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1. 

   Abbreviations. 1 2

   January 20, 2005 by Martin R

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   Im a new member of this site and a new Lotus owner ( thats the excuses out the way ) Ive managed to work out what most of the abbreviations used mean. Im now going to risk making myself look stupid Can some of the regulars explain GJOB. I cant work it out for the life of me.

   

   Last reply by lesstatt, January 21, 2005
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   Lotus Trim Shop

   January 20, 2005 by ipanter

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   Has anyone had anything retrimmed by the trim shop? I am looking to get my hood re-stitched but am unsure what to do, while they have it for a roof, will they lend me one? I will also be getting the sill covers done, has anyone else had them done if so what do the come back like and how the hell did you get them off your sills in the first place? Thanks

   

   Last reply by steve, January 21, 2005
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   Forum Stats

   January 18, 2005 by Zircon450

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   Our members have made a total of 31,108 posts (Mostly Scotty!) We have 572 registered members The newest member is kelvin Most users ever online was 31, Yesterday, 01:01 PM (do some work !) Not to be sniffed at. A growing internet car club, chip in a £1 or two to be a contributing member, to keep it going.

   

   Last reply by Scott_Mac, January 21, 2005
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   "big Up" To Ladders

   January 21, 2005 by dss123

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   Big thankyou to Dave for meeting me in the pouring rain last night to lend me a pot of Permabond for my brake calipers. Thanks a million buddy. Not got round to re-assembling things yet as I spent last night trying to remove the Lambda sensor - you were right - it is an absolute twat of a job and wouldn't advise anybody trying it unless your manifold is on a bench! The sensor is still in place - but I have a cunning plan involving a hacksaw blade, 22mm socket and extension bar! Dunc

   

   Last reply by Ladders, January 21, 2005
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   Begining To Doubt Myself

   January 19, 2005 by Steve G

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   Was having a chat to a chap at work today about Mazda MX-5's as he's thinking about getting one of the early ones for his wife. Now, I seem to remember reading somewhere that the original MX-5 was either partly developed by Lotus, or was designed as the next model Elan but Lotus sold the design onto Mazda. Am I totally confused or does anyone know anything about this. I've been doing a bit of surfing on the web to try and find something to support what I remember reading but had no luck yet. I'm begining to think I've made it all up in my head now!!! hehe! Cheers, Steve.

   

   Last reply by Ladders, January 21, 2005
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   Any Recommendations For Insurance? 1 2 3

   January 6, 2005 by GreyKnight

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   ...for younger Elise owners? Some of you will know that I've just taken Graeme's (G13CCK) S1 Elise off his hands and I'm shopping round for good insurance quotes. Being 26 and driving a powerful car already I'm used to paying fairly high insurance, my Cupra R is £660 even with 6 years no claims through Adrian Flux. So far my best quote for the Elise (remembering that I can't use the no claims for it) is £830 from Adrian Flux. This isn't actually too bad and I'm happy enough to pay it, but wondered if there are any other members around my age with an Elise who have found companies who can give better premiums? Thanks for you help Graham

   

   Last reply by chris_h, January 21, 2005
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   Ladders - Are You Out There?

   January 20, 2005 by dss123

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   Hello The website tells me your on line mate! I've sent you a personal mail - I was trying to blag some Permabond to refit my brake calipers. Any chance? All the best Dunc

   

   Last reply by dss123, January 20, 2005
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   400bhp Suzuki Hyabusa Powered Elise Conversions 1 2

   January 11, 2005 by chris allanson

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   if you are able to visit the Autosport show this week then go along to the Z cars stand in the constructors pavilion They are launching a new conversion for the Elise it features a Suzuki Hyabusa engine and gearbox fitted with a turbo and capable of 400 bhp. mated to the bespoke Z cars transfer reverse gear box it is capable of speeds in excess of 160 mph and weighs less than your ordinary Elise into the bargain!!!! also at the show the 1000bhp Ultima sports with two hyabusa turbo engines and four wheel drive will be displayed on the Car and track magazine stand,this is worth a look as it weighs 980 kilos and has a power to weight ratio of 1080 bhp per tonne not for …

   

   Last reply by chris allanson, January 19, 2005
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   No More Earplugs?

   January 18, 2005 by Mark H

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   http://www.carpages.co.uk/lotus/lotus-engi...&echo=246904383

   

   Last reply by Scott_Mac, January 19, 2005
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    These Chaps Helped Me Out

    January 18, 2005 by Zircon450

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    Didn't know they existed ... Clicky do dah Sorted a source of MMC disks. Ta.

    

    Last reply by Zircon450, January 19, 2005
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    Spare Bucket?

    January 18, 2005 by Carlos

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    As im STILL not a Lotus owner and have been ripped to shreads by many of you about my chav wag, i was wondering if anyone in the NW Leics are going to the Notts meet on the 27th Jan and had a spare seat, as didn't fancy turning up in mine!! Will be my first meet to, so be nice!! Pls post any offers. Ta Carl

    

    Last reply by Fiona, January 19, 2005
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    Spa Dash Unit 1 2

    January 16, 2005 by mambosasa

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    For those of you who made it to the NEC this weekend, you may have come across SPA dash unit. Its very similar size to the standard stack unit ( marginally smaller, I think), however, one of the key feature is the illuminated tachometer needle that changes colour as the revs build up to programmable shift points. Has anyone seriously looked into this as an upgrade? Is it worth the 700 quid odd? www.spa-uk.co.uk/design/dashsystem.htm

    

    Last reply by Zircon450, January 18, 2005
13. 

    Prague Again!

    January 12, 2005 by Ladders

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    Going Prague this weekend! Anyone been recently? Went about 3/4 years ago and wondered whether it had changed much, prices etc? Cheers Dave

    

    Last reply by Ladders, January 18, 2005
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    Squeaky Brakes

    January 18, 2005 by bermudabob

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    I'm sure there are quite a few people with this annoyance, is the Anti Squeal brake silencer kit available from Elise parts any good? Or are there better home brew remedies?

    

    Last reply by Bramble111s, January 18, 2005
15. 

    Exige S2 Options Packs ? 1 2

    January 9, 2005 by JohnnyM

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    I am looking at the different option packs for the Exige (for no reason in particular!), and appear to have option packs available, can anyone explain what you get with the touring pack, and the performance pack. I can kind of guess what the bias is, but wanted to know the specific spec, i seem to recall the performance pack having twin oil coolers, but beyond that memory is not serving well. I also have the following options list. I understand most of it bar the first one which pertains to having silver wheels i think, but that sounds normal to me ? DUHL (F)16 ®17 14SPK ICE SLV ALLY DUHG (F)16 ®17 16SPK BLK ALLOY AATF AIR CONDITIONING CEGD ALCANTA…

    

    Last reply by Scott_Mac, January 18, 2005