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L100NYY said:
Not me but I was scouring the classifieds this morning checking up on values, really fancy one.
In fact I have one on my desktop as inspiration!
Ben, you're probably looking at around six grand upwards for a decent car but sometimes you can find a bargain. Contact the owners' club via www.sunbeamlotus.com if you're seriously interested - they often know of cars for sale that don't appear in classified.In fact I have one on my desktop as inspiration!
In fact, I have one in my garage for inspiration...
AllNines said:
L100NYY said:
Not me but I was scouring the classifieds this morning checking up on values, really fancy one.
In fact I have one on my desktop as inspiration!
Ben, you're probably looking at around six grand upwards for a decent car but sometimes you can find a bargain. Contact the owners' club via www.sunbeamlotus.com if you're seriously interested - they often know of cars for sale that don't appear in classified.In fact I have one on my desktop as inspiration!
In fact, I have one in my garage for inspiration...
I've one in my garage too and I occasionally sit in this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-W1ZriE0NZg
Edited by 72twink on Friday 28th August 12:17
Edited by 72twink on Friday 28th August 15:10
Hello there, I'm new to this forum , regarding the Nurburgring trip w/e 14th-17th Aug . It was me in my series 1 Sunbeam Lotus , Thanks for your comments , I was trying hard. I managed a best BTG time of 8-06 whilst having to slow to to pick up my stopwatch from under my feet ( don't ask , it's abit embarrasing ) . On the Sunday , I blew the clutch to bits ,Booo , 180 euros later , we're back in the paddock . We also managed an 8-07 with my passenger hand holding a video camera . Absolutely superb weekend , i blooming love that place , ha ha .The photo is from the Wipperman section .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeWdSpqfCUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbJEohJAkA
these you tube clips were taken some time ago , the black scooby was running 450 bhp apparently, hope you enjoy.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JeWdSpqfCUc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgbJEohJAkA
these you tube clips were taken some time ago , the black scooby was running 450 bhp apparently, hope you enjoy.
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Regarding full spec ,here goes,
the motor is long stroked to 2.5 litre all steel crank , rods , cam buckets. Mahle pistons , Nicasil liners. 48 Dellorto's ( needs 50s, next job ). Cams , flowed & ported head , 3 cut standard valves , bronze guides etc . Works manifold and exhaust . Lightened steel flywheel & 7.25" twin plate clutch , 265 bhp at the flywheel,
Bilsteins all round on adjustable platforms .Ali top mounts(spherical bearing). Front anti roll bar mounted directly on the front struts, negative camber on the front ( soon to be adjustable )rose jointed , Big vented discs with Lotus Carlton AP 4 pot calipers , Mintex pads.
Rear axle negative cambered by about 1 degree with disc conversion and LSD ,Ali finned diff cover and diff pump & oil cooler. Rear arms rose jointed,
Close ratio ZF box .
Compomotive ml 8 x 15" wheels with Toyo R888s
Roll cage, Recaro front seats , Sparco steering wheel,
All the work is carried out by Seaman Motorsport in Norwich
Hope that's OK & not to boring
Cheers
the motor is long stroked to 2.5 litre all steel crank , rods , cam buckets. Mahle pistons , Nicasil liners. 48 Dellorto's ( needs 50s, next job ). Cams , flowed & ported head , 3 cut standard valves , bronze guides etc . Works manifold and exhaust . Lightened steel flywheel & 7.25" twin plate clutch , 265 bhp at the flywheel,
Bilsteins all round on adjustable platforms .Ali top mounts(spherical bearing). Front anti roll bar mounted directly on the front struts, negative camber on the front ( soon to be adjustable )rose jointed , Big vented discs with Lotus Carlton AP 4 pot calipers , Mintex pads.
Rear axle negative cambered by about 1 degree with disc conversion and LSD ,Ali finned diff cover and diff pump & oil cooler. Rear arms rose jointed,
Close ratio ZF box .
Compomotive ml 8 x 15" wheels with Toyo R888s
Roll cage, Recaro front seats , Sparco steering wheel,
All the work is carried out by Seaman Motorsport in Norwich
Hope that's OK & not to boring
Cheers
265hp 
That's Bonkers mad stuff. Love it.
which probably weighs half a ton and upto a year ago you never had a cage fitted and you were still doing very impressive times at the ring To be honist can't believe you haven't stripped the car! its the cheapest and easist way to improve the overall cars ability and perfomance.
I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp
driving to events is half the fun 
I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp
driving to events is half the fun Edited by MATT427 on Monday 28th December 16:45
MATT427 said:
To be honist can't believe you haven't stripped the car! its the cheapest and easist way to improve the overall cars ability and perfomance.
I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp driving to events is half the fun
As Guy does not frequent the forum often...I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp
driving to events is half the fun Edited by MATT427 on Monday 28th December 16:45
Why would you strip the car when its doing low 8 min laps at the ring? its an excellent Q car and would win modified class awards at carshow's due to her mint condition.
Guy's car is a lot quicker than a 240bhp stripped race car (I also have one).
Why drive when you have a free trailer,tow vehicle and fuel.......getting the car on a ferry can be hard enough but why put the mileage on for no reason - yes driving to events can be half the fun, but when your stuck in traffic and its a hot day..?
For a road/track car then 2.4L is probably a better bet-(accordinging to the people in the know).
stevo666 said:
MATT427 said:
To be honist can't believe you haven't stripped the car! its the cheapest and easist way to improve the overall cars ability and perfomance.
I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp driving to events is half the fun
As Guy does not frequent the forum often...I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp
driving to events is half the fun Edited by MATT427 on Monday 28th December 16:45
Why would you strip the car when its doing low 8 min laps at the ring? its an excellent Q car and would win modified class awards at carshow's due to her mint condition.
Guy's car is a lot quicker than a 240bhp stripped race car (I also have one).
Why drive when you have a free trailer,tow vehicle and fuel.......getting the car on a ferry can be hard enough but why put the mileage on for no reason - yes driving to events can be half the fun, but when your stuck in traffic and its a hot day..?
For a road/track car then 2.4L is probably a better bet-(accordinging to the people in the know).
And yes you have a point about travel but still, its always a trip you remember.
Edited by MATT427 on Saturday 20th February 12:01
Hi Matt , In answer to your trailer question ,it's more about getting it back home in case the worse happens, or any form of breakdown , also i have to take plenty of spares , tools , and family or friends . I do agree , driving to events is half the fun , but it's just not practical , Who's your dad ?
MATT427 said:
To be honist can't believe you haven't stripped the car! its the cheapest and easist way to improve the overall cars ability and perfomance.
I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp driving to events is half the fun
I mean my dads one is a race spec 2.2 which is what 230-230bhp? but only weights in at 813kg. Thats what really makes the difference!(well admittedly theres not a stock piece on it lol) but still weight is the biggest killer of speed.
Now just need to get a 2.6 in it
one question did you trailer it over there? and if so wimp
driving to events is half the fun Edited by MATT427 on Monday 28th December 16:45
Ok yes i was speaking complete rubbish. The nurburgring is way to far in a race/tuned spec sunbeam, be really uncomfortable.
Totally agree with all that you've said, of course you need to take equipment with you, and clothes for you and passenger. i wasn't really thinking about what i said in my original comment now i look back at it!!
my dad is martyn ellis. does lots of sprints and hillclimbs. obssessed with getting weight down on the car! might know of him by that!
Edited by MATT427 on Sunday 7th March 15:00
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