Everyone Prepare!!!! AZ Lotus Group Drive 11-22-2009 - LotusTalk

Rif Raf · 10-28-2009, 05:47 PM

Alright People! I admit I have slacked pretty hardcore as of late in the drive planning department, shame on me!

It's Official!! November 22nd 2009 Lotus Group Drive! I'm changing the details a little bit and we are going to do Yarnell and onto Bagdad, AZ! A few of my buddies took this drive a few weeks ago and highly recommend it!

Were going to meet at I-17 and Carefree highway on the Northwest Corner of that Intersection there is a Gas Station and a Krispy Kream Doughnut Shop there to fuel both gas tanks and stomachs

Meeting time will be 9:00 AM Sharp with a 9:30 Departure time to follow, this should allow everyone time to get gas, check tire pressure etc...

From there we will be heading to Bagdad, there is a Cafe in Bagdad for a lunch stop and as I am told plenty of great spots for pictures and relaxing points to catch up with everyone. We can come right back down the same way or hotshot it out to a main highway if everyone likes, it is right at 120 miles one-way from Carefree to Bagdad so a round trip shouldn't take up the whole day.

Lets make this a big drive to start off the season of perfect driving weather in our beautiful state!!

Feel free to PM me with suggestions or post up here or even go ahead and call me here at the store 480-922-6242.

Lets get some more posts up here as well, I have talked to a number of clients that are coming as well that are driving a mixture of Porsche's and Ferrari's so this should be a great way to kick off the winter and enjoy our cars!

Looking forward to getting everyone together again and seeing some new faces that have acquired some Lotus' over the summer.

Alright Guys I finally have a list!! PM me if I forgot you.

Rif Raf
Smallfatz
lt0302
boostu
JCWORKS
Hotrod
kojak
Alpha Mike
cdn alien
Flustered
dleff
SharkDiver
edentec
Mr. McKee (F430)
Jim (F430 Spider)
Mr. Simmons (GT3)
Justin (Z06)
Vipers - (96 GTS, 01 RT10, 08 SRT10)

Lets get some more names on this list too!!!!

Smallfatz · 10-28-2009, 09:16 PM

Finally a drive on one of my few days off! I'm down. I made the drive solo to Jerome last month. Kick ass roads.

lt0302 · 10-28-2009, 09:18 PM

I am in................

boostu · 10-29-2009, 08:39 AM

I am definitely in. Looks like I'll still have the AD07s on the car so bring on the miles!

JCWORKS · 10-29-2009, 08:51 AM

Me and Hotrod will be there!

Rif Raf · 10-29-2009, 09:33 AM

This is Great News Peeps!!

Tell everyone you know and lets make it a big drive again!

I will send out an email to all the local Lotus owners today to get some more interest and get attendance up!

Keep'em coming!

kojak · 10-29-2009, 05:12 PM

I'm definitely in!

As an aside...the valet at the W backed my car into something and it looks like it will need a fiberglass and new starshield so I'll come by tomorrow and have you check it out.

fzust · 10-29-2009, 05:35 PM

Probably not gonna make it.....

Chad,

Arizona SCCA Autocross

Has the autocross schedule for Phoenix and Tucson right on the front page!

Alpha_Mike · 10-29-2009, 09:16 PM

Just a note about running up Yarnell Hill. When I rented an Elise in July for an extented test drive DPS was running a timed speed trap on the hill. A marked unit was at the bottom of the hill. He would radio his three buddies at the top of the hill and if you made it up to fast they would get you at the top.

As a side note I am picking up my new to me 2006 Elise tomorrow from a long time LT member so maybe I'll make it. I'll PM if I can make it.

Enjoy!

cdn_alien · 10-31-2009, 04:20 PM

I will be there. Should be fun.

Rif Raf · 11-03-2009, 11:18 AM

Great to see some reply's here!!!

I updated the first post with meeting time's and more details!!!

Lets get some more people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hotrod · 11-03-2009, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rif Raf

Alright People! I admit I have slacked pretty hardcore as of late in the drive planning department, shame on me!

It's Official!! November 22nd 2009 Lotus Group Drive! I'm changing the details a little bit and we are going to do Yarnell and onto Bagdad, AZ! A few of my buddies took this drive a few weeks ago and highly recommend it!

Were going to meet at I-17 and Carefree highway on the Northwest Corner of that Intersection there is a Gas Station and a Krispy Kream Doughnut Shop there to fuel both gas tanks and stomachs

Meeting time will be 9:00 AM Sharp with a 9:30 Departure time to follow, this should allow everyone time to get gas, check tire pressure etc...

From there we will be heading to Bagdad, there is a Cafe in Bagdad for a lunch stop and as I am told plenty of great spots for pictures and relaxing points to catch up with everyone. We can come right back down the same way or hotshot it out to a main highway if everyone likes, it is right at 120 miles one-way from Carefree to Bagdad so a round trip shouldn't take up the whole day.

Lets make this a big drive to start off the season of perfect driving weather in our beautiful state!!

