Any other people from Idaho? If so, where? - LotusTalk

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 06:35 PM

Nampa here. just got mine on friday January 30th. 2006 elise

Lotus-Position · 02-04-2009, 06:45 PM

Greatings... I'm from just up the road in Baker Oregon, but I live in Seattle these days

. Been wanting to take the road between Vale and Union in the Elise, then over Dooly Mt. road... one of these days when I'm home visiting the folks. Just gotta watch out for the deer!!

Oh, and the road to Sun Valley would be a hoot too!

Cheers!
LP

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 06:50 PM

ive been though baker a ton. I agree the sun valley would be fun. I couldnt imagine hitting a deer in this thing. lol. Thanks for the reply

pro10is4life · 02-04-2009, 06:57 PM

Well, as you already know, I'm here. Nice to meet you to by the way, but I hope to have an "introduction" in person some time, if you're up for it.

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There are two other locals that I know of that are on the forum: Slaughtr (green turbocharged Elise and a very nice/fun guy) and overkil (orange Elise, have yet to meet him in person).

I also know of three other owners: my neighbor has a black Elise, someone else has another ardent red Elise, and someone in eagle has another green one.

I've seen a few others driving around, but haven't been in contact with any of them.

Nick

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 07:02 PM

it is nice to meet you nick. i would like to meet. i thought maybe a thread for us idaho people might be nice. i just know so little about these cars i thought networking with some people who have them would be a great way to learn. little things where to get the oil changed, what simple mods can be done. stuff like that. im not much of a motor head so im little nervous ripping into my car too much

pro10is4life · 02-04-2009, 07:11 PM

It's all good. We can meet up sometime and talk about it, or if you want I could just answer as many questions as I can on here.

As far as racetracks or autocross go, you have to try it at least once! That's part of the hidden contract when you purchase one of these cars

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chris heath · 02-04-2009, 07:15 PM

well that sounds great. ill start asking now. Thanks for all your help

1. where do you have your oil changed? or do you do it yourself?
2. what mods have you done to yours that you would recommend for a beginner?
3. any local places to get some non stock wheels from? chrome or black chrome
4. i found some speaker boxes that go behind the seat to fit a 10' sub. have you done any sound work?
5. Do you have any pics of yours? i would love to see it.

Thank you again. its nice to have someone to chat with about these great cars

pro10is4life · 02-04-2009, 07:28 PM

well that sounds great. ill start asking now. Thanks for all your help

1. where do you have your oil changed? or do you do it yourself?
I go to Rod's repair on Chinden. He's one of my buddies and knows what he is doing. Although, I might just start doing oil changes myself to save some money.

2. what mods have you done to yours that you would recommend for a beginner?
Exhaust seems to be a favorite among first mods. Some others include multivex mirrors, a smaller rear view mirror, and improving the shifter (which I'm planning on doing soon).

3. any local places to get some non stock wheels from? chrome or black chrome
I'm afraid not. The dimensions on wheels for these cars are pretty unique, so wheels will have to be ordered online. I must warn yo ahead of time, though, you better have your flame suit on if you put chrome wheels on your beauty.

4. i found some speaker boxes that go behind the seat to fit a 10' sub. have you done any sound work?
There are actual boxes/subs that are designed specifically for our cars. I'll try to find it, but I believe it's called the JLstealthbox or something like that. I have yet to do any sound work, but i plan to in the short future. I plan to actually take the stereo and speakers out of the car for weight savings.

5. Do you have any pics of yours? i would love to see it.
I will try to find some pictures...

Thank you again. its nice to have someone to chat with about these great cars

Don't forget to use the search function. It's a really helpful tool!

Exigest · 02-04-2009, 07:33 PM

I am up in Coeur d'Alene. I, unfortunetly, lack a one of these fine specimens.

I would love to badger you for a demo if you wander up north.

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 07:34 PM

thanks for info on Rods. is he in garden city? i agree a smaller rear view mirror would be nice. i am a big fan of the chrome over the silver wheels, but i cant find any. probably a reason for that. i found a box on ebay that looks nice. i didnt know if maybe you already used one. here is the link for the the box eBay Motors: lotus elise exige custom carbon fiber speaker box 10 " (item 260356612406 end time Mar-04-09 22:44:26 PST)

ive been searching the site since i got it. great place for info. Im just trying to figure all this out. if i have a sports package or not. do i have the touring package. lol. to be honest i dont know the difference yet. Thank you again for ALL of your help. i appreciate it so much

pro10is4life · 02-04-2009, 07:38 PM

Not the best pictures, but there are a few here...

