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wrh3 · 06-23-2007, 05:59 PM

Mountain drive pics from today here:

http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/gro...browse/d2ba?c=

My wife isn't much better than my son with the camera

[EDIT] Since Mick's car is still in the break-in stage and couldn't go past 6k RPM, I could usually keep up with him and got this funny pic:

A turtle committed suicide during the course of our trip:

MickOpalak · 06-24-2007, 03:29 PM

Here are a few of my pix...

kaamacat · 06-24-2007, 04:00 PM

Mick.....the more I see the car............the more I say "hold the stripes"......(cool shots)

eliseowner2b · 06-25-2007, 05:47 AM

Here' proof that KG is at home in the woods. The green really comes to life on the grass and under trees.

Cool rear end profiles on pic #2

wrh3 · 06-25-2007, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by masermartin

Great pictures. How was the traffic on the Dragon/Skyway?

Gridlocked

Some kind of local Honda event had the Dragon packed with SLOW motorcycles, we were able to find some low traffic areas for short bursts of fun along the way though......

Jag Hag · 06-25-2007, 08:08 AM

Hi Mick
The LOA guys pointed you out in the showroom the other day when I was there. I was too "intimidated" to introduce myself at that time but hopefully I will meet you at an event soon. (ok maybe thats the wrong adjective but I didn't want to look like a goon or a dork looking for a handshake since I am not an owner yet...) I am not worthy...

I hope to purchase end of July. Can you add me to the listserv for Atlanta events?

Thanks

Kelly

MickOpalak · 06-25-2007, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jag Hag

Hi Mick
The LOA guys pointed you out in the showroom the other day when I was there. I was too "intimidated" to introduce myself at that time but hopefully I will meet you at an event soon. (ok maybe thats the wrong adjective but I didn't want to look like a goon or a dork looking for a handshake since I am not an owner yet...) I am not worthy...

Please come out to our Concourse this Sunday! Its a great chance to meet a lot of Lotus owners. (Details on are on page 5 of this thread)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jag Hag

I hope to purchase end of July. Can you add me to the listserv for Atlanta events?

I can't automatically add you, but if you go to the web link in my signiature below you can add yourself. Please do.

I look forward to meeting you.

Jag Hag · 06-25-2007, 11:40 AM

Excellent - thanks. I just antied-up on the listserv.
I am taking note on the Sunday event - I will do my best to get there and will be the only dork in a Jag.

(You can't miss me... ha ha)

K

MickOpalak · 06-25-2007, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jag Hag

I am taking note on the Sunday event - I will do my best to get there and will be the only dork in a Jag.

Not the only one. My wife will be there in our 2002 XK-R convertible.

SweetDaddyD · 06-25-2007, 11:59 AM

Mick, you better not let your wife catch you calling her a dork! lol.

Nag · 06-25-2007, 12:07 PM

where in atlanta is a good place to get work done on the Elise? I was trying to avoid the dealer and the inflated prices?? I heard they charge something like 500 just to change the oil.

Does anyone know where a you can get good service at a good price around Atlanta?

SweetDaddyD · 06-25-2007, 12:13 PM

I've found the best place to be your own driveway! It doesn't take many tools or much know how to do an oil change. And if you don't know, it's an easy undertaking to learn.

MickOpalak · 06-25-2007, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nag

where in atlanta is a good place to get work done on the Elise? I was trying to avoid the dealer and the inflated prices?? I heard they charge something like 500 just to change the oil.

Does anyone know where a you can get good service at a good price around Atlanta?

Joe Grassi
Autowerx
(770) 886-6655
6320 Hwy 400 N.
Cumming, Ga 30131

eliseowner2b · 06-25-2007, 01:21 PM

and one last pic from this weekend....

MickOpalak · 06-28-2007, 05:56 AM

For anyone going to the dealer track day on Saturday, Barry and I will be caravaning there early Saturday morning. If you'd like to join us please meet us at the Waffle House off the Thorton Road exit of I-20 at 8 AM sharp. We'll be leaving soon after that.

richw350 · 06-28-2007, 06:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickOpalak

For anyone going to the dealer track day on Saturday, Barry and I will be caravaning there early Saturday morning. If you'd like to join us please meet us at the Waffle House off the Thorton Road exit of I-20 at 8 AM sharp. We'll be leaving soon after that.

I will be there.

Doesn't the track event start at 8AM? or do things not get started until later.

MickOpalak · 06-28-2007, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by richw350

Doesn't the track event start at 8AM? or do things not get started until later.

With the time change we should get to the track around 8:30 AM CST. Things will just be getting started by that point.

richw350 · 06-28-2007, 06:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickOpalak

With the time change we should get to the track around 8:30 AM CST. Things will just be getting started by that point.

