April 1st threads and previous thread - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 03-30-2006, 10:19 AM

First, a note. Please do not post any threads that are going to piss off Lotus. Not naming any names coughtransiocough.

Secondly, there was a thread that was posted here and that has been removed at the request of Lotus. This was the thread by Michael (Sandsmuseum) and he regrets any negative impact this caused Lotus or the community.

ACLSGuy · 03-30-2006, 10:39 AM

I'm glad it is gone. It was like seeing your Christmas present a few days early. As a kid I'd rummage around the house searching for my presents. Every year I'd find some and every year I'd regret finding them.

Surferjer · 03-30-2006, 10:42 AM

I thought the Lotus ######## was a great thread! Anyone taking that seriously should not be out unsupervised. Damn, April 1st will be no fun here this year.

ACLSGuy · 03-30-2006, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferjer

I thought the ########## was a great thread! Anyone taking that seriously should not be out unsupervised. Damn, April 1st will be no fun here this year.

It is not a matter of taking it seriously. I believe the problem was taking it seriously

too soon.

Surferjer · 03-30-2006, 10:54 AM

That factory burning down business a couple of years ago was outrageously funny, especially because so many bought into it. Is that thread still here somewhere?

EDIT: I found the remains of the thread, but the meat was almost immediately extracted. Pity, because that was a fantastic scam carefully laid out by Transio.

babak · 03-30-2006, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferjer

That factory burning down business a couple of years ago was outrageously funny, especially because so many bought into it. Is that thread still here somewhere?

EDIT: I found the remains of the thread, but the meat was almost immediately extracted. Pity, because that was a fantastic scam carefully laid out by Transio.

However, look at it from the other perspective. Yeah it was a hoot, it showed the power of internet and word of post. But it made Lotus give a press conference to deal with it. At that point it became a liability and it cost man hours and money.
Any of us wether office professional or buisness owners would have felt put off and frustrated at having to expend resources and time to deal with a joke that had become serious.

Surferjer · 03-30-2006, 11:55 AM

Yeah yeah, I know. And you are right.

But it still was funny.

mevistox5 · 03-30-2006, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

First, a note. Please do not post any threads that are going to piss off Lotus. Not naming any names coughtransiocough.

Secondly, there was a thread that was posted here and that has been removed at the request of Lotus. This was the thread by Michael (Sandsmuseum) and he regrets any negative impact this caused Lotus or the community.

I can't comment on the thread removed as I haven't followed it, but it gives me great pleasure to read that Lotus actually signs in and follows the postings on this Bullitin Board and is aware of the impact of posts.

Zippy_Slug · 03-30-2006, 12:32 PM

Lotus execs read this board?

ooh! Can I get a new Esprit to "test" when you get one ready? Thanks!

(I wil not be online Apr 1 so I won't have to read tansio's ramblings.

)

Randy Chase · 03-30-2006, 12:39 PM

I guess a lot of people are newer. Lotus execs and people read this forum everyday. Both in USA and UK. I am certain they don't read all the posts. But certain ones are read.

Problems are noted. People taking various measures as posted in the forum, has been commented on to me by Lotus engineers. And solutions have been reached.

MickOpalak · 03-30-2006, 01:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Problems are noted. People taking various measures as posted in the forum, has been commented on to me by Lotus engineers. And solutions have been reached.

If this is true:

LOTUS - Give me a heater and A/C that actually work!!!!

Sownman · 03-30-2006, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickOpalak

If this is true:

LOTUS - Give me a heater and A/C that actually work!!!!

The problem is obviously yours. You just have to move to a place that stays
between 85 and 50 degrees. The current unit works fine then.

Surferjer · 03-30-2006, 01:11 PM

Hey, guys- THANK YOU FOR THE ELISE!

Andrikos · 03-30-2006, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Surferjer

Hey, guys- THANK YOU FOR THE ELISES!

There, I fixed it for you...

Also, dear Lotus, lookee here:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21398

Surferjer · 03-30-2006, 01:29 PM

Ha! So true, although one of them will belong to someone else soon-Vin #33, which has been a spectacular car. I think I've have more piddly issues with the new one in 7 weeks than I did in 20 months with the old one.

