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I can send you some left over nuts and bolts to give you a head start on that front. 😇

I'm thinking of what 'others may not' approve of. 🤔

Wow, that didn't take long at all. 👍

Ah yes, good point. Just a thought to help you get to the minimum order quantity.

Is it German or Italian by any chance?

Having bought Lotus originals at great expense not long ago I'm hoping I won't need any of these but would have jumped at them otherwise. I'm wondering if you've approached any of the major Lotus parts specialists to see if they would take some for stock, JAE, SJs, PNM, SWLC, Lotusbits, etc? Just a thought since the community would definitely benefit from this effort. cheers -Chris

Just realised that's my Sport 350 before I changed the plate. 🙂 Thanks for posting. 👍

They look great and as you say work well but I'm not ready to give up the boot space or stray too far from original (looking) just yet. 🙂

Hi All, I am sorry for the lack of updates here, would you believe I am still trying to push the project through. I had a very positive face to face with Alex early in the summer and all systems were go again but I've been snowed under with other stuff and not kept the communication and impetus going as I'd imagined and I've not seen the updates from Alex that I thought we'd agreed to. I don't know who is on the hook for inlet ducts as Mike handled that aspect directly. Ultimately I still really want this charge cooler kit and will check in with Pro Alloy again (after some international travel) to figure out if it can be completed or not. cheers -Chris

The circuit is moving really fast. 😆

Yup, that would have made perfect sense in hind sight. 🤦‍♂️

I know how you feel, V8 conrod bolts are over £50 each and there are no obvious alternatives from ARP or the like that I found. Not fun when you need 16 of the little buggers. (this is where @mike_sekinger tells me of a secret supply at half that 😆 )

6 hours of sliding GT40's mmmm... 🤤

I think it is one of the best events on the motorsport calendar, assuming not much has changed since I was there last. Access all areas, including the pits, for all days without busting the bank (was 30 euros when I was there if I remember correctly) and not too crowded unlike F1 for example. I am very envious. 🙂 Plus the cars are cool too.

Is that so you can give him a piece of your mind? 😬

I use the recycled compressed wood chipping logs that seem to burn for a long time with little ash and very little smoke, the glass stays clean for many burns unlike logs I have bought in the past (probably not seasoned for long enough).

I'm expecting you to be very pleasantly surprised.

Hi Mike, What are the engine components that are lighter than stock? Is it rods, pistons, flywheel and clutch or are there more lightweight bits too? The way it revs is so appealing and it sounds great. Are these with stock exhaust manifolds or tubular ones? Sorry if this is all documented here, I haven't been back through the thread to check. cheers -Chris

Now I feel bad, @Bibs maybe you should move these last few messages to the 'unhappy' thread. 🙂

Looks like a perfect choice of towing vehicle. 😳

Without being too personal, I wonder if we can determine what the average age of those who have had cataract surgery is? I've just turned 54 and my eyes are getting worse for focussing on stuff at a steady rate now, so not sure what aspect will deteriorate next. 🙈

Hi Barry, In an attempt to help you while "the bits I got my fire and drive from are absent." and since we share a common affection for Triumph Spitfires etc (I had a daggy one in my early 20's but I still miss it today) I thought you might like to know about this tremendous GT6 build on Youtube, apologies if you are already aware of it (I may even have mentioned it before but senior moments are coming thick and fast these days so who knows). I am in awe of their whole approach to giving new life to a beautiful classic and their tenacity to keep going, maintaining high standards and refusing to rush things. The style of their production is a little rough in the early episodes but quickly settles down into very watchable restomod episodes that might allow you to live vicariously through their endeavour until you can get back to spannering your cars soon. Spoiler alert, they are not finished yet and the speed of new episodes is very slow, so don't expect to see a finished car in the published videos or for some time to come I suspect. 🤗 cheers -Chris

That is awesome news, I am very happy for you both and have my fingers crossed her condition continues to improve at pace. 👍

I need to call Alex, there are still activities going on which suggest this isn't dead yet.

I'm guessing the Red Arrows will be with you soon, they've just gone over Dorking. 👍