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GG. wrote: ↑Mon Mar 15, 2021 10:28 am I was amazed at how cheap it was to do the conversion. I'd expect there to be a massive queue of CSL owners looking to do this and sod the originality... keep a box of the old bits to put it back if necessary.

The e60 M5 would be a great one to do too.

Paging @Marv

Great episode. First one I remember was a red Mk3 Eacort 1.6. Dad was a sales rep for a chemical company then for Avon tyres so he had a series of new company cars. He had a couple of Morris marinas when I was really young. I’ve seen photos but can’t remember those. From memory. Mk3 Escort 1.6 x2 Mk...

You need to get out more mate...

Foz wrote: ↑Thu Mar 11, 2021 9:20 am Pfft, that’s not fast

Admittedly no not as fast as your not road legal race car would be....in the hands of a proper racing driver

This is how much quicker the S3 is over the S1 up the hill :) This is what got me looking at S3's I think that would have got me looking at Nobles, the way that thing disappears is quite impressive. As it should be a for a Duratec V6 with a couple of turbos slapped on, weighing around a ton (as I r...

This is how much quicker the S3 is over the S1 up the hill

This is what got me looking at S3's

Prices for cars should start to fall slightly over the year, shirley? Private market opening up, end of the furlough, people able to spend on holidays/pubs/hospitality again... At least thats my hope. Car prices are nuts at the moment. Elise going out of production - all Final Edition cars sold out...

mik wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 7:10 pm We’ve had a couple before, but the latest one lifts the level again....

What The Actual Actual Fuck....?

@Rich B The 1.6 Club racers go for a bit less £24k seems to be the market. @dan was posting about one earlier on twatter.

I'm back to wondering whether an Elise of some variety (S3 really appeals) and a cheap van/pick up would suit my needs best after reading this thread! Still got 9 months to decide though! Theres a guy on SELOC looking to sell his S3. He was talking about £25k. Looks decent - but its no club racer.....

I like the lime green Club Racer S which Will Blackham is currently selling. Wrong wheels, but that wouldn't put me off. https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11339776 Was for sale for less on SELOC a week before he bought it. The forged wheels were a £1200 option. That is also a particularly rar...

Rich B wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 3:58 pm I really like these CRs, your blue one is particularly "right".

though wtf have they got a big plastic engine cover?! Is it serving a function like keeping water out?!

Exactly that. The water runs off round it rather than directly on to the injectors.

I like the lime green Club Racer S which Will Blackham is currently selling. Wrong wheels, but that wouldn't put me off. https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/11339776 Was for sale for less on SELOC a week before he bought it. The forged wheels were a £1200 option. That is also a particularly rar...

In other news ive ordered the TRD airbox. No claimed power increase but more roar and yowl.

Lots of chat on the lotus forums about folk ordering their FE cars and choosing the spec. Cup 250 allocations now full.

How cheap? I did the same with my nitrons, and ended up hundreds of pounds down compared to getting a good set.. £250 Damn that's good. Rebuild cost? From the bilstein website As a guide rebuilds start from £80 + VAT per unit, £100 + VAT for a sport unit. In many cases its more cost effective to si...

Foz wrote: ↑Wed Mar 10, 2021 11:24 am I didn’t think they were road legal? Some of the competition boys swore by them..

OEM factory fit on the Elise Cup 250.

Been offered a set of these for ridonculously cheap. https://www.bilstein-shocks.co.uk/products/48-136723?_pos=1&_sid=0be446e77&_ss=r https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0769/8153/products/48-136723_1.bmp_2000x.jpeg?v=1491006392 I have accepted said offer. Downside is they need a refurb so th...

Pete_ wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 6:25 pm

16vCento wrote: ↑Tue Mar 09, 2021 3:18 pm Happy Birthday!

I'm 33 now and I feel old

Mito must be youngest on here I would think?

Or Pete (had a CRZ?) if he is still around?

I'm still around! Like Mito I'm 28 and in my prime

Fucking youngsters. Bunch of cvnts.

Have also ordered a set of these.

https://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/advan-a052