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Old 05-19-2005, 07:54 AM   #15
Eric Cole
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Re: Completed Monogram Lotus Esprit 300 Sport

Thanks everyone for the compliments.

The kit does require lowering, a lot.

Ken, the spoiler and rear hatch came with the kit. It's straight out of the box, as far as parts go, except for the tires.

As for fit problems, the front lower body piece is too wide and has to be filed down some on the outside surfaces, the rear hatch was warped a little in my kit just enough for it not to sit right. The side skirts are very difficult to attach. They squeeze between the body and chassis and the pressure pushes them out before you can clamp or tape them in place to dry. But most of all the ride height needs a lot of work and the best way to fix that it to section the center tunnel piece to allow the chassis to go further up into the floorpan. When you section this piece you'll also have to remove the same amount of plastic from the top edge of the engine bay side panels. I suggest attaching the exhaust after the body is on the completed chassis.

Thanks again everybody....
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