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Postby JOSLER » Mon 26.03.2007, 13:39

Hi

I've been a member of LEC for a few months now but never got round to posting on the forum and just wanted to say hi. :smt039

I did go to Donington with my Elan and met a few members whilst being there. Gazza and ElanMan were two people that i spoke to, they should remember i work in the Fitting Shop at Red Bull F1 team.

I look forward to learning more about the Elan from the info on here and spending loads more cash on it. :twisted:

See you around.

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Postby Gazza » Mon 26.03.2007, 13:43

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Nice to meet you, you bought the Mobil 1 off me if I remember.

Did you get the S2 wheels in the end?

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Postby JOSLER » Mon 26.03.2007, 15:51

Gazza wrote:Josler

Nice to meet you, you bought the Mobil 1 off me if I remember.

Did you get the S2 wheels in the end?

Gazza



Yeah, nice to meet you too.

Thanks for the oil, haven't had time to put it in yet but its the next thing on my list. Can you recommend an oil filter and where to buy??

I did get the wheels, they came with new wheelnuts, valves and centrecaps, i'm really chuffed with them, but the missus doesn't share the same excitement!! :lol: Just got to get some rubber for them now, do you know of a good tyre to run??

Thanks again for the oil :D

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Postby Enright » Mon 26.03.2007, 16:50

Welcome Josler - I remember speaking to you too - in fact I think it may have been me that put you in touch with Gazza.

Halfords do our oil filters - the number you want is Champion F110.

And they're no more than five or sick squid! :D
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Postby Gary » Mon 26.03.2007, 18:39

Welcome.

What colour is you car ??

I sometimes work across the road from the Red Bull place in MK..
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Postby Gazza » Mon 26.03.2007, 20:03

Gary

If I remember Josler had just had it resprayed Red.

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Postby Dave Eds » Mon 26.03.2007, 20:33

Gary wrote:Welcome.

What colour is you car ??

I sometimes work across the road from the Red Bull place in MK..



And he's located near enough to get to the East Mids meet on the 17th April :D
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Postby Gary » Mon 26.03.2007, 20:50

Yes he is. He could even go that way home from work if he wanted :wink:
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Postby theelanman » Mon 26.03.2007, 21:58

Joss
welcome again and I think you got a bargain with your wheels......
as for rubber...erm there are many different thoughts experiences etc....
have a fish through the wheels and tyres section
I personally have Yoko C drives


Yokohama C drive
- Powering the all new c.drive, a tyre tested in trials around the world, is YOKOHAMA´s wealth of advanced tyre technologies that deliever superb handling capabilities. Apart from dynamic performance, one of the key characteristics of c.drive is "Lifetime Comfort", a feature designed to provide a quiet and refined driving experience that will last the life of the tyre. Even in the rain, c.drive promises the sure-footed confidence that makes a drive home with the family a time of pleasure and certainty.

c.drive - offering peace of mind and pure driving enjoyment.

Grip in Dry: 4 out of 5
Grip in wet: 4 out of 5
Overall performance: 4 out of 5
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and at £40 each I couldnt grumble either.....
you'll find rubber from £30-£130...and everyone will have their own opinion

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Postby JOSLER » Tue 27.03.2007, 10:33

Enright13 wrote:Welcome Josler - I remember speaking to you too - in fact I think it may have been me that put you in touch with Gazza.

Halfords do our oil filters - the number you want is Champion F110.

And they're no more than five or sick squid! :D


I do remember you now. :D

Thanks for the info on the filter, i wasn't too sure whether there was a specific type for the engine that was recommended.
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Postby JOSLER » Tue 27.03.2007, 10:40

Dave Eds wrote:
Gary wrote:Welcome.

What colour is you car ??

I sometimes work across the road from the Red Bull place in MK..



And he's located near enough to get to the East Mids meet on the 17th April :D


It would be better for me to come at the weekend rather than after work as i have a 70 mile round trip from work to St Neots. I finish at 5.30 and i'll have to go back and collect my car as i don't like to leave it in our car park because too many cars get damaged there.