Feel free to PM me with suggestions or post up here or even go ahead and call me here at the store 480-922-6242.

Lets get some more posts up here as well, I have talked to a number of clients that are coming as well that are driving a mixture of Porsche's and Ferrari's so this should be a great way to kick off the winter and enjoy our cars!

Looking forward to getting everyone together again and seeing some new faces that have acquired some Lotus' over the summer.

We've been on that road. An awesome drive!!

Rif Raf · 11-03-2009, 04:18 PM

Sweet!!! I have not been I am definitely excited as well!!

Where is everybody else?

Flustered · 11-03-2009, 04:40 PM

where in

Thanks

dleff · 11-03-2009, 06:39 PM

Sounds fun...we're looking forward to joining you for our first group run!

By the way, that is Hot Rod in the car facing mine. This was from the Pavillions last year; pretty cool.

Alpha_Mike · 11-03-2009, 07:03 PM

I'm in after all. Any problems with a couple of Vipers showing up with me?

Hotrod · 11-03-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dleff

Sounds fun...we're looking forward to joining you for our first group run!

By the way, that is Hot Rod in the car facing mine. This was from the Pavillions last year; pretty cool.

Way cool! Looking forward to seeing you on the run!

Rodewaryer · 11-03-2009, 11:53 PM

I've got too much work to do to the Lotus for it to make it. What a good idea though, that run is a blast.

I've organized more runs up that hill than I could possibly recall, the only way to have a great time is to either go very early or send a rabbit/scout ahead to clear the road for everyone. The advantage for the car that does this is they get to go down it (what a riot!) and back up again! Otherwise going as a group during normal hours you are at risk of having your day either ruined by a representative of the police state or ruined by driving 'slowly' up a perfectly excellent hill.

Be careful on the run between Kirkland junction and Bagdad, if someone goes off or suffers something requiring services from a civilized region of the state, well, civilization is quite a distance from just about any spot on that road (yep, experience speaking). Also, if the return trip from Bagdad takes the short AZ97 road to US 93 be advised there are some pretty rough bits in the washes on that road and there's a decreasing radius right hander at the top of a hill as you approach the US 93 that has claimed 'many' cars (you don't want your day to go down with that experience as the highlight I assure you).

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3...rvicesonsc.jpg

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9...sincident4.jpg

Luck to you all, this run promises to be a good time.

Rif Raf · 11-04-2009, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpha_Mike

I'm in after all. Any problems with a couple of Vipers showing up with me?

Great to get some more replies here!!!

I have no problem with a couple vipers as long as they don't have a problem getting smoked in the twisties

The more the merrier!!!

SharkDiver · 11-05-2009, 03:57 PM

Im in, no flaking!!!

10-28-2009, 05:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Rif Raf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 106	Everyone Prepare!!!! AZ Lotus Group Drive 11-22-2009 Alright People! I admit I have slacked pretty hardcore as of late in the drive planning department, shame on me! It's Official!! November 22nd 2009 Lotus Group Drive! I'm changing the details a little bit and we are going to do Yarnell and onto Bagdad, AZ! A few of my buddies took this drive a few weeks ago and highly recommend it! Were going to meet at I-17 and Carefree highway on the Northwest Corner of that Intersection there is a Gas Station and a Krispy Kream Doughnut Shop there to fuel both gas tanks and stomachs Meeting time will be 9:00 AM Sharp with a 9:30 Departure time to follow, this should allow everyone time to get gas, check tire pressure etc... From there we will be heading to Bagdad, there is a Cafe in Bagdad for a lunch stop and as I am told plenty of great spots for pictures and relaxing points to catch up with everyone. We can come right back down the same way or hotshot it out to a main highway if everyone likes, it is right at 120 miles one-way from Carefree to Bagdad so a round trip shouldn't take up the whole day. Lets make this a big drive to start off the season of perfect driving weather in our beautiful state!! Feel free to PM me with suggestions or post up here or even go ahead and call me here at the store 480-922-6242. Lets get some more posts up here as well, I have talked to a number of clients that are coming as well that are driving a mixture of Porsche's and Ferrari's so this should be a great way to kick off the winter and enjoy our cars! Looking forward to getting everyone together again and seeing some new faces that have acquired some Lotus' over the summer. Alright Guys I finally have a list!! PM me if I forgot you. Rif Raf Smallfatz lt0302 boostu JCWORKS Hotrod kojak Alpha Mike cdn alien Flustered dleff SharkDiver edentec Mr. McKee (F430) Jim (F430 Spider) Mr. Simmons (GT3) Justin (Z06) Vipers - (96 GTS, 01 RT10, 08 SRT10) Lets get some more names on this list too!!!! __________________ www.lotusofscottsdale.com Last edited by Rif Raf : 11-16-2009 at 03:39 PM.

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lt0302 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 333	Finally I am in................ __________________ 05 Lotus Elise R/K Supercharger, Stage II, Moroso Oil Pan, RTD Brace, High Volume All Aluminum Radiator, Stainless Steel Break Lines, Oil Catch Can, ACT Clutch, HID, Carbon Fiber Spliter, Reverie Side Scoops, CF side skirts, FF gauge pod, BWR gauge pod, Cup Air Box, S111 front & rear tow hooks, upgraded tail lights-LED, Driving lights, LETSLA, ...