Reverie diffuser, wing, canards, splitter pics

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chris heath · 02-04-2009, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exigest

I am up in Coeur d'Alene. I, unfortunetly, lack a one of these fine specimens.

I would love to badger you for a demo if you wander up north.

hey there. if i am ever heading that way ill message on ya here. we can go for a drive. how did you find the site? just like the cars?

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 07:46 PM

Nick,

That looks amazing. i thought i was turning a lot of heads driving around, but people wouldnt even look my way with you driving by. very nice

Whats the circle part on the front grill?

pro10is4life · 02-04-2009, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris heath

Nick,

That looks amazing. i thought i was turning a lot of heads driving around, but people wouldnt even look my way with you driving by. very nice

Whats the circle part on the front grill?

Thank you.

The circle part is a front tow hook for track events.

Let me know if you want to meet up sometime!

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 07:56 PM

what track are you running at? i would love to meet. even if its so i can just see yours. This weekend i have kids and car seats dont work well in it. lol. maybe the following weekend we can meet for a few. Thanks again. its a pleasure getting to know another local

pro10is4life · 02-04-2009, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris heath

what track are you running at? i would love to meet. even if its so i can just see yours. This weekend i have kids and car seats dont work well in it. lol. maybe the following weekend we can meet for a few. Thanks again. its a pleasure getting to know another local

I usually go to the Miller Motorsports track in Tooele, just outside of Salt Lake City. It's a blast, but let me warn you, it's very addicting!

It's great to have another local Lotus owner!

Keep me posted on meeting up somtime; it'd be fun.

Nick

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 08:04 PM

sounds good. talk to you soon

chris heath · 02-04-2009, 08:20 PM

Nick,

has Rod worked on your breaks? mine is making a noise when i stop. im hoping that the rotor is just dirty, but not sure

Exigest · 02-04-2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris heath

hey there. if i am ever heading that way ill message on ya here. we can go for a drive. how did you find the site? just like the cars?

I have been a somewhat rabid fan for a few years now. Fell in love when I saw one in Pop Sci. Never have ridden in one. Makes me feel like a poser on this site... I do like to absorb all the info on this site though.

There will be a day when I get one and the Earth will stand still.

I think I would give you one of my legs for a ride. Actually, they have good prosthetics... Make that two.

slaughtr · 02-05-2009, 06:47 AM

Hey Chris, I'm Ronnie Slaughter and I live in Eagle. I have an '05 Green Lotus Elise that has been turbocharged. Nick and I autocross together here locally, usually at the fairgrounds or Idaho Center. We have tracked at Miller in Utah and PIR in Portland. The are building a new track in Grass Vally, Oregon as well. You can do your own oil changes, they are a breeze, and Nick and I know these cars inside and out. We can help you out anytime. A coupe of years ago, we had a Lotus drive up to Idaho City. It was a blast but two of us got pulled over.

Luckily, no tickets.

Your welcome to join the Snake River SCCA. Just google it to get the web site. We have a meeting Feb. 17th.

This is me.

02-04-2009, 06:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	Any other people from Idaho? If so, where? Nampa here. just got mine on friday January 30th. 2006 elise

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slaughtr Big head man Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 5,953 Images: 3	Hey Chris, I'm Ronnie Slaughter and I live in Eagle. I have an '05 Green Lotus Elise that has been turbocharged. Nick and I autocross together here locally, usually at the fairgrounds or Idaho Center. We have tracked at Miller in Utah and PIR in Portland. The are building a new track in Grass Vally, Oregon as well. You can do your own oil changes, they are a breeze, and Nick and I know these cars inside and out. We can help you out anytime. A coupe of years ago, we had a Lotus drive up to Idaho City. It was a blast but two of us got pulled over. Luckily, no tickets. Your welcome to join the Snake River SCCA. Just google it to get the web site. We have a meeting Feb. 17th. This is me. Attached Images __________________ My car both sucks and blows. Now with added all natural smoky goodness!

