St. Louis Drive 04/25 - LotusTalk

ducboy · 04-19-2009, 07:55 PM

This will be fun!!!

When: Saturday, April 25, 2009; meet at 9:30, accelerators down at 10:00ish. Please show up with a full tank of gas!!!
Start point: St. Louis Motorsports at Chesterfield Valley --> St. Louis Motorsports
Lunch: We will be eating at the Lighthouse Inn just across the river from Louisiana --> Home
End point: We should be back in the area of the starting point between 3-4pm.
Total miles: around ~187 +- round trip
Pace: Safety first!!!! We will drive at a moderate to brisk pace, not too crazy. However, I encourage driving at your own pace. We will hold at each intersection for the tail gunner.

Directions

VisualEchos · 04-19-2009, 08:08 PM

Sounds like fun, but I've got 100 miles to the starting point, so I'm not sure I can make it.

ducboy · 04-19-2009, 08:36 PM

How about just meeting us for lunch at the Lighthouse Inn?

Vishus_1 · 04-19-2009, 08:56 PM

Jesse

Have you driven these roads before - if so how are they? Potholes, rock/gravel, shoulders, etc?

ducboy · 04-20-2009, 06:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

Jesse

Have you driven these roads before - if so how are they? Potholes, rock/gravel, shoulders, etc?

I was going to do the pre-drive this past weekend in my daily driver, but got busy with family stuff. I've "ridden" these roads in the past, and they are good to very good. We had a relatively mild winter, so potholes shouldn't be an issue. The only thing I haven't checked out is the restaurant, but I've heard tons good things about the food and people. You should join us

BTW, congrats on your new purchase

That's a nice car! My daughter snapped quite a few pics of it at the last cars & coffee event. Who did you work with over at STL Motorsports?

NSR · 04-20-2009, 06:52 AM

Hey Jesse,

If I can get the car out of hibernation easily, I'd like to make the drive.
Hope it doesn't rain, don't have much tread left on the rear tires.

Jae

Vishus_1 · 04-20-2009, 08:07 AM

Thanks -

I worked with Adrian. I was aware of the car as soon as it came into port and was able to get some pictures of it while it was there (next to Seinfelds) and then went to see it when it arrived here. I went to see it that day while they were doing PDI and clean up. I then had to leave town for business (which was during the last cars and coffee). Adrain and I worked things out when I got back.

The Chrome Orange is a bit of an adjustment for me - - - as if driving an Exige didn't elicit enough attention - the orange with carbon fiber and stripes is almost embarrassing.

ducboy · 04-20-2009, 08:14 AM

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Originally Posted by NSR

Hey Jesse,

If I can get the car out of hibernation easily, I'd like to make the drive.
Hope it doesn't rain, don't have much tread left on the rear tires.

Jae

That would be great! FYI, I have a Columbia Mo run set up for a little later in the season that includes lunch at Murray's

Also, I would like to set up a run to KC for some good BBQ and meet up with the sister Lotus club up there. Do you happen to know a good contact for that group? I may try and reach out to TurboPhil on here.

NSR · 04-20-2009, 09:37 AM

Quote:

That would be great! FYI, I have a Columbia Mo run set up for a little later in the season that includes lunch at Murray's Also, I would like to set up a run to KC for some good BBQ and meet up with the sister Lotus club up there. Do you happen to know a good contact for that group? I may try and reach out to TurboPhil on here.

Murray's is a great choice! Good parking in front too. Can't wait for the Columbia run.

For KC, TurboPhil is the man, he organizes all the GTG's, really nice guy, just send him a PM.

Jae

STL Motorsports · 04-21-2009, 12:47 PM

BUMP for a fun drive....c'mon people....It will be great weather Saturday!

Come check out the St. Louis Motorsports showroom and the inventory including new 2009 Lotus cars before you set off, also, we recently got a shipment of Lotus branded goods in our boutique for you to check out.

