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Just got back in my prized possession after 3 months of not driving because of a broken ankle and what happens I get caught speeding. Whilst changing lanes because I was lost in Nuneaton I get flashed by one of those cheeky little cameras. So I’m expecting the usual £60 fine and 3 points. It’s the first time I’ve been caught in 11 years driving. What I wanted to know was have any of you guys seen your premiums go up when you have got a 3 point endorsement. I am currently paying about £600 and am worried that for the next four years this will add to my insurance costs.
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£2.5k to the door http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAP...sspagename=WDVW
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I've just bought a new laptop to replace my bulky desktop. The laptop already has a wireless LAN card built in but I've got no idea what I need to buy to make a wireless broadband connection. I'm wih BT ADSL. I hate all the cables running everywhere. It would be great to browse the net whilst sitting in the garden. Do I just need a wireless ADSL modem/router or do I need something else?
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I have just fitted a small plate to the front of the exige,i know they claim small plates are illegal but if i got caught what are the consequences?.Can anybody tell me if i will recieve a find or even points.
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Hello again chaps. While my car was being sorted with its ick radiator, Peter Smiths leant me their demo 111R. Couple of things to note were 1) The brake peddle was right at the top of its stroke, heal and toeing was easy, and the brake peddle was hard unlike every other ABS car i've driven. Apparently all the had done is bleed the brakes at first service. Much better... 2) The touring pack seats had about twice the amount of cushioning that my Exige touring seats have - Anyone else noticed this on new cars coming through? Show me your Exige/111R touring seats! and finally their 111R was run in, 1500 miles. It absolutely flew! So much more responsive t…
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http://www.force-dynamics.com/video.shtml If you all put in a few £ I might be able to get one, check out the rally video to the end.
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Just washed my car ready for the sunny weekend that's been promised and a warning light has come on. Now before you all shout at me to look in the log book i've left it at work while i was sorting out the insurance. The light that has come on is the one directly beneath the seatbelt one and it looks like an exhaust with steam coming of it.The car is also running like a bag of shite. Will it be ok to take it for a blast to clear the water or is it something more serious? Thx in advance Nick.
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At our Royal British Legion meet this Monday, we were disgusted to discover that Tony has postponed the 60th Anniversary VE Day commemorations until July, because he wants to hold his election in May. He's also pulling forward August's 60th VJ Day, and holding it on the 'July VE Day' that he's invented, so we only need one event!!!! For us, that takes the biscuit, is that poor excuse of a man, out to destroy our country's pride? First he bans our traditions, then he 'moves' both VE and VJ Day! What a c**t!! apologies to the mods for our use of strong language, but we can't think of any other words to describe what we think of him! Elaine & Reg.
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Has anyone got a picture of the fixings on the base of the elise seats? I've been asked a question on another forum if the Elise seats would fit in a "Ford Probe" If someone could post any pics it would be a great help. Also does anyone know the measurements between fixing points? From what I can make out it's approx 380mm between each bolt hole front to back and 390mm between each bolt hole left to right, can anyone confirm? Thanks in advance Derek
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Did anyone watch Traffic Cops last night, and see the azure blue elise s1, slidding around the bend in front of the Traffic Cop??? He wasn't very happy was he!!
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Insurance time again, with Esteem at the moment, any views? premium is £ 520 35yrs old, 2nd car, car garaged, no points, blah blah..... advice please people
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Ok so I've now had my Exige nearly 2 weeks... 1st week I have a rock hit the screen and crack it top to bottom Today i'm sat in traffic and I start to smell coolant, then steam starts coming up from the radiator. Manage to limp home (< 1 mile to go thankfully), park up and it starts p*ssiing out the front. First thought was just a hose come loose but after watching it fizzing and splurting I think the rad is cracked/split somewhere along the top edge. So now I have to get the AA out, trailer it to Pete Smiths, get a car sorted out for work etc. etc. Just sharing my pain! Just hope that something else doesn't pop up to make a full set of 3. Will be in to…
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hi everyone, im new to the forum. i bought an s1 exige on saturday and though i had an s2 elise before, the car feels very different!! I have a couple of questions if anyone can help me out! 1) Is it possible to remove the headlamp covers to clean under them? there is a fair bit of dirt in mine! 2) Anyone know where i can buy the smoked headlamp covers?Tried some parts specialists and cant find em anywhere! 3) How often should i be topping up the oil? Its had the 190 upgrade 4) Is it normal for the car to kangaroo a fair bit till its warm? thanks for any help you can give me guys!!
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I'm beeing tempted again. Anyone know of any deals going? Especially part ex rates, what do you thinks I'll get for a 2004MY S2 111S, 14500 miles? Any advice/personel experiences welcome. Ta Simon Just out of interest, anyone in the Peterborough area got an Esprit? I'm also tempted by a Sport 350 but don't know if it'll fit down my drive. Could do with a kind owner to try for me.
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How many S2 exiges would they sell if they looked like this !!! + 400bhp V6 As it uses mainly a standard Exige chasis i wonder if the body panels will become available ??? Has lotus got a stand at the autosport show, wonder if it will be there ?? Sport Exige details and pictures
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