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Kris, Check this out: http://forums.seloc.org/viewthread.php?tid=24330 It will allow you to keep the Elise as well. Fiona
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I went to the motorshow on Saturday, and whilst I know it's usual to say that these things are rubbish/overpriced/disappointing etc, I thought it was quite good. Got there very early and went straight to hall 6, which us basically where all of the sports cars are and quickly got onto all the stands that I wanted to and spoke to the relevant folks. Had a good nose around the TVRs, Porches, Nobles, Caterhams, Bentley stand and so on. Also got to see the atom, westfields, kumala and some of the other types of cars that I'm interested in at the moment. Did the 4x4 experience thing (which is free but fills up very early so you need to get your name down quickly if you want…
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Folks Was thinking about nipping down to the Bedford track day on Monday just to have a look but before I flog down there: Are spectators allowed at this one? CAn't tell from the seloc thread. Is it an OK track to spectate, or one of the ones where you can't see anything? Will I get told to feck off for having my 4 year old son with me, or is that just a shite/dangerous idea anyway? Hoping that someone who has been to Bedford before can help. Kristian
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Can anyone please transcribe/scan+email the instructions for the North Weald 1st Lotus course. I've left mine at home and am staying in Surrey until the course tomorow so can't pick them up. I've also left my voucher behind but am hoping I can blag this as they have all my details - must have had a dippy moment when packing. Cheers, Richard
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Anyone taken their car down the strip on a RWYB day? Philippa
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Popped into Horizon yesterday to a) find the place and confirm my booking for a bit of bodywork TLC. Apart from the Mustang GT car, TVR S, Elise S1 with very poorly gearbox (anyone on here?) and Ferrari tesstarosa there was an elise race car there. Basic spec is: Lotus Sport chassis Lotus Sport Carbon Fibre Body work 1.4 Turbo K series producing 285bhp!!!! Appenently it will do a standing quarter mile in 12.5 secs I want one!!!!!!!!!
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Well, I picked up my X reg Elise today- took the train from Shrewsbury- Hereford- Worcester-Evesham. Got the car and drove back through Kidderminster and Bridgenorth. All I can say is: OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's unbelievable. I haven't stopped grinning yet. If you're thinking of getting one, STOP THINKING- GET ONE! The feedback, the instant response, the driving position, the sound, etc, etc. It's A LOT of car. I ABSOLUTELY ADORE IT. Sorry to rant- I wanted to share my enthusiasm with you. No other car has made me scream at the top of my voice, while by mystelf in it- just because I was so excited!!!! Cheers, Ian I still find it VER…
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Crash Update! 1 2
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Well my Car's been took to Harlequin Motors in Leics now. Apparently It's meant to be quite good and someone had already recomended it to me. Any one know whether they do there own Geo there? Bit worried about it being done properly for obvious reasons! Still nice of the insurance company to tell me - I was dealing with Sinclaires and was hoping to get them to do it!
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Does anyone know a "good" (for that I mean familiar with Lotuses) mechanic in or around Nottingham? I've got an '98 Elise that needs an MoT but - wouldn't you know it - the headlamps are both shot and I think I need the front clamshell off to redo the light mountings. If its got to be a main dealer thing - which one is best - Storm or Peter Smith? TIA Rich
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Got a photo for everyone to identify sorry fella!!!!
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Over 400 miles in the Exige tomorrow, almost all of it on motorways Although spending all day Wednesday on the GP circuit at Spa-Francorchamps will make up for it Sorry just looking forward to a full day on my 2nd favourite circuit!
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Hey Everyone, Ive decided on getting an S1 now, and though it would be wise to learn about the elise before going out hunting for one. Ive been driving FWD cars since 17 im 20 now. I had a Saxo VTR 8v which made PGTi it was a track day car, with 140bhp + 50bhp Nitrous. Naturally aspirated with high lift cam. It was stripped out to bare metal with a 6 point cage, cobra imola fixed seats etc. Now i have a pug 106 GTi 1.6 16v with a Group N exhaust, 4-2-1, Carbon Fibre ram cooler (thats all the power stuff) and it rolling roaded 149bhp @ 6600rpm. I wasnt planning on selling my gti until i was 21 but ive been offered good money for it so im letting it go. …
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Hi, Kris H from SELOC suggested i probe you guys as i am based in Northampton! I drive a VX220 and manage to roll it into the back of a golf in traffic at 10mph.... There are a couple of pics >HERE< Anyway, i have 2 options apart from a £3k insurance job... 1/ i get the clam repaired but i reckon it would not be cost effective given the number of cracks and damage to the light brackets(though the lights are fine!) . Can anyone suggest some good fibreglass repairers in Northampton/Midlands/Milton Keynes area?? 2/ I have 2 possibilities wrt a new/2nd hand clam for £500. They can ship it down to a paintshop, but again, i (un)fortunately, I dont have a…
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OK all set. Left Loughborough 8.30. Lovely drive towards Nottingham Saw a red S1 coming the other way. Found the Pub.. No problem. 6 Elises in the car park. Yellow appears to be a popular colour this year.( But black is better).. Walked in the pub and could not find anyone. So I had a drink looked around several times then left. So please tell me where you were hiding Was ther anoyther room somewhere I didnt find or did you all go to the Chineese instead? Still saw a nice type 49 elise on the way back Cheers Dave
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DUh, I have just seen a post by Mark A, replied to by Beefcake, Mark H, Oh dear, all along I had thought they were the same goldfish.... Is this bowl big enough? Sorry for being stupid... PS- I wanna be on the dual goldfish 1st lotus day, imagine 2 orange exiges in the same place!!!! It would probally break the time continuum!
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