What does your Europa look like *today* ?

[3929R]

That is one fast and beautiful Europa!

It still has the original paint, and although has stress cracks (don't they all) still shines really well.

A Europa without stress cracks would be like Marilyn Monroe without her beauty mark. Stress cracks with original paint are as highly desirable as the patina of a fine antique. Without them a car losses much of its appeal.     

[Europaforever]

Had a go at doing the headlining - then used what I later found to be 'the wrong door seals'. Doors won't close with them on
and I have found on the forum that the 'bubble' shape seal is incorrect and I need ones that have a 'flap'.

Still, 3 days later and the headlining is still up! Just bought white vinyl from a fabric shop (got some strange looks in there,
especially when I said it was for the roof of a classic Lotus!

rgds Mark

[Bainford]

A Europa without stress cracks would be like Marilyn Monroe without her beauty mark. Stress cracks with original paint are as highly desirable as the patina of a fine antique. Without them a car losses much of its appeal.     

Can I get an "Amen". I have an original paint car as well, and have come to appreciate the stress cracks as one does a beautiful but ageing women's changes in complexion as she ages. The lines of 'experience' are evidence of the soul. I love the patina of real world use on any car.

[gordini]

Jeeezzz guys, I wish I can have a Europa...it  will be my ultimate car as I have been in love with them as a youngster...BUT I don't fit in the car.........6ft4 and weights a 120kg, way to small for me 

[BDA]

Bummer! It's not the height, IIRC, TheKid#9is about the same height. Besides that, I put a bubble in the roof of mine for extra headroom. The 240+ lbs might make it tougher to get around but if you're flexible, that helps.

[StephenH]

Today the Europa is 'legless' but new shoes are ready to go
A new set of Toyo R888 ready to bolt up.

You don't need the pictures of fresh oil and filters 

[BDA]

Looks like they won't have any trouble sticking to the pavement!

[Bainford]

Nice skins!

[exarkun1178]

Almost done! and just in time to put away for teh winter....

[BDA]

She's looking great! You should be zipping around in your toy this spring!!!

Great garage, BTW! I'm seriously envious!

[Chuck Nukem]

StephenH, let me know how you like those tires. I was thinking about getting a set when my car is done.

[Grumblebuns]

I have R888s fitted to both of my running S2s and from what I've experienced with tires on my local roads, I highly recommend them. Most of my Europa driving is done on a 20 mile round trip to town and back on a rural mountain road. I'm definitely not pushing the car or tires as hard as they are capable of on public roads but with the rare occasions that come up with a clear road ahead of me, I'm able to have some fun on the corners. These tires are absolutely amazing on warm dry pavement. I haven't driven them in the cold or wet or on the track so can't comment on those conditions with the R888s.     

[BDA]

According to the Toyo website, they are good in the rain, too! (http://toyotires.com/proxes-r888?gclid=CO2F2929hMICFajm7AodXDoAXQ) Hopefully, they will have good tread life since the car is very light!

What sizes are you running? Toyo doesn't list a 175-13.

[Grumblebuns]

I'm running 185/60/13s all four corners. Both cars were previously fitted with the Sumitomo HTR200s ( no longer available) and the difference was beyond words. During turn in, the Sumis had a vague wobbly feel in the steering for about a half second before taking a set. I kind of got use to the feel of the Sumitomos after a while but when the R888s became available again a few years ago, the Sumitomos got replaced.

[BDA]

I had Sumitomos on my Mercedes and didn't like them either.