East Coast Noob

Colin L · Post by **Colin L** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:37 pm

Hi All,
Deep Purple S1 bought 6 weeks ago. Had it down at Murray Motors today as it seems Lotus are still honouring the footwell corrosion recall.
Popped into the showroom to slaver over the newer stuff and the guy (Graeme) recommended this site when I mentioned looking for some driver training / sideways action.

I've just come over from the other (2wheeled) side and was looking for a Westfield / seven type car when the Elise came up via a workmates brother. Im sooo glad it did and am having some serious fun even with the roads turning slimy.

Anyways, just thought I'd say hello...

Post by ed » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:50 pm

For training http://www.carlimits.com is the answer.
Ive done two days already and def going back for more. Enjoy!

Post by **simon** » Sat Oct 21, 2006 8:51 pm

Welcome

Good to see another added to the Abroath-ish contingent <BG>

Must be about 7 of us round here now.
Also good to hear Graeme is still passing on the details

dezzy · Post by **dezzy** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 12:28 am

Graeme definitely pointed you in the right direction . . . all these guys on here have been really helpful since I joined the forum a couple of months ago. They're a great bunch!

Probably a bit short notice, but there's a run tomorrow. Check out the "sweeping the leaves" post in the meets section.

bertieduff · Post by **bertieduff** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 3:37 am

Sure you'll find lots of good people and advice here. Welcome to real driving!

Nice colour, btw....

wot am i doin up at this time. Hic.

minkypotglory · Post by **minkypotglory** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 6:48 am

Mags

craigieb · Post by **craigieb** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:03 am

Colin!

I defected from 2 wheels and haven't looked back since

, and the guys/gals on here are a big part of that

cheers
craig

kenny · Post by **kenny** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 10:08 am

Lazydonkey · Post by **Lazydonkey** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 5:15 pm

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:06 pm

Another

to add to the pile

. You won't regret it...

r055 · Post by **r055** » Sun Oct 22, 2006 8:27 pm

Really good bunch of guys (and girls) here mate.

how bad is/ was your footwell?
I've just bought one with very slight corrosion and was going to look into how to get it fixed over the next month or so.

Colin L · Post by **Colin L** » Mon Oct 23, 2006 11:38 am

Aye aye folks,
Thanks for the welcome. There are a few bitsâ€™nâ€™bobs needing attention on the car so I may be along to ask for some advice in the coming months. The floor corrosion was relatively bad which I find a bit concerning as the previous owners hadnâ€™t had it repaired. MMC rated the corrosion as borderline between the level 1 and level 2 repairs but proposed level 2 which Lotus agreed to. The carâ€™s now with them for the week which is shame considering the weather yesterday - hope yâ€™all had a good run.

Has anyone has issues with the paint bubbling behind the rear grills at the reverse / fog lamps? Mine seems particularly bad and I assume it must be heat that it causing it, just wondered if itâ€™s a common issue?

Cheers,
Colin

rossybee · Post by **rossybee** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 12:18 pm

from Dundee

Dicey · Post by **Dicey** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 1:38 pm

Add to that another

from Dundee!

Mike.