Official la auto show thread - Page 6 - LotusTalk

LARRY · 11-19-2007, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

That would be Robert Savin, he is the head of product planning for Lotus.

He is the BEST.

He owns 6 cars himself.

And is a super nice guy.

Randy Chase · 11-19-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by charliex

so did anyone ask if the clusters backwards compatible

?

Yes. And it would require a new ECU and loom.

charliex · 11-19-2007, 01:55 PM

Excellent, thanks Randy, i'm going to pick up that EL material from sean, email me your shipping address if you want it.

LARRY · 11-19-2007, 02:28 PM

What did Robert Savin mean when he said the underside of the new Elises and Exiges look (are) different thanks to the bumper additions?

Allan Gibbs · 11-19-2007, 02:32 PM

Do you think it will be crowded on Thanksgiving day (afternoonish)? It's my only available time.

charliex · 11-19-2007, 02:33 PM

the rear pan shape is different on my S with the bumperettes, it has extra bracing and a different layout. I'm assuming its the same on 08s

I hadn't realised the show was still on, i thought it'd be the usual three day event ! huh maybe i'll hop on a plane.

ZJChaser · 11-19-2007, 03:36 PM

I went last night and dugg it. Lots of cool new cars. I think I'm going back with my camera sometimne this week. I also thought it was only for 3 days but it runs through next sunday.

Randy Chase · 11-19-2007, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJChaser

I went last night and dugg it. Lots of cool new cars. I think I'm going back with my camera sometimne this week. I also thought it was only for 3 days but it runs through next sunday.

Back in 2003-2004 when I exhibited at the show, we learned what a grueling show it was at 11 days long (plus longer open hours too...being there from early morning until 10:30 at night).

At least now it is earlier so you don't have the split over New Years that they used to have.

I will never have a booth there again.

ZJChaser · 11-19-2007, 03:55 PM

I think I met you there then Randy. Did you have an RX7 race car at your booth? I remember grabbing a card thinking it would be cool for the track to get one of the systems.

LARRY · 11-19-2007, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Allan Gibbs

Do you think it will be crowded on Thanksgiving day (afternoonish)? It's my only available time.

Go really EARLY (best) or REALLY late.

Randy Chase · 11-19-2007, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ZJChaser

I think I met you there then Randy. Did you have an RX7 race car at your booth? I remember grabbing a card thinking it would be cool for the track to get one of the systems.

Yes. We had a three rotor RX7 race car. We thought it stood out compared to the bling in Kentia Hall. It was our first trade show exhibit and it was good because we learned a lot. Now I feel like a veteran.

We now try to stick to trade only shows like SEMA and PRI. I had enough of kids with sticky hands touching the cars and clueless parents, people turning on the switches in the car, stealing stuff... it was madness. The positive is now all other shows seem so easy! We are done by 5:00pm. They only last 2-4 days. And everyone respects the stuff and cars.

ichibanset · 11-19-2007, 05:36 PM

Anyone know whether existing lotus owners of 05-07 Elise/Exige able to get the new key from Lotus? if anyone can find out that info that would be great... New Key looks awesome!!!

Randy Chase · 11-19-2007, 05:39 PM

I don't think the key is backwardly compatible due to a different alarm. I think. Your option is the UniKey from Blackwatch.

Vishus_1 · 11-19-2007, 06:32 PM

I was at a dealership today with an 08 and I can say the range seems to be better with the new fob/alarm.

GabbaGabbaHey · 11-20-2007, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by rnr

Actually you realize that the GTR is so ugly that it makes even the R8 look good

Here is a video that features the GTR at the LA show, but after watching it several times (Jessyca

) , if there is an ugly car with a cd=.27, I don't recall

http://webridestv.com/showvideo.aspx?video=13992

shay2nak · 11-20-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Back in 2003-2004 when I exhibited at the show, we learned what a grueling show it was at 11 days long (plus longer open hours too...being there from early morning until 10:30 at night).

At least now it is earlier so you don't have the split over New Years that they used to have.

I will never have a booth there again.

wasn't the LA show 2 weeks in length before?

Randy Chase · 11-20-2007, 07:16 PM

Yes, but it was split up. So 11 days in two weeks with a few dark nights because of the holidays.

Stormy320 · 11-20-2007, 08:52 PM

Am I the only one that is wondering why no one has posted a picture of the EXIGE 240!!!.

I've read this whole thread and just finally figure out the car was even there. It's the best Lotus there - where are the pics!!!

Slay · 11-20-2007, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Stormy320

Am I the only one that is wondering why no one has posted a picture of the EXIGE 240!!!.

I've read this whole thread and just finally figure out the car was even there. It's the best Lotus there - where are the pics!!!

I was wondering the same thing!

ZJChaser · 11-20-2007, 09:53 PM

ummmm...because its looks the same as an exige s?

11-19-2007, 01:55 PM	#103 (permalink)
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11-19-2007, 02:28 PM	#104 (permalink)
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11-19-2007, 02:33 PM	#106 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,935	the rear pan shape is different on my S with the bumperettes, it has extra bracing and a different layout. I'm assuming its the same on 08s I hadn't realised the show was still on, i thought it'd be the usual three day event ! huh maybe i'll hop on a plane. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

11-19-2007, 03:36 PM	#107 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	I went last night and dugg it. Lots of cool new cars. I think I'm going back with my camera sometimne this week. I also thought it was only for 3 days but it runs through next sunday. __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

11-19-2007, 03:55 PM	#109 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	I think I met you there then Randy. Did you have an RX7 race car at your booth? I remember grabbing a card thinking it would be cool for the track to get one of the systems. __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

11-19-2007, 05:36 PM	#112 (permalink)
ichibanset Usana Health Sciences Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 38	Anyone know whether existing lotus owners of 05-07 Elise/Exige able to get the new key from Lotus? if anyone can find out that info that would be great... New Key looks awesome!!!

11-19-2007, 05:39 PM	#113 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	I don't think the key is backwardly compatible due to a different alarm. I think. Your option is the UniKey from Blackwatch. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

11-19-2007, 06:32 PM	#114 (permalink)
Vishus_1 Super charged! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,038 Images: 62	I was at a dealership today with an 08 and I can say the range seems to be better with the new fob/alarm.

11-20-2007, 07:16 PM	#117 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Yes, but it was split up. So 11 days in two weeks with a few dark nights because of the holidays. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

11-20-2007, 08:52 PM	#118 (permalink)
Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 2,049	Am I the only one that is wondering why no one has posted a picture of the EXIGE 240!!!. I've read this whole thread and just finally figure out the car was even there. It's the best Lotus there - where are the pics!!! __________________ 240S Chrome Orange EXIGE - fast... very fast

11-20-2007, 09:53 PM	#120 (permalink)
ZJChaser Blue Wheel Pimp Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Laguna Hills, CA Posts: 2,851	ummmm...because its looks the same as an exige s? __________________ AJ - Akua Solutions - #128 Lotus Exige - JRZ Suspension - Innovative Mounts - Toyo Tires - TW Research Development

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