Mark Blanchard 1,692 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 See you all tomorrow. It's raining but I hope that won't stop anyone. Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 *** SEVERE WEATHER WARNING *** Warning Chief Forecaster's assessment Weather Impact Matrix Issued at: 1835 on Fri 4 Mar 2016 Valid from: 1900 on Fri 4 Mar 2016 Valid to: 0900 on Sat 5 Mar 2016 Rain or sleet is likely to fall onto frozen ground to bring a risk of ice on untreated surfaces on Saturday morning. In addition, some transient snow is possible, mainly above 200 metres where 1 cm may settle for a time very locally. This is an update to the warning since some wet snow has already fallen across parts of the Midlands and may lead to icy surfaces on Friday evening - hence this area is now included and the start time has been brought forward. Please be aware of the potential for difficult driving conditions and slippery surfaces. It's not looking that good for the morning people. Personally with my Esprit history if there's any sign of ice, snow or frost or if the gritters have been out then I will be giving this a miss and we can postpone it. Fingers crossed. Either way I will post on here at 07:30 tomorrow morning with my call. Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
LotuStuart 93 Posted March 4, 2016 Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 I exited a roundabout sideways when the roads were merely moist, so I'm happy to postpone if it's crappy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 4, 2016 How old are your tyres Stuart? Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 We're on! The car is wet but the road is dry! No sign of any ice or snow. Well not yet anyway! See you all at around nine 1 Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM Barrykearley 7,192 Posted March 5, 2016 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Just go careful on the road abouts Quote Only here once Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,117 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 I'm on for a flying visit. Should be there about 9.30 for an hour or so Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LotuStuart 93 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Guys. It's snowing here. Im holding fire unless it stops and I don't see that happening, sorry! weird to be active on the Aircon thread while its 0• out there... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hofmanns 51 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Sorry I have failed on the weather front for this, its clear here and the roads seem ok - please take care if you are planning on coming! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Mark Blanchard 1,692 Posted March 5, 2016 Popular Post Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Good to see everyone again and a good turn out, especially considering the weather. Big thanks to Pat and Alan for organising the meet. Here are some pics: 4 Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
jackettc 2 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Good to meet some new faces today, a good turnout considering. Does anyone know how to contact the owner of the Black/Gold Esprit, as he needs a manifold and I have one lying around somewhere And thanks to Alan and Pat. Was great to see in the workshops! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
qwerty123 58 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks for the tour Pat, great to see all the older stuff as well the new. Hope to see you on the track soon 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,117 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Great to see so many Esprits given the snow & ice. Thanks to Alan and Pat for organising. Mark, sorry I didn't have time to say hello but we were just leaving as you arrived and were running late. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
purso 314 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Well done guys, gutted I missed today too many jobs to be able to escape but looks like a great day, when's the next one????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,692 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Hi Barry, Shame, I would have been great to see your newly restored Esprit Turbo, it looks superb in the photo. Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
Royal 34 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks Alan and Pat for organising this. Nice to meet the faces behind the names. Pat, I was very impressed with the showroom and workshop and the variety of cars you work on/stock. Thank you for the tour. Alan, I will be at the Brooklands event in May, so will see you then and hopefully resume our talk on all things Lotus! Martin. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 2,011 Posted March 5, 2016 Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Barry loving seeing your Black Turbo - looks fantastic!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Bazza 907 said: Great to see so many Esprits given the snow & ice. Thanks to Alan and Pat for organising. Mark, sorry I didn't have time to say hello but we were just leaving as you arrived and were running late. Stunning car Barry, absolutely beautiful. It makes me itch for a G... Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2016 Thanks to everyone for turning out on what was not a particularly nice day. A nice selection of Esprit models I thought! Thank you to Hofmanns and Pat for hosting us again (he loves it really I think that he is a closet Esprit owner-to-be ) Worth it for the bacon roll from the van once more! Also great to see our Exige friends coming along. If they don't have an Esprit or one in bits then I think that they will in the not too distant future. There really is something for everyone who has an interest in Lotii or is just a car nut. We'll diary another one ahead of the summer hols I think @[email protected] @BP81. Maybe we will finally get some T-shirt weather... Cheers all. See you at Brooklands, Castle Combe or at one of the various club events soon. 6 hours ago, Mark Blanchard said: THIS IS AWESOME 1 Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
Andyww 1,303 Posted March 6, 2016 Report Share Posted March 6, 2016 When I glanced at the thread title over the past few weeks I thought the meet was in Belgium! Now see it was somewhat closer and very accessible for W London/Surrey. Maybe next time! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 7, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2016 A few more pics 1 Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2016 Chaps, the owner of the burnt orange turbo needs an exhaust manifold and the owner of the white Exige V6 (and also an S4s) said he had one going spare. Unfortunately I didn't make a note of their names or forum monikers. Are you guys on here or can anyone match make to get the two in touch? Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
jackettc 2 Posted March 10, 2016 Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Hi, I had the manifold. I've sent a message to 'hopo', who might be the right person 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
swindon_alan 1,693 Posted March 10, 2016 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2016 Thanks Chris! Quote I tempted fate...now my Esprit V8 IS in bits...(sob) Link to post Share on other sites
purso 314 Posted April 21, 2016 Report Share Posted April 21, 2016 Hi guys saw another member arranging a convoy for brooklands and wondered if anyone would be up for it in our neck of the woods? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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