Martin R's Blog

Archive

1983 Eclat Excel.

Posted by , 07 December 2005 -

· 47 views

As some of you may know im also the proud owner of a 1983 Eclat Excel. Its 2.2 litre with Toyota running gear. I believe Lotus made 186 of this type. I wonder how many are still going ? Liz has nicknamed it Bob, which stands for big old beast. Any similarity in this name and the name of the previous owner is a pure coincidence

Its also fantastic fun....

Read Full Entry →

0 Comments

First Track Day.

Posted by , 11 October 2005 -

· 12 views

I decided to take the plunge and do a track day. This was after watching a couple just to get a feel for it. We decided to go to Llandow to do the one run by Peter from MLOC for a couple of reasons. First because quite a few MLOC ers went ( 13 i think ) and second because it was a small circuit to cut our teeth on. What can i say but bloody fantastic. Well...

Read Full Entry →

0 Comments

S1 111s Mods And Thoughts.

Posted by , 11 October 2005 -

· 10 views

Lotus ownership, why ?

I will list the things here i have done to our little blue bomber and my thoughts on them.1) A service carried out 18/10/2004, yawn.2) New rear tyres fitted Toyo T1R, 225/45/16. 19/10/2004. I could not afford the fronts at the same time so just changed the rears. I have been using them for about 12 months now and im impressed. Reasonable price for a good...

Read Full Entry →

0 Comments

The Choice Is Made.

Posted by , 11 October 2005 -

· 12 views

Lotus ownership, why ?

I thought i would start a blog to explain my thoughts, feelings and experiences as a Lotus owner. First things first. Why a Lotus ? Its fair to say Liz ( my long suffering partner ) and i are not in the first flushes of youth