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by van cleef
Fri Mar 01, 2019 6:57 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Long shot - car to Craig at CMC
Replies: 22
Views: 6107

Re: Long shot - car to Craig at CMC

Long way to go just for an alternator change? I use these guys who are local to you for everything for my s2 including a recent engine rebuild, and is currently in for oil cooler upgrade and sensor instalment. They can pick your car up from your house.

http://www.jimkingautotune.co.uk
by van cleef
Fri Feb 08, 2019 8:55 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: S3 suspension options
Replies: 35
Views: 14220

Re: S3 suspension options

Ordered a custom set of Nitrons from Hofmann's in the end. Getting better 46mm bodies only usually available on the [expensive!] 3-way ones, but with just 1-way adjustment like the Club Sport for pretty similar price. 475/650 springs and built with near-normal ride height in mind. That, plus Pilbea...
by van cleef
Thu Dec 27, 2018 12:48 am
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: #bemoretut Knockhill, Saturday 30th March 2019, 9am to 1pm
Replies: 75
Views: 34035

Re: #bemoretut Knockhill, Saturday 30th March 2019, 9am to 1pm

That’s me booked

1. Campbell
2. Simon82
3. Ferg
4. IanD
5. van cleef
by van cleef
Sun Sep 23, 2018 12:57 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Federal 595-rsr’s
Replies: 0
Views: 1151

Federal 595-rsr’s

I have the following sized tyres.... Federal 595-rsr’s 2 x 205,45,16 2 x 235,40,17 In good condition with around 4-5 mm left... I did two track days and 2k in road miles, only selling due to going to more of a track focused tyre. I had planned to use again, but I’m mainly using the elise for track d...
by van cleef
Wed Sep 12, 2018 12:42 pm
Forum: Gallery
Topic: 2-11 @ MMC
Replies: 89
Views: 44365

Re: 2-11 @ MMC

Want that so much!! Would love that for myself


8)
by van cleef
Fri Sep 07, 2018 10:49 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: SIDC - Saturday 22nd September, 9am to 1pm
Replies: 40
Views: 18185

Re: SIDC - Saturday 22nd September, 9am to 1pm

That’s me booked up with my missus due with child no2... journey home may be a quick one.
by van cleef
Thu Aug 16, 2018 6:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Knockhill - World Of Supercars this Sunday (12th Aug)
Replies: 24
Views: 5374

Re: Knockhill - World Of Supercars this Sunday (12th Aug)

Some great pics there despite the weather...

Is it just me but that spoiler on the Evora look a bit wrong.... I do love the Evora, it just looks like a cosmetic after thought.
by van cleef
Fri Jul 13, 2018 4:23 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: K series rebuild
Replies: 4
Views: 1714

Re: K series rebuild

Mines just been refreshed and I was £600 in bits alone but I saved money on labour as my mechanic needed help with a house extension and we just did hour for hour. I did replace the clutch with a new ap one, I added a sump baffle , stronger oil rail, competition head gasket and stronger head bolts w...
by van cleef
Wed Jun 20, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's the views - new car, at least it's a Lotus
Replies: 28
Views: 6635

Re: What's the views - new car, at least it's a Lotus

I quite like the car advertised, but it’s rich money for the age and mileage of the car regardless of how much money has been thrown at it...... my 111s is almost the way I want it but I love the engine but it’s always needing something fixed or addressed, which comes to a point on how much you want...
by van cleef
Mon May 14, 2018 7:22 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Best way to carry petrol in an Elise
Replies: 9
Views: 3192

Re: Best way to carry petrol in an Elise

Last time I took down a jerrycan, I sat it upright in the passenger seat and used the seat belt to anchor it in... bugger if you’ve a passenger though.
by van cleef
Sun Apr 29, 2018 7:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The great gearbox debate ......
Replies: 38
Views: 9881

Re: The great gearbox debate ......

I have the 8 speed DSG in my SQ5 and l love it for wafting about in, its my first auto car and first experience so I’ve nothing else to compare it to, wife absolutely loves it and would now have nothing else. Only gripe I have is the manual with the paddles! They’re not really paddles as they are ju...
by van cleef
Sun Mar 25, 2018 7:01 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Alternative tyre options
Replies: 30
Views: 8931

Re: Alternative tyre options

I haven’t updated on this for a while but after a fare bit of thought, well maybe a little bit too much I almost reverted my thoughts on AD08’s but with the car being a fare weather car with a few track days planned I though I’d try the new Nankang AR1’s which were fitted to my 1.2 wheels. I’ve been...
by van cleef
Sun Mar 25, 2018 6:41 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: SIDC - Saturday 24th March, 9am to 1pm - Knockhill
Replies: 116
Views: 43432

Re: SIDC - Saturday 24th March, 9am to 1pm - Knockhill

Great day yesterday after a year out.... had to take it easyish due to engine being newly rebuilt and a brand new tyres which came on really well.

Really looking forward to the next and a big thanks to John again for organising the day. :thumbsup
by van cleef
Tue Jan 16, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: SIDC - Saturday 24th March, 9am to 1pm - Knockhill
Replies: 116
Views: 43432

Re: SIDC - Saturday 24th March, 9am to 1pm - Knockhill

https://www.sidc.co.uk/?product_cat=track-days

Booked:

1)BigD
2)StiflerMR2
3)Ed
4)a4drk
5)Gordon
6)van cleef
by van cleef
Mon Jan 15, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Trackdays
Topic: SIDC dates 2018
Replies: 11
Views: 4057

Re: SIDC dates 2018

Brilliant! I’ve been looking forward to the announcement of these!