10-29-2009, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
boostu Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 53	I am definitely in. Looks like I'll still have the AD07s on the car so bring on the miles! __________________ http://boostu.net

10-29-2009, 09:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
Rif Raf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 106	This is Great News Peeps!! Tell everyone you know and lets make it a big drive again! I will send out an email to all the local Lotus owners today to get some more interest and get attendance up! Keep'em coming! __________________ www.lotusofscottsdale.com

10-29-2009, 05:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
kojak Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 63	I'm definitely in! As an aside...the valet at the W backed my car into something and it looks like it will need a fiberglass and new starshield so I'll come by tomorrow and have you check it out. __________________ 2006 Lotus Exige - Touring Pack, Track Pack, LSD, TC, SS. 2006 SAAB 9-7x 5.3i 2007 Malibu Ride XTi

10-28-2009, 09:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smallfatz Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Phoenix (West Side) Posts: 25	Finally a drive on one of my few days off! I'm down. I made the drive solo to Jerome last month. Kick ass roads.

10-29-2009, 08:51 AM	#5 (permalink)
JCWORKS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 49	Me and Hotrod will be there!

10-29-2009, 05:35 PM	#8 (permalink)
fzust 2009 XP National Champion Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 1,538	Probably not gonna make it..... Chad, Arizona SCCA Autocross Has the autocross schedule for Phoenix and Tucson right on the front page! __________________ 2008,2009 X Prepared Solo National Champion

10-29-2009, 09:16 PM	#9 (permalink)
Alpha_Mike Sans Souci Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5	Just a note about running up Yarnell Hill. When I rented an Elise in July for an extented test drive DPS was running a timed speed trap on the hill. A marked unit was at the bottom of the hill. He would radio his three buddies at the top of the hill and if you made it up to fast they would get you at the top. As a side note I am picking up my new to me 2006 Elise tomorrow from a long time LT member so maybe I'll make it. I'll PM if I can make it. Enjoy! __________________ as project Lotus advances, peace is closer...

10-31-2009, 04:20 PM	#10 (permalink)
cdn_alien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 323	I will be there. Should be fun. __________________ Current: '06 Chili Red Elise, '06 Infiniti M35 Sold: '03 Nissan 350Z , '00 BMW 325Ci, '99 Miata, '90 Miata

11-03-2009, 11:18 AM	#11 (permalink)
Rif Raf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 106	Great to see some reply's here!!! I updated the first post with meeting time's and more details!!! Lets get some more people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ www.lotusofscottsdale.com

11-03-2009, 04:18 PM	#13 (permalink)
Rif Raf Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Scottsdale Posts: 106	Sweet!!! I have not been I am definitely excited as well!! Where is everybody else? __________________ www.lotusofscottsdale.com

11-03-2009, 04:40 PM	#14 (permalink)
Flustered Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Goodyear, AZ Posts: 3	where in Thanks

11-03-2009, 06:39 PM	#15 (permalink)
dleff Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Sounds fun...we're looking forward to joining you for our first group run! By the way, that is Hot Rod in the car facing mine. This was from the Pavillions last year; pretty cool.

11-03-2009, 07:03 PM	#16 (permalink)
Alpha_Mike Sans Souci Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 5	I'm in after all. Any problems with a couple of Vipers showing up with me? __________________ as project Lotus advances, peace is closer...

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11-03-2009, 11:53 PM	#18 (permalink)
Rodewaryer Open road explorer Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 167	I've got too much work to do to the Lotus for it to make it. What a good idea though, that run is a blast. I've organized more runs up that hill than I could possibly recall, the only way to have a great time is to either go very early or send a rabbit/scout ahead to clear the road for everyone. The advantage for the car that does this is they get to go down it (what a riot!) and back up again! Otherwise going as a group during normal hours you are at risk of having your day either ruined by a representative of the police state or ruined by driving 'slowly' up a perfectly excellent hill. Be careful on the run between Kirkland junction and Bagdad, if someone goes off or suffers something requiring services from a civilized region of the state, well, civilization is quite a distance from just about any spot on that road (yep, experience speaking). Also, if the return trip from Bagdad takes the short AZ97 road to US 93 be advised there are some pretty rough bits in the washes on that road and there's a decreasing radius right hander at the top of a hill as you approach the US 93 that has claimed 'many' cars (you don't want your day to go down with that experience as the highlight I assure you). http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3...rvicesonsc.jpg http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/9...sincident4.jpg Luck to you all, this run promises to be a good time. __________________ "Political correctness is tyranny with a happy face". Charleton Heston 1923-2008

11-05-2009, 03:57 PM	#20 (permalink)
SharkDiver Urge2submergE Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 112	Im in, no flaking!!! __________________ '05 GG Elise, Touring Pack, HID, Stage II, Stealth Bulbs (ask Bane, they look great!!)