Thanks anyway.

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Postby JOSLER » Tue 27.03.2007, 10:43

theelanman wrote:Joss
welcome again and I think you got a bargain with your wheels......
as for rubber...erm there are many different thoughts experiences etc....
have a fish through the wheels and tyres section
I personally have Yoko C drives


Yokohama C drive
- Powering the all new c.drive, a tyre tested in trials around the world, is YOKOHAMA´s wealth of advanced tyre technologies that deliever superb handling capabilities. Apart from dynamic performance, one of the key characteristics of c.drive is "Lifetime Comfort", a feature designed to provide a quiet and refined driving experience that will last the life of the tyre. Even in the rain, c.drive promises the sure-footed confidence that makes a drive home with the family a time of pleasure and certainty.

c.drive - offering peace of mind and pure driving enjoyment.

Grip in Dry: 4 out of 5
Grip in wet: 4 out of 5
Overall performance: 4 out of 5
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and at £40 each I couldnt grumble either.....
you'll find rubber from £30-£130...and everyone will have their own opinion

cheers
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Thanks for the tyre info, i've priced up some S02 Bridgestones through work but the Yokos seem a cheaper option. I'll probably give them a try. :D
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Postby Gazza » Tue 27.03.2007, 11:22

Josler

I've used S02's for at least 6 years on the Elan and I'm very impressed with them, they seem to last for ages.

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Postby Dave Eds » Tue 27.03.2007, 13:02

JOSLER wrote:
Dave Eds wrote:
Gary wrote:Welcome.

What colour is you car ??

I sometimes work across the road from the Red Bull place in MK..



And he's located near enough to get to the East Mids meet on the 17th April :D


It would be better for me to come at the weekend rather than after work as i have a 70 mile round trip from work to St Neots. I finish at 5.30 and i'll have to go back and collect my car as i don't like to leave it in our car park because too many cars get damaged there.

Thanks anyway.

Joss



I drive 40 miles from Greenwich, pass my front door, then a further 60 miles to talk Elan "crap" then 60 miles home again :(

It's well worth it even if (especially if :lol: ) Gary is there :!:

One sad git even drives from Ipswich :roll:
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Postby JOSLER » Tue 27.03.2007, 13:06

Gary wrote:Welcome.

What colour is you car ??

I sometimes work across the road from the Red Bull place in MK..


Hi

Where do you work, is it on the same estate or the one down by the lake?? :D
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Postby JOSLER » Tue 27.03.2007, 13:16

Gazza wrote:Josler

I've used S02's for at least 6 years on the Elan and I'm very impressed with them, they seem to last for ages.

Gazza


I'm not sure which one to go with yet but it will one or the other.
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Postby JOSLER » Tue 27.03.2007, 13:18

Dave Eds wrote:
JOSLER wrote:
Dave Eds wrote:
Gary wrote:Welcome.

What colour is you car ??

I sometimes work across the road from the Red Bull place in MK..



And he's located near enough to get to the East Mids meet on the 17th April :D


It would be better for me to come at the weekend rather than after work as i have a 70 mile round trip from work to St Neots. I finish at 5.30 and i'll have to go back and collect my car as i don't like to leave it in our car park because too many cars get damaged there.

Thanks anyway.

Joss



I drive 40 miles from Greenwich, pass my front door, then a further 60 miles to talk Elan "crap" then 60 miles home again :(

It's well worth it even if (especially if :lol: ) Gary is there :!:

One sad git even drives from Ipswich :roll:


When work is not too busy i will get out a bit earlier and come to a meet, it seems a bit more realistic for me doing that. :D
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Postby Dave Eds » Tue 27.03.2007, 13:53

JOSLER wrote:
When work is not too busy i will get out a bit earlier and come to a meet, it seems a bit more realistic for me doing that. :D


Drop by on your way home from work in your daily driver?
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Postby Dico » Wed 28.03.2007, 13:43

Dave Eds wrote:
Drop by on your way home from work in your daily driver?


I do :P
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