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by shaunw
Wed Jul 06, 2011 16:23
Forum: General
Topic: Rolling road tune up
Replies: 18
Views: 3256

Rolling road tune up

Has anyone had their car rolling road tuned and if so, what did it do for your car and how much did it cost / was it worth it?

Regards

Shaun
by shaunw
Tue Jun 28, 2011 21:37
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Monaco 2012 ?
Replies: 84
Views: 22520

Re: Monaco 2012 ?

True............... but what a way to go :lol:
by shaunw
Tue Jun 28, 2011 20:10
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Monaco 2012 ?
Replies: 84
Views: 22520

Re: Monaco 2012 ?

I was reading an old issue of Top Gear today and there was a feature called 'Roads To Drive Before You Die' Featured was Le Viaduc De Millau. A few quotes to wet the appetite of anyone (like me)who's unfamiliar with the area: 'Soaring across one of those valleys superficially unconcerned by such dre...
by shaunw
Mon Jun 27, 2011 13:58
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Hello everybody!
Replies: 10
Views: 2431

Re: Hello everybody!

Hi Guy, welcome to the forum. I've only had my Excel a short time and have already found the forum to be an excellent source of information and comradeship.

Lovely colour, and OZ alloys? 8)

Shaun
by shaunw
Mon Jun 27, 2011 09:54
Forum: General
Topic: Why modify when replacing with original is best?
Replies: 87
Views: 15998

Re: Why modify when replacing with original is best?

At the end of the day we all have Lotus cars and all frequent the forum because we are car enthusiasts. Generally speaking, with enthusiasm comes passion and with passion comes strong opinions. I for one have thoroughly enjoyed reading this thread and I think some excellent points (and counter point...
by shaunw
Sat Jun 25, 2011 18:46
Forum: General
Topic: new clutch slave, is there a bit missing?
Replies: 3
Views: 851

Re: new clutch slave, is there a bit missing?

Thanks Chris, I seem to recall a post where you said that replacing it cured the pedal 'creaking'. I'm hoping that replacing mine along with lubricating the pedal box with some lithium grease should help fix my creaky pedal. :)

Shaun
by shaunw
Fri Jun 24, 2011 12:44
Forum: General
Topic: mis-fire on no 3
Replies: 17
Views: 3160

Re: mis-fire on no 3

Congrats Excel tel, must be a relief. :)

All I can think of apart from blockages is wear, can't see how it could be anything else. :?
by shaunw
Fri Jun 24, 2011 11:36
Forum: General
Topic: new clutch slave, is there a bit missing?
Replies: 3
Views: 851

new clutch slave, is there a bit missing?

I've just recieved from Brake Parts International a new clutch slave cylinder. There is no 'actuating rod' with it. Do I just use the old one or should this come with it. By actuating rod I mean the push rod that protudes from the cylinder and attaches to the clutch fork. I'm not planning on doing t...
by shaunw
Mon Jun 20, 2011 17:42
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rear Speaker
Replies: 35
Views: 8326

Re: Rear Speaker

Very neat Kevw. Your interior looks in fine fettle from the photos too 8)

Shaun
by shaunw
Mon Jun 20, 2011 12:08
Forum: General
Topic: help aircon packed up
Replies: 15
Views: 2946

Re: help aircon packed up

Does anyone know if the compressor is a Toyota 'generic' part and if so, does anyone ahave the toyota part No?

Lotusbits have a used one for 80.00 SSJ have a new one for 259.00

I'd be interested to see if I could get a new / recon one cheaper

Regards

Shaun
by shaunw
Sun Jun 19, 2011 12:02
Forum: General
Topic: help aircon packed up
Replies: 15
Views: 2946

Re: help aircon packed up

Thanks Andy, no its not the belt. So does removing and replacing the compressor release gas or is it released when the pump is dismantled?

Sorry if I'm being dumb, I'm really not up on the mysteries of aircon at all. :oops:
by shaunw
Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:58
Forum: General
Topic: help aircon packed up
Replies: 15
Views: 2946

Re: help aircon packed up

Thanks Robertverhey. I've been searching the forum trying to learn a bit about air con and it does seem that the compressor may be the source of both problems. I'm presuming that the noise is the compressor (didn't realise it was only the pully that spins unelss the air con is on) and I'm also presu...
by shaunw
Sun Jun 19, 2011 11:13
Forum: General
Topic: help aircon packed up
Replies: 15
Views: 2946

help aircon packed up

This is my fault for boasting on the forum recently 'everything works as it should'. Well it doesnt anymore :( Went for a 'spirited' drive this morning, didn't use the aircon at all. Got home and was sat in the car fiddling about with the engine ticking over and I started getting hot. Thought I'd sw...
by shaunw
Fri Jun 17, 2011 12:44
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rear Speaker
Replies: 35
Views: 8326

Re: Rear Speaker

Thanks guys, useful information :D
by shaunw
Fri Jun 17, 2011 09:12
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Rear Speaker
Replies: 35
Views: 8326

Re: Rear Speaker

Nice installation Steve. 8) Do you happen to know the total size of your front speakers with the grill? I didnt think 5.25" speakers would fit as the grill normally adds at least another half inch. Yours look like they just about fit :D Also, how does the rear speaker trim panel (the bit you've reco...