St. Louis Drive 7/26 - LotusTalk

ducboy · 07-22-2009, 02:21 PM

Drive Rescheduled to next week. Details are here --> St. Louis Drive Saturday 8/1

Andy_1985 · 07-22-2009, 02:43 PM

You just made my day ducboy! I don't think downtown will be such a great idea becuase it is always a pain to find parking down there, although we could all park at a parking garage but we do leave a bunch of lotus's out of sight. There is Macaroni Grill, Ruby Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings. There are more but my brain hurts from thinking all day.

Vishus_1 · 07-22-2009, 04:20 PM

The weather channel.com is currently saying:

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Sunday: Scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

If that is accurate, then that is a deal breaker for me.

ducboy · 07-22-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

The weather channel.com is currently saying:

If that is accurate, then that is a deal breaker for me.

ehe. Looks like it will be mostly south. As far as weather forecasting is concerned, 20% is pretty much equal to 0% in my experience. They don't know what the hell they are talking about. I'm 100% accurate in current and local eather conditions, however

The car is plastic and aluminum anyway

A little water will make you a better driver!

ducboy · 07-22-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Andy_1985

You just made my day ducboy! I don't think downtown will be such a great idea becuase it is always a pain to find parking down there, although we could all park at a parking garage but we do leave a bunch of lotus's out of sight. There is Macaroni Grill, Ruby Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings. There are more but my brain hurts from thinking all day.

Hmm... Don't make me extend the ride to KC for good food!

What about Shiloh? They have good pizza and it's sort of on the edge of town. I was there last Sunday and parking wasn't so bad. I think there is also extra parking at the Diner next door.

Thoughts?

Vishus_1 · 07-22-2009, 08:55 PM

I will keep an eye on the weather and if will reevaluate as it gets closer to Sunday. You are right that these forecasts aren't very reliable.

ducboy · 07-23-2009, 06:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

I will keep an eye on the weather and if will reevaluate as it gets closer to Sunday. You are right that these forecasts aren't very reliable.

I'm looking forward to seeing the new 260

BTW, downgraded to 10% precip...

Andy_1985 · 07-23-2009, 06:45 AM

lol. I actually haven't been to Shiloh so i had no idea about their parking lot. If you think it's big enough, then it sounds good to me. Where's the KC People? they should make a cruise and come meet up with us too!

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Originally Posted by ducboy

Hmm... Don't make me extend the ride to KC for good food!

What about Shiloh? They have good pizza and it's sort of on the edge of town. I was there last Sunday and parking wasn't so bad. I think there is also extra parking at the Diner next door.

Thoughts?

turbophil · 07-23-2009, 08:04 AM

I'll post this on the KC thread. Most of us are subscribed to it. I know I cannot make it. I've got a full dockit as I prepare to leave town for a week's worth of 2-wheeling through the colorado mountains

Sounds like a good time though. Maybe next time!!!

Phil

Andy_1985 · 07-23-2009, 09:26 AM

That would suck if we only had three people. Maybe post pone a week so we can give everyone plenty of time to read?

ducboy · 07-23-2009, 09:53 AM

Well, I was planning on getting the larger group (STALLS) together maybe next weekend or the week after. This is mostly a pre-drive to scope the route and verify directions, etc. I've got several people who have confirmed via PM, so I will be making the drive this Sunday.

ducboy · 07-23-2009, 10:28 AM

I added the route to the OP. For those in Columbia, we could meet up in McKittrick (Highway's 94 and 19 right across the river from Hermann) around, say 11-ish if you wanted to extend the ride. I believe there is a large gas station right there which will make it easy.

Andy_1985 · 07-23-2009, 11:39 AM

Oh ok, thats good to here that a bunch PM'd you. Then i am in. I might have to get your number as a just in case measure. but i will meet up at McKittrick. I think the Silver Lotus here in Columbia is out. My friend is supposed to talk to him. Not Sure about British. If he hasn't PM'd you i might give him a call.

STLengineer · 07-23-2009, 01:03 PM

Dang it. I'm going to be out of town this weekend, Jesse. I'll be back in time for the following weekend, though....

ducboy · 07-23-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by STLengineer

Dang it. I'm going to be out of town this weekend, Jesse. I'll be back in time for the following weekend, though....

Hmmm... That a couple of you now. Would there be heartache if we did this next Saturday/Sunday?

Andy_1985 · 07-23-2009, 05:37 PM

I would be good for this weekend or next.

ducboy · 07-24-2009, 05:59 AM

Drive rescheduled for next weekend. I'll kick up another thread once I work out details. there may be a Cars and Coffee conflict for Saturday. Easily negotiated, however.

Feffman · 07-24-2009, 03:49 PM

You should get hold of Eric Nordstrom, Grand Poobah of STALLS (NordF4 at AOL dot COM).

