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by MetBlue
Sat Apr 13, 2024 19:51
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Club polo shirts, fleeces etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 6580

Re: Club polo shirts, fleeces etc.

Just looked at a couple of logo shirts I have and it's common for the logo to sit quite high. - bottom of logo in line with bottom of buttons.

I'd be quite happy either lotus badge top or bottom. Agree www is not critical if it makes things easier.
by MetBlue
Sat Apr 13, 2024 16:30
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Club polo shirts, fleeces etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 6580

Re: Club polo shirts, fleeces etc.

I like the web lettering and think it should stay but think the logo is sitting too high on the latest picture posted. ESPRIT can't go any lower I agree, but how about dropping the lotus logo to the bottom, so creating an upside down triangle ? As pointed out, ESPRIT is "worst" case. Other variants ...
by MetBlue
Fri Apr 12, 2024 07:26
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Club polo shirts, fleeces etc.
Replies: 37
Views: 6580

Re: Club polo shirts, fleeces etc.

Have you a route to order sorted yet Stu?

Tony
by MetBlue
Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:30
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: F Pipes splitting within a year?
Replies: 7
Views: 195

Re: F Pipes splitting within a year?

My guess Is these F pipes, although 'new' were manufactured MANY years ago and have been on a shelf. Material has started to degrade, hence not really fit for purpose any more. I have the same set up as Bryan, which cost pennies and lasts for ever. Bit of a dilemma though if your seeking total origi...
by MetBlue
Mon Apr 08, 2024 20:39
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Torque settings - airbox nuts?
Replies: 4
Views: 139

Re: Torque settings - airbox nuts?

My car has Nylock nuts and don't need to be over tight.
I just put an 8mm socket on a 1/4 " UJ, then a screw driver handle drive. Being Nylock, hand tight is plenty.

Tony
by MetBlue
Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:03
Forum: General
Topic: Unobtainium
Replies: 19
Views: 684

Re: Unobtainium

“Teddy bear” fabric
If you'd posted that last Monday I wouldn't have took it seriously. 😀

Not sure I've seen it. Anyone got a photo?
by MetBlue
Sun Apr 07, 2024 23:04
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Starter? Motor running on.
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Re: Starter? Motor running on.

Been thinking. If it was the starter motor, why wasn't the gear thrown out to the fly wheel? Unless I have two problems?
by MetBlue
Sun Apr 07, 2024 22:23
Forum: Electrics and Electronics
Topic: Starter? Motor running on.
Replies: 2
Views: 136

Starter? Motor running on.

An intermittent issue today. Cold start, bit reluctant to fire. Holding key in crank position for maybe 5 seconds, but when key released, I could still hear a motor running in engine bay. Engine not yet running, and not being cranked, just a motor running. I THINK it was the starter motor. Switched ...
by MetBlue
Sat Apr 06, 2024 20:58
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Lotus in the Peak 2024
Replies: 35
Views: 2297

Re: Lotus in the Peak 2024

BBQ, Pootle and Classic looks a perfect triple.
All signed up.
by MetBlue
Wed Apr 03, 2024 12:57
Forum: General
Topic: vacuum advance capsule
Replies: 4
Views: 151

Re: vacuum advance capsule

Can't help on the vac advance unit, but check the hall effect pick up wire closely and also the nylon castlation widget that drives the vac plate.
The wire particularly gave me much grief for many months (years) until I eventually replaced with new. Intermittent break in the wire.
by MetBlue
Tue Apr 02, 2024 20:41
Forum: Events, Meetings and a "Run Out"
Topic: Lotus in the Peak 2024
Replies: 35
Views: 2297

Re: Lotus in the Peak 2024

Thanks Phil. 7:00 is a good time for me.
Tony
by MetBlue
Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:30
Forum: Restoration projects
Topic: The longest Elite Resto ? - probably
Replies: 73
Views: 24617

Re: The longest Elite Resto ? - probably

Good News / Bad News. Bad news : offered Pete's recently produced lower grill up yesterday. Thanks to Lotus quality control, "Houston - we have a slight problem". https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/xl13g48wduzhsca77zfvc/Grill.jpg?rlkey=s405fwlgetae5p3loaf48s4va&raw=1 Best part of 15mm longer than the av...
by MetBlue
Sat Mar 30, 2024 22:09
Forum: Spotted/New Owners
Topic: Lotus Drivers' Club meet at Weedon
Replies: 2
Views: 225

Re: Lotus Drivers' Club meet at Weedon

I would have been there, but cars not off SORN until Monday😠.
I went last year and the Silk Red is identical to mine, just a lot better paintwork and generally reflecting it's lower mileage.
Owner lives in Rugby and only bought it last summer from Rochdale IIRC. - Cost a few bob more than mine though.
by MetBlue
Sat Mar 30, 2024 21:53
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Elite convertible !!!!
Replies: 3
Views: 306

Re: Elite convertible !!!!

viewtopic.php?p=103530#p103530.
Just needed to search on 'butcher' 😀
by MetBlue
Fri Mar 29, 2024 11:52
Forum: Engine and Gearbox
Topic: Carb fuel line removal
Replies: 3
Views: 127

Re: Carb fuel line removal

Accelerator Pumps might be difficult to access whilst still attached to car, but function might be possible to check.

Tony