EburgE · 03-30-2006, 04:56 PM

I hate Lotus! April Fool!

Awesome car. I love it.

ivan1 · 03-30-2006, 05:41 PM

Randy you are no fun. I was all set to break the story about the new collaborative project between Jay, Forcedfed and Ragnorak on a turbocharged/supercharged elise, with the first order already placed by some guy named ronin.....

Randy Chase · 03-30-2006, 05:44 PM

That was the Lotus Latte. It is all hush hush still.

ronin · 03-30-2006, 10:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ivan1

Randy you are no fun. I was all set to break the story about the new collaborative project between Jay, Forcedfed and Ragnorak on a turbocharged/supercharged elise, with the first order already placed by some guy named ronin.....

How the *$#k did you find out ? I'll need a double expresso now a latte will never do........ha

codymac · 03-30-2006, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

I guess a lot of people are newer. Lotus execs and people read this forum everyday. Both in USA and UK. I am certain they don't read all the posts. But certain ones are read.

Problems are noted. People taking various measures as posted in the forum, has been commented on to me by Lotus engineers. And solutions have been reached.

Great... then maybe they can find my car!

03-30-2006, 10:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	April 1st threads and previous thread First, a note. Please do not post any threads that are going to piss off Lotus. Not naming any names coughtransiocough. Secondly, there was a thread that was posted here and that has been removed at the request of Lotus. This was the thread by Michael (Sandsmuseum) and he regrets any negative impact this caused Lotus or the community. __________________ * 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! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-30-2006, 10:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
ACLSGuy Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: The Hague Posts: 204 Images: 2	I'm glad it is gone. It was like seeing your Christmas present a few days early. As a kid I'd rummage around the house searching for my presents. Every year I'd find some and every year I'd regret finding them. __________________ All Gone

03-30-2006, 10:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	I thought the Lotus ######## was a great thread! Anyone taking that seriously should not be out unsupervised. Damn, April 1st will be no fun here this year. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor) Last edited by Surferjer : 03-30-2006 at 10:50 AM.

03-30-2006, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	That factory burning down business a couple of years ago was outrageously funny, especially because so many bought into it. Is that thread still here somewhere? EDIT: I found the remains of the thread, but the meat was almost immediately extracted. Pity, because that was a fantastic scam carefully laid out by Transio. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor) Last edited by Surferjer : 03-30-2006 at 10:59 AM.

03-30-2006, 11:55 AM	#7 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Yeah yeah, I know. And you are right. But it still was funny. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

03-30-2006, 12:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zippy_Slug Driver Wannabe Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 450	Lotus execs read this board? ooh! Can I get a new Esprit to "test" when you get one ready? Thanks! (I wil not be online Apr 1 so I won't have to read tansio's ramblings. ) __________________ 2008 Infinity G37s - Now for fun.. 2004 Nissan Murano - For Utility GRR.. Purchase on hold for a 2010 CO/KG Lotus Elise w/ Hardtop OR Exige 2000 VW GTI VR6 - SOLD

03-30-2006, 12:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	I guess a lot of people are newer. Lotus execs and people read this forum everyday. Both in USA and UK. I am certain they don't read all the posts. But certain ones are read. Problems are noted. People taking various measures as posted in the forum, has been commented on to me by Lotus engineers. And solutions have been reached. __________________ * 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! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

03-30-2006, 01:11 PM	#13 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Hey, guys- THANK YOU FOR THE ELISE! __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

03-30-2006, 01:29 PM	#15 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Ha! So true, although one of them will belong to someone else soon-Vin #33, which has been a spectacular car. I think I've have more piddly issues with the new one in 7 weeks than I did in 20 months with the old one. __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

03-30-2006, 04:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	I hate Lotus! April Fool! Awesome car. I love it. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise '07 Caterham Seven www.hals7.com

03-30-2006, 05:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
ivan1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 6,279	Randy you are no fun. I was all set to break the story about the new collaborative project between Jay, Forcedfed and Ragnorak on a turbocharged/supercharged elise, with the first order already placed by some guy named ronin.....

03-30-2006, 05:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	That was the Lotus Latte. It is all hush hush still. __________________ * 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! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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