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Happy birthday fellas

Blimey, that's really is some achievement Well done to Mr B [and his band of merry men] for making this such a great forum, and to Twilightcall for becoming our 3,000th member

I'm with Kimbers on this one. Could have been worse still... at least Miliband has chucked his hat out of the ring.

Yep, that just about encapsulates it as far as I am concerned. As others have already said, it work both ways. To my mind half the problem these days is that most, if not all, the recreational representative bodies' agendas have become far too political and divisive. As a result we've seen long estabished organisations such as the Cyclists' Touring Club preaching the anti-motorist mantra to its members; a very vociferous campaign by the Ramblers Association resulted in some 80% of 'green' lanes and byways being closed to off road drivers and riders. The latter organisation has also managed to alienate huge numbers of farmers and land owners as a result of its championing the Right To Roam bill. I was a member of both organisations for many years and was saddened to see them gradually change from being friendly, pro cycling/walking bodies to divisive anti-everything-else pressure groups. Unfortunately, they're all too reflective of the collective mentality of today's society. Anyway, I'm sure it's that sort of 'brainwashing' that has resulted in some cyclists becoming so anti-motorist. Fortunately, they are still very much in the minority. Donning my rural cyclist's hat for a minute, in my experience the vast majority of motorists are very considerate towards cyclists. I've certainly never encountered overt aggression, but have had my arm brushed by the odd driver who's a bit lacking in the spatial skills department. Equally, as a motorist/pedestrian, I've encountered some pretty appalling cyclists, particularly in London. If you want a subject that really gets me hot under the collar try bloody caravans, oh and horseboxes

Really do want to see XH558 but just can't make 27th May I'm afraid :crybaby: Sorry Maurice James

Welcome aboard Greg. Bet you can't wipe that silly grin off your face can you? Oh, and some pics of your new car would be good James

Powerstation - very impressive set-up. Popped in there earlier in the year after a trip down to see 'him next door'

Henry, are you saying that you're going to remove the remaining part of the OE exhaust - the section containing the cat? If so, then the answer is Yes, but ideally you'll also need a remap. Remap options are MY dependent. But Ecutek is the system of choice for the vast majority of the long established remapping 'gods' e.g. Bob Rawle, Pat Herborn and Andy Forrest. If I've misunderstood your intentions please clarify exactly what you've done so far (exhaust wise), and which section(s) you're are now considering replacing. James Edit - just realised you're not in the UK In which case you've got other remap software options e.g. Cobb

Happy Birthday Louise

Front cover - 'How to own an Esprit (without going bust)' Followed by a nice double page spread on one Andy Richens and his 100,000 mile Mustard Yellow GT3 under strap line of 'High Mileage Hero'. Seems he put some 110,000 miles on his previous G car. Sold that and bought the GT3 in 1997/1998, since when he's covered another 100,000 miles. In that time he's got through 9 sets of tyres, one set of discs, and two sets of pads... no other costs except routine servicing. Reckons overall running costs (inc. depreciation) have been the same as his wife's Saab - around

Greenstuff - DP21140 (front) - DP2885 (rear) Redstuff Ceramics - DP31140C (front) - DP3885C (rear) Yellowstuff - DP41140R (front) - DP4885 (rear) I've used Greens and Reds on my daily drive (Subaru). Both showed improvements over OEM. Redstuff definitely have the edge but aren't brilliant until warmed up, can also be noisy. Yellows are more suited to track use. Have also tried Ferodo DS2500 (excellent) and am now using Pagid RS4-2-1 (superb), but not sure if either is available in Esprit fitment.

1 Bibs 2 Laura 3 Ian (mayesprit) 4 Mark Blanchard 5 Matk 6 John V6 7 & 8 Tony & Charlie (Loteuk) 9 Me Me Me....... Simon350S (Looks good in a dress....!!) 10 Phil - NoneShallPass (who DOESN'T look good in a dress) 11 Kieron - CrazyK 12 Howard - Esprit350 13 GKP (who looks fantastic whether dressed or not) 14 Louise (who'd look good wearing a bin liner) 15 Punky (who just looks good) 16 Dodgy.......... er welcome Kieron 17 James (Tentenths) - who's eagerly awaiting the bin liner look!

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Happy Birthday fellas

Outstanding effort that man I'm in awe

Richie, he wrote post #3

There are a couple (at least) of companies producing them in the UK, Artie. But as you're the other side of the pond I suspect that the following will probably be more relevant and cheaper for you (extracted from a recent posting on the Yahoo Turboesprit list) - "I attended Lotus Corps Tuneup Clinic today and John Welch from WC Engineering brought a sample of dual overflow tanks in aluminum his company will produce. They were like a little jewels. If you are interested, get in touch with WC Engineering..." Hope that's of some help. James

Yep, more than a lifetime's work earning a T over there

Have a look through the "Lotus Esprit - The next generation" section in the General Motoring/Lotus/Esprit Chat Subforums. Several threads in there that'll help.

Sonny Whilst searching for something else I came across another copy of the Top Gear feature on your Esprit. Much better quality this time, and no lip synch problems. Car2max.com - your car is approx. 1/3 down on right hand side (below X5) Loads of other good Top Gear and Fifth Gear clips on there too

Stuart One of these for the other side?

Rougham Airfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk (adjacent to A14, between Cambridge and Ipswich) Co-organised by the Bury St Edmunds MFC and LMA. Full details here. Public displays on Sat and Sun from 10 until 5 o'c.

Suspect it's escapism. The LMA are holding a 3 day flying display not far from here over the Bank Holiday. As it's en route to the outlaws might well drop in for a quick look round. Not planning to build on that scale myself but, like you, find the whole thing slightly intriguing.

And that was his first and only post since joining a year ago!