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Hello to all the pistonheads !
And Happy New Year, full of burnt fuel, squeaking tires, overheating brakes and other nice things.
First of all, please accept my apologies for any mistreatment of the English language, but I'm French. Yes, a true one, frog eater... I live in a region that many Brits know: the Dordogne, near Bergerac.
I discovered this website and the forum by looking for an info about one of my cars: a 1992 Lotus Omega (N° 0644F). At 48, I decided to allow me some automotive pleasure and that's how I now own:
- the Lotus;
- a 1991 Mazda MX-5 NA;
- a very modern 2011 VW Scirocco R.
I bought the Lotus because it is kind of a memory from my young years. I was already very grown up when my godfather had 3 of them (not at the same time...). And it is the car that left him the best memory (although he now owns a F599GTB, after a 550 and a 575). He wanted to keep one, but it was stolen and totally destroyed after being used for a burglary. And when i told him that I bought one, in Decembre, he was quite like a young man again.
My wanting of the Mazda comes back from the time I was kind of a car journalist. Mazda France lent me a bright red one for a whole week, in 1991 or 1992. This little car, overly fun to drive stayed in my mind since then. So, I looked for - and found - the same red MX-5.
The Scirocco R DSG is my second one, after a very nice 1.4 TSi 160 DSG. I just wanted something a little more thrilling. And, I must say that it is a LOT more thrilling... Just the noise when you hit the throttle... It growls and keeps growling till the red line in a seem-to-be endless acceleration. The truck before you? Well, it's already way behind you...
Back to the Lotus, I must say that it is an amazing car. Even in french, I have difficulties to describe the immense pleasure, the huge thrill it gives me.
By the way, my question was the following: is the oil used for the gearbox really an engine oil?
Cheers to all of you,
Hervé
And Happy New Year, full of burnt fuel, squeaking tires, overheating brakes and other nice things.
First of all, please accept my apologies for any mistreatment of the English language, but I'm French. Yes, a true one, frog eater... I live in a region that many Brits know: the Dordogne, near Bergerac.
I discovered this website and the forum by looking for an info about one of my cars: a 1992 Lotus Omega (N° 0644F). At 48, I decided to allow me some automotive pleasure and that's how I now own:
- the Lotus;
- a 1991 Mazda MX-5 NA;
- a very modern 2011 VW Scirocco R.
I bought the Lotus because it is kind of a memory from my young years. I was already very grown up when my godfather had 3 of them (not at the same time...). And it is the car that left him the best memory (although he now owns a F599GTB, after a 550 and a 575). He wanted to keep one, but it was stolen and totally destroyed after being used for a burglary. And when i told him that I bought one, in Decembre, he was quite like a young man again.
My wanting of the Mazda comes back from the time I was kind of a car journalist. Mazda France lent me a bright red one for a whole week, in 1991 or 1992. This little car, overly fun to drive stayed in my mind since then. So, I looked for - and found - the same red MX-5.
The Scirocco R DSG is my second one, after a very nice 1.4 TSi 160 DSG. I just wanted something a little more thrilling. And, I must say that it is a LOT more thrilling... Just the noise when you hit the throttle... It growls and keeps growling till the red line in a seem-to-be endless acceleration. The truck before you? Well, it's already way behind you...
Back to the Lotus, I must say that it is an amazing car. Even in french, I have difficulties to describe the immense pleasure, the huge thrill it gives me.
By the way, my question was the following: is the oil used for the gearbox really an engine oil?
Cheers to all of you,
Hervé
welcome MisterH
20 mins south of Bergerac here
'Born des Champs'
your English is pretty damn god tbh, I'm having to learn french from the local builders and not doing very well after 3 years, I tell a lie, I can speak ok but cant understand a word said back
I would say lets meet up for a drive out some time but I have none of the cars in my profile here
would love to see the Carlton though, one of my all time favourites.
20 mins south of Bergerac here
'Born des Champs'your English is pretty damn god tbh, I'm having to learn french from the local builders and not doing very well after 3 years, I tell a lie, I can speak ok but cant understand a word said back
I would say lets meet up for a drive out some time but I have none of the cars in my profile here
would love to see the Carlton though, one of my all time favourites.Vladimir, thank you for your compliment about my English. I love that 
. You did the SW of France but not the Dordogne???? Tsssss... Well, the fact is that you have many things to see when you come in Périgord. Châteaux everywhere in the river Dordogne valley between Bergerac and Sarlat. And many many other sites.
The axe, thank you for the French words. About the parts, I don't really know yet as I just bought it. But, I needed to change the ignition system: spark plugs, air filter and the ignition wires. The first two were no problem to find, and I used eBay for the third. Actually I bought them from England, at Formula Power (formulapower.com). But, I'm afraid it may become a little more difficult for some parts, as only 950 LC/LO were produced. Fortunately, many parts can be found in the UK, includingfor the body kit. But at what price? Well, I will try not to need some...
. You did the SW of France but not the Dordogne???? Tsssss... Well, the fact is that you have many things to see when you come in Périgord. Châteaux everywhere in the river Dordogne valley between Bergerac and Sarlat. And many many other sites.The axe, thank you for the French words
. About the parts, I don't really know yet as I just bought it. But, I needed to change the ignition system: spark plugs, air filter and the ignition wires. The first two were no problem to find, and I used eBay for the third. Actually I bought them from England, at Formula Power (formulapower.com). But, I'm afraid it may become a little more difficult for some parts, as only 950 LC/LO were produced. Fortunately, many parts can be found in the UK, includingfor the body kit. But at what price? Well, I will try not to need some...Pvapour said:
welcome MisterH
20 mins south of Bergerac here 'Born des Champs'
your English is pretty damn god tbh, I'm having to learn french from the local builders and not doing very well after 3 years, I tell a lie, I can speak ok but cant understand a word said back
I would say lets meet up for a drive out some time but I have none of the cars in my profile here would love to see the Carlton though, one of my all time favourites.
