FT. LEWIS AREA LOTUS OWNERS!!! - LotusTalk

Kiowapilot · 10-29-2008, 06:58 PM

Alright, I know your out there. I drive the mag blue elise that gets seen VERY often on post. I know there is a red one with a wing on it. I have heard that there is a silver one and a chrome orange one out there too. Identify yourselves and let all get together some time. Go for a drive or something. Bleu!! Of course your invited. You can school us on how to really drive a pure sports car.

C'mon guys or gals!! Lets get together!

Interceptor · 10-29-2008, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiowapilot

Alright, I know your out there. I drive the mag blue elise that gets seen VERY often on post. I know there is a red one with a wing on it. I have heard that there is a silver one and a chrome orange one out there too. Identify yourselves and let all get together some time. Go for a drive or something. Bleu!! Of course your invited. You can school us on how to really drive a pure sports car.

C'mon guys or gals!! Lets get together!

Think you gotta catch them.. probably arn't on the forum or I think they would be posting. I haven't seen the silver one in a few months.. so he could have PCS'd or Deployed.

Kiowapilot · 10-29-2008, 07:56 PM

I figured I would give it a shot. I will chase them down if I see them though. When did you see the red one on north fort? I might run up there tomorrow and see if I can find it.

Bleu Omdurman · 10-30-2008, 01:29 AM

I think the Red one is RB. I think his name here is Truballa or something like that. his car is pretty sweet. Turbocharged too. i am sure that his car is one of the fastest in a straight line in the state.

I'd love to get together guys. I get back in mid December and will keep the insurance off on the Lotus until the PCA day in Jan. Then it goes back off until about April. Maybe March if the weather is compelling.

There are a couple of drive's / rallies that you should all know about by now, but I'll fill you in if you don't.

The British Sports car club does a rally from Fife to Bend OR. Very scenic, not a race, great drive to take your partner on and share a picnic near Mt Rainier. The Lotus club, ELCC, does a drive through Rainier as well. I have never been in the town/country for that, but intend to be this year. Andy Keck, heads that up. GREAT group of guys. the crew on 6speed does a run around the scenic byway of HWY 20 to Winthrop to Wenatchee, then back via hwy 2. I typically do a run up to Mt Baker once the roads are clear but with the mountain still covered in snow. The Nuksack (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) water falls are raging then and are great.

Interceptor · 10-30-2008, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bleu Omdurman

I think the Red one is RB. I think his name here is Truballa or something like that. his car is pretty sweet. Turbocharged too. i am sure that his car is one of the fastest in a straight line in the state.

The Nuksack (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) water falls are raging then and are great.

I don't think its his car, it didn't have the single exhaust comming out the back. Besides I don't think he has post access and he told me he works at the South Hill Mall. I wonder where that dood has gone off to.. haven't heard from him in a while.

Nuksack, dude where's your mind at right now?

kestrel74 · 10-30-2008, 09:32 AM

I fly into Ft. Lewis once in a while....does that count ??

Maypo · 10-30-2008, 11:29 AM

I haven't rendevous'ed w/Lotus owners, but would like to, once I get some street tires for my Exige. I live on South Hill.

thomasde · 10-30-2008, 12:17 PM

I'm not too far from Ft. Lewis -- living in Seattle. Count me in for drive!

brooksfletcher · 10-30-2008, 12:38 PM

iM PCS'ING TO LEWIS WHEN I REDEPLOY, DOES THAT COUNT?

Interceptor · 10-30-2008, 01:16 PM

Well you'll atleast have me as part of your Ft. Lewis crew. Still need help picking it up friday.

Bleu Omdurman · 10-30-2008, 01:45 PM

Love to help but I am out of town.

Kiowapilot · 10-31-2008, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by brooksfletcher

iM PCS'ING TO LEWIS WHEN I REDEPLOY, DOES THAT COUNT?

Yup, sure does. Just get here, get the car, and lets go play.

Kiowapilot · 10-31-2008, 07:34 AM

I took a drive a few weeks back when it was still topless weather. It was not really twisty but it was a pretty nice drive I thought. Took Hwy 7 to morton then 508 west. then took back roads to centralia then hwy 507 back up to Yelm (with lots of detours in search of twisties) Tono road, going into bucoda is a lot of fun. there are no driveways or houses, very little traffic, locals say no police, lots of sweepers.

