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1. 

   How do people ever sell Elises?

   October 27, 2003 by MattyB

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   Went in a "normal" car on Saturday, for the first time in a week. Argh! They're horrible.... The ride height! The washing machine noise! The bodyroll! The lack of any feeback or steering feel! Crap all power! And no Scott, it wasn't in a Lupo But pray I don't have to do that very often...makes you appriciate the Elise even more!

   

   Last reply by malbon, October 27, 2003
2. 

   Jeremy Elise GT40!!

   October 26, 2003 by daves2111s

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   Top Gear tonight Jeremy actually admitted that the perfect sports car would include handling like an Elise!!! (no Scott the S2) He said this when talking about the design of the new GT40. (Interesting it took a couple of Lotus engineers to sort the suspension.) Made me whish I could have come on the Staffs run today. Dave.

   

   Last reply by courtster, October 27, 2003
3. 

   Mittens?

   October 19, 2003 by Sol

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   Now that the weather is turning colder, and Im getting braver with topless driving in these conditions, Im suffering from freezing cold hands(cue violins)! All the other parst of my body are fine(head, feet etc with jackets and hats), but Im thinking its time to swallow my street cred and get some driving gloves. Anyone here use any? Any recommendations/ opinions? Been round some shops, but found nothing suitable. Only ones Ive seen are some "Dents" driving gloves. They seem to be thin overpriced leather gloves, and dont have extra grip on the underside. I would have thought this is necessary seeing as you wanna hold on to the wheel...Im rambling now............…

   

   Last reply by spike, October 27, 2003
4. 

   Trakkers?

   October 25, 2003 by Ben (T25) Ruz

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   I have a good deal on my insurance (696 for everything), but started me thinking...how much extra could I save if I had a trakker - including more insurance companies to choose from. Has anyone done this and can recommend a particular device ? Ben

   

   Last reply by malbon, October 26, 2003
5. 

   My first drive....

   October 25, 2003 by courtster

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   A brilliant drive home from Surrey last night in new elise. It was everything I hoped and more, even on a long boring motorway journey, never had the M4 been so much fun! A fool in a Sunny GTi-R wanted a race, didn't give him the satisfaction. Do you guys get the same all the time? See you all on the next run

   

   Last reply by Kris H, October 25, 2003
6. 

   VX in waving shock...

   October 24, 2003 by Scott_Mac

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   Yes, its true a blue VX waved to me this morning! (he started it too.....)

   

   Last reply by Wuddie, October 24, 2003
7. 

   SELOC Xmas do...

   October 23, 2003 by Scott_Mac

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   Anyone going? If not why not and all those questions.....

   

   Last reply by KiwiPete, October 23, 2003
8. 

   Luggage - Bike rack

   October 22, 2003 by KiwiPete

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   Steve this week came up with an excellent way to attach his bikes to our racks. If anyones interested drop me a line for details. [email protected] Cheers Peter

   

   Last reply by KiwiPete, October 23, 2003
9. 

   janspeed part 2

   October 8, 2003 by spike

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   90% certain to get a janspeed now, dont know what it sounds like, but screw it, i need some noise.... heard a TVR T350 giving it large on the way home, boy did it sound goooood. Any recommendations where i should purchase it? Im gonna fit it myself, any advise?? Wuddie, if the offer still stands, any chance of dropping round one eve so i can have a quick listen? Cheers guys.. ..ooOO(spike)

   

   Last reply by Scott_Mac, October 23, 2003
10. 

    Insurance 1 2

    October 21, 2003 by Cfry

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    Hi Guys! Where do you guys get your insurance from, found any best places? Thanks Chris

    

    Last reply by Bramble111s, October 23, 2003
11. 

    Can you say ricer?

    October 21, 2003 by Mark H

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    Linky

    

    Last reply by Scott_Mac, October 22, 2003
12. 

    Watch Dog

    October 21, 2003 by daves2111s

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    Oh my god what have I done I have just bought an Elise with a K series engine which has just been slated on Watch Dog even by Quentin Wilson for excessive head gasket failures. What shall I do? I won't sleep at nights now! Any thoughts? Dave

    

    Last reply by Scott_Mac, October 22, 2003
13. 

    silly idea!

    October 21, 2003 by jez_s

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    Do they do that Datatag thing for motorbikes for cars (does that sound right )? I've been hearing that there may be some problems trying to hide a Tracker in an Elise. So, would Datatag be as good a Deterrent or am I talking dogs do do , I know Datatag doesn't do any tracking but it might stop some scumbag nicking cars for parts etc Good night and god bless

    

    Last reply by simondann111s, October 22, 2003
14. 

    You know you have been drinking too much when..

    October 21, 2003 by Mark H

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    This happens

    

    Last reply by daves2111s, October 21, 2003
15. 

    Big hello

    October 20, 2003 by gklair

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    Just a post to say hello to members of this group. I will hopefully meet people on the staffs run. Cheers Gurj

    

    Last reply by JAMES, October 21, 2003