Who's out of storage? - LotusTalk

udlose03 · 03-14-2009, 06:59 AM

I broke down, I cant justify with no salt being on the roads (after all the rain) not having it out. I went and reclaimed her yesterday, great to be back.

mp3moose · 03-14-2009, 07:05 AM

Broke mine out last weekend, however it's back in with the wintery mix we're currently getting here. Another week and I think we'll be ready to go again.

Jeff and Pamela · 03-14-2009, 07:24 AM

Still up on stands here, to much salt and slop and snow here in Minnesota. But 40's and 50's this weekend so the snow in my area will be gone but now we need some rain.

swede · 03-14-2009, 07:25 AM

I drove 840 miles with mine two weeks ago

In a warm garage at the moment but will be back out on Friday

Ren Man · 03-14-2009, 07:33 AM

With the weather we have had here in Chicago they have been in and out I think today might have to be an out even though it is only supposed to hit 45-50 today. Winter has been way too long.

JAMINOFF · 03-14-2009, 08:01 AM

HA, wow this is my story as well! Fired her up last night, and was out driving first thing this morning!!

Manxman · 03-14-2009, 08:22 AM

Just fired her up 10 minutes ago. Have to go get my neighbour to give me a hand to re-fit the "bonnet" (after LETSLA installation), then we're off!!!

kestrel74 · 03-14-2009, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff and Pamela

Still up on stands here, to much salt and slop and snow here in Minnesota. But 40's and 50's this weekend so the snow in my area will be gone but now we need some rain.

Yep..same here in MI.... I don't think the salt will ever be off the roads.....then we have to contend with CAVERNS in the road. ( Potholes are MUCH MUCH smaller everywhere else ).....Looks like mid April for me.

fireball25f500 · 03-14-2009, 08:37 AM

Had mine out this morning. Spring is almost here!

ZAMMY1 · 03-14-2009, 08:40 AM

mine's out for two weeks, already dirty again.

i thought the question was about not enough garage space...
that's how i know i must stop buying more junk!!

sam

QuadCamSix · 03-14-2009, 08:48 AM

You northerners LOL!

Dragon · 03-14-2009, 08:52 AM

Sweet, now that they are all coming out of hibernation maybe I'll be able to sell my arqray single tip exhaust...

Mine only goes in to storage when we are being attacked by Typhoons, other than that she's on the road all the time.

goelise · 03-14-2009, 08:55 AM

I will be breaking mine out of mothballs this weekend, maybe a few hours from now. I have a cold so fighting the effects of cold medecine off...

jhnmdahl · 03-14-2009, 09:52 AM

I'm from the same part of town as Jeff and Pamela, and will probably wait another week or two for the salt (and remaining ice, and potholes) to improve somewhat.

Krug1 · 03-14-2009, 10:16 AM

Never put mine in storage here in Indianapolis...drove it off and on weather permitting all winter long...sunny skies and no ice=time to drive...the car is like an addiction

Andy

streetraces · 03-14-2009, 10:22 AM

I drive at least once a week.

plastique999 · 03-14-2009, 10:28 AM

Yes I need more storage space.
Actually for a trailer...I'm in Socal so I dont know what you guys are talking about

Yokozuna · 03-14-2009, 10:49 AM

You guys should "Winter" in Texas. I haven't had more than 3 days in a row that I couldn't drive mine and that's only because of heavy rain. We've only had ice one day, but I'll be wishing that I was somewhere much cooler around July and August. It hits 102 to 104 on a regular basis. One year we had 40+ days over 100 in a row. As for salt and snow... not around here.

The record high for March is 99 with an average high of 67.
July and August record high is 113 with an average high of 94.

jhnmdahl · 03-14-2009, 11:13 AM

Yeah, yeah, thanks to all the sun belt visitors to the midwest region forum today

Actually, it's 50 degrees warmer here than it was a few days ago, so the promise of 100 degree weather is harder to sell. It's amazing how much warmer 50 degrees feels in the spring than in the fall

John

biscoradio · 03-14-2009, 01:25 PM

Took mine out Monday, yesterday, and today. The cover hasn't been on for a week, it's a little dusty, but much happier.

Now I just keep checking the "spotted" thread to see if anyone saw me - I'm such a dork.

03-14-2009, 06:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
udlose03 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cudahy, WI Posts: 362	Who's out of storage? I broke down, I cant justify with no salt being on the roads (after all the rain) not having it out. I went and reclaimed her yesterday, great to be back. __________________ 05 Ardent Red, FF rear wing, FF half carbon front splitter,CF mirrors, exedy clutch, toda flywheels, revire Side scoops, arqray single tip, larini decat, fujita intake. all lights, minus the heads, blacked out.

03-14-2009, 07:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	I drove 840 miles with mine two weeks ago In a warm garage at the moment but will be back out on Friday __________________ R44

03-14-2009, 08:01 AM	#6 (permalink)
JAMINOFF EXXXLR8 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 26	HA, wow this is my story as well! Fired her up last night, and was out driving first thing this morning!! __________________ If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives. Then you'll be afraid to cough! 2005 Chrome Orange Elise

03-14-2009, 08:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
Manxman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 99	Just fired her up 10 minutes ago. Have to go get my neighbour to give me a hand to re-fit the "bonnet" (after LETSLA installation), then we're off!!! __________________ 2006 Elise, Chrome Orange, Sport Pack, Touring Pack, Stage 2 2004 Cooper S, Black, -15% s/c pulley, 22mm sway bar

03-14-2009, 08:37 AM	#9 (permalink)
fireball25f500 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: White Lake, MI Posts: 36	Had mine out this morning. Spring is almost here! __________________ 2005 Elise, Magnetic Blue Metallic, Sport Package, Touring Package 1991 SCCA Spec Miata, 2008 Waterford Hills ITA Champion

03-14-2009, 07:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
mp3moose Complete Lotus Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 692	Broke mine out last weekend, however it's back in with the wintery mix we're currently getting here. Another week and I think we'll be ready to go again.

