In this episode we talk about some of the roadblocks facing the build, and we remove the majority of the side panels from the car.
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Music:
07:07 – Anikdote – Turn It Up
10:10 – DEAF KEV – Invincible
Dude! I wanted to buy a Lotus in South Africa; the dealer had one on the floor with 300km (190 odd miles) on and it had a damaged panel for the airbag. They admitted to me that it had been like that for over a year… Amazing that they still sell cars…
Engine parts won’t be an issue 🙂
"ill tattoo their logo on my ass" lmao!
i know this is over 2 years ago, but pls cover your dash and console next time, all the dust in the electronics is no good , for the rest, respect for doing this . big thumbs up for you
Just thinking about fiberglass work makes me itchy.
I hope u sent the ones who decided to ignore u, pics when u finished the car
Glad you're better at mechanics then you are at accents. ðŸ‘ÂÂÂ
lol just print the money
why Is there like a little boy head in the back corner at 8:20😂
I've seen glass guys cut glass for old classic cars and chops, you can get the glass for that car hand made. I'm sure its not cheap but it can be done.
and thats how i feed my eel
How much was the wrecked car ?
I can't stop laughing he's using beats As earmuffs
Investing in some discardable one-use overalls can go a long way. It's the small things that help! 🙂
Ladies and Gentleman. The worlds first Lotus dune buggy.
Do it out of plexi
Stronger and lighter
Use lexan if you can tho
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LOTUS-EXIGE-ELISE-EVORA-EUROPA-211-CLAM-CLAMSHELL-ROOF-/262578693443?hash=item3d22e8e543:m:mCLG-Y8Xd1bJBf9KPRkWCVw. this is a link for a Lotus Evora clamshell roof in the uk if you want to have a look 🙂
While this build project is superb, I think the roof and front end situation is a very good reason not to buy a car from Lotus. Imagine this sitting at a collision centre for… ever.
No wonder the insurance company totaled it. Would cost more in the end to fix it than it cost new.
What i find complete bullshit is that lotus are allowed to not have these panels in stock, let alone with any delivery date.
IIRC, this is illegal in australia for a car that can still be in warranty (which this would be).
this thing kinda reminds me of a Campagna T-REX when its all taken apart
Watching from Venezuela!
Keep going men … good job!
fuck you lotus . are they stupide ?
just go to a fabricator and have the person fabricate new panels and a roof out of aluminum
In the Army we say Beyond Economical Repair, They compare the price of a new one and the Estimated Price to repair it including parts and labour, So as you are looking to rebuild yourself you don't incur the labour
ok…now this "build" is moving into insane territory…not watching the conclusion is not an option…mind blown.
that British accent is horrible.
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If you fail, you'll have a nice go-kart ;)…
I've been seeking restore/rebuild projects on Youtube, but it doesn't seem to surface these types of videos very well… Probably the reason why there are only 100k subscribers.
One more idea 🙂 go for a targa top and use a soft top panel.
Another idea which lotus build a prototype of is to put the pieces of roof roughly back together and have a plexiglass roof made since it's not structural part..
You could always put a Fiero body on it.
Glass top
bad Ass work
This ebay shop claims to sell them over here in the uk. ebay number 262484772862
This website appears to be selling roof panels as well as other body panels http://www.lotuspartsdirect.com/p/Lotus_2014_Evora/Roof-Panel/62886326/A132B0018K.html
Good news I know a guy here in Denver that has a Evora! The bad news this guy is one of those guys that has so much money he doesn't give a shit about the car you know the type drives a super car in a snow storm….
not searched the comments but I know the UK has companies that make lexan replacements for glass they have your car > http://www.plastics4performance.com/window-kits-windscreens/lotus-evora-lexan-full-window-kit.html < or there may be companies across the pond who have the kit/individual replacements
You should just make your own custom body. Who else thinks that's a good idea??
Good luck mate, you should have done your research before taking on this project. I've been waiting over a month for my evora engine mounts so nevermind a roof! The whole car is glued together and constructed with unconventional techniques and wasn't designed to be repaired.
"I'm desperate, I need a roof. II'll tattoo their logo on my ass, but I'm not going to pay 4.5K for a carbon fiber roof". Best part of the video, bar none.
make it a lotus targa top or convertible 🙂
PROGRESS! put a bag over the air filter/motor!