I'll even make pre-drive cappuccino's if you ask nicely

Cheers ,Adrian ~ Lotus St. Louis ~ adrian@bentleystl.com

STL Motorsports · 04-21-2009, 06:02 PM

Okay...cappuccino's AND a Lotus Pen.

Sold a Lotus Exige-S today to a local Lotustalk lurker...he plans to pick it up Friday and say's he will join this drive Saturday !

He is a direct sale from this website and can't wait to be driving his Lotus !

Cheers, Adrian

Lotus St. Louis.

ducboy · 04-21-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by STL Motorsports

I'll even have our totally hot barista girl/receptionist make pre-drive cappuccino's if you ask nicely

^^fixed it for ya^^

STL Motorsports · 04-22-2009, 08:55 AM

Indeed.....

NSR · 04-22-2009, 11:48 AM

What!? There's other nice things to look at than fancy cars at STL Motorsports?
Did not notice last time, will pay much closer attention this Saturday!!

STL Motorsports · 04-24-2009, 09:42 AM

Jesse, The client of mine who purchased my 2007 Exige-S ( Vishus_1's old car ) is in for the drive tommorow and pretty excited about it

ducboy · 04-24-2009, 02:27 PM

Excellent! I'll be sure and get him intro'd to Eric and the rest of the guys in teh local club.

STL Motorsports · 04-25-2009, 02:37 PM

...Sorry I couldnt join the drive today ( work shmirk) ...but at least I got to post the first pictures !

Adrian Hill ~ Lotus St. Louis ~

STL Motorsports · 04-25-2009, 02:56 PM

MEETING POINT WAS OUR LAMBORGHINI / ROLLS-ROYCE & OF COURSE LOTUS SHOWROOM !

Adrian@bentleystl.com
Adrian Hill / Lotus St. Louis 636-449-0000

VisualEchos · 04-25-2009, 09:16 PM

Cool pix, wish I could have made it.

NSR · 04-27-2009, 07:19 AM

Thanks Jesse for setting this up!
Thanks to Lotus St. Louis for letting us use their facilities.
Had a great time.
So when do we do it again?

Jae

04-19-2009, 07:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	St. Louis Drive 04/25 This will be fun!!! When: Saturday, April 25, 2009; meet at 9:30, accelerators down at 10:00ish. Please show up with a full tank of gas!!! Start point: St. Louis Motorsports at Chesterfield Valley --> St. Louis Motorsports Lunch: We will be eating at the Lighthouse Inn just across the river from Louisiana --> Home End point: We should be back in the area of the starting point between 3-4pm. Total miles: around ~187 +- round trip Pace: Safety first!!!! We will drive at a moderate to brisk pace, not too crazy. However, I encourage driving at your own pace. We will hold at each intersection for the tail gunner. Directions __________________ 1996 Ducati 916 Strada Nichols Flywheel, Motowheels Slipper clutch, Arrow Titanium Exhaust, lots of CF bits 2007 Exige S265 PoB, Touring, Track, TC, LSD, SS, Gotham tune, Larini 6" Club Sport, Sector eliminator; 55W DDM HID; Manly Motor Mounts, Carbon Splitter, Braille, Sector Tow Hooks, Multivex 2008 VW Rabbit 2.5 (daily driver) 2008 Ford F-150 5.7 4x4 (hauler) Last edited by ducboy : 04-21-2009 at 05:27 PM. Reason: Added Google Maps directions

04-19-2009, 08:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
VisualEchos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,015 Images: 3	Sounds like fun, but I've got 100 miles to the starting point, so I'm not sure I can make it. __________________ My Car

04-19-2009, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	How about just meeting us for lunch at the Lighthouse Inn? __________________ 1996 Ducati 916 Strada Nichols Flywheel, Motowheels Slipper clutch, Arrow Titanium Exhaust, lots of CF bits 2007 Exige S265 PoB, Touring, Track, TC, LSD, SS, Gotham tune, Larini 6" Club Sport, Sector eliminator; 55W DDM HID; Manly Motor Mounts, Carbon Splitter, Braille, Sector Tow Hooks, Multivex 2008 VW Rabbit 2.5 (daily driver) 2008 Ford F-150 5.7 4x4 (hauler)

