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Anyone heading to SpeedFest can meet at Stracathro Services at 8:00am for a run over Cairn o' Mount.

We have a number of entries for this year's SpeedFest including Gordon Masson & Carlene, Archie Buchanan, Jim Selkirk, Ian Corse and me. So that's 2 x Esprit's, 2 x GTE's, 1 x Elise and 1 x Exige Roadster. Entries for the event closed a few weeks ago but everyone is welcome as a spectator. There are a number of food outlets on the site or you may want to meet up somewhere on route before arriving at SpeedFest. One suggestion is the regular V8 Breakfast meeting at The Fennel Restaurant in Inverurie which is about 25 minutes from GTM @ Alford. Breakfast is available from 10:00am until midday. Hope to see some of you at SpeedFest. Brian

I have one on order.

A big thank you to David for coming round after work today with his ODB reader. Quickly found the error code P0101 Mass Airflow Meter. So opened the boot took off the engine cover and low and behold the rubber hose from the air filter had come loose. I felt so embarrassed that it was as simple as that and wondered why I hadn't looked into the engine bay already. I washed the car today, took off the wheels and washed them too and I was going to check the oil but got side tracked. If I had checked the oil level I would have spotted the loose hose.

Yes, Oakmere did fit the kit themselves.

Just ordered one, thanks. It was in the car when I bought it. It's the one that raises the power by 80BHP.

During a spirited drive home yesterday with sport mode selected it felt as if there was a miss fire and I lost a bit of power. Sport mode switched off by itself and the DPM light came on and I couldn't get more than 3,000 revs in 1st gear and 3,500 revs in 2nd gear before the red donuts in the tacho started lighting up and all flashed about 4,000 to 4,500 revs. I couldn't select Sport mode and pressing the DPM button would not clear the tell tale light. The other thing was I couldn't select cruise control. I got the car home obviously in limp mode and switched the engine off allowed it to cool and tried to start it again. The engine fires up to 1,500 revs then dies. The DPM light is now out, Sport mode can be selected but the MIL tell tale is lit. Tried switching ignition on then off again a number of times and on a couple of occasions the MIL light flashes. My car has the Komotec upgrade. No idea what the fault codes are as I don't have the kit to read them. Need to get it over to Craig's to get it checked out Any ideas on what it could be and is there a way to clear the fault, otherwise I need to get the AA to pick it up and get it to Edinburgh.

The NSX was star of the show for me, after the GTE's of course.

Any one interested in this GT Scotland event at Forest Cafe at Treehouse, Midmar, AB51 7NB Last minute decision by me to go to this so if anyone wants to join me I will be leaving Kirkcaldy 7:30am and heading over Cairn o' Mount and meeting up with @BigErch Archie Buchanan at Potarch Bridge 9:30am before heading to Forest Cafe. Possible meeting point before that would be Stracathro Services 8:45am. PM me if you are interested in meeting up en route.

Sorry you can't make it tomorrow Chris

1 & 2 Brian & Jackie 3 & 4 Andrew & Alister 5 & 6 David & Jennifer (hopefully with a Lotus, with a clutch!) 7 & 8 Alan & Gwen 9 Andy (C8RKH) 10 & 11 Mark & Jane 12 - Rick Haynes (not bringing a car this time) ? 13 & 14 Johnny & Audrey 15 16 17 David, Shirley & Richard Darling 18 Stephen 19 Susan (no car) 20 & 21 - Scott & Minda 22 Duggie 23 & 24 - Steve & Julie 25 & 26 - John and Ian - Murray Lotus mechanics, with Murray Lotus demonstrators 27 - Ian Parkin - Murray Lotus Sales Specialist, with demonstrator 28 & 29 & 30 - Barry, Suzanne, and Betty

We return once again to Petit Paris in The Grassmarket, Edinburgh on Sunday 4th June at 10:00am for our annual breakfast meet there. This is always a very popular venue and the restaurant has limited space so we are limited to 40 places for breakfast. If you plan to attend please add your name to the list and when we get to 40 I will start a reserve list. If you find that you can't attend and your name is on the list please let me know so I can promote people from the reserve list. Parking is on the street in front of the restaurant or on the square opposite. For those wishing o drive in convoy to the restaurant we meet at Hermiston Gait from 9:00am and leave there at 9:30am to head to the restaurant. Hoping for a sunny day. 1 & 2 Brian & Jackie 3 & 4 Andrew & Alister

List tidied up 1: David (Alfa2Evora) (no Jennifer this time as she'll be in Peru) - breakfast only. 2 & 3: Andrew and Alister 4 & 5: Ian + 1 possibly. B.fast and gliding although I have a contact at the gliding club so hope to fly with him. 6: Andy (C8RKH) - Breakfast only as they'll need a glider the size of a 747 to get me off the ground! Edit (They have a BIG winch!) 7 & 8: Mark and Jane 9 & 10: Steve and Julie - Breakfast and spectate at gliding, and maybe take the odd photo :-) 11: Dr Rick - Breakfast only. 12 & 13: Sharron and Dave - 2 Breakfasts, I Gliding 14 & 15: Johnny & Audrey, Breakfast only. 16 & 17: Alan & Gwen - 2 breakfast, 2 gliding my dad fancies a go in the glider if possible. ( I'm sure that won't be a problem Alan)

Thanks to @Andrew C for organising this one. Breakfast will be at Loch End Farm Shop Scotlandwell Postcode KY13 9JQ with Full Scottish Breakfast served from 9:00am until 10:00am, breakfast rolls only after 10:00am until 12:00am. Please park on the grass on the left as you drive into the car park. After breakfast we are heading over to The Scottish Gliding Centre which is just across the road from the Farm Shop. If you are interested, trial flights will be arranged at a cost of £85 and can be paid on the day. We need to let the Farm Shop AND the Gliding Centre know how many to expect so please add your name to the list for breakfast and state if you are interested in a trial flight. Unfortunately I can't make this one. Have a great day and hopefully the weather will be kind to you and there will be some spectacular views from the glider flights. 1:

What a great turnout and a fantastic sunny day. Sorry I couldn't be there. Big thanks to @AJT Alan & Gwen for organising this one.