All in all it was a nice drive. Pretty smooth roads with light traffic. It took about 3 hours to complete the loop.

The 101 loop around the Peninsula is a lot of fun but it takes ALL DAY. leave early and get home late. When you get up to the north side cut off 101 onto 113 then take 112. That is a sports car's dream road......HOLY HELL! I will hit that again but in the lotus for sure. Saturn vue just dont handle like I think it should. lol.

Another drive I took was to Mt. saint helens. The road is rough but it is turn after turn all the way there. I took NF-25 out of randle. The traffic was VERY light and did not see a single park ranger all day long.

If I was going to make an all day drive I would do the 101 loop. If it were summer I would do the Mt. Saint Helens run but this time I would go all the way through the park then take I-5 back north to get home.

Well now you have seen some of the things I have in mind if/when we all get together. Feel free to share some of your favorite routes.

Happy Driving.

Interceptor · 10-31-2008, 11:42 AM

The Winding Road - Just Drive It!

brooksfletcher · 10-31-2008, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiowapilot

Yup, sure does. Just get here, get the car, and lets go play.

will do ... thank you for invite

Interceptor · 10-31-2008, 01:05 PM

Till you get yours, you're welcome to ride with one of us on a drive.

Interceptor · 11-06-2008, 04:28 PM

I need to get something that tells people to stop tail gating me. Maybe a flame thrower kit.. yes...

Rei · 11-06-2008, 10:11 PM

Flame thrower the fun way would be to get a turbo with no cats, a slightly rich tune and a blow off valve. Rev the piss out of the car in between shifts and you'll shoot fire. That's how I do it with my mr2.

Bleu Omdurman · 11-06-2008, 11:10 PM

I am glad that the NW crew is growing. Lots of good roads in Washington. Destination highways is a good one.

Kiowapilot · 11-07-2008, 06:25 AM

Rain Rain go away, so I can drive my elise today. I WANNA DRIVE!!

10-29-2008, 06:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 140	FT. LEWIS AREA LOTUS OWNERS!!! Alright, I know your out there. I drive the mag blue elise that gets seen VERY often on post. I know there is a red one with a wing on it. I have heard that there is a silver one and a chrome orange one out there too. Identify yourselves and let all get together some time. Go for a drive or something. Bleu!! Of course your invited. You can school us on how to really drive a pure sports car. C'mon guys or gals!! Lets get together! __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->

10-29-2008, 07:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 140	I figured I would give it a shot. I will chase them down if I see them though. When did you see the red one on north fort? I might run up there tomorrow and see if I can find it. __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->

10-30-2008, 01:29 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,692	I think the Red one is RB. I think his name here is Truballa or something like that. his car is pretty sweet. Turbocharged too. i am sure that his car is one of the fastest in a straight line in the state. I'd love to get together guys. I get back in mid December and will keep the insurance off on the Lotus until the PCA day in Jan. Then it goes back off until about April. Maybe March if the weather is compelling. There are a couple of drive's / rallies that you should all know about by now, but I'll fill you in if you don't. The British Sports car club does a rally from Fife to Bend OR. Very scenic, not a race, great drive to take your partner on and share a picnic near Mt Rainier. The Lotus club, ELCC, does a drive through Rainier as well. I have never been in the town/country for that, but intend to be this year. Andy Keck, heads that up. GREAT group of guys. the crew on 6speed does a run around the scenic byway of HWY 20 to Winthrop to Wenatchee, then back via hwy 2. I typically do a run up to Mt Baker once the roads are clear but with the mountain still covered in snow. The Nuksack (I'm sure I spelled that wrong) water falls are raging then and are great. __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads.

10-30-2008, 09:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
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10-30-2008, 11:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
Maypo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Up in the corner. Posts: 134	I haven't rendevous'ed w/Lotus owners, but would like to, once I get some street tires for my Exige. I live on South Hill. __________________ 2006 PB Exige (Solo II ASP) 2001 M3 (daily driver) 1998 328i (wife's car) 1992 V6 Miata (grin factory) 'Ferrari 308s and F16s -- these are the conveyances of free men.' - P.J. O'Rourke

10-30-2008, 12:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
thomasde Calls it Mr. Bigglesworth Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 68	I'm not too far from Ft. Lewis -- living in Seattle. Count me in for drive! __________________ Daily driver: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise. Weekend toy: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise. Road tripper: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise.

