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Yep, that'll be fine Tobi

You aware of this source? They supply spare parts as well as complete mirrors.

Roger, click me

Various car mags, Autoexpress being one example.

Chris, in fairness to Halfwits their own brand batteries are regarded as being amongst the best both in terms of performance and value for money.

Happy Birthday Simon

Done

Try your local branch of Wilkinsons (

Surely it won't take 1.5 hrs to get from Thickthorn to the A14 will it? Thought it was more like an hour...

Quick roll call. Confirmed attendees Andy - food required James - ditto Simon - ditto Steve - ditto Tobi + husband - ditto Brendan - ditto Kimbers - ditto Ralph - ditto Owen + Tracy - ditto Venue and times Tuesday 5th February. Meet at 8pm, eating at 8:30pm Ancient Shepherds 5 High Street Fen Ditton CAMBRIDGE CB5 8ST Parking - either in the car park (behind pub) or immediately in front on a very quiet, wide No Through Road. Click here for map Norwich contingent/anyone else travelling East>West - meet in Little Chef car park (BP service area on A14 west of Newmarket) as per last time? If so, meet at 19:30 and leave at 19:40 sharp?

That's exactly what we thought. Have done it three times since Xmas. Appeared to have resolved the problem on each occasion only to have the symptoms return after driving the car for more than 5 miles or so. Hence today's decision to replace the clutch fluid in its entirety.

Can't please all the people all the time*, eh Owen? * Pulling your leg matey.

Spot on, Si. That's pretty much the general principle that was discussed at the last AEG meet i.e. using funds raised to purchase items to assist a local charity(s). In fairness, we can't claim credit for the idea as NMEG do just that before Xmas each year.

Hurrah!! The timeshare Esprit (temporarily) fixed this morning. An hour or so's test drive suggests that it should be okay for a trip to Fen Ditton and back Judging by the colour of what was left of the 'old' clutch fluid (black) one or more of the clutch cylinder seals have lost the will to live. Flushed all the old out and refilled with new. Should be okay for a few miles. Will book in with Gerald T to have the cylinder(s) replaced, swap the red hose for a nice braided item and whilst we're at it have the upgraded Lotus suspension fitted all round (weeping front shock and MOT imminent).

Right, a quick list update - Andy - food required James - ditto Simon - ditto Steve - ditto Tobi + husband - ditto Brendan - ditto Kimbers - ditto Ralph - ditto Arrive at The Ancient Shepherds for 8 o'c, eating at 8:30.

Welcome Ian No problem with the JCW - you'll find quite a few Mini owners on here. Must admit I wasn't that keen until my wife came home with a MCS. May be impractical and have a ride capable of loosening fillings but what a cracking drive !

Time for someone to eat crow?!

Thanks Rog In the true spirit of reciprocation I hereby promise never to break your car again! :)

Mind? We'll be positively delighted to see you, Ralph You eating with us? If it helps your decision the food is excellent, and the beer's not bad either! Look forward to meeting you on Tuesday. James PS Welcome aboard the good ship LEF (and AEG).

Was aiming for Friday but a track day earlier in the week has scuppered that - so Saturday it is chaps

I'll take one please boss. Email sent.

Welcome Neil Have a look at the Buyer's Guide over on LotusEspritWorld Also worth browsing through some of the Newbie threads on here which should provide you with some useful pointers.

Fraser/Gordon, are you planning to run the F1 Fantasy League again this year? Thoroughly enjoyed it last season

It worked dude!

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