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02-04-2009, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Lotus-Position Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 365	Greatings... I'm from just up the road in Baker Oregon, but I live in Seattle these days . Been wanting to take the road between Vale and Union in the Elise, then over Dooly Mt. road... one of these days when I'm home visiting the folks. Just gotta watch out for the deer!! Oh, and the road to Sun Valley would be a hoot too! Cheers! LP

02-04-2009, 06:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	ive been though baker a ton. I agree the sun valley would be fun. I couldnt imagine hitting a deer in this thing. lol. Thanks for the reply

02-04-2009, 06:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
pro10is4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 247	Well, as you already know, I'm here. Nice to meet you to by the way, but I hope to have an "introduction" in person some time, if you're up for it. . There are two other locals that I know of that are on the forum: Slaughtr (green turbocharged Elise and a very nice/fun guy) and overkil (orange Elise, have yet to meet him in person). I also know of three other owners: my neighbor has a black Elise, someone else has another ardent red Elise, and someone in eagle has another green one. I've seen a few others driving around, but haven't been in contact with any of them. Nick

02-04-2009, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	it is nice to meet you nick. i would like to meet. i thought maybe a thread for us idaho people might be nice. i just know so little about these cars i thought networking with some people who have them would be a great way to learn. little things where to get the oil changed, what simple mods can be done. stuff like that. im not much of a motor head so im little nervous ripping into my car too much

02-04-2009, 07:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
pro10is4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 247	It's all good. We can meet up sometime and talk about it, or if you want I could just answer as many questions as I can on here. As far as racetracks or autocross go, you have to try it at least once! That's part of the hidden contract when you purchase one of these cars .

02-04-2009, 07:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	well that sounds great. ill start asking now. Thanks for all your help 1. where do you have your oil changed? or do you do it yourself? 2. what mods have you done to yours that you would recommend for a beginner? 3. any local places to get some non stock wheels from? chrome or black chrome 4. i found some speaker boxes that go behind the seat to fit a 10' sub. have you done any sound work? 5. Do you have any pics of yours? i would love to see it. Thank you again. its nice to have someone to chat with about these great cars

02-04-2009, 07:28 PM	#8 (permalink)
pro10is4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 247	well that sounds great. ill start asking now. Thanks for all your help 1. where do you have your oil changed? or do you do it yourself? I go to Rod's repair on Chinden. He's one of my buddies and knows what he is doing. Although, I might just start doing oil changes myself to save some money. 2. what mods have you done to yours that you would recommend for a beginner? Exhaust seems to be a favorite among first mods. Some others include multivex mirrors, a smaller rear view mirror, and improving the shifter (which I'm planning on doing soon). 3. any local places to get some non stock wheels from? chrome or black chrome I'm afraid not. The dimensions on wheels for these cars are pretty unique, so wheels will have to be ordered online. I must warn yo ahead of time, though, you better have your flame suit on if you put chrome wheels on your beauty. 4. i found some speaker boxes that go behind the seat to fit a 10' sub. have you done any sound work? There are actual boxes/subs that are designed specifically for our cars. I'll try to find it, but I believe it's called the JLstealthbox or something like that. I have yet to do any sound work, but i plan to in the short future. I plan to actually take the stereo and speakers out of the car for weight savings. 5. Do you have any pics of yours? i would love to see it. I will try to find some pictures... Thank you again. its nice to have someone to chat with about these great cars Don't forget to use the search function. It's a really helpful tool!

02-04-2009, 07:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
Exigest oh boy Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: CDA, Idaho Posts: 232	I am up in Coeur d'Alene. I, unfortunetly, lack a one of these fine specimens. I would love to badger you for a demo if you wander up north.

02-04-2009, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	thanks for info on Rods. is he in garden city? i agree a smaller rear view mirror would be nice. i am a big fan of the chrome over the silver wheels, but i cant find any. probably a reason for that. i found a box on ebay that looks nice. i didnt know if maybe you already used one. here is the link for the the box eBay Motors: lotus elise exige custom carbon fiber speaker box 10 " (item 260356612406 end time Mar-04-09 22:44:26 PST) ive been searching the site since i got it. great place for info. Im just trying to figure all this out. if i have a sports package or not. do i have the touring package. lol. to be honest i dont know the difference yet. Thank you again for ALL of your help. i appreciate it so much

02-04-2009, 07:38 PM	#11 (permalink)
pro10is4life Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 247	Not the best pictures, but there are a few here... Reverie diffuser, wing, canards, splitter pics

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02-04-2009, 07:46 PM	#13 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	Nick, That looks amazing. i thought i was turning a lot of heads driving around, but people wouldnt even look my way with you driving by. very nice Whats the circle part on the front grill?

02-04-2009, 07:56 PM	#15 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	what track are you running at? i would love to meet. even if its so i can just see yours. This weekend i have kids and car seats dont work well in it. lol. maybe the following weekend we can meet for a few. Thanks again. its a pleasure getting to know another local

02-04-2009, 08:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	sounds good. talk to you soon

02-04-2009, 08:20 PM	#18 (permalink)
chris heath cant wait 4 warm weather Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Idaho Posts: 468	Nick, has Rod worked on your breaks? mine is making a noise when i stop. im hoping that the rotor is just dirty, but not sure