Commuite + Black Ice = Telephone Pole - Page 7 - LotusTalk

nugg_dawg · 02-17-2007, 02:57 PM

W0ot Wo0t!

I'm happy for ya Harold.

John

RacyTracy · 02-17-2007, 03:15 PM

Finally!!! It must seem like when you bought it all over again.

EburgE · 02-21-2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Finally!!! It must seem like when you bought it all over again.

Yes, except the turn signal didn't fall off in the first week of ownership.

I couldn't tell what it was flapping against the front of the car until I signaled to pull over and it began flashing too!

RacyTracy · 02-21-2007, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EburgE

Yes, except the turn signal didn't fall off in the first week of ownership.

I couldn't tell what it was flapping against the front of the car until I signaled to pull over and it began flashing too!

Is the paint OK?

EburgE · 02-21-2007, 03:52 PM

Yes. Starshield in effect.

Yeti · 02-21-2007, 03:56 PM

It is good to hear your car is back on the road. Are you replacing the Braille battery or keeping the stock one?

EburgE · 02-21-2007, 04:00 PM

The Braille was beyond dead. Right now I have the large OEM style battery. I'll keep it as long as it stays firmly planted in its bracket.

perryeyges · 02-21-2007, 04:16 PM

It will burp sulfuric acid all over your trunk if you drive the car hard at all. Toss it out now!

Exigent · 02-21-2007, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by perryeyges

It will burp sulfuric acid all over your trunk if you drive the car hard at all. Toss it out now!

I must have missed this topic ... is the OEM battery really a problem?

mark.r · 02-21-2007, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Exigent

I must have missed this topic ... is the OEM battery really a problem?

Apparently so, but I have not had any issues with it.

goelise · 02-21-2007, 05:12 PM

I'm glad to read that you got your car back Harold.

Sorry to hear about the Battery issue. I've been wondering about whether I should swap out the stock battery but so far no issues.

Much regards!

EburgE · 02-21-2007, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Exigent

...is the OEM battery really a problem?

I never had a problem with acid after almost one year and 15K miles, but others have.

I replaced it mainly because the stock mount is weak and the battery constantly shifted. I was concerned that the battery would have broken loose as has happened to others.

Uncle Sam · 02-21-2007, 07:31 PM

Glad to hear you have your car back. Just in time for the thaw. Hope to see you on the road.

Sam

iwantanelise · 04-25-2007, 09:39 PM

Wow! Sorry to hear all of this happening Harold. The important thing is that you are ok...my Dad had a similar incident recently where he hit a big rock with the rear of his Caddy CTS-V. He is fine though and the car got about $12,000 worth of damage!

Canyon Red Elise · 04-25-2007, 10:37 PM

OMG... scared me to death.. dont bring up old threads like that.. I thought this happend today........

iwantanelise · 04-26-2007, 06:57 AM

Sorry Canyon Red, but I was notified of the situation just yesterday.

02-21-2007, 03:52 PM	#125 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	Yes. Starshield in effect. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise '07 Caterham Seven www.hals7.com

02-21-2007, 04:00 PM	#127 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	The Braille was beyond dead. Right now I have the large OEM style battery. I'll keep it as long as it stays firmly planted in its bracket. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise '07 Caterham Seven www.hals7.com

02-21-2007, 05:12 PM	#131 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,527 Images: 1	I'm glad to read that you got your car back Harold. Sorry to hear about the Battery issue. I've been wondering about whether I should swap out the stock battery but so far no issues. Much regards! __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods:LETSLA (ordered), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

04-25-2007, 09:39 PM	#134 (permalink)
iwantanelise Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 416	Wow! Sorry to hear all of this happening Harold. The important thing is that you are ok...my Dad had a similar incident recently where he hit a big rock with the rear of his Caddy CTS-V. He is fine though and the car got about $12,000 worth of damage! __________________ CP Car Detailing...http://cpcardetailing.com/lotusdetailing Please feel free to CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE and let me know what you think!! Please feel free to ask me questions on how to keep your Lotus looking gorgeous or for detailing rates!

04-26-2007, 06:57 AM	#136 (permalink)
iwantanelise Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 416	Sorry Canyon Red, but I was notified of the situation just yesterday. __________________ CP Car Detailing...http://cpcardetailing.com/lotusdetailing Please feel free to CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE and let me know what you think!! Please feel free to ask me questions on how to keep your Lotus looking gorgeous or for detailing rates!

02-17-2007, 02:57 PM	#121 (permalink)
nugg_dawg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Baltimore Posts: 939 Images: 1	W0ot Wo0t! I'm happy for ya Harold. John

02-17-2007, 03:15 PM	#122 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,194	Finally!!! It must seem like when you bought it all over again.

02-21-2007, 03:56 PM	#126 (permalink)
Yeti Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Harrisburg, PA Posts: 1,038	It is good to hear your car is back on the road. Are you replacing the Braille battery or keeping the stock one?

02-21-2007, 04:16 PM	#128 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	It will burp sulfuric acid all over your trunk if you drive the car hard at all. Toss it out now!

02-21-2007, 07:31 PM	#133 (permalink)
Uncle Sam #14 Sport Elise Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rockville, Maryland Posts: 864 Images: 2	Glad to hear you have your car back. Just in time for the thaw. Hope to see you on the road. Sam

04-25-2007, 10:37 PM	#135 (permalink)
Canyon Red Elise Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 524	OMG... scared me to death.. dont bring up old threads like that.. I thought this happend today........

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