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by dpr59
Sat Mar 08, 2008 20:00
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Donington - March - planning
Replies: 77
Views: 18035

Looking forward to arriving about 9-9:15 Saturday.

See you in the Museum car park.
by dpr59
Sat Mar 08, 2008 09:19
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: MOT emmisions
Replies: 9
Views: 2529

Now I must admit I wasn't watching right throught the test but....... When mine was MOT'd last July/Aug I didn't see the CO probe enter the exhaust. I little digging latet suggests that cars of a certain age don't get the emissions checked any more. This is one of those phane a friends when someone ...
by dpr59
Fri Mar 07, 2008 18:17
Forum: General
Topic: Anyone want a nearly new auto?
Replies: 14
Views: 3438

If I thought I'd get that for mine it'd be on Autotrader tonight.

Not even for a left hooker is he going to get £12k
by dpr59
Sat Mar 01, 2008 09:30
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Weekend out and about
Replies: 0
Views: 826

Weekend out and about

Heading up through the Tyne Tunnel this morning for a weekend in Northumberland. For northern poster, watchout for a Silver Excel. Not sure where we're going yet but I'll be the one with the Lotus Fleece zipped up to the neck, unless it warms up a bit. Looking out the sun is starting to shine. Headi...
by dpr59
Fri Feb 29, 2008 23:10
Forum: General
Topic: Parts cross reference
Replies: 3
Views: 1096

by dpr59
Fri Feb 29, 2008 20:43
Forum: General
Topic: Goodbye.
Replies: 26
Views: 6585

Still, it looks like she's gone to the right home. Thoroughly nice guy (Lotus nut) who can give her some much needed tlc. Hope you ponted him towards us. So, Looks like I'll have to start saving towards another then. That'll put the smile back on my face! Look forward to the pics of the next one. Y...
by dpr59
Sun Feb 24, 2008 16:40
Forum: General
Topic: Need a front fog ?
Replies: 1
Views: 779

Need a front fog ?

by dpr59
Sun Feb 24, 2008 15:11
Forum: General
Topic: Finished the Winter Jobs
Replies: 0
Views: 729

Finished the Winter Jobs

With a fresh oil filter (Lotus Own) and 5l of oil.

Then

Cleaned and re-oiled the air filter

That's the last of the winter jobs done.

Unless the car presents me with any surprises in the next few weeks.
by dpr59
Thu Feb 21, 2008 20:42
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Cars in the Park
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

GJ1 wrote:I think Bolton Abbey is a small village in the South East corner of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, not too far from Skipton.

Don't think I can make that one. :cry:
Spot on. Between Skipton and Harrogate
by dpr59
Thu Feb 21, 2008 07:43
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Cars in the Park
Replies: 3
Views: 1327

Cars in the Park

Anyone up for this.

http://www.carsinthepark.org.uk/

There's 1 Excel so far :D
by dpr59
Tue Feb 19, 2008 07:22
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: door beam hinges
Replies: 1
Views: 1018

When I thought it was the hinge.....

Well it turned out to be a bit more

http://www.lotusexcel.net/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1067
by dpr59
Mon Feb 18, 2008 23:23
Forum: Bodywork, Fitments, Interior and Trim
Topic: Headlining - I've started
Replies: 70
Views: 21194

Top job....

Now what's next ?
by dpr59
Mon Feb 18, 2008 20:32
Forum: General
Topic: Latest news on new cars from Lotus
Replies: 26
Views: 6313

dpr59 wrote:Keep an eye on lotusbuzz

'Kimbers' posts could be of interest in furure.
An intersting addition today

http://www.lotusbuzz.com/forums/showthr ... 445&page=2
by dpr59
Mon Feb 18, 2008 18:27
Forum: General
Topic: Goodbye.
Replies: 26
Views: 6585

I know I have days when I fancy 911 Porkers a VERY badly...and if were a Brit car I'd have bought one by now.....but it wouldn't be too long before I'd start thinking about the Excel chassis. :roll: . Peter, Have a look at this thread and tell me..... Honestly. Does that Porka look as good as the L...