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Escape

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  1. Too bad... For me, the first weekend of June would work as well. (not clear to me if work is a problem in May or also in the holidays)
  2. I try to give the average Eurobox a very wide berth as well. As the saying goes, life is too short for boring cars.
  3. Interesting reasoning about the TPS. I wonder if it isn't connected properly, it could give a false WOT reading? In any case, I would start by jumping the relay, as it's the easiest thing to do and at this point the most likely cause.
  4. There are quite a few US cars I like the look of. Especially the older muscle cars or 4x4s. Never had the privilege of driving anything like that though. The few 'normal' US cars I've driven have been a total disappointment, I'll happily stick to something British or German. Or even French. 😛
  5. I was worried reading the title that your engine had failed. 'Luckily' it's only a starting issue. And after doing work, so very likely to be a connector or fuse not plugged in correctly. You already found a smoking gun with the relay. Try putting a jumper on it and see it the engine starts that way. If it does, a bad connection to that relay is most plausible, or it could be a bad relay. Fingers crossed you'll be up and running in no time. 😉 Filip
  6. I think most Mustangs fans will disagree with that! 😉 As always, beauty lies in the eye of the beholder. That being sad, I really don't want to see a Multipla convertible! 🤢
  7. Not a car, but very relevant! (and funny 🙂 ) I came close to buying a Harley before I got my first Lotus. I certainly don't regret my choice and where it lead me. 😉
  8. Too bad Grahame, I very much looked forward to meeting you as well. Especially as we couldn't make it work on Jan 1st either. I'm sure Gary and Chris wouldn't mind changing to another weekend if that would mean you could make it. If not, we'll have to find another occasion to meet up. Filip
  9. Let's hope this plan forced on by their 'saviours' doesn't do Lotus more harm than good. Maybe they'll see the light and we'll get at least one more generation of ICE sports cars. I can't deny I'm still hoping for/ dreaming of a new Esprit.
  10. That's recycling isn't it? So later generation will still have oil in the ground to extract. 😄 All kidding aside, while a student I saw the guy next door just drain his oil in the parking lot! Me and the other people in the building were not amused.
  11. You could have a plug-in hybrid with a hydrogen fuel cell as a range extender. It's not even that far fetched, as the hydrogen fuel cell will produce electricity, used to drive an electric motor. And to cater for short power burst, a battery is typically provided to assist the fuel cell. This battery is later recharged by that same fuel cell when power demand is low. Increase the battery size so you have a somewhat useful range et voila, a hydrogen hybrid. I don't know of any in existence though, at least not commercially available. It was considered as an option for trains running on partly electrified lines. But they've recently all moved away from hydrogen, in favor of huge batteries (with limited range and prohibitive charging times).
  12. Glad to see it turned out so well and another part of Eleanor will live on.
  13. I really don't want a LandCruiser, otherwise I'd be tempted to swap this:
  14. Not just China, Germany has ramped up coal production as well. They needed to, because of opting out of nuclear, trying to move away from Russian gas and realising their industry needs something a lot more reliable than wind and solar.
  15. In many countries EVs are actually rolling coal, as that's the cheapest/easiest way to increase electric production capacity...
  16. I was about to like the above post, as I fully agree with the first section. As for vegetarian food companies, I get the feeling a few large manufacturers now have most of the market. Including supermarket's own brands. They control the price and make it hard for the smaller ones to survive. Where as some years ago, it was all niche and everyone could get a piece of the cake. Prices have dropped, no doubt because of scale, so that's something for us consumers.
  17. The CTEK chargers are water proof, I have no problem using mine outdoor. As above, main issue is the connection of the charger lead to the extension cord. It's best to put that under the bonnet if at all possible and close it as far as possible. That will protect it from rain, but also get it off the ground. On some cars it's easy to thread the extension up through the engine bay, so you can fully close and lock the bonnet.
  18. Welcome to TLF Sophie. A car like is bound to ring a bell, hopefully somebody will chime in soon with some good info. Filip
  19. Over here, word got out that a large leasing firm will rent a huge parking lot. It will be used to store new EVs as they just can't shift them.
  20. I rarely use those views but have to agree it's certainly no improvement. Like so often, the old ways were better. At least we can still access and see everything the way we like, just takes a bit more work.
  21. If you're not afraid to take it apart (really nothing to it, just some bolts to undo and seals to put back in the right place), there's nothing to lose. The clicky type usually take only a little fettling to get going again. It's like cleaning up the points in a distributor. As above, I too like the clicking noise as an audible indication of priming the carbs. I certainly wouldn't pay more for a modern version as long as I can keep it going. The one in my Excel is standard design and has served me well for coming on to 7 years now. Including a couple of years laid up, so I'd say it's very reliable.
  22. You've got a point there @snowrx. I was recently offered a 'Lotus' Elan M100, from 1998 with strange taillights and a 1.8 engine, but featuring Lotus badges. So in fact a Kia Elan. When I called him out it was not a real Lotus, he went silent. But it apparently did sell quickly, so I fear some poor bugger is in for a nasty surprise.
  23. The above plaform looks like it's from outer space. Raise shields and phasers at the ready!
  24. SID I assume? Looks epic!
  25. I've you're passing by Brussels or Leuven, you're welcome to stop for a chat and a pint. 😉 No tux required!
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