# A Lotus under a Lilac... **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [May 6, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804 "2012-05-06T18:51:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 6:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/1 "2012-05-06T18:51:35Z")
Aiming for the gayest title possible… Either way, have been doing a ton of home remodeling, but got the Esprit out the other day for a nice run, hosed it off (still haven’t even washed it since last summer), and took a few shots before putting it back in the gayrage… ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/001-1.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/001-1.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/002-1.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/002-1.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/005.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/005.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/011.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/011.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/013.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/013.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/016.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/016.jpg) ---------- Post added at 09:51 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:50 PM ---------- Last 2… ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/027.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/027.jpg) ![http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/020.jpg](http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g156/91MR2_photos/1995%20Lotus%20Esprit%20S4%20-%20May%202012/020.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 6:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/2 "2012-05-06T18:53:10Z")
Your garage area is very nice :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Bakes](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bakes/32/7469_2.png) [@Bakes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bakes)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 7:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/3 "2012-05-06T19:07:17Z")
I wish the interior was as nice looking as the exterior. Black leather would have complimented it so much better, but I do understand it was what was popular during that time period. ---
**Author:** ![gray\_es300](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/4af34b/32.png) [@gray\_es300](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gray_es300)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/4 "2012-05-06T19:08:47Z")
This thing is beautiful, just saw a video where they put a 2000 esprit vs a 2012 elise it was kind of cool. My friend was looking at early 80’s esprit’s as a summer car, even though he’s not to sure about when it wil and won’t work ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 7:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/5 "2012-05-06T19:09:02Z")
\<3 I feel like a subtle drop would suit this car well. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/baker/32/5423_2.png) [@Baker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 7:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/6 "2012-05-06T19:44:34Z")
> [@Minglor](#): > > \<3 > > I feel like a subtle drop would suit this car well. This. Regardless, it looks awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Darksyde](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed655f/32.png) [@Darksyde](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Darksyde)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/7 "2012-05-06T20:08:32Z")
damn, never realized how hot that car looks. ---
**Author:** ![LXIFLYBY](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lxiflyby/32/7399_2.png) [@LXIFLYBY](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LXIFLYBY)\ **Post date:** [May 6, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/8 "2012-05-06T21:37:30Z")
awesome car. Do you actually drive that? ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 4:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/9 "2012-05-07T04:29:29Z")
> [@LXIFLYBY](#): > > awesome car. Do you actually drive that? As often as possible… Thanks guys, and in re. to the interior, personally I love it, but yes it is very period, style-wise… Brian, in re. to a drop, that will be happening when it’s time for shocks…in the meantime, it’s just too expensive to justify, especially considering the car has 40K miles and everything is perfect and tight as can be…and one of the things that makes this car so nice to me is how well it handles, while still offering a very supple ride…so when the time comes for parts replacement, it’ll get lowered… ---------- Post added at 07:29 AM ---------- Previous post was at 07:27 AM ---------- > [@gray\_es300](#): > > This thing is beautiful, just saw a video where they put a 2000 esprit vs a 2012 elise it was kind of cool. My friend was looking at early 80’s esprit’s as a summer car, even though he’s not to sure about when it wil and won’t work Fuck that, tell him to do it. Contrary to popular belief, they’re not bad cars (mostly just bad owners)…just seek one out that’s been maintained well…they are very special cars… ---
**Author:** ![tommiboi](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ec9cab/32.png) [@tommiboi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tommiboi)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 7:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/10 "2012-05-07T07:03:33Z")
That’s one good looking car… ---
**Author:** ![Mankthetank19](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mankthetank19/32/5295_2.png) [@Mankthetank19](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mankthetank19)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 7:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/11 "2012-05-07T07:06:05Z")
Awesome car and love your garages 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![ChevelleGrl](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/3e96dc/32.png) [@ChevelleGrl](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ChevelleGrl)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 8:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/12 "2012-05-07T08:52:58Z")
Saw this car at Mighty… Never got the chance to tell you how great it looks in person… very cool car! ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 8:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/13 "2012-05-07T08:57:26Z")
:tup: Looks great! > [@91MR2"](#): > > Either way, have been doing a ton of home remodeling… Tis the season. I am currently working on my master bedroom…Let me know if you need a hand. I enjoy home improvements. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![rugsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rugsr/32/7474_2.png) [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/14 "2012-05-07T09:49:26Z")
VERY NICE! Car ride was sick! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/speedlife/original/2X/b/b7170c8eddc0b95ece6b88172b2f416a08489a45.png) [@system](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/system)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/15 "2012-05-07T09:52:09Z")
Looks and sounds even better in person! Awesome gay thread Joe! ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 10:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/16 "2012-05-07T10:37:47Z")
Thanks guys, appreciate it… Luke, I’ll call you this evening…we need to catch up! ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 10:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/17 "2012-05-07T10:43:33Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > Luke, I’ll call you this evening…we need to catch up! Absolutely. I’m free this week until Thursday; so, any night…! ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [May 7, 2012, 9:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/18 "2012-05-07T21:37:57Z")
> [@91MR2](#): > > Thanks guys, appreciate it… > > Luke, I’ll call you this evening…we need to catch up! > [@LUKE\_L](#): > > Absolutely. I’m free this week until Thursday; so, any night…! Ummmmm to include Thursday night? Beers for all? ---
**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/19 "2012-05-08T04:25:44Z")
I’m in, let me know…later the better… ---
**Author:** ![drewster99](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/drewster99/32/5468_2.png) [@drewster99](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/drewster99)\ **Post date:** [May 8, 2012, 6:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804/20 "2012-05-08T06:02:00Z")
> [@gray\_es300](#): > > This thing is beautiful, just saw a video where they put a 2000 esprit vs a 2012 elise it was kind of cool. My friend was looking at early 80’s esprit’s as a summer car, even though he’s not to sure about when it wil and won’t work I basically bought mine sight unseen (with 40k on it), flew down to Atlanta, drove it back 800 miles, put another 1,200 HARD miles on it, and it hasn’t let me down once. I agree with Joe, mostly bad owners. Although, build quality of the body is pretty bad and the interior isn’t too far behind. Joe, we need to go for a cruise sometime, that thing looks awesome! [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/a-lotus-under-a-lilac/222804.md?page=2)