1. Alan & Gwen - breakfast & tour 2. David & Jennifer - breakfast & tour 3. David & Sharron - breakfast & tour 4. Andrew & Alister - (breakfast & tour - Andrew please confirm)

Thanks for arranging this one Alan, unfortunately I am still away at the beginning of April so won't be able to attend. I really fancy the tour so may do that later in the year.

My rear tyres shredded on the inside edge within 4,000 miles and I was told that the rear camber and toe out is set up on the GTE's very aggressively to improve the handling. If that is the case then the tread pattern can't be square to the direction of travel and would that not reduce the effectiveness of the tread in shedding the water in heavy rain. I may well be talking tosh and happy to be corrected!

The March breakfast meeting is being hosted once again by Murray Lotus, Bankhead Drive, Edinburgh (just in case you don't know where they are ?). Thanks to Brandon and Ian for hosting this event again. We meet from 10:00am until midday for breakfast rolls, tea and coffee. if you are planning to attend, please email Murray Lotus direct to reception@jmgroup.co.uk and mark your email for the attention of Lauren who will be compiling the list of attendees. Please do this by 1st March so they have the numbers for catering. See you there.

@AbeFroman Welcome back into the fold. I will add you to the Group PM list. Unfortunately since the last Forum software upgrade I am unable to send group PM's at the moment but will add you to the list anyway.

Please reply direct to Ian Parking at Murray Lotus if you are interested in taking part. YOUR INVITATION MURRAY LOTUS TRACK DAY Murray Lotus is pleased to extend a very special invitation to our exclusive track day at Knockhill Racing Circuit on Saturday 11th March. The track day will feature the Exige Sport 350, with staff offering demonstrations and hot laps. Sales specialists Brandon Ware and Ian Parkin will be on site to talk about the new Lotus range. Lotus technicians will also be on hand in the ‘pit lane’ as support throughout the day. And for those brave enough, Christie Doran, one of Britain’s top VAG Trophy winners, will also be offering a drive experience that is sure to be unforgettable! This is an exclusive Murray Lotus Track Event, so the circuit will be far less busy than the average Knockhill track day, making the experience even more exclusive and enjoyable! Times & Details: Saturday 11th March - Knockhill, Dunfermline KY12 9TF 8:00am Sign-in starts 8:45am Safety briefing 9:00am Track opens… “Ladies and Gentleman, start your engines!” 12:00pm Track event ends Track Fee - £80 per car Passengers - Free The booking deadline is Monday 6th March but space will be limited, so to avoid disappointment, please book early! CONTACT IAN PARKIN TO CONFIRM YOUR GRID POSITION MURRAY LOTUS Bankhead Drive Sighthill Edinburgh, EH11 4DJ 0131 200 8888 iparkin@jmgroup.co.uk www.murraylotus.co.uk Murray Lotus Edinburgh, EH11 4DJ To remove your name from our mailing list, please click here. Questions or comments? E-mail us at iparkin@jmgroup.co.uk or call 0131 200 8888.

Spotted today an Evora GP Edition sitting at a petrol station in Bivio, on the Julierpass, Switzerland on GR (Graubünden) plates. A Swiss LHD car. I was in a line of traffic heading in the opposite direction or would have stopped to say hello. Beautiful day to drive these roads without snow, what a pity it was so busy.

Posted on behalf of John & Wendy Walsh at Club Lotus NE Scotland We have started taking bookings for our annual Scottish Transport Extravaganza at Glamis Castle for 2017 on 8th-9th July. Last Year we had 26 exhibits on the Saturday with a changeover of some cars and 27 on the Sunday. It's a great weekend with over 2,000 exhibits in all, from push bikes to heavy trucks. We usually get a great deal from the Premier Lodge in Dundee for the Saturday night where we have a get together and a meal with one or two small libation's. Entry is only £4.00 per car plus postage and this gives admission for two people and your car for the two day's, no discount for only the one day. A bargain. Anyone interested in taking part in our Lotus stand please get in touch, even if it's just for the one day. We have had it confirmed that we will, for the second year running have a Lotus demonstrator on show courtesy of Murray Motor's Edinburgh. We want to make 2017 our biggest stand yet, so get in there. Deadline for booking's are 1st of April, and the organiser's are very strict. See there website for info, but book via us for the club stand Email John & Wendy at Clublotusnescotland@gmail.com fro register your interest.

Thanks to @Liam Warnock for liaising with Cluny Clays. The February breakfast meet will be at Cluny Clays, Cluny by Kirkcaldy usual time 10:00am until midday. Google Map After breakfast for those wishing to take part there are a number of activities available. It was agree at January meeting that if you want to take part in any of the activities you should contact Cluny Clays direct. I have attached a file below showing the activities available with prices. There will be a 15% discount if activities are booked and paid for before 29th January and quote Lotus Association. Breakfast Menu here If you are interested please add your names to the list below. Cluny Clays has requested that we let them know how many to cater for by 29th January so please add your name as soon as possible. 1. Individuals_Pricelist.pdf