
@davidjones52452 ай бұрын
Can you let me know which controller you purchased (220/240Iv or 12/24v) please? I bought one,12/24v from Amazon and fitted to my Outdoor Car Shield but it didn’t work? I cannot seem to find a suitable 220/240v, one that looks like the one fitted? Thanks.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
sure it was this amzn.eu/d/hHdAY8E
@davidjones52452 ай бұрын
@@SportsandGT Thank you, appreciated.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
@@davidjones5245 you’re welcome
@nerobruno2 ай бұрын
Fix the audio! You're cracking and popping.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Yes it was one of my early videos with limited equipment. Hopefully better sound these days. Thanks for watching though.
@OldCarsNewVan2 ай бұрын
Great fun - but for me it has to be the 2CV chase in For Your Eyes Only 🤣🤣🤣
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Yes, that’s a good one. If this video goes down well I’ll do a Top 5 James Bond car chases NOT in an Aston Martin!
@user-dd6vz7bd8t2 ай бұрын
either forwards or backwards also round corners i should imagine
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
🙄
@robinstjohnsmith63652 ай бұрын
Lovely car my father got a 12, his first car about '55 then a 1949 Light 15 a couple of years later. Sadly he sold it for £85 in 1960. Great car though.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
An icon for sure
@Riys-hp8jx2 ай бұрын
Harry gosh darn it you're on da wrong side a da' road and too fast 😮
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
😂
@OldCarsNewVan2 ай бұрын
Congrats! A good milestone👍
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Not sure what milestone it was though - 2 years being monetized perhaps.
@TrevorParker-ni4lh2 ай бұрын
I just bought one of those covers and I’m wondering where did you get your dimmer switch from? Thanks for your help.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Amazon - had to buy two but not expensive amzn.eu/d/hHdAY8E
@YouTube2 ай бұрын
keep up the good work ❤️
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
thanks!
@kingterrence2 ай бұрын
Make It Happen I'll buy One 🎉
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Callum Design have now made it happen!
@Christopher-wp8yu2 ай бұрын
One day i will own a 996 turbo.
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
Yep, a worthy ambition.
@GuidelinesViolator2 ай бұрын
no
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
😂
@MrDodgedollar2 ай бұрын
So a waste of camera footage then.. basically
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
😂
@MarioRossi-xo6im2 ай бұрын
Hi! Simply amazing man!!... You had a simply sensational idea!!! Thank you for solving the problem! Congratulations!
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
No problem
@MarioRossi-xo6im3 ай бұрын
HI! Were you able to drive with your knee touching the steering wheel??.. A curiosity please, how tall are you?.. Bye!
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
I’m 6’6” (1.98m) with long legs. I have modified my S3 by adding a spacer behind the steering wheel which gives room for my left leg/knee to operate the clutch. I’d probably need to do the same for all Esprit variants.
@MarioRossi-xo6im3 ай бұрын
@@SportsandGT I understand, I'm tall too!...Listen, please, can I ask you specifically how you managed to make exactly the changes you told me to be more comfortable?...Because I've been looking for a "Lotus Esprit Final Edition" for a few years from 2004, and I would also like to be comfortable driving. I'm waiting for you.... Thank you!
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
@@MarioRossi-xo6im I did a video on it but it’s an earlier Esprit - How to get a tall driver into a Lotus Esprit kzfaq.info/get/bejne/f7mgasJ5nsXYg30.html
@MarioRossi-xo6im2 ай бұрын
@@SportsandGT Hi! Woow! Many thanks!
@SportsandGT2 ай бұрын
@@MarioRossi-xo6im you’re welcome
@louispeel99193 ай бұрын
My Favourite car of all time and I don't drive. But I had a fleet of them on Grand Turismo!
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
Haha - that’s a good way of “owning” lots of cars you can’t afford or have nowhere to store! Thanks for watching.
@anthonyhickson6863 ай бұрын
Why is he, like many others, driving and doing a program at the same time. Maybe it's trendy of something.
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
Would it be more interesting if I were sat at a desk talking about cars?
@anthonyhickson6863 ай бұрын
@@SportsandGT He could be showing us the cars. We don't have to look at him. If using a phone while driving is dangerous what is producing a program.
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
@@anthonyhickson686 he does indeed show the cars too
@racqueteer56063 ай бұрын
I see you recommended the 2006 onwards with the 3.5 v6 over the earlier 3.7 v6. Unfortunately,cat on engine choice I disagree! The 3.5 was plaqued with cam gear problems etc that could distroy an engine if not fixed - and this was very expensive. The earlier 3.7 m112 engine had none of these problems and is virtually bulletproof - one of the best MB v6 engines ever made, alongside the latter m113.
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
Others have also mentioned the problem - was it mostly an issue in the US? It was also solved within about a year as I checked my engine number and it was made after the fix.
@declanhowley46793 ай бұрын
well said..i always wanted one but the choice was food or a bike .money was tight..even when i see one on line i want one now...as we get older we rotate back to a child of the things we couldnt have..as in now buy one cause you deserve it ...when you look at it ..memories will make you smile and dreams do come through...❤❤ from ireland..
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
Very true. Although much as I’d want a Chopper for my 7 year old self, my 50+ self wants more expensive means of transport! 😂
@Stevesolo19503 ай бұрын
It would be better if you weren't driving, and eliminate the background noise.
@SportsandGT3 ай бұрын
Sorry. I did shoot a version sat still but it wasn’t very lively!