Hello Pvapour!20 mins south of Bergerac here
'Born des Champs'your English is pretty damn god tbh, I'm having to learn french from the local builders and not doing very well after 3 years, I tell a lie, I can speak ok but cant understand a word said back
I would say lets meet up for a drive out some time but I have none of the cars in my profile here
would love to see the Carlton though, one of my all time favourites.We are neighbours! I would gladly meet you somewhere to show you, and take you for a drive. Have you ever heard of the "Chevaliers de l'arbre à cames" monthly meetings? They are held every first Sunday of the month. So, the next one will be this Sunday on the parking lot of the Leclerc La Cavaille on the road to Bordeaux. I will be there around 10:30, tomorrow. With the Lotus, of course. In case you come, I will wear a red baseball cap.
See you tomorrow?
Cheers
Hervé
Bonne Année Hervé
Your English is very good, much better than my French unfortunately. I live in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, right on the border of 16 and 17, not far from you.
I have checked all the information available to me and can't find any mention of gear oil for the Lotus, (Autodata doesn't even list them). I really can't see them using engine oil in a gearbox of that age, that sort of era things were still using oils like EP80.
If you need any help sourcing things from the UK drop me a PM, I have been in the motor trade in the UK most of my life if I can help I will.
Your English is very good, much better than my French unfortunately. I live in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, right on the border of 16 and 17, not far from you.
I have checked all the information available to me and can't find any mention of gear oil for the Lotus, (Autodata doesn't even list them). I really can't see them using engine oil in a gearbox of that age, that sort of era things were still using oils like EP80.
If you need any help sourcing things from the UK drop me a PM, I have been in the motor trade in the UK most of my life if I can help I will.
crossy67 said:
Bonne Année Hervé
Your English is very good, much better than my French unfortunately. I live in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, right on the border of 16 and 17, not far from you.
I have checked all the information available to me and can't find any mention of gear oil for the Lotus, (Autodata doesn't even list them). I really can't see them using engine oil in a gearbox of that age, that sort of era things were still using oils like EP80.
If you need any help sourcing things from the UK drop me a PM, I have been in the motor trade in the UK most of my life if I can help I will.
Crossy, thank you very much for your message. Actually, the recommanded oil seems to be a Castrol RS (now Edge Sport) 10W60 which appears to be an engine oil. Strange, isn't it? And, as I intend to change it (as long as the diff, the brakes, the engine and the coolant), I prefer to be sure...Your English is very good, much better than my French unfortunately. I live in Aubeterre-sur-Dronne, right on the border of 16 and 17, not far from you.
I have checked all the information available to me and can't find any mention of gear oil for the Lotus, (Autodata doesn't even list them). I really can't see them using engine oil in a gearbox of that age, that sort of era things were still using oils like EP80.
If you need any help sourcing things from the UK drop me a PM, I have been in the motor trade in the UK most of my life if I can help I will.
But, all the infos I found (thank you Internet) say that it is this Castrol oil...
Hi Herve
I will be in Champagnolles with my Cobra Replica from June 16th to 26th. Do you know of any car meets during that time.
I am interested in talking to other car owners regarding registration of UK cars and the French Car scene in general.
Sorry but I can't help with your technical query though !
Cheers
Paul
I will be in Champagnolles with my Cobra Replica from June 16th to 26th. Do you know of any car meets during that time.
I am interested in talking to other car owners regarding registration of UK cars and the French Car scene in general.
Sorry but I can't help with your technical query though !
Cheers
Paul
gforceg said:
cobra kid said:
Aam reading zees is a Frawnsh accent.
Fixed.Herve, a random question, which will either make sense to you, or not.
Do you know Derek Brown?
I am rrreeding zisse weeze a Franche accent
If you live in the South or SW:
I ameu reedingueu weezeu a Frencheu accenteu
Yes, I know Derek Brown, not personaly, but what he did with the Michelin Guide.
MisterH said:
Gforceq, does your question refers to the French accent mimic? If yes, I would write:
I am rrreeding zisse weeze a Franche accent
If you live in the South or SW:
I ameu reedingueu weezeu a Frencheu accenteu
Hahahaha great. Sorry cant help with the oil but you made me laugh.I am rrreeding zisse weeze a Franche accent
If you live in the South or SW:
I ameu reedingueu weezeu a Frencheu accenteu
MisterH said:
Gforceq, does your question refers to the French accent mimic? If yes, I would write:
I am rrreeding zisse weeze a Franche accent
If you live in the South or SW:
I ameu reedingueu weezeu a Frencheu accenteu
Yes, I know Derek Brown, not personaly, but what he did with the Michelin Guide.
the difference in dialect from the french that english are taught v country cousin I am rrreeding zisse weeze a Franche accent
If you live in the South or SW:
I ameu reedingueu weezeu a Frencheu accenteu
Yes, I know Derek Brown, not personaly, but what he did with the Michelin Guide.
dont get me started on the pronunciation of: wind / twenty / wine. all sound the same in sw & can get you into trouble
Had heard of car meet MH but have never got around to going there, unfortunately I'm working 7 days a week at the moment with no days off until end March
but will definitely take you up on your kind offer after march is finished 
ps - if you know where i can get hold of 'Thierry Albucher' the ex night club owner then please pm me
The gearbox uses the same internals as the Corvette ZR1 - 90s version so this may help you:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-general-discuss...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-general-discuss...
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