Bibs 11,106 Posted February 15, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Do we have a game plan yet as to what parts and work is required to get Simon's slonker G-Car back on the road? Troy, I'm guessing that's down to you? Is it worth starting a new thread to gather techy and logistics information all in one place and leave this one for more general messages? Troy is heading over this weekend to assess what parts are needed and no doubt we'll have a seperate thread for that when we know 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
Tentenths 1 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Is that the Robin smiley What... as in Fishy? This one is sooo him And before anyone else says it... I know, I know... I'm going Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wiseraven 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 That's a cracking idea as it goes and when they are out we can sneakily steal his car, place some bricks under the tarp and he'll not know it's even gone! Oh, I've just installed some new smilies! Bricks? Surely Teigan can make a model I'm up for hooning duties, giving a ride/escort/whatever. Travelling down Saturday, some , and with the workers and crashing the night somewhere before returning hung over (where's the barfing smilie bibs?) on Sunday would suit me Phil Quote More speed, less haste Link to post Share on other sites
arbell9 21 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) I am up for the hoon and/ or car build and or beer and sandwiches or any combination therof. If we can get enough esprit versions and give Si a ride out in each that will be top banana. So we will have a NMEG convoy heading for the Valley's. Alex Edited February 15, 2007 by Alex --GT3-- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan 0 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 I'll happily take someone out. With a name like oneshot, that sounds like a disturbingly off-topic suggestion... although I might be tempted to suggest you take out the Chief Constable of North Wales Police, so that Si & Family can enjoy a proper hoon Quote Dan "He who dies with the most toys wins..." Link to post Share on other sites
oneshot 152 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 Quote Dave - 2000 Sport 350 Link to post Share on other sites
Iain 46 Posted February 15, 2007 Report Share Posted February 15, 2007 (edited) I'm up for hooning duties, giving a ride/escort/whatever. Travelling down Saturday, some , and with the workers and crashing the night somewhere before returning hung over (where's the barfing smilie bibs?) on Sunday would suit me Phil Yeah... What he said! Iain Edited February 15, 2007 by Iain Quote "... the Lotus Turbo (Esprit) owner will not only be comfortable in fast company, but will find, more often than not, that he has no company at all!" Road and Track magazine 1983 Turbo Esprit - Silver - 'Lottie' Featured in Classic and Sportscar Aug 2008 and Wheeler Dealers. 1999 Elise - Norfolk Mustard - 'Liz' Daily driver - 221,000 miles and counting! Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 192 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 (edited) It's my first Donny, so I'm going both days to give me plenty of time both to see the show and to meet as many of the folks as possible. I'll be only too glad to lend a hand. I can think of one work-in-progress g-car in particular that would be really good to have at the show :) Phil ************************** Hey you want a work in progress car complete with dirty greasy unpolished bodywork your more than welcome to show mine!!!!!!!!! Completed with removed stinking dirty engine fit for nithing much really...... Need transport though... Next years meet could display it all proud as punch glossy and shiny...!!!!!!!! Simon Just seen this in another post........ Maybe this would be the ideal opportunity to hijack the big mans car...... and do a little more fund raising!!!!!!!!! Would be good especially if we could use SW Lotus and use it as a combined stand car!!!!!!!! Could pressgang other stand owners/dealers to contribute to the cause........ Simon Edited February 16, 2007 by Simon350S Quote Chunky Lover Link to post Share on other sites
wiseraven 0 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Just seen this in another post........ Maybe this would be the ideal opportunity to hijack the big mans car...... and do a little more fund raising!!!!!!!!! Would be good especially if we could use SW Lotus and use it as a combined stand car!!!!!!!! Could pressgang other stand owners/dealers to contribute to the cause........ Simon That's what I was hinting at whilst trying not to blow the cover. Matk is worried I may not have been subtle enough, so he may edit the original. If he does, he'll also need to edit your reply in that thread or it would look too suspicious, so don't be too surprised. Phil Quote More speed, less haste Link to post Share on other sites
Simon350S 192 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 That's what I was hinting at whilst trying not to blow the cover. Matk is worried I may not have been subtle enough, so he may edit the original. If he does, he'll also need to edit your reply in that thread or it would look too suspicious, so don't be too surprised. Phil Didnt read it right!!!!!!! Sorry Mr Mods delete away...!!!!!!!!!! Quote Chunky Lover Link to post Share on other sites
esprit350 2 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 gosh isnt being conspirtorial ( spelling?) hard work, Thanks for rallying round the flag NMEGers Quote The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Friedrich Nietzsche find me on Tripadvisor http://www.tripadvis...mbers/espritguy Link to post Share on other sites
caulkhead68 3 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Payment duly sent to help get that car back on the road.. Well done Bibs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matk 17 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Phil Hope you don't mind, I have removed it. It is a good idea but prob best discussed here. Guys just a gentle reminder that as per other posts, Si is suspicious (think he feels a disturbance in the force!) and we need to be doubly careful we don't let the cat out of the bag unintentionally in other posts. I think Howard has revisited his already as I can't see anything at all in his post. Quote Regards Mat Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,106 Posted February 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Evo Magazine are happy to run a story or article about this, nice one! 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