Feff

ducboy · 07-25-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Feffman

You should get hold of Eric Nordstrom, Grand Poobah of STALLS (NordF4 at AOL dot COM).

Feff

I'm the drive coordinator for STALLS

So, I HAVE to talk to Eric, against my better judgment.

Since this will be a pre-drive, I won't alert STALLS until the real deal.

STL Motorsports · 07-28-2009, 09:09 AM

BUMP for the STALLS drive ! C'mon peeps....The starting point is Lotus St. Louis...Right ducboy ?

Vishus1....We all want to see your 260 Sport there !

STLengineer.....That's a shame...but we'll see you at the next one I hope.

Also....The local Ferrari club will starting their wine country drive from the dealership this Saturday 1st August as well, usually , 10 -15 Ferrari's show up old & new...we had two 599GTB's last time...!

I'll be here...But then , I'm always here

Adrian

Adrian@Lotusstl.com

Quick picture from the last STALLS drive start out !

07-22-2009, 02:21 PM	#1 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	St. Louis Drive 7/26 Drive Rescheduled to next week. Details are here --> St. Louis Drive Saturday 8/1 __________________ 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 : 07-28-2009 at 02:02 PM. Reason: Posted the route

07-22-2009, 08:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	I will keep an eye on the weather and if will reevaluate as it gets closer to Sunday. You are right that these forecasts aren't very reliable. __________________ 2009 Exige 260 SPORT - Chrome Orange / Carbon Fiber / Black with the mustache Purchased through St Louis Motorsports

07-23-2009, 08:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	I'll post this on the KC thread. Most of us are subscribed to it. I know I cannot make it. I've got a full dockit as I prepare to leave town for a week's worth of 2-wheeling through the colorado mountains Sounds like a good time though. Maybe next time!!! Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

07-23-2009, 09:53 AM	#11 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	Well, I was planning on getting the larger group (STALLS) together maybe next weekend or the week after. This is mostly a pre-drive to scope the route and verify directions, etc. I've got several people who have confirmed via PM, so I will be making the drive this Sunday. __________________ 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)

07-23-2009, 10:28 AM	#12 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	I added the route to the OP. For those in Columbia, we could meet up in McKittrick (Highway's 94 and 19 right across the river from Hermann) around, say 11-ish if you wanted to extend the ride. I believe there is a large gas station right there which will make it easy. __________________ 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)

07-22-2009, 02:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andy_1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26	You just made my day ducboy! I don't think downtown will be such a great idea becuase it is always a pain to find parking down there, although we could all park at a parking garage but we do leave a bunch of lotus's out of sight. There is Macaroni Grill, Ruby Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings. There are more but my brain hurts from thinking all day.

07-23-2009, 09:26 AM	#10 (permalink)
Andy_1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26	That would suck if we only had three people. Maybe post pone a week so we can give everyone plenty of time to read?

07-23-2009, 11:39 AM	#13 (permalink)
Andy_1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26	Oh ok, thats good to here that a bunch PM'd you. Then i am in. I might have to get your number as a just in case measure. but i will meet up at McKittrick. I think the Silver Lotus here in Columbia is out. My friend is supposed to talk to him. Not Sure about British. If he hasn't PM'd you i might give him a call.

07-23-2009, 01:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
STLengineer Back at last. Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: St Louis, MO Posts: 250	Dang it. I'm going to be out of town this weekend, Jesse. I'll be back in time for the following weekend, though.... __________________ Nathan '05 Arctic Silver [sold] '07 Exige S, Storm Titanium, touring, track, star shield, traction... who cares? It's freakin' supercharged!

07-23-2009, 05:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
Andy_1985 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 26	I would be good for this weekend or next.

07-24-2009, 05:59 AM	#17 (permalink)
ducboy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 167 Images: 1	Drive rescheduled for next weekend. I'll kick up another thread once I work out details. there may be a Cars and Coffee conflict for Saturday. Easily negotiated, however. __________________ 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)

07-24-2009, 03:49 PM	#18 (permalink)
Feffman Grand Poobah Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: St. Louis, Mo. Posts: 865	You should get hold of Eric Nordstrom, Grand Poobah of STALLS (NordF4 at AOL dot COM). Feff __________________ MVP Track Time

07-28-2009, 09:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
STL Motorsports Elise Driver Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: St. Louis,MO Posts: 174	BUMP for the STALLS drive ! C'mon peeps....The starting point is Lotus St. Louis...Right ducboy ? Vishus1....We all want to see your 260 Sport there ! STLengineer.....That's a shame...but we'll see you at the next one I hope. Also....The local Ferrari club will starting their wine country drive from the dealership this Saturday 1st August as well, usually , 10 -15 Ferrari's show up old & new...we had two 599GTB's last time...! I'll be here...But then , I'm always here Adrian Adrian@Lotusstl.com Quick picture from the last STALLS drive start out !

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