HPDE - 7/11/09 - $175 - Harris Hill Road, San Marcos, TX - Page 2 - LotusTalk

geezer · 06-23-2009, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTurk

If it's full, expect a big black GTO to come snarling it's way around the track at a future event instead of this one.

After learning to drive in the canyons and back roads of Northern California, Houston's dismal concrete, 90 degree turns, and oblivious traffic are getting very, very old. I noticed that Harris Hill does motorcycles too, that's another thing I'll have to try out there...

Thanks for the welcome folks, nice to know there are other folks around here interested in something other than drag racing and big spoilers...

HEY!!! What's wrong with big spoilers???

TheTurk · 06-24-2009, 09:45 AM

whoops sorry, forgot it was a lotus forum!

Just kidding, while I mentioned that I have more autocross experience and downforce isn't a big factor there, any track-worthy street legal car with a curb weight as low as an elise merits a functional spoiler...

I just hate when I see aftermarket ones on mechanically-stock grocery getters that still think stoplight racing is cool

This site may cut into my other-toy budget soon, my wife recently became a 70's-80's Porsche 911 fan but I may be able to convince her that a nice watercooled 80's esprit turbo would be soooo much more reliable...

Chris S · 06-25-2009, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTurk

This site may cut into my other-toy budget soon, my wife recently became a 70's-80's Porsche 911 fan but I may be able to convince her that a nice watercooled 80's esprit turbo would be soooo much more reliable...

You're going to lie to your wife?

Doghouse · 06-25-2009, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by TheTurk

This site may cut into my other-toy budget soon, my wife recently became a 70's-80's Porsche 911 fan but I may be able to convince her that a nice watercooled 80's esprit turbo would be soooo much more reliable...

Turk, think about this for a minute. If you convince her to get the Lotus and it takes a dump (more likely than not), you are on the hook for it 100%. Even if she does not say anything, you're still in the doghouse.

Get her whatever 70-80's 911 she wants. Just be thankful she has good taste in picking out the car of her affection. That vintage 911 are nice looking, you can get a very nice driver for not much $$$ and they are pretty easy to work on. The best part is if it take s dump on her, it won't be 100% your fault. If you wrench on it it might be 99% your fault, but she'll still forgive you because it's an old car, your saving money, etc...

Be thankful that she has not fallen in love with something like a early 80's 240D Mercedes like my better half did. For whatever reason she simply LOVED that car. Those things are tanks, but working on them is a super PITA because you get so dirty. But that's another story....

Be smart on this one bro., get her the 911 and everyone will be much better off...

Toad · 06-25-2009, 08:37 PM

Can't make this event as I'll be up at Eagles Canyon that weekend:

TDE-Eagles Canyon July 11-12

which after completion will give me seat time at all the regional tracks (excluding Texas Motor Speedway) and potential locales for the upcoming LCS South series.

jasperw4 · 06-25-2009, 10:51 PM

turk if you want reliable buy the beetle, not the kit car

sprsnk · 07-04-2009, 01:03 PM

We'll be attending this event with our Elise. See you there!

...m... · 07-04-2009, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheTurk

After learning to drive in the canyons and back roads of Northern California, Houston's dismal concrete, 90 degree turns, and oblivious traffic are getting very, very old.

...come out west sometime - last summre i was delightfully surprised to discover that the hills northwest of san antonio offer roads the likes of which i hadn't seen since leaving sonoma seven years ago...

Conan · 07-05-2009, 06:49 AM

I'd be going if the Elise wasn't broke.

RichS · 07-06-2009, 08:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Conan

I'd be going if the Elise wasn't broke.

You should at least stop by to see folks. I'm pretty sure you could get a ride or two if you wanted to.

Morty · 07-06-2009, 09:21 AM

Drivers Edge that day or I would be in. I cant wait to check out this track!

Conan · 07-06-2009, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by RichS

You should at least stop by to see folks. I'm pretty sure you could get a ride or two if you wanted to.

I find it depressing if I can't drive. That's what I really want to do! But it would be cool to meet some of you guys.

Chili Red · 07-06-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Conan

I find it depressing if I can't drive. That's what I really want to do! But it would be cool to meet some of you guys.

Yeah come on down for some fun...

Doghouse · 07-06-2009, 05:32 PM

... but drink lots of water / fluids. It's HOT out there on the track (at least it was this past weekend.)

TheTurk · 07-07-2009, 05:31 AM

Haha I like this site. No I won't lie to my wife ! , we'll find her an old 911 and I'll get myself a broken-down Esprit track toy someday. My poor GTO does double duty right now (DD and fun car) and sometimes it breaks my heart (stop and go traffic, door dings, blech).

So I probably won't make it to H2R this coming weekend. How do I keep tabs on their next couple events? I had heard of Eagles Canyon before too, that would also work I spose.

