Sundaydriver Posted June 23, 2014 Author Share Posted June 23, 2014 Well I have to admit when in Feb last year I bought an Mx5 to attempt to scratch my Lotus itch, I didn't realise I'd be making some good friends into the bargain , the car afterall is a lump of metal and plastic , nice as they are, so it's great to hear that MLOC are a good bunch, roll on the drives and meets :-D Ciren is very easy for me to get to, and there's a lotus specialist in Cheltenham I was told aswell by a guy in your neck of the woods I think ? I've no idea how good this one is, body condition wise, but I have a feeling I'm going to be a bit precious about it for a few weeks, Once a few stone chips appear I might be less bothered and get into the swing more !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin R Posted June 23, 2014 Share Posted June 23, 2014 Get in touch with Miles and get it inspected locally would be my advice Just dont let him talk you into a few passenger laps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesH Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Get in touch with Miles and get it inspected locally would be my advice Just dont let him talk you into a few passenger laps. HAHA I know you miss me really Martin! Drop me a message Sundaydriver (sorry I don't know your name) if you want the details of the mechanic I use. Or feel free to pop over, I have a similar azure blue S1 in my garage at the moment that has been slowly upgraded over the last 2 years for track / reliability reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordberg Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Hi there, Welcome to the party . Azure Blue...the best colour (in my opinion ). I am sure you will find a happy balance between treasuring your new toy and enjoying it. I have always been of the mind set that there is no reason owning a vehicle like ours unless you can enjoy it without getting too precious about stone chips on the paintwork and other minor wear and tear. I have been into cars, car clubs & shows long enough to realize that the ones that trailer their cars to events are far less animated than the ones that drive them to the shows. There is a reason for that . My philosophy is that I can live with a few war wounds, and if there is ever a time I come to sell my Elise ( yeah, like that's going to happen! ), I will get it blown in and tidied up just before. I am hoping to make it to Chatsworth so may see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundaydriver Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Thanks again guys , looks like I need to get to Chatsworth for sure :-) Miles, I'll be in touch if that's ok , I'm aiming to collect the car on Friday all being well. Looks like I'll be driving in a monsoon !!! Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayj_prod Posted June 24, 2014 Share Posted June 24, 2014 Well don't worry if you get leaks around the roof! TADTS! (Although mine didn't leak until after I'd had to remove the doors and windows...) Have a suitable cloth handy to de-mist the inside of the screen. Try to make sure you get to Chatsworth. It's a great chance to show off your new toy and meet lots of MLOCers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sundaydriver Posted June 24, 2014 Author Share Posted June 24, 2014 Ha ha, sounds like a backward step from my 91 Eunos , with air con and no leaks ... I dont care if I'm swimming , aslong as it's a lotus I'm swimming in. I've just finished emptying the garage of a four foot high pile of celcon blocks , one more wall , a brick one , will have to wait. The house I just moved into has a 'double garage', but not only is there a brick dividing wall, It was used as a business premises for years , and he'd lined the whole building in celcon blocks - they looked Like up and over doors from the outside .... But to get in you needed a sledgehammer lol ! We got the One door opened for first time in about twenty years only last week. Space reserved for Lotus only it now says in graffiti on my temporary dividing wall :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mambosasa Posted June 30, 2014 Share Posted June 30, 2014 You will love it. These cars are addictive, you will never be same again! Mine started off as a standard Azure S1, but now running 300bhp+ : D. Great cars. Oh, welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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