Squeek !

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I have just recently Purchased a 2000 Exige.I have a very annoying Squeek coming from the o/S/R wheel area when ever I go over a bump or a sharp right hand bend. Has anyone any ideas ?

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Don’t worry, its only the Yip…wouldn’t cure mine if I could !(They all do it)RobOh, welcome aboard !![This message has been edited by RobS (edited 10 April 2003).]

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quote:Originally posted by Rob Sadler:I have just recently Purchased a 2000 Exige.I have a very annoying Squeek coming from the o/S/R wheel area when ever I go over a bump or a sharp right hand bend. Has anyone any ideas ?They all do it, and no-one, even Lotus, seem to be able to nail down what the problem is! Enjoy!

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Since I fitted Nitrons my friend the “yip” appears to have deserted me [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/frown.gif[/image]

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Fantastic- I suppose the answer is to drive faster and louder !!!Thanks for the welcome.Also- Anyone any ideas on the strong smellof fumes after a 30 minute drive !?

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just keep your window closed or fix the leakage from the back cockpit screen… [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]

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Rob I like your car choice [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/grin.gif[/image]Gone off idea of fittin’ Nitrons - wouldn’t have my yip put down for anything [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]Rob go for a one hour drive instead of 30mins [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/wink.gif[/image]Welcome aboard, you’ll never leave…SimonE

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Yep, you can’t get away from the Yip! it’s just part of the experience [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image] Welcome to the club by the way…

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Thanks for all your advice and thanks for welcoming me on board. Who do you all suggest as the best garage/Dealer for servicing/maintenance in East anglia ?

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quote:Originally posted by AndyD:Since I fitted Nitrons my friend the “yip” appears to have deserted me [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/frown.gif[/image]If you want, I can record my yip and copy it to CD so you can replay it now and again when going over bumps [image]http://www.exiges.com/ubb/NonCGI/images/icons/smile.gif[/image]

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Perfect !

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quote:Originally posted by Rob Sadler: Who do you all suggest as the best garage/Dealer for servicing/maintenance in East anglia ?Depends on how you define East Anglia but if you are talking towards the northern end, Kelvedon Motors just outside Spalding are excellent. Only deal with Lotus’s and Pat Thomas is a true enthusiast having worked with and driven them for years. Labour rates are cheaper than more mainstream dealersHTHDavid