Lotus Elan Central

by **Wryka** » Tue 30.10.2007, 08:55

Without the risk of getting back to the topic :roll:

- does anybody know if there is an online programme of events, traders etc. for the show ?

by **Wryka** » Tue 30.10.2007, 08:56

Without the risk of getting back to the topic :roll:

- does anybody know if there is an online programme of events, traders etc. for the show ?

Website · by **theelanman** » Tue 30.10.2007, 09:06

Wryka wrote:Without the risk of getting back to the topic - does anybody know if there is an online programme of events, traders etc. for the show ?

this is club lotus youre talking about

:smt044

by **Nige** » Tue 30.10.2007, 14:24

DaveT wrote:8)

Porrige Pot 1985- wasnt this the last time we saw Stef? She was only a young lady then.....

We were all a lot younger in 1985 (and I was even driving an Elan, although not an M100)

I may yet make it to Stoneleigh on Sunday but I'm out of miles on the S2 until the end of Nov so it'll either be in Norma or the Alfa (more space for bits). If I do I'll try to link up with a convoy if there is anything en-route (A31, M27, M3, A34, M40, and then to Stoneleigh on the smaller roads). If not then see you there if I make it.

by **DaveT** » Tue 30.10.2007, 14:28

Good to note someones awake Nige!!

by **rip** » Tue 30.10.2007, 18:56

Fun & games for me this week. I planned to do lots of work on the Elan.. Refurb front calipers & replace the rears, new pads all round, new gearbox oil, fit Samco hoses.
The last bit caused a problem. I put in some coolant flushing compound this morning before my trip to Colchester. It flushed it all right..now I have a major water leak coming from somewhere around the oil cooler. It drips a bit when I am driving then gushes out when I stop the engine.

If it is not a hose leak, I may have to turn up at Stoneleigh in the Nissan :smt089

by **Paul.P** » Tue 30.10.2007, 19:14

rip wrote:I may have to turn up at Stoneleigh in the Nissan

You can't do that Gary :shock:

by **dapinky** » Tue 30.10.2007, 19:16

RIP,

When my radiator went it too looked like it was from the oil cooler area.

When i got it stripped out it was obvious that it was where the plastic end tank fits onto the aluminium core (seal was buggered) out of normal sight.

I got a second-hand rad from Dave Eds (which he had re-conned for me), so it was just a one off - one on swap over job - minimal time off the road

I was lucky enough to get a second-hand bracket thing aswell (from SBK) so that was all cleaned up and painted before the big day - made it a really easy swap!

I know Geoff Davies has found a place near him that will do a re-core for about £100 if yours is saveable.

You may be lucky enough to not need one, but I think that is the best current option (unless you buy a new one outright - £££££££££)

If you want to keep yours on the road, mine held with 'Radweld' for quite a few months.

I still have my old rad and bracket if you wanted to do it the same way i did. I could bring them to Stoneleigh if you want to discuss this option - available either for a 'loan' or a 'sale' (or 'p-ex') to suit your requirements.

I decided to keep the bits in case someone on LEC wanted to do it in the future - and keep the karma in the community.

by **rip** » Tue 30.10.2007, 19:22

Paul.P wrote:
rip wrote:I may have to turn up at Stoneleigh in the Nissan

You can't do that Gary

If I do, it will not be by choice.

by **andyhaworth** » Tue 30.10.2007, 21:46

The last time I went to Stoneleigh was in a kit car earlier in the year. They laid on special parking for driver/owners - is the same going to happen for the Lotus show? I've not been to one of these before, so is it a question of find your space and get on with it, or is there some kind of pre arranged parking?

I'll be heading down from Mansfield if anyone wants to meet up on the M1/M69, assuming the Elan wants to go as much as I do!

by **Dave Eds** » Tue 30.10.2007, 21:46

dapinky wrote:RIP,

I decided to keep the bits in case someone on LEC wanted to do it in the future - and keep the karma in the community.

Feel da luv dapinky man! :smt023

Together we will keep these damn cars running :wink:

by **Gary** » Tue 30.10.2007, 21:57

Andy, as long as you are not too late all the cars are parked under cover in the cattle sheds. I guess they can get 1000 or so cars in

by **Dave Eds** » Tue 30.10.2007, 22:18

rip wrote:
Paul.P wrote:
rip wrote:I may have to turn up at Stoneleigh in the Nissan

You can't do that Gary

If I do, it will not be by choice.

Get one of your LEC mates to pick you up on the way through - dont do a Gary, you wont live it down!

I have a spare seat.

by **GeoffSmith** » Tue 30.10.2007, 23:04

Dave Eds wrote:I have a spare seat.

Someone was looking for one while theirs were being retrimmed. ;-)

by **Dave Eds** » Tue 30.10.2007, 23:09

geoffsmith wrote:
Dave Eds wrote:I have a spare seat.

Someone was looking for one while theirs were being retrimmed.

Actually I have 3 spare seats but 1 is in the car :wink:

But I can temporarily help out anyone waiting retrims :wink:

by **rip** » Wed 31.10.2007, 00:54

Dave Eds wrote:
rip wrote:
Paul.P wrote:
rip wrote:I may have to turn up at Stoneleigh in the Nissan

You can't do that Gary

If I do, it will not be by choice.

Get one of your LEC mates to pick you up on the way through - dont do a Gary, you wont live it down!

I have a spare seat.

I have 4 trolley jacks to deliver as well. Only 3 fit in the boot. :-D

by **Dave Eds** » Wed 31.10.2007, 07:47

rip wrote:
Dave Eds wrote:
rip wrote:
Paul.P wrote:
rip wrote:I may have to turn up at Stoneleigh in the Nissan

You can't do that Gary

If I do, it will not be by choice.

Get one of your LEC mates to pick you up on the way through - dont do a Gary, you wont live it down!

I have a spare seat.

I have 4 trolley jacks to deliver as well. Only 3 fit in the boot.

so one on your lap and maybe a few other parts strategiclly balanced :wink:

by **GeoffSmith** » Wed 31.10.2007, 16:23

dapinky wrote:0700 J21 M5
0745 MichaelWood Northbound
0800 M5 J9
0825 Evesham
0840 Stratford
0900 Poridge Pot (breakfast)

Looks good to me Pinky, see you at Michaelwood or home?

BigSi and Punky might meet up with us as well.

by **dapinky** » Wed 31.10.2007, 16:48

geoffsmith wrote:Looks good to me Pinky, see you at Michaelwood or home?

BigSi and Punky might meet up with us as well.

Might be easier to go for the services in that case - less chance of missing people :-D

(unless they go to the wrong services - but who'd do a thing like that! :-D

)

by **GeoffSmith** » Wed 31.10.2007, 17:42

dapinky wrote:Might be easier to go for the services in that case - less chance of missing people

(unless they go to the wrong services - but who'd do a thing like that! )

Phil?

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