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Postby al » Tue 01.04.2008, 10:03

After hearing Sy's magnanimous speech at the Melbourne Arms inviting LEF into the fraternity, we've decided to extend this spirit of openness to our Vauxhall Astra owning brothers.

In many ways the Astra is a superior car in many respects, not least of all for its legendary handling characteristics, and clearly it has almost unlimited potential for cosmetic enhancement (as may be witnessed in the fine example that has has been carefully selected as our new forum mascot - we'll be rotating between Elan and Astra of the week).

The new site design reflects this new found openness, and I hope that you'll all join us in welcoming our new friends to the site.
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Postby Enright » Tue 01.04.2008, 10:09

Please find below a link to the website of the finest example. They also have their own forum and we have been invited to participate:

www.astramk2.com
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Postby theelanman » Tue 01.04.2008, 10:29

argh.....
oh yes.....just checked my calendar
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Postby Monty » Tue 01.04.2008, 10:31

Chavtastic!

I like it and I vote for keeping the new style forum as i`ve seen enough M100`a to last me a life time :smt044

One question thou, can you ask the owner of the Astra where did he get his wheels :wink:






Can see someone loosing there balls on this one lol
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Postby Stef » Tue 01.04.2008, 10:44

I've been thinking of getting some red neons. Maybe this welcome will introduce me to people who can advise on the options available and how to fit them. :roll:

Monty's carbon hard top is assimilating the right style! :-D
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Postby rip » Tue 01.04.2008, 12:21

At least if we are going to have a pic of an Astra on te forum, it could be a Mark 1!

Afternoon now, maybe the Ashtray can go.
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Postby al » Tue 01.04.2008, 13:01

Happy April fool's day !

I've put it back together properly now, but do feel free to head over to the Astra forum if you're that way inclined !

Sorry for any increased heart rates I may have caused :twisted:
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Postby Stef » Tue 01.04.2008, 14:47

awwww

fought tha wa cool man

an wot abou muh neons?
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Postby dapinky » Tue 01.04.2008, 15:21

I don't have an Astra, but by the time you look at the component parts of the Elan, the 2 motors have a lot in common. I don't fall out with this new-found merging of like minded people, but i do own a Vectra, which is like a larger version of an Astra. I think we could cater for those who wish to modify their vehicles to fit personal taste.

As such, perhaps i could be known as a Big Astra Driver And Similar Support / Modified User Group person, and by integrating it into the Wessex branch of LEC (Bristol & Outlying Land Lotus Elan Knowledge & Support group) there is an obvious title of



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Postby Sy V » Tue 01.04.2008, 15:39

I take it that it's all quiet down the nick at the moment, then. :wink:
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Postby dapinky » Tue 01.04.2008, 16:22

Don't know, Sy - I was on earlies today - started at sparrow fart, and home just after lunch :D
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Postby GeoffSmith » Tue 01.04.2008, 18:51

For those that missed it Al, could you post a picture of the LEC banner around lunchtime?
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Postby Sy V » Tue 01.04.2008, 19:32

I will...
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Postby Sy V » Tue 01.04.2008, 19:34

The three Elans were also replaced by a photo of the worst looking Astra you have ever seen. But I didn't save that.
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Postby GeoffSmith » Tue 01.04.2008, 19:45

I missed it too.
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Postby chris.t » Tue 01.04.2008, 20:05

nuffin wrong with Vxls m8
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Postby GeoffSmith » Tue 01.04.2008, 20:08

Chris, if yours looks anything like the Benkified Astra that was up there at lunchtime, then you are going to hell for certain. :twisted:
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Postby chris.t » Tue 01.04.2008, 21:05

GeoffSmith wrote:Chris, if yours looks anything like the Benkified Astra that was up there at lunchtime, then you are going to hell for certain. :twisted:

i was out all day today so didn't see it - anyone got a copy?
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Postby al » Tue 01.04.2008, 22:48

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Postby GeoffSmith » Tue 01.04.2008, 23:06

And in all its gore:
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