OK, so my car has had a bit of a run of unreliability and was testing my patience. The failure on the way to Spa was a particular low point especially as I sat alone in the grandstand at Eau Rouge watching everyone out on circuit whilst the badger sat broken in the paddock
We needed some time apart, and since July itās sat gathering dust in the corner of the BAT cave whilst I had fun out on circuit in my R300.
All is forgiven now and thankfully the Edwards have admitted the badger to their Exige Rehabilitation Centre. Its time for the car to come back stronger and blingier and lovelier than ever. Even though Iāve got an R300 bit-on-the-side my Exige is my most prized possession and its such a great car it deserves some love. So on the list is :
TMRs : done, Jonny dropped them off at the Edwards today, cheers bud :
Fresh Paint : more on this later, I need some help deciding which way to go.
Mechanically A1 : Get everything perfect; no more power, no more brakes, no more anything apart from make it all 100% right.
Today my boy James and I headed up to Quorn to see the car and lend a bit of elbow-grease to the clean-up. Martin and Steve have been busy on (4) and starting with the failed inboard-CV theyāve peeled away the layers of the onion,ā¦and kept peeling,ā¦and kept peeling. Yup letās just say their approach to making it A1 is pretty exhaustive
So who is the mystery guest leaning into the car? Well its Mr Magic-Sponge himself Jonnyfox who was a massive help not only as courier for the wheels but spending a few hours with me cleaning 15year old adhesive and shite off the interior of the car, thanks mate mucho appreciated, it came up great Heās also helping source some bits for the car,ā¦again massively appreciated.
My 7year old James was also a massive helpā¦when it came to demolishing choccy biscuits and watching telly with Gil In fairness he did get busy with the hoover.
A huge thankyou to Martin and Steve for taking the car in and lavishing so much care and attention on it. Hopefully it will be back for the Anglesey event looking particularly awesome
More to come with the livery choices when I get a moā¦
Absolutely a pleasure to spend time with you, Steve and Martin, not forgetting James Hamilton and Gill. Gave me that nudge I need to get back on top of mine. Not to mention tips Iāll need to remove my interior from Steve.
Personally I think this forum requires posted images of another certain cool a f#*k Exigeā¦
Looking good Ben. Iām sure JFās main help was to rid you of that unreliable supercharger . Child labour will be helpful when you need some work doing under the dashboard or reaching those rear seat bolts.
Sure itāll be ace once itās back! Itās just a shame after all the time, money and effort of the other year that itās need a second overhaul
Looking forward to hearing the interior plans. I know a lady who has a CNC quilting machine, if you wanted some special custom insert fabric made upā¦
Looking forward to hearing the interior plans. I know a lady who has a CNC quilting machine, if you wanted some special custom insert fabric made upā¦[/quote]
Ben. Please dont exhaust Martin and Steve doing your job as mine is booked in after yours for an engine ectomy and majic sponge treatment.
Front end is coming along slowly and it will soon be on its front wheels.
Heater unit is proving a challenge and god knows what is going on behind the dash ! More mice?
Happy New Year everyone and thanks for encouragement and help.
Have fun
Yes we do need some proper pics of the Martinās machine,ā¦what a stunner
Letās not dwell on the fact that it was not too long ago that it was in bits eh! Lifeās too short, Iām just looking forwards to getting it backā¦
The interior is being done by the pucker Lotus retrim place as I was so impressed with Martinās. Iām losing the blue seat inserts and go all black but upgrading to the Probax, I was tempted by tartan but figured I may want to drive it in daylight sometimes Sill covers, door cards, all being done.
Donāt worry Clive I think thereāll be plenty left in the tank after mine drives away. If it makes you feel any better my heater was fooked too!
Heās also helping source some bits for the car,ā¦again massively appreciated.
. Child labour will be helpful when you need some work doing under the dashboard or reaching those rear seat bolts.
Although you could Selektanother colour. It would be Madness not to consider it. Or go for a Fun Boy Three tone? That would be Special{s} 