03-14-2009, 07:24 AM	#3 (permalink)
Jeff and Pamela 2007 KG Exige S Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 352	Still up on stands here, to much salt and slop and snow here in Minnesota. But 40's and 50's this weekend so the snow in my area will be gone but now we need some rain.

03-14-2009, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ren Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 203	With the weather we have had here in Chicago they have been in and out I think today might have to be an out even though it is only supposed to hit 45-50 today. Winter has been way too long.

03-14-2009, 08:40 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,557	mine's out for two weeks, already dirty again. i thought the question was about not enough garage space... that's how i know i must stop buying more junk!! sam

03-14-2009, 08:48 AM	#11 (permalink)
QuadCamSix Testing your next engine! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Asheville North Carolina Posts: 193	You northerners LOL! __________________ The Lotus Elise is not a very practical car, but it could probably be considered the most practical motorcycle ever made!

03-14-2009, 08:52 AM	#12 (permalink)
Dragon Hydrocarbons Rule Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa Japan Posts: 1,748 Images: 2	Sweet, now that they are all coming out of hibernation maybe I'll be able to sell my arqray single tip exhaust... Mine only goes in to storage when we are being attacked by Typhoons, other than that she's on the road all the time. __________________ 2006 Exige; BWR Supercharger, Adj Sway Bar, Ohlins Suspension, BSK Oil Catch Can, Moroso Oil Pan, ORC Clutch, Custom Exhaust, Black Volk Racing CE28N's w/ Toyo R1R's, 2 piece rotors, Pagid Blue Pads, BSK Wet Carbon (Side Skirts, Front Lip Spoiler, Gas Cap Cover, Center Console, Door Panels), Dry Carbon rear Diffuser, Harness Bar, BWR Gauge Mount, OMP Superquadro steering wheel, LETSLA Short Shifter, V2arms, Rear Tow Link Brace, RLS Battery Bracket, BOE Tow Bar, Stickers.

03-14-2009, 08:55 AM	#13 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,527 Images: 1	I will be breaking mine out of mothballs this weekend, maybe a few hours from now. I have a cold so fighting the effects of cold medecine off... __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods:LETSLA (ordered), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

03-14-2009, 09:52 AM	#14 (permalink)
jhnmdahl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 821	I'm from the same part of town as Jeff and Pamela, and will probably wait another week or two for the salt (and remaining ice, and potholes) to improve somewhat.

03-14-2009, 10:16 AM	#15 (permalink)
Krug1 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 96	Never put mine in storage here in Indianapolis...drove it off and on weather permitting all winter long...sunny skies and no ice=time to drive...the car is like an addiction Andy

03-14-2009, 10:22 AM	#16 (permalink)
streetraces Modern Day MacGyver Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 217	I drive at least once a week. __________________ 05 Turbo Elise 3?? HP Melbourne, FL

03-14-2009, 10:28 AM	#17 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	Yes I need more storage space. Actually for a trailer...I'm in Socal so I dont know what you guys are talking about __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

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03-14-2009, 10:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
Yokozuna Racing/Car Photographer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Krum, Texas Posts: 259	You guys should "Winter" in Texas. I haven't had more than 3 days in a row that I couldn't drive mine and that's only because of heavy rain. We've only had ice one day, but I'll be wishing that I was somewhere much cooler around July and August. It hits 102 to 104 on a regular basis. One year we had 40+ days over 100 in a row. As for salt and snow... not around here. The record high for March is 99 with an average high of 67. July and August record high is 113 with an average high of 94. __________________ 2002 Miata SE Titanium Gray, 6-speed, Bose 6-CD, Limited Slip (1 of 1491) 2007 CO Exige S, Track Pack, Touring Pack, Limited Slip, Traction Control, Star Shield - Useless Mirror Removed, Multivex Side Mirrors, Lotus Belt Pads, Sector111 Carbon Fiber Front Spoiler, Red Folding Front Tow Hook and Carpet Buttons, Chase Cam Mounts, JVC Everio 60GB HD Camcorder with Sunpak 37mm Wide Angle Lens and SanDisk 8GB MicroSD, 27% 3M Window Tint.

03-14-2009, 11:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
jhnmdahl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 821	Yeah, yeah, thanks to all the sun belt visitors to the midwest region forum today Actually, it's 50 degrees warmer here than it was a few days ago, so the promise of 100 degree weather is harder to sell. It's amazing how much warmer 50 degrees feels in the spring than in the fall John

03-14-2009, 01:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
biscoradio GG #668 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: chicago Posts: 302 Images: 2	Took mine out Monday, yesterday, and today. The cover hasn't been on for a week, it's a little dusty, but much happier. Now I just keep checking the "spotted" thread to see if anyone saw me - I'm such a dork.