Burple_X
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« Reply #30 on: August 06, 2008, 01:12:56 PM » |
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Well, I won't get it back today, but I'm damn close. The motor is back in and they are getting it started today. they expect a couple days of shakedown and then I can have her back...
Did you get them to define "shakedown"? Will there be videos on YouTube of said "shakedown". I'll search Lotus Esprit 195mph and let you know what I find  |
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lotuschick
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« Reply #31 on: August 06, 2008, 01:16:11 PM » |
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Well, I won't get it back today, but I'm damn close. The motor is back in and they are getting it started today. they expect a couple days of shakedown and then I can have her back...
This is crazy, I want it back!  |
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talon
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« Reply #32 on: August 07, 2008, 11:02:19 AM » |
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IT'S ALIVE!!! Shop just called to tell me the motor is fired up. Just need to do some tuning, button things up, and put the deck lid back on.  |
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I put the FUN in dysfunctional!
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lotuschick
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« Reply #33 on: August 07, 2008, 11:34:21 AM » |
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I knew that but... YAHOO!!!  |
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Burple_X
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« Reply #34 on: August 07, 2008, 02:31:46 PM » |
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talon
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« Reply #35 on: August 07, 2008, 02:59:56 PM » |
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lol - I wouldn't be surprised. Last time it was in, the shop owner drove it home one night.  |
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talon
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« Reply #36 on: August 13, 2008, 08:02:34 AM » |
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The final test drive was yesterday and, barring any problems, we'll be picking the car up today.
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« Reply #37 on: August 13, 2008, 02:26:08 PM » |
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Baby is home safe in the garage.  The hot start issue is fixed as is my evap leak. The car feels MUCH stronger, but I didn't get to play with it because of the rain  |
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« Reply #38 on: August 13, 2008, 04:59:27 PM » |
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I used to sublimate my enthusiasm for cars in the interest of fiscal conservatism and practicality.
Well, FORGET THAT NOW!!!
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« Reply #39 on: August 14, 2008, 09:50:19 AM » |
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Lol that's true, but you know Russ...the bar that takes us 5 minutes to walk to, he ended up driving the Lotus to it yesterday.
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