Gold FFM johnpwalsh 1,370 Posted September 2, 2013 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi Scott, totally agree with what you said, " todays throw away culture and present day mechanics must replace instead of repair" The Mrs went to Glamis the other week with our old Excel which broke down on the way, The magic AA card came out and the "mechanic turned up to try and repair the car. After 4 hours she was on the back of the recovery truck on the way home with a diagnosed major electrical fault due to getting no fuel at the carbs, must be a problem with the ECU she was told. Two weeks later I get back from work overseas, lift the boot lid, take the cover of the ECU, well fuel pump to you and me, clean the contacts, switch on the ignition and fire her up, time taken 7 minutes. AA roadside= 4 hrs, two recovery trucks, 5 hrs and 70 miles later. Now work out the cost of that little lot, against my outlay, 7 minutes of my time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 781 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) That is a general problem with progress. Most of today's mechanics won't even know what a carburator is. On the other hand, who knows on which end of a horse to put the oats in nowadays :-) Edited September 2, 2013 by TBD Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Esprit SE 87 Posted September 2, 2013 Report Share Posted September 2, 2013 (edited) I think this video is ace !!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2l36WtiDIkE&nomobile=1 Edited September 2, 2013 by Bibs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,645 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,645 Posted September 6, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
NedaSay 858 Posted September 6, 2013 Report Share Posted September 6, 2013 ^^nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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TBD 781 Posted September 9, 2013 Report Share Posted September 9, 2013 Marvelous! Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,645 Posted September 10, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,656 Posted September 10, 2013 Report Share Posted September 10, 2013 urgghhh Martini....whats that all about! Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,505 Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Looks pretty hairy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 322 Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 You can't beat the combination of more power than grip. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,505 Posted September 22, 2013 Report Share Posted September 22, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=IzPNingdQBs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,645 Posted September 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,656 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 Yokel radio! Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 192 Posted September 25, 2013 Report Share Posted September 25, 2013 If your the fastest around that circuit does that make you "The Ring King"? It's not a great title to hold is it Quote Chunky Lover Link to post Share on other sites
Advantage 910 Posted September 26, 2013 Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 Controversial and may offend. Click with care. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZGPz4a2mCA Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 781 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 If only it could have happened that way! Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,645 Posted September 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to post Share on other sites
Buddsy 1,656 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 I thought that was goinf to be naff...but OMG thats dead cool! Buddsy Quote "Belief is the enemy of knowing" - Crrow777 Link to post Share on other sites
Mysterae 270 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 http://youtu.be/NXGkI__d-pU Quote Signature not working... Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisJ 1,505 Posted September 27, 2013 Report Share Posted September 27, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7NuVf0CyGk4&feature=player_detailpage Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 322 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Not sure if this has been posted before. Saw this car this morning at the local coffee and cars. The owner pops in here now and again but I forgot to ask what his username was. The only problem he ever has is the plug on the alternator coming loose occasionally and, every few months, cleaning oil out of the spark plug wells. The paint had lost its shine in places but certainly wasn't going pink. Typically, the read bumper cover had gone crinkly. The interior was really nice and very original with the original mouse fur on the dash and doors. Quite a nice example. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
FrogsterPL 0 Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 (edited) New ad from Mercedes... this time official In my opinion one of the best ads in last few years http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLwML2PagbY Edited September 29, 2013 by FrogsterPL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 322 Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 And, yes, I did overhear the owner telling someone that the machine guns do work! Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
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