10-30-2008, 12:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
brooksfletcher Corners Like A House Fly Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kuwait, Alaska and California Posts: 107	iM PCS'ING TO LEWIS WHEN I REDEPLOY, DOES THAT COUNT?

10-30-2008, 01:16 PM	#10 (permalink)
Interceptor Chicks dig it.. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Lewis, WA Posts: 608	Well you'll atleast have me as part of your Ft. Lewis crew. Still need help picking it up friday. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise <Halloween 2008> 2007 Honda VFR800A 2004 Mitsubishi Sportback 1993 Ford Ranger 2000 Husqvarna (British Lawn Mower Racing)

10-30-2008, 01:45 PM	#11 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,692	Love to help but I am out of town. __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads.

10-31-2008, 07:34 AM	#13 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 140	I took a drive a few weeks back when it was still topless weather. It was not really twisty but it was a pretty nice drive I thought. Took Hwy 7 to morton then 508 west. then took back roads to centralia then hwy 507 back up to Yelm (with lots of detours in search of twisties) Tono road, going into bucoda is a lot of fun. there are no driveways or houses, very little traffic, locals say no police, lots of sweepers. All in all it was a nice drive. Pretty smooth roads with light traffic. It took about 3 hours to complete the loop. The 101 loop around the Peninsula is a lot of fun but it takes ALL DAY. leave early and get home late. When you get up to the north side cut off 101 onto 113 then take 112. That is a sports car's dream road......HOLY HELL! I will hit that again but in the lotus for sure. Saturn vue just dont handle like I think it should. lol. Another drive I took was to Mt. saint helens. The road is rough but it is turn after turn all the way there. I took NF-25 out of randle. The traffic was VERY light and did not see a single park ranger all day long. If I was going to make an all day drive I would do the 101 loop. If it were summer I would do the Mt. Saint Helens run but this time I would go all the way through the park then take I-5 back north to get home. Well now you have seen some of the things I have in mind if/when we all get together. Feel free to share some of your favorite routes. Happy Driving. __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->

10-31-2008, 11:42 AM	#14 (permalink)
Interceptor Chicks dig it.. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Lewis, WA Posts: 608	The Winding Road - Just Drive It! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise <Halloween 2008> 2007 Honda VFR800A 2004 Mitsubishi Sportback 1993 Ford Ranger 2000 Husqvarna (British Lawn Mower Racing)

10-31-2008, 01:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
Interceptor Chicks dig it.. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Lewis, WA Posts: 608	Till you get yours, you're welcome to ride with one of us on a drive. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise <Halloween 2008> 2007 Honda VFR800A 2004 Mitsubishi Sportback 1993 Ford Ranger 2000 Husqvarna (British Lawn Mower Racing)

11-06-2008, 04:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
Interceptor Chicks dig it.. Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ft Lewis, WA Posts: 608	I need to get something that tells people to stop tail gating me. Maybe a flame thrower kit.. yes... __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise <Halloween 2008> 2007 Honda VFR800A 2004 Mitsubishi Sportback 1993 Ford Ranger 2000 Husqvarna (British Lawn Mower Racing)

11-06-2008, 10:11 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rei Lotus/TRD Geek Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Redmond WA Posts: 623	Flame thrower the fun way would be to get a turbo with no cats, a slightly rich tune and a blow off valve. Rev the piss out of the car in between shifts and you'll shoot fire. That's how I do it with my mr2. __________________ Kids in the Back seat causes Accidents Accidents in the Back Seat causes Kids Moral Stick with a Two Seater

11-06-2008, 11:10 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,692	I am glad that the NW crew is growing. Lots of good roads in Washington. Destination highways is a good one. __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads.

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11-07-2008, 06:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
Kiowapilot Mesh grill guy Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Ft. Lewis, Washington. Posts: 140	Rain Rain go away, so I can drive my elise today. I WANNA DRIVE!! __________________ 2005 Elise "magnetic Blue" Bone stock..... Not for long. "Fun in the sun..... Lotus Elise." "fun in the sand.....OH-58D Kiowa Warrior." If the line for most people is right here, I will be hanging out over there--->