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EGTE

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  1. Just give it time; the looks will grow on you the more you enjoy driving it. I mean, if people can buy modern BMWs (iX, for instance - OMG), your problems are minor
  2. Horse for course, but I'm just saying it's not laziness or desperation.
  3. Not strictly true. For higher-value cars I don't personally feel comfortable with the possibility of being scammed, hence I do SOR with a dealer.
  4. Although you'd really be pushed to notice any difference on the road.
  5. Out of interest, which tracks have caused you problems so far?
  6. I seem to remember NA/S pressures were much higher than the -4XX series cars. However, higher pressure makes tyres more resistant to aquaplaning, so you definitely don't want to drop the pressure! I was giving these tyres serious consideration, but on this basis, maybe not......
  7. The hardest part is reaching it. Other than that, it's EZPZ.
  8. Good write-up of both. Being PH, there's always one Donkey being a miserable,opinionated git, of course.
  9. Reading the comments, there are a lot of people questioning this guy's methods. The only engine problem I know of with regards to the 2GR-FE is the use of rubber oil lines in the earlier engines, which can be replaced by a better metal one.
  10. Toyota are the biggest, most reliable car brand on the planet. Their engines are possibly the most dependable of all makes. As long as you buy genuine Toyota parts (which the YTer may not have done......), all will be fine.
  11. Honestly I might give this a miss. I'm not interested in other brands, nor the Emira/Eletre stuff Hendy will bring.
  12. If anyone has any questions, please ask: it's my car. Only selling due to very fortuitously finding an Empire Green 430 for sale recently.
  13. Back on topic, I can confirm this is NOT a GT 410 SPORT. It is a GT410, so would be a superb daily driver. It is also a 2+2.
  14. Never doubted it for a second, but Good to hear, Mark!
  15. Sanctioned's website map shows the Matford Centre as being on Days-Pottle lane in the middle of nowhere. Apple Maps puts it right next to the Porsche garage in Marsh Barton. Only Google Maps knows its correct location!
  16. Is this a Club Lotus-only thing or can I book direct somewhere? Definitely interested in seeing how the 430 does.
  17. New bolts are cheaper than doing it all again......
  18. Happy to buy a ticket; just not planning on an all-day display indoors.
  19. I'm just going to have a look. Hopefully not too many "slammed" chav-chariots like that ruined BMW 2002 on their website.....
  20. If you have more than one car, Admiral are particularly good. Otherwise, try Confused.com and pump up your excess for the first (painful) year?
  21. I'm going to query that bill, TBH. Plus no I did not get a coffee (will remedy that multiple times in future!). Back on topic, I do as much as I can myself, but most people want garages to do have done the work, for resale value. Lots of preventative work, such as Duralac-ing bolts, ACF-50-ing suspension/nuts, etc. Have changed dampers/springs on other cars and, as the other guys say, it's very educational/rewarding.
  22. My last bog-standard 2-year service on my GT410 was £690.......so starting to think like this myself. At the very least, won't be going back to main-dealer again!
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