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New addition to the garage - now I have 3 non daily drive cars 1960 TR3 (birthday present for the Mrs)

The original batt was still delivering but getting a little lazy on first start in the mornings (even though, generally, I don't do mornings!) so, pre- winter and after 8 years (good for the original battery) I got a new one today for the equivalent of 65 quid - bet I'll not be alone once this...

Went out for a blat today and noticed my little display that tells you the temp/time/radio info wasn't working (blank screen) then noticed the radio remote on the steering column was dead too. Radio/CD working fine, everything else on the car working fine. Fuses checked all OK; took off the...

Air con not working - hoping it's just in need of a re-gas. Apart from it not getting cold,:On tickover, when you turn on the aircon via the button, there is no drop in revs as I'd expect as the compressor kicks in. Anyone else had similar??

Drives better, a few more ponies on the power run (dyno'd) but........ The best bit... The sound is fuggin awesome !!! ;)(vowed never to use that word but nowt else would do)

A mate of mine here (a garage owner) just asked me to see if I could find him a cheaper price in blighty for a 2009 Honda Civic diesel particle filter........5000 (yes three zeros) euros!!! The best I could find was 4100 quid :eek: Never was an oil burner fan but this convinces me it's never...

Seems Ktec will be stocking Yozza systems from December, might interest some on here:-)

What a fantastic car!! - sounded mental..... a bit edgy chassis wise mind you; I'm in love :shock:

What a sad day, a great talent lost - v v upset .....

Always good to see a new photo or two, click on photo to enlarge :-) ........ Front shox (re-furbed and de-pinned) were set on about 25 clicks on all these photos - need to do some more with them much harder.. Loving my new Momo steering wheel btw! (pic in "my Garage")...

Just another quick wkend Trip to London for me; good to spot AHX at 11.05 driving past the Tower :--)

Double points if you spot 304 between Friday morning and Monay pm between Psmouth and Oxford - I'm over, just for a long weekend :-)

Just a bit of fun in the SW France sun :-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R2LlA4p ... ata_player :-)

Shocks refurbished, new wishbones and balljoints, reset geometry, driving to a trackday and there was a little clonk every now and then over bumps; thinks - STM's??? nope;- Took off wheels and checked the front pads and look what I found! [attachment=0:8f0phgz7]cl5+2.jpg[/attachment:8f0phgz7]...

Anyone tried Federal 595 RS-R's : semi slicks like R888's - they are significantly cheaper than Toyo's and seem to get good write up's elsewhere. I'm need a new set of track only rubber (was on 888's) and might try them ????

Tonight, don't forget :-)

A damp friday at Pau Arnos for my once a month track day - great fun though on the road tyres :) [attachment=0:2kp96btn]pauasa37sur67.jpg[/attachment:2kp96btn]

What a thoughtful mrs - just turned up in the post on my birthday a week or so back! Will keep the original bonnet for best :) It is Very light!! [attachment=1:b86tu2ai]CFT1.jpg[/attachment:b86tu2ai] [attachment=0:b86tu2ai]CFT2.jpg[/attachment:b86tu2ai]

Anyone decided to replace the clutch yet?? 50 k on mine, no probs other than it squeaks when it's hot on the track ( never on the road) - thinking of doing it anyhow. Any thoughts, 5 years now folks: it's about time maybe????

Red Bull doesn't give you wings !!!

I hate those poxy trumpetty things, sounds like a swarm of bees and drives me round the bend! Don't normally watch football; no wonder :-(

Tinker and I spent 5 hours driving this 1923 Royce back to where we live from Toulouse yesterday in the sun shine, different and very enjoyable !! :D

Interesting article in the June magazine comparing the 200 cup and the 172 cup; 200 was 1.5 secs a lap quicker due to its "trick front suspension system and brakes" but the 172 was "more fun" ( I paraphrase). I believe Mr Metcalfe, who has some standing within said mag, owns a Trophy; I wonder...

Just thought I'd let you all know, Monaco is pleasant this evening and the med was warm when I had a swim this afternoon! Practice tomorrow, should be good ! ;-)

Another trackday today here in sunny SW France - first outing with the 15" rims and 888's. They were superb, a good 2 to 3 seconds a lap quicker than the Exaltos on Turinis - however some of that might have been me getting more used to the T. Tinker might be better placed to comment as he had...

Told you I had a strange wheel question.... The Ski season's just about over now here (maybe one or two more chances but it's getting warm now) - I read in the owners manual that one cannot fit Snow Chains to the Trophy (or the 182 either I think), this is a bummer if I want to use the T to go...

OK - It's easy so I won't even post the question - maximise the photo to have a good look then complete the answer: The wheels in the photo are ****** ** *** **** ****. Just to assist - I got my track wheels/Tyres Speedline corse 2118's 15 inch rims with Toyo R888 GG (195/50/15). Tried...

Not really a new topic, but I did a search and came up with nothing.. My wheel, like lots of others, has seen better days and I want to change it - Anyone know if the 197 or 200 steering wheel fits the T? - I want to keep the cruise control/airbag if poss. #-o

Bottom of the page (3) a little vid from yesterdays trackday (my first in the T) taken from a Clio 197 (or 200 - I'm not sure) a bit damp but not too slippy. I slowed at the end to cool the brakes before coming in - not a breakdown! 8) http://lotus.ze-forum.com/t481-RESUME-A ... m?start=30

Fitted the top mounts, camber bolts and strut brace today - geo check tomorrow, had a drive feels pretty good but who can tell on the road, track day on the 24th so that will be a good test. Thinking that the shocks might need a refurb now though, as one had a faint sign of oil mist on the base...