Just caught up with this. A very gracious thank you to all who have helped. I didn’t know the north-east was such a haven of motorsport
And a few southerners with Lotus bits, too, thanks.
You’ll be at Donington on Oct 9 then?
Sounded good to my ears 
Reckon you need a beer now !
Its alive… Alive I tells ya!!
Had it running for the first time last night. Didn’t want to start without a fight though, bloody ecu, bloody engine loom, had me running round like a headless chicken yesterday all over the country…
All sorted now and running very nicely indeed. Just needs it suspension final set up and a day of testing and should be good for Donny. 
Well done Gav what an epic. 10 months of hard work and it sounds like all being well it will be pounding down Craner’s in a couple of weeks 
Can’t wait to see it…
Fair play Gav!!
Cheers guys!
AWESOME!
Nice one Gav. Looking forward to seeing it in the flesh.
Again, thanks guys.
Its not quite finished yet. Still lots of little jobs to finish off like fitting the roof, harness mounting points etc, etc. The biggest job being the panel for all the switches and gauges to mount on. Ive drawn something up for them but wether it will be ready in time is another thing. If push comes i will resort to getting a tupperware box and cut some holes in to mount them temporary to get it out on track (can also stick my sandwiches in there…).
we need to see some pics and video soon…
Awesome Gav … its a great feeling getting to that stage
Sure do!
Taken you long enough Gav! - just ready for autumn use!!
Well done that man - really looking forward to seeing the lil’ beast…
Sorry about the lack of pics atm, im still actually waiting for my new computer to arrive… Trust me to order the one out of stock!!
Ok so im bored… The car is at Ohlins and I wont see it for another week as Russ is away to the Ring most of next week working on one of those new McClaren’s (lucky git). I spent the day with him yesterday putting the dampers on the car so they are all mounted now, they just need to be resprung slightly lower and the final geo and ride heights set when he gets back. It really is looking good!
LoL however, I dont think Russ was too impressed with me setting his workshop on fire yesterday!! Oooops, sparks from the grinder and the parts washing basin dont mix well… Had to get the old extingusher on the go! Ner, he was cool although i think ive earnt the new nickname of ‘Prodigy’!!
Only thing i can sit here and do is a full run down on the spec of the car, as follows -
Chassis -
Toyota Elise/Exige based main chassis
LMS/GT3 front aluminium crash structure
LMS/PilbeamRacing/GT3 rear subframe structure
LMS rear subframe/toelink brace kit
Bodywork -
LMS/GT3 front and rear C/F clams on quick release catches
LMS/300RR C/F engine cover panel
Cup260 C/F long scoop roof panel (modified)
Cup260 C/F front access panels
Jonnyfox special C/F door skins
SeanB special C/F side pods
Junks special glass/f side sills
Gav grey matte paintwork
Aero -
2-11 C/F rear wing on modified 2-11 wing pylons
LMS/ExigeGT4 aluminium rear diffuser
Gav special marine ply front spliltter and aluminium undertray design
Brakes -
PilbeamRacing dual circuit pedal box with adjustable balance bar
Full braided lines through out
High temp racing fluid
PF pads
Front set up -
LMS 2-11GT4/AP Racing Pro 5000+ 4-pot caliper
LMS 2-11GT4/AP Racing 315x28mm slotted discs
LMS 2-11GT4/AP Racing fully floating aluminium bells
Rear set up -
Lotus/AP Racing 7635 (big brake kit) 4-pot caliper
LMS 2-11GT4/AP Racing 315x25.4mm slotted discs
LMS 2-11GT4/AP Racing fully floating aluminium bells
Suspension and Steering -
Brand new oem steering rack
Momo quick release steering wheel
Nitron/JSR spherical ball wishbone bushes
EliseParts GT aluminium uprights
EliseParts uprated toelinks
LMS 2-11GT4 full wishbone set (inc steering control arms)
LMS/PilbeamRacing front and rear adjustable ARB’s
Ohlins TTX40 4-way dampers on Eibach springs
Ride heights 80f 90r
Wheels and Tyres -
240R/2-11 5 spoke forged alloys 7x16f 8x17r
Mitchelin full slicks and wet tyres
Feul system -
ProAlloy 60ltr fuel tank
ATL quickfill
Uprated pump
Engine and Managment -
Std Toyota 2zz and Eaton S/C running a LMS/GT3 dry sump oil system
LMS 2-11 GT4 270ps ECU code and pulley (dyno’d and well documented at approx 285hp)
LMS 2-11 GT4/Pace dry sump oil tank
LMS 2-11 GT4/HKS induction kit
ProAlloy lightweight intercooler pipes
LMS GT3 4-1 exhaust manifold
LMS GT3/2bular modified decat pipe
2bular custom made repackable rear silcencer
Drivetrain -
Std C64 with Quaife Torsen diff (although im serioulsy considering taking the Sadev out of the 2-11…)
Cooling -
ProAlloy triple pass water radiator in new inclined front position
Single cooling fan
Mocal laminova oil/water cooling system
LMS Cup255/2-11 uprated intercooler with modified inlet ducting and roof scoop design
Modified rear clam with large cut out section
Safety -
LMS 6-point FIA approved roll cage
LMS electrical cut out and electronic fire extinguisher kit (foam) with LMS external switch housings
LMS/GT3/Recaro racing bucket seat on fixed runners (FIA/Hans approved)
Willans 6 point drivers harness
Weight -
???
looking forward to some pics Gav! Sounds like a nice bit of kit - would you care to guess the weight? 
Brilliant spec Gav, well done.
Ride heights … Seriously
Havent a clue but Id like to think it will come in under 780kg with all fluids and 20ltrs of fuel.
Well see very soon!
Sounds fab.