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Hmmm... ironing board for an undercarriage eh? Loads more equally bonkers large models can be seen on the LMA's site here Edit - Ian, just realised that's where you found the ironing board Lanc

Dave, I searched using 'ecu reset' and found this thread. Scroll down to Dermot's post (# 7) - that the one?

You might live to regret telling us that Sonny Are there any particular 'how to' books, dvds or websites etc that you would recommend for PS beginners?

It looks as if there may well be a lot more to this than meets the eye. Couple of examples:- ITV & Manchester Evening News - "It is believed the two men waited at the scene until ambulance crews arrived to help the driver of the second car, before rejoining the race towards the Albanian border. It is thought the men reported the accident to police when they arrived at the border, and were asked to give statements. But it is believed that as they returned to the border to continue their trip they were told the other person involved had died and were taken back to a nearby police station, where Mr Morley was held." Evidently a Balkans based media website is also reporting that a preliminary investigation has shown that at least some of the blame for the accident may rest with the deceased driver. So let's try to remain objective until the full facts emerge.

Just announced that the remainder of the rally has been cancelled as a mark of respect.

Some cracking shots there Bibs One of these might improve the Esprit interior shots though

Have a good 'un Neal

I'm touched that you feel that way about me

Would love to come along and join in the festivities matey Slight technical hitch - we are were going away for a fortnight's holiday that day. But am fairly optimistic that I can talk 'she who must be' into agreeing a 24 hour stopover in Norwich en route (mention of the word 'shops' should do the trick )

That's very good Mark

And the Saxo VTS is 201g/Km

Happy Birthday Martyn Hope you have a great day.

Yep, you're quite right. Should've read the Bill itself rather than relying on the media's (mis) interpretation.

Otherwise, people would choose the cheapest, or best value vehicle. I don't think any 4x4 can be described as good value. You might not Stuart, but plenty of other people do. I guess it all depends on how you define value. Your idea of what represents best value is probably completely different to mine. Your priority may be, say, economy or size. Mine, on the other hand, might be speed or handling. The fact that we have different priorities doesn't mean one of us is right and the other is wrong. It's just that we as individuals are simply exercising our freedom of choice to form our own judgements. Long may it continue. A mate of mine borrowed another mate of mines Porsche Cayenne whilst he was vacationing for two weeks. After 24 hours with the car he had to stop driving it because, in his own words, "I'm driving like a twat and I'll probably kill myself." Now the question raised is this, was he driving badly beacuse he was in a 4x4, or simply he had turned into a Porsche driver? Are you seriously suggesting that 4x4s - or indeed Porsches - turn people into bad drivers? So, in conclusion, 4x4's are fine within the context of their use, it's just that a lot of people are buying them when other cars would be more appropriate. Who decides what's appropriate or not? Why stop at 4x4s? What about Ferraris, Lambos, Astons and, dare I say, Lotus Esprits? When is any high performance car ever 'appropriate'? My wife and I don't have children yet we run two 4/5 seater cars (and for that matter live in a house that's far too big for just the two of us), is that appropriate? Stretching the point? Or is it?

Andy, that last one goes far beyond dirt track & scrambling etc. Effectively, it would mean that every bike in the UK will need to be fully road legal. So it'll kill almost all bike racing in the UK. Moreover every bike exhibit in every collection/museum would also have to be fully road legal, whether or not there is any intention of it ever being used on a public highway. It's aim... simply to clamp down on mini motos. Sledgehammer/walnut anyone? Complete and utter madness But my understanding is that it's a Private Members' Bill and, as such, is most unlikely to ever see the light of day. Is that correct Fishy? Edit - he's beaten me to it

It's blinking good is that Jez Good find chap

And there's more... 1a. Re: WARNING - Lift points on an Espriit Posted by: "Al" al.brussich@sbcglobal.net alexandr_brussich Mon Apr 30, 2007 4:33 am (PST) Another "valuable tip" from the infamous minister of misinformation, Tiegan. Oh well, it seems every site has one. --- In turboesprit@yahoogroups.com, Karl-Franz Marquez <karlfranz@...> wrote: > > Aaarrrggghhh! Sorry, but this is about the worse advice ever! The > lift points are the recommended points on the Esprit for a reason. > They are designed to take the weight of the car. Yes, the tabs can > bend if you don't use the proper adapter (hockey puck) on the jack's

One of the East Anglian Pistonheads guys saw this yesterday Class

Nothing to do with the fact that you'd worn the poor thing out then?

Yep, I did. A big improvement on the last series.

Have to say I'm not exactly holding my breath quite yet Howard.

Blurry hell boss! Even if you were there for 36 hours - and had no sleep whatsoever - that's an average of one pic every couple of minutes

8 o'c on Five Got to be better than the last series... seems they've listened to public opinion and dumped Tim Lovejoy

Simon, there's a decent Ford breakers about 5 miles from my office. Just rang them and they have them in stock - approx.

And another... "Re: WARNING - Lift points on an Espriit Posted by: "Karl-Franz Marquez" karlfranz@cfl.rr.com espritfactfile Sun Apr 29, 2007 10:53 pm (PST) Aaarrrggghhh! Sorry, but this is about the worse advice ever! The lift points are the recommended points on the Esprit for a reason. They are designed to take the weight of the car. Yes, the tabs can bend if you don't use the proper adapter (hockey puck) on the jack's cup, but it will still hold the car even if the tabs are bent or missing. Once you lift the car, you can place stands under the frame. However, NEVER under any circumstance support the car's weight by placing a stand under a suspension link. That is the easiest way to bend a link and screw up your alignment. On Apr 29, 2007, at 2:37 AM, teigan wrote: > don't use the lotus recommended lift points. they are lame. always > jack up contacting the frame. once up, place your stands under the > suspension links."