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turbophil · 03-15-2007, 07:51 AM

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Originally Posted by scottmartin

Greetings, did you guys know about a drive this Saturday, meeting at 2pm at Town Center? Check out Ferrarichat site. Scott

No, but it looks interesting... May have to check that out.

Best,

Phil

babak · 03-15-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by darkSol

You're being too janitorial...

(and I'M the one who's OCD - ha!)

Just found out from Janie that they "lost" her registration for the board exams she was going to take today - and that she can't re-register on site. She's pissed. At least she's in Orlando and can blow off some steam with Mickey, Goofy and company.

I would be pissed. Have her go to Celebration and walk around and cool off. This is bogus, plain and simple. Things are degenerating fast in the academies and many of the younger docs are pushing back against board certification. We've all passed our federal boards, this is the snooty one for bragging rights. It's become nothing more than a annuity for the academy.

On janitorial duties. I'll make a thread.

babak · 03-15-2007, 08:33 AM

There already is a thread.
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...ht=kansas+city

babak · 03-15-2007, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by turbophil

Glad you could figure all that out

Let's nail this down for next Friday at 11:15 at 810 Zone (I'm also not a raw fish eater). And while we're at it and have "everyones" attention, let's try to schedule the next meeting

I'm voting for April 17th (Tuesday). That is the day before the first DE at heartland. Several are going to the track on the 18th and a lunch prior would be good opportunity chat about it... If not the 17th, then how about the 20th (Friday) and then we can all share DE day stories from the 18th...

Thoughts?

Phil

Weekday lunches are out for me. But I'll be there on the 18th for DE. BTW, they start at 3 p.m. this year!

MikeRoberts44 · 03-15-2007, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

Let's nail this down for next Friday at 11:15 at 810 Zone (I'm also not a raw fish eater).

Good for me! Friday 2/23 11:15 810 Zone. Dave and Lisa: Work for you?

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

And while we're at it and have "everyones" attention, let's try to schedule the next meeting

I'm voting for April 17th (Tuesday). That is the day before the first DE at heartland. Several are going to the track on the 18th and a lunch prior would be good opportunity chat about it... If not the 17th, then how about the 20th (Friday) and then we can all share DE day stories from the 18th...

Thoughts?

Phil

Should work also. I can't believe I never made a DE last year. I intend to this year!

babak · 03-15-2007, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeRoberts44

I can't believe I never made a DE last year. I intend to this year!

http://hpt.com//store/catalog/index.php?cPath=1_14_26

darkSol · 03-15-2007, 10:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeRoberts44

Good for me! Friday 2/23 11:15 810 Zone. Dave and Lisa: Work for you?

Should work for me just as long as I'm not on my way to Chicago... my sister-in-law had her baby on the 14th... (That's why I was pushing for Thursday!)

lrichmtg · 03-16-2007, 09:03 AM

(^o^)/ (<-- that is me raising my hand [and also cheering])

I'm game -- Friday -- next one -- 11:15. Just a thought we are amidst March Madness. If we're looking for something quiet, 810 will probably be pretty packed next Friday. Although I don't care really, I just wanted to toss that out there in case any one else has an issue with it

.

Unless I hear otherwise, I'll see you there!

darkSol · 03-16-2007, 09:11 AM

(crowd noise)
WHAT? CAN'T HEAR YOU!
(/crowd noise)

Sounds like a plan - although you can't see our cars in the parking lot from where we would be sitting inside... I thought that was one of the objectives

lrichmtg · 03-23-2007, 08:01 AM

I just wanted to follow up and see if this is still on. I do have a meeting that is scheduled until 11:30, but will meet you all immediately thereafter (about 10 min to get to my car and get to 810)

Hopefully the meeting will run short. It's what i get for not blocking out time on my calendar

.

Thanks!
l

turbophil · 03-23-2007, 08:27 AM

Thanks for posting to remind me. We had a death in the fam, so I've been out part of the week. My assistant cleared the calendar including the coveted Lotus Lunch!

I'll do my best to be there! Getting caught up is a bear...

Best,

Phil

MikeRoberts44 · 03-23-2007, 08:40 AM

I'll be there!

darkSol · 03-23-2007, 09:36 AM

Wish I could make it - just got off the phone with Phil.

I'm on our way to Chicago in about two hours to see my sister's new baby - but I get to escape tomorrow to go visit Fox Valley to test drive an Exige S and then to Lamborghini Chicago for some Gallardo-ness

It's also pouring/thunder/lightning over here in Shawnee. You guys are crazy

lrichmtg · 03-26-2007, 08:35 AM

Pouring rain and thunder in Shawnee? Well it was nice and dry in OP

.

You missed a great time. We talked about you much (j/k

)

darkSol · 03-26-2007, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by lrichmtg

Pouring rain and thunder in Shawnee? Well it was nice and dry in OP

.

You missed a great time. We talked about you much (j/k

)

I'm sure. Phil and Mike are quite the talkers

Now my ears are ringing...

jlj3394 · 03-27-2007, 11:11 AM

The wife and I are going to be getting an Elise within the next 3 months. I was wondering were you got your cars serviced in KC, or if you took them to St. Louis for service.

Thanks.

lrichmtg · 03-27-2007, 11