D'oh! Time change.....that explains it. Thanks.

banzai · 06-28-2007, 08:49 AM

There's a guy named Evon at America's Service Station on Peachtree Industrial Blvd. in Norcross that has quite a lot of experience with exotics, including the Elise. He has done chassis tuning and other work on my car, and is top notch--just make sure you ask for him only.

The one thing I avoid with them is tire changing--they don't have the best equipment. I go to Butler for that.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nag

where in atlanta is a good place to get work done on the Elise? I was trying to avoid the dealer and the inflated prices?? I heard they charge something like 500 just to change the oil.

Does anyone know where a you can get good service at a good price around Atlanta?

Brian Skeoch · 07-02-2007, 06:44 AM

sounds like it was a great track day. thanks for the LLSE picnic yesterday Mick, that was fun.

06-23-2007, 05:59 PM	#121 (permalink)
wrh3 Car Guy Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 1,048	Mountain drive pics from today here: http://autos.ph.groups.yahoo.com/gro...browse/d2ba?c= My wife isn't much better than my son with the camera [EDIT] Since Mick's car is still in the break-in stage and couldn't go past 6k RPM, I could usually keep up with him and got this funny pic: A turtle committed suicide during the course of our trip: __________________ Bill '07 BMW M Coupe, '05 Lotus Elise (Traded) www.billswebspace.com/lotus www.syntheticfirst.com Last edited by wrh3 : 06-24-2007 at 03:56 PM.

06-24-2007, 03:29 PM	#122 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	Here are a few of my pix... Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

06-24-2007, 04:00 PM	#123 (permalink)
kaamacat Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cumming, GA Posts: 60	Mick.....the more I see the car............the more I say "hold the stripes"......(cool shots) __________________ BobR 2009 Porsche 997 CarerraS Mk2 in Ruby Red Metallic 2002 BMW Z3, 3.0 2008 Victory Vision, Premium Tour in SuperSteel Gray 1999 Ducati SS900, Full Fairing/Yellow

06-25-2007, 05:47 AM	#124 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	Here' proof that KG is at home in the woods. The green really comes to life on the grass and under trees. Cool rear end profiles on pic #2 Attached Images __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

06-25-2007, 12:07 PM	#131 (permalink)
Nag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 179	good service where in atlanta is a good place to get work done on the Elise? I was trying to avoid the dealer and the inflated prices?? I heard they charge something like 500 just to change the oil. Does anyone know where a you can get good service at a good price around Atlanta?

06-25-2007, 08:08 AM	#126 (permalink)
Jag Hag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 51	Hi Mick The LOA guys pointed you out in the showroom the other day when I was there. I was too "intimidated" to introduce myself at that time but hopefully I will meet you at an event soon. (ok maybe thats the wrong adjective but I didn't want to look like a goon or a dork looking for a handshake since I am not an owner yet...) I am not worthy... I hope to purchase end of July. Can you add me to the listserv for Atlanta events? Thanks Kelly

06-25-2007, 11:40 AM	#128 (permalink)
Jag Hag Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 51	Excellent - thanks. I just antied-up on the listserv. I am taking note on the Sunday event - I will do my best to get there and will be the only dork in a Jag. (You can't miss me... ha ha) K

06-25-2007, 11:59 AM	#130 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	Mick, you better not let your wife catch you calling her a dork! lol.

06-25-2007, 12:13 PM	#132 (permalink)
SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	I've found the best place to be your own driveway! It doesn't take many tools or much know how to do an oil change. And if you don't know, it's an easy undertaking to learn.

06-25-2007, 01:21 PM	#134 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,293	and one last pic from this weekend.... Attached Images __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

06-28-2007, 05:56 AM	#135 (permalink)
MickOpalak Prez: The K.G.B. Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,303	For anyone going to the dealer track day on Saturday, Barry and I will be caravaning there early Saturday morning. If you'd like to join us please meet us at the Waffle House off the Thorton Road exit of I-20 at 8 AM sharp. We'll be leaving soon after that. __________________ 2007 Exige S265 - Krypton Green - Gotham 265 ECU - Volk TE37s - Toyo R888s - B&M Shifter - QuickSilver exhaust - stripes - harnesses - Pagid pads - Green air filter 2002 Jaguar XKR convertible 2000 BMW 528i President - Lotus Limited Southeast http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/LLSE/

07-02-2007, 06:44 AM	#140 (permalink)
Brian Skeoch Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 207	sounds like it was a great track day. thanks for the LLSE picnic yesterday Mick, that was fun. __________________ Brian Skeoch Esprit Turbo

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