What made you happy today?

[pete]

Reading your posts?😅

[Kimbers]

Took my car out in the winter. It went Brrrmmmmmm. and I drove it all myself. Yay me!

[pete]

good to see you posting here instead of the unhappy thread😀

[jep]

Commute home tonight in Elise S1 down the A3....wet, very windy. I wondered if the roof may blow away...Great fun though, Yokos worked well, cross-winds hardly flustered my steed. 

Justin 

[andydclements]

5 hours ago, Kimbers said:

Took my car out in the winter. It went Brrrmmmmmm. and I drove it all myself. Yay me!

Was that a car indicating it's chilly since it's not in its usual cocoon of cotton wool?

 

 

Anyway, today sorted out one of those electric tilt beds for the parents, so Mum doesn't have to haul Dad to help get him out of bed. If it makes their lives a little easier then it makes me happier.

[Dan E]

So @Chillidoggy and Shan’s birthday card to me  😂 there is a little of bit of you need to know here. But properly made me laugh. I don’t have a Bremont or a/c. Much preferred @Sparky missus card which was hand made and not abusive 🤣
 

[RoflOnMyWaffle]

Might think this belongs in the unhappy thread but nope. 

Had my service with Back on Track today, couldn't be happier with it all.  Arrived a tad late due to traffic, but car went straight in and work began! 

Supercharger belt had a few nicks so replaced that, expecting a big bill after a quick google, wasn't unreasonable. He also took the time to fix up a leak on my windows, proof it didnt leak... he washed it!!

Very pleased. Thanks lads!

[PaulCP]

Following 14 months of misery, after having to surrender my driving licence due to a medical condition, the postman finally delivered it back today 

It should have been here 2 months ago if it was not for delaying tactics by the DVLA who claim that they have a massive backlog. Escalating a complaint and writing to my MP finally secured a result!

[Bibs]

Fantastic news mate (albeit with the shit delay) but glad to hear you're back on the roads

[Giniw]

Happy may be too strong a word but it made me smile!

 

[Giniw]

 

[USAndretti42]

Accorsing to his videos, the only 2 cars in Harry's garage that he prepared for winter use, as opposed to preparing for winter storage, were his Elan and his Esprit.

[Giniw]

Indeed!

 

Edited January 27, 2020 by Giniw

[RobinB5]

Being somewhat inexperienced when it comes to car maintenance, let alone Esprit maintenance, quite happy with having done the following without issue and not many expletives:

• Replaced door switch, interior and door lights now come on when door is open
• Lubricated the electric windows, no more fearing that they'll grind to a halt when opening or closing
• Hunted down the cause of the 15A brake light fuse blowing using a multimeter and the circuit diagram (a systematic approach actually worked)
• Fixed a loose rattly exhaust mount

Sure, for those who remove engines and do rebuilds etc. the above might seem trivial, but hey, I'm happy today

[jep]

380 miles in the 1986 Renault 5GT Turbo today. To collect an undamaged M100 roof header rail trim that is very hard to find, plus a visit elsewhere on business. Saw a +2 Elan but sadly on a flatbed on the M40. Got buzzed by the fuzz but they just put on the blues and let me on my way (M40). Perhaps they liked the car...…..

GT Turbo did not miss a beat and I struggled to stay legal, it just wants to motor along.

Justin

[Sparky]

First day under an Esprit since last September, having finally recovered from a ludicrous series of unfortunate events.  A huge waiting list to deal with now, but I'm happy as a pig in, well, Castrol Edge. 

[Dan E]

List:

1. Current Esprit 

2. DanE love job but looking toward to it 

3. Others 

[Sparky]

Felt a twinge in my back then.

[Stuart Monument]

Sold the Mclaren ... bitter sweet. However the feeling happy bit is that I have decided to dust the Elise off, change the oil and use the car at it should be. Early morning thrashes, track days and  general enjoyment. Loved the Mclaren but its beyond my skill level. Every time I drive the Elise S1 it feels slow until I realise its about braking later, perfect turn in and then pedal to the floor earlier. Looking forward to the spring already. 

[DaveyT]

2 hours ago, Dan E said:

2 hours ago, Dan E said:

2. DanE love job

Hmmm....🤔

[andydclements]

I was going to comment about @Sparkygoing to put his back out as a result, but perhaps we'd better not say anything and leave them to it.

@Dan E

[jep]

2 hours ago, Stuart Monument said:

Sold the Mclaren ... bitter sweet. However the feeling happy bit is that I have decided to dust the Elise off, change the oil and use the car at it should be. Early morning thrashes, track days and  general enjoyment. Loved the Mclaren but its beyond my skill level. Every time I drive the Elise S1 it feels slow until I realise its about braking later, perfect turn in and then pedal to the floor earlier. Looking forward to the spring already. 

I have been commuting in the Elise S1 for the past 3 weeks or so. Just magical. 118bhp is enough...love having more but sub-800kg and low bhp is heaven. 5GT much the same with added lag fun. 

Off to meet some fellow 340R chaps tomorrow....having said the above, will be taking 12c, its got winter boots so need to use them.

Justin 

[Sparky]

Another wonderful, informative lunchtime at Watford Public Library.

[pete]

must sell alcohol

[RoflOnMyWaffle]

Managed to repot some of my bonsai today, buds are opening on a few which isn't ideal but hey. 5 done, 28 or so to go. Back breaking work mixing all the soil as well, but satisfying to know it's done soon for at least a year if not two

Warm enough to not need a jumper while outside, quite nice down south!