Kimbers 1,766 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I wrote to Classic and Sports car, waiting to hear from them. I'll also speak to Alan at Club Lotus about his mag and maybe Remarque magazine. Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Troy Halliday Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 I wrote to Classic and Sports car, waiting to hear from them. I'll also speak to Alan at Club Lotus about his mag and maybe Remarque magazine. As far as Si is concerned I am going up there to help him out and set his cam belt and talk him through a few things. He does not know the extent of the amazing good will that you have all displayed. So if anyone blurts out anything just use that as a cover. We can do damage control if need be I can say that we managed to pick up a few things at the parts sale that we knew he needed and things like that. Or that Lotus have sorted a few bits out ect ect. He has a friend up this weekend from the Nissan forum so I will proberbly borrow my friends Lotus 7 armed with a crash helmet and a very thick coat) and pop up there on Monday or Tuesday. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cathal 0 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Hi, Just to say job done, hope my modest contribution can help make some small difference. Best of luck and I hope things go well. It's nice to be part of such a closely nit family Cathal Quote Link to post Share on other sites
martynv 79 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 That's a cracking idea as it goes and when they are out we can sneakily steal his car, place some bricks under the tarp and he'll not know it's even gone! Ah looks like Bibs is keen on doing the LEF version of Overhaulin' then. I persume Troy will play the part of Chip Foose and the rest of the LEF guys working on the car can be the A-Team . Thanks for all the replies from Howards NMEG crew, looks like we've now got plenty of cars for the "Cheer Up Si and Family Hoon". If we coordinate the hoon with the day Si's car is picked up we could maybe: Pick up Si and family for senic hoon Troy and Co trailer away Si's Esprit to secret hide out Lunch for those on the hoon at pub / restaurant hoon back to Si's place Meet up with the guys working on the car for dinner If everyone wants to go for it shall I start another thread so we can discuss a route places to stop for food etc ....? Martyn Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JonSE 87 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Good work - cheque on its way! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John V6 0 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Just let us know the arrangements. I can be available any Friday with luck, just let me know what is required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wiseraven 0 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 Phil Hope you don't mind, I have removed it. It is a good idea but prob best discussed here. Guys just a gentle reminder that as per other posts, Si is suspicious (think he feels a disturbance in the force!) and we need to be doubly careful we don't let the cat out of the bag unintentionally in other posts. I think Howard has revisited his already as I can't see anything at all in his post. No problem Mat. When I said "Howard", I should have said "Simon" - I really should go to bed before my eyes get to the point where "simon350s" looks exactly like "esprit350". Sorry for the confusion. In other news: it seems the big man's going to Donny, so any fund-raising there is going to have to be low-key. Still, at 6'7", at least we'll see him coming Phil Quote More speed, less haste Link to post Share on other sites
esprit350 2 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 prehaps I shopuld change my screen name to Howard, what do you think? Quote The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself. Friedrich Nietzsche find me on Tripadvisor http://www.tripadvis...mbers/espritguy Link to post Share on other sites
wiseraven 0 Posted February 16, 2007 Report Share Posted February 16, 2007 prehaps I shopuld change my screen name to Howard, what do you think? As Billy Joel put it, don't go changing to try to please me (shortly before exchanging his wife for Christy Brinkley ) Maybe it's my age but for me, "Howard" will always be associated with Lt. Hunter: Back on topic: Do we have any idea yet about the timing for the hijacking? I'm just thinking we might need a short-term plan (which could also serve as a smoke-screen for the main event) in order to stop Si doing himself more harm. I get the impression that if we start with some token help on the car, he's the sort of guy who would want to "pull his own weight" when we weren't looking, which is the last thing we want. Where's Machiavelli when you need him? Phil Quote More speed, less haste Link to post Share on other sites
dsvitesse1 66 Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 Hello, donation made from the Netherlands. Hope it will cheer him up a bit. regarDS, Harry Martens Quote with kind regarDS, Harry Martens www.ds-vitesse.com Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Troy Halliday Posted February 17, 2007 Report Share Posted February 17, 2007 OK as you may have heard my cam belt is split on my S3 so I will not be able to drive it down to Bigsi's. So instead I have nicked my friends Lotus 7 kit car that I built for him and will be flying up there in that on Monday. So if you could all keep your fingers crossed for me for some good weather it would be appreciated. I will be decked out in my finest gortex jacket and trousers and will be wearing my somewhat scruffy crash helmet to keep me a bit warmer but a liitle good weather would be great. I am basicaly gonna have a good look at it and have a little chat with him. Then I will come to the comclusion that it would be easier if I took it away and did it in my workshop. That covers us for stealing his car and emtying his concervatory of engine parts. He'll proberbly kick up a small fuss saying he wants to help, so I'll counter with something like it will keep his misses happy and make it easier for me to do the work. That will cover the theft of the vehicle and all parts he may have, Fishy and Bibs can tease him a bit because he knows that we pop round to see each other now and again, and maintain the illusion that I have it in Hertfordshire. I think if we are going to have a hoon then the delivery day is proberbly best for that way everyone will get to see his shocked face. We have had some very good offers from PNM and South West Lotus Centre to do what they can on discounts for parts. The guys at Lotus have our backs on any technical questions that may arrise and all you guys have made this all posible with your kind contrabutions. When we know what we are up against we can sort out the finer details and amass the troops. I read somewhere in the post of an Overhaulin stylie thing going on I suppose we just have to make sure we don't end up with more and American Chopper style screeming match Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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