DanR Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Just joined. Bought the S4 about three months ago. Done a lot of work with stalling problems related to the ABS, removal and fixing tank leaks, eliminating the interior creaks by reconditioning all the leather (dash out etc), modified the pedals so I don't have to wear any special shoes, and a number of other minor but irritating things. I find the Lotus more narrow focussed than my other car a 944turbo. But is this Lotus seductive? I've never driven anything so razor sharp, short of a race-car. The way it dives into corners and grunts out is awesome. And it's only an S4 not one of the later, more powerful models! I do all my own work and find it quite easy to work on once the boot's out. Seems more like a track car that was converted to street use than the other way around. As for parts, I avoid original where I can. This is where I love the Net, because it brings me up to speed so quickly. Unlike years ago, there's no need to get some "guru" offside picking his brains on how to tackle various jobs. Bye for now and hope this site develops into something special. Danny. Quote DanR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4simon Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Welcome Danny, I look forward to hearing about your adventures here on the forum. Where exactly are you located. I know most of the S4 owners are either in Melbourne or Sydney. I lived for 7 years in Sydney before moving onto Adelaide. Spent the last 7 years in London, but will be moving back to Oz later next year (with my car of course). How many K's has you're car done ? Did you buy private or dealer ? Quote Simon (94 S4) My Esprit will be for sale in late 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanR Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi Simon, Thanks for the welcome. Just realised that I recalled you from your posting in LEW. When do you expect to arrive in oz? I'm in Sydney. Haven't been to Adelaide for about seven years. A few months ago, together with my wife and others, we drove the Great Ocean Road. Much closer for you in Adelaide than for us from Sydney. On a par with Highway 1 in California too. I'm sure it will become one of your favourite driving routes when you've got a few days available. Have you checked out the Adelaide Classic site for their annual rally? I see you have your car serviced at Bell and Colvill. Unfortunately Martin Colvill had a serious off in his GT40 there last year. I'm in Sydney and my car's done less than 40k's. Was purchased from a wholesaler. Better get ready for work so bye for now. Danny Quote DanR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s4simon Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Was a little worried that you've had problems with the tanks with such low mileage. Re: moving back to OZ, I'll be draging the family to Adelaide in Sep next year. We'll buy a nice house on the beach and just take it easy. The old man is the ex-president of the sporting car club - so I'll be getting into that upon return. My inlaws are based in Sydney together with a lot of friends. Hoping to do the Grand Prix rally for a bit of fun - did it back in 98. Have you seen many other S4 s in Sydney ?? Quote Simon (94 S4) My Esprit will be for sale in late 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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