And yes, I know the stories of the Three Sisters from the motorcycle guys- They're all sick of Houston roads too!

chotto · 07-07-2009, 06:16 AM

Barry, James, Scott, Rich, Alex (did I miss anyone?) bring your lawn chairs. I'll bring my tent. We'll cook like little roasted chickens out there between heats (it's going to be around 100).

geezer · 07-07-2009, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by chotto

Barry, James, Scott, Rich, Alex (did I miss anyone?) bring your lawn chairs. I'll bring my tent. We'll cook like little roasted chickens out there between heats (it's going to be around 100).

Thanks for bringing the shade

chotto · 07-07-2009, 11:09 AM

No problem. I'm only charging you half price this time.

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Originally Posted by geezer

Thanks for bringing the shade

sprsnk · 07-10-2009, 03:09 PM

oo...Forgot about the shade.

Doghouse · 07-10-2009, 07:55 PM

Ya'll have some good ol' fashioned hot but fun driving out there. Drink lots of water and be safe in this heat. That dehydration thing can sneak up on you and suddenly your missing shifts / turn-in points / braking points

and your off in the weeds chasing rabbits.

06-25-2009, 08:37 PM	#25 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,703 Images: 9	Can't make this event as I'll be up at Eagles Canyon that weekend: TDE-Eagles Canyon July 11-12 which after completion will give me seat time at all the regional tracks (excluding Texas Motor Speedway) and potential locales for the upcoming LCS South series. __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

07-04-2009, 01:03 PM	#27 (permalink)
sprsnk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 7	We'll be attending this event with our Elise. See you there! __________________ 05 Lotus Elise 08 Shelby GT500 GR40RT 08 Shelby Terlingua 08 Shelby GT500 Convertible

07-05-2009, 06:49 AM	#29 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,070 Images: 24	I'd be going if the Elise wasn't broke. __________________ Yes, it IS my real name. No, I don't look like him. I'm Polish. Polish barbarians are skinny nerds. 2006 BRG Lotus Elise (broken), 2009 Honda Fit (gas miser), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

07-06-2009, 09:21 AM	#31 (permalink)
Morty I love Loyal Customers Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 559	Drivers Edge that day or I would be in. I cant wait to check out this track! __________________ www.myspace.com/teambluegoose www.bluegoosecantina.com www.awshucksdallas.com www.bigshucks.com

07-06-2009, 05:32 PM	#34 (permalink)
Doghouse Undercover Miata Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Ya'll have fun... ... but drink lots of water / fluids. It's HOT out there on the track (at least it was this past weekend.) __________________ From the Doghouse >>>>>>>>>> 2007 Exige S - Arctic Silver w/ Black racing stripes (Long live the garage queen!) '99 'track rat' Miata - Jade green with black stripes. (Drive it till it drops, it's a Miata!)

06-24-2009, 09:45 AM	#22 (permalink)
TheTurk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	whoops sorry, forgot it was a lotus forum! Just kidding, while I mentioned that I have more autocross experience and downforce isn't a big factor there, any track-worthy street legal car with a curb weight as low as an elise merits a functional spoiler... I just hate when I see aftermarket ones on mechanically-stock grocery getters that still think stoplight racing is cool This site may cut into my other-toy budget soon, my wife recently became a 70's-80's Porsche 911 fan but I may be able to convince her that a nice watercooled 80's esprit turbo would be soooo much more reliable...

06-25-2009, 10:51 PM	#26 (permalink)
jasperw4 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 260	turk if you want reliable buy the beetle, not the kit car

07-07-2009, 05:31 AM	#35 (permalink)
TheTurk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 4	Haha I like this site. No I won't lie to my wife ! , we'll find her an old 911 and I'll get myself a broken-down Esprit track toy someday. My poor GTO does double duty right now (DD and fun car) and sometimes it breaks my heart (stop and go traffic, door dings, blech). So I probably won't make it to H2R this coming weekend. How do I keep tabs on their next couple events? I had heard of Eagles Canyon before too, that would also work I spose. And yes, I know the stories of the Three Sisters from the motorcycle guys- They're all sick of Houston roads too!

07-07-2009, 06:16 AM	#36 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 917	Barry, James, Scott, Rich, Alex (did I miss anyone?) bring your lawn chairs. I'll bring my tent. We'll cook like little roasted chickens out there between heats (it's going to be around 100). __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 4-2 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans

07-10-2009, 03:09 PM	#39 (permalink)
sprsnk Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 7	oo...Forgot about the shade. __________________ 05 Lotus Elise 08 Shelby GT500 GR40RT 08 Shelby Terlingua 08 Shelby GT500 Convertible

07-10-2009, 07:55 PM	#40 (permalink)
Doghouse Undercover Miata Driver Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 433	Have fun guys... Ya'll have some good ol' fashioned hot but fun driving out there. Drink lots of water and be safe in this heat. That dehydration thing can sneak up on you and suddenly your missing shifts / turn-in points / braking points and your off in the weeds chasing rabbits. __________________ From the Doghouse >>>>>>>>>> 2007 Exige S - Arctic Silver w/ Black racing stripes (Long live the garage queen!) '99 'track rat' Miata - Jade green with black stripes. (Drive it till it drops, it's a Miata!)

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