Muppets!

[Davey S2]

Dropped the Exige off this morning at the main dealers for some warranty work to the rear suspension and the muppets have just called to say they have ordered the wrong parts and I cant have the car back until Monday.

Not best pleased.

Fortunately the old man has come to the rescue and offered me the 456 for the day so going in that instead. Not as much fun in the corners though.

[550Hep]

Never really had a close up on a 456 will be interesting to see how it perfoms against the 550!! But at least you will be there...

Ian

[Davey S2]

Took it about 3 VMAXes ago Ian.

Its a GTA and pulled 160 but it would be quicker with a manual box. Your 550 will be quicker.

Very glad I can still go though

[f355spider]

Whahey!!! It's gonna be like th Paul Ricard circuit all over again Just dont try and out break me this time

[Davey S2]

f355spider said:

Whahey!!! It's gonna be like th Paul Ricard circuit all over again Just dont try and out break me this time

Lol! yes need to remember I will be in a slightly heavier car than the Exige when it comes to the breaking.

[Muncher]

[f355spider]

Davey S2 said:

f355spider said: Whahey!!! It's gonna be like th Paul Ricard circuit all over again Just dont try and out break me this time Lol! yes need to remember I will be in a slightly heavier car than the Exige when it comes to the breaking.

hopefully you mean braking

[markbe]

f355spider said:

Davey S2 said: f355spider said: Whahey!!! It's gonna be like th Paul Ricard circuit all over again Just dont try and out break me this time Lol! yes need to remember I will be in a slightly heavier car than the Exige when it comes to the breaking. hopefully you mean braking

Or, Breakfasting....
Mark.

[Davey S2]

Muncher said:

First man ever to cry over the news that a Ferrari V12 will be going instead of a 4 cylinder Toyota Engine

Sorry mate. Have to wait until next time.

[anniesdad]

What a bummer!

On the brightside, looking forward to seeing you and the Fezza on Sunday.

[anniesdad]

550Hep said:

Never really had a close up on a 456 will be interesting to see how it perfoms against the 550!! But at least you will be there... Ian

550's have pulled in the early 170's from memory, the 575 has done 181.

Cheers.

[Muncher]

Davey S2 said:

Muncher said: First man ever to cry over the news that a Ferrari V12 will be going instead of a 4 cylinder Toyota Engine Sorry mate. Have to wait until next time.

Yeah is a shame, it might mean I'm the only Lotus representative there on the day...

[burriana]

I do like the 456s and it will still be a toss up when I replace the Ferrari whether to go with my dream 512TR or go for the 2+2 456 which I will be able to use more.

[anniesdad]

Muncher said:

Davey S2 said: Muncher said: First man ever to cry over the news that a Ferrari V12 will be going instead of a 4 cylinder Toyota Engine Sorry mate. Have to wait until next time. Yeah is a shame, it might mean I'm the only Lotus representative there on the day...

Eh?

[trackdemon]

Bugger!! Was hoping to have a stint in the little G-force beastie Next time! 456 is a very good looking motor though....

[Muncher]

anniesdad said:

Muncher said: Davey S2 said: Muncher said: First man ever to cry over the news that a Ferrari V12 will be going instead of a 4 cylinder Toyota Engine Sorry mate. Have to wait until next time. Yeah is a shame, it might mean I'm the only Lotus representative there on the day... Eh?

Lotus Type 116

[anniesdad]

Muncher said:

anniesdad said: Muncher said: Davey S2 said: Muncher said: First man ever to cry over the news that a Ferrari V12 will be going instead of a 4 cylinder Toyota Engine Sorry mate. Have to wait until next time. Yeah is a shame, it might mean I'm the only Lotus representative there on the day... Eh? Lotus Type 116

[cough] Opel! [/cough]

See you Sunday Pal.

p.s. AFAIK Adrian will be there in an Esprit V8.

>> Edited by anniesdad on Friday 17th March 15:28

[550Hep]

I did manage 175 last time before my water pump went south!!! I was hoping to be nearer 180 I wasn't running on Super Unleaded last time and I was thinking about an petrol additive but not sure what to try - any suggestions on what and from where? Plus I was still running tentative as it was my first time!!!

Ian

[Muncher]

Ian, I'd just go for Optimax if I were you, it has served me well and seems to be a popular choice.

[burriana]

Ian - Optimax, unless you have a Tescos near you that sells the new 99 Octane at a very reasonable 92p/L .... then

Halfords do an Octane booster by NOS which will give you a claimed "up to 3 octane ratings increase". Don't go for the other bottle though that says "for race use only" - that gives up to 6 ratings more. Don't want to be responsible for your valves going south after thrashing it on the equivalent of 105 Octane all day!

see you there.