Rich Posted February 4, 2011 Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 I'll have a look tomorrow! I hope Christian gave you a good talking to about using hand car wash places Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2011 Course not........ He suggested i do it again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parthiban Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Look forward to the pics! Â I hope Christian gave you a good talking to about using hand car wash places Lol it's either that or wash it yourself, and somehow the latter always loses out until the weather gets warmer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 I only used the car wash once...... Costly thing to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible Touch Detailing Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Hi Tony, great to spend another couple of days at WIM with you and the team, and thankyou for your hospitality. Â Hope she stays nice this time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Saw the Lotus this morning and she was looking stunning...another great job you've done Christian   Look forward to the pics! I hope Christian gave you a good talking to about using hand car wash places Lol it's either that or wash it yourself, and somehow the latter always loses out until the weather gets warmer :angry:  Simple solution don't wash it until it's warmer, that's what I do as there is no chance of any damage happening. Depends how much you like the cold though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Absolute honour to have you recover my baby..... In truth there's no way i would spend such time over two days doing what you do for so little money..... Probably shot myself in the foot saying that i need to tip my cap to you for such a fantastic job...... Once again. Â Images taken today in the rain, nevertheless she look glorious :angry: Â Â Â Â Â The NSF re-paint was good but they destroyed the detail Christian applied, plus i could see a seam where the paint lines joined...... Â After two days work and a very good price for wim Christian from Invisible Touch Detailing pacified my anal need for perfection when it come to red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible Touch Detailing Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Your more than welcome Tony, nice pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Superb job..... As many customers thought as they passed through the centre while you were there.... Let's hope you get well deserved business from them.... Â She looks so well i'm considering competing it the "classics's on the hill" venue this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Anyone fancy guessing what engine oil grade the Lotus runs...... ..... No Googling!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorps Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tango Posted February 5, 2011 Report Share Posted February 5, 2011 Depends on the supplier doesn't it? Seeing as I work for BP I know Castrol have switched a few years ago from the RS that was used by Lotus to Castrol 'Edge Sport' but I think it's the same grade, which was 10w/60 (Fully synthetic). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Yep 10w/50 performance race oil..... After pouring it took 10 min to register on the dip stick, it's as thick as sh&t. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIH Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Welcome to the old school. I think my old Manta wanted 10/50 as it woulod get low oil pressure @ tickover on 10/40 IIRC. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 6, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Well she is 20yrs old and turbo....... Plus a supercar, of it's day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Invisible Touch Detailing Posted February 6, 2011 Report Share Posted February 6, 2011 Once a supercar, always a supercar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted February 7, 2011 Report Share Posted February 7, 2011 20w50 for the Porsche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Funny joke....... Was banging down the A41 bypass at a impressive speed in the rain and my wiper arm/ blade fell to pieces....... flapping about all over the place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHAHZ Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 that one of your private roads if your needing replacements I recommend these, brilliant wipers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 The blade looks ok now i've put everything back together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 In view of the rising fuel costs i did some maths on the Lotus running costs...... She costs in fuel, per mile                                                Â£0.80p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Your car does under 8 mpg . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 In rush hour traffic, the turbo's not even to blame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark H. Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Mine probably wouldn't be much better in rush hour traffic to be honest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 12, 2011 Report Share Posted February 12, 2011 Is that right? Even a 2L twin turbo Legacy gets low 20's if pushed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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