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by slg
Wed May 03, 2006 5:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How's this for a garage full of toys...
Replies: 16
Views: 2524

Quite a few Exige in there aswell!
by slg
Wed May 03, 2006 1:13 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: CE Motorsport KH Dates
Replies: 396
Views: 43524

Would a TT be acceptable to go on the track? :roll: Never had it on the track & would like to before I sell it. :cry: (know it's not going to be as fast as everyone else but I'm curious to see the difference, large as it may be) I won't know till next wednesday if I could get away from work early en...
by slg
Tue May 02, 2006 12:41 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: what the fcuk have i done to my 340r
Replies: 28
Views: 7188

Is that the same guy that paints the cars on Pimp my Ride (American edition) ?
by slg
Mon May 01, 2006 9:36 pm
Forum: Car Care
Topic: soft top
Replies: 17
Views: 6310

Here's a quote from the TT forum where the roadster owners talk about hood cleaners / protectors. "Really wouldn't bother with the Autoglym kit @ £20 it's too expensive and not that good. Cleaning: mild shampoo mix and soft handbrush, gently scrub from to rear and rinse with a free flow of water. Al...
by slg
Mon May 01, 2006 9:21 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Stone gard decals
Replies: 8
Views: 1426

simon wrote:Never done it but you could try using a hairdryer to heat up the glue and see if that helps it peel off.
I'd agree with that. Also a recommended way for de-badging a car with glued on badges.
by slg
Mon May 01, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Questions about the Elise
Replies: 18
Views: 2000

If it's any help re the actual one you're thinking of buying (saw it today actually) then Scottish Motor Services is a good, trustworthy dealership. One of the old skool where a genuine passion for cars is the motivation rather than making a quick buck selling lemons. As for Elise over TT -- Much a...
by slg
Mon May 01, 2006 8:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Questions about the Elise
Replies: 18
Views: 2000

Stuart. Very different car to the TT. You won't get the same shove (unless you buy an Exige S) but you'll find whole new dimensions to driving. None of them are straight-line cars, but find the right road and there's not much that can keep up with a well-driven Elise. As for differences, from somet...
by slg
Mon May 01, 2006 8:26 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Questions about the Elise
Replies: 18
Views: 2000

thanks for the opinions and suggestions - looks like I will be visiting a stealer to try one first :lol: TT can be a bit lacking of feeling in the twistys but I've found that switching the esp off and putting the foot down in the corner and turn tighter lets the haldex transfer more power to the rea...
by slg
Mon May 01, 2006 5:29 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Questions about the Elise
Replies: 18
Views: 2000

Questions about the Elise

Hello all Been reading through this site for the last couple of days - enjoyable but I'm trying to find out if the Elise should be my next car. :) Currently have a TT (265-270bhp (est) as it's been remapped, stainless cat back exhaust, forge dv and Neuspeed Shifter) but I have seen an Elise - 51 pla...