04-19-2009, 08:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	Jesse Have you driven these roads before - if so how are they? Potholes, rock/gravel, shoulders, etc? __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

04-20-2009, 08:07 AM	#7 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	Thanks - I worked with Adrian. I was aware of the car as soon as it came into port and was able to get some pictures of it while it was there (next to Seinfelds) and then went to see it when it arrived here. I went to see it that day while they were doing PDI and clean up. I then had to leave town for business (which was during the last cars and coffee). Adrain and I worked things out when I got back. The Chrome Orange is a bit of an adjustment for me - - - as if driving an Exige didn't elicit enough attention - the orange with carbon fiber and stripes is almost embarrassing. __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

04-20-2009, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
NSR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 165	Hey Jesse, If I can get the car out of hibernation easily, I'd like to make the drive. Hope it doesn't rain, don't have much tread left on the rear tires. Jae

04-21-2009, 12:47 PM	#10 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	BUMP for a fun drive....c'mon people....It will be great weather Saturday! Come check out the St. Louis Motorsports showroom and the inventory including new 2009 Lotus cars before you set off, also, we recently got a shipment of Lotus branded goods in our boutique for you to check out. I'll even make pre-drive cappuccino's if you ask nicely Cheers ,Adrian ~ Lotus St. Louis ~ adrian@bentleystl.com

04-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#11 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	Okay...cappuccino's AND a Lotus Pen. Sold a Lotus Exige-S today to a local Lotustalk lurker...he plans to pick it up Friday and say's he will join this drive Saturday ! He is a direct sale from this website and can't wait to be driving his Lotus ! Cheers, Adrian Lotus St. Louis.

04-22-2009, 08:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	Indeed.....

04-22-2009, 11:48 AM	#14 (permalink)
NSR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 165	What!? There's other nice things to look at than fancy cars at STL Motorsports? Did not notice last time, will pay much closer attention this Saturday!!

04-24-2009, 09:42 AM	#15 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	Jesse, The client of mine who purchased my 2007 Exige-S ( Vishus_1's old car ) is in for the drive tommorow and pretty excited about it

04-24-2009, 02:27 PM	#16 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	Excellent! I'll be sure and get him intro'd to Eric and the rest of the guys in teh local club. __________________ 1996 Ducati 916 Strada Nichols Flywheel, Motowheels Slipper clutch, Arrow Titanium Exhaust, lots of CF bits 2007 Exige S265 PoB, Touring, Track, TC, LSD, SS, Gotham tune, Larini 6" Club Sport, Sector eliminator; 55W DDM HID; Manly Motor Mounts, Carbon Splitter, Braille, Sector Tow Hooks, Multivex 2008 VW Rabbit 2.5 (daily driver) 2008 Ford F-150 5.7 4x4 (hauler)

04-25-2009, 02:37 PM	#17 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	...Sorry I couldnt join the drive today ( work shmirk) ...but at least I got to post the first pictures ! Adrian Hill ~ Lotus St. Louis ~

04-25-2009, 02:56 PM	#18 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	MEETING POINT WAS OUR LAMBORGHINI / ROLLS-ROYCE & OF COURSE LOTUS SHOWROOM ! Adrian@bentleystl.com Adrian Hill / Lotus St. Louis 636-449-0000 Last edited by STL Motorsports : 04-25-2009 at 03:03 PM.

04-25-2009, 09:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
VisualEchos Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,015 Images: 3	Cool pix, wish I could have made it. __________________ My Car

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04-27-2009, 07:19 AM	#20 (permalink)
NSR Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 165	Thanks Jesse for setting this up! Thanks to Lotus St. Louis for letting us use their facilities. Had a great time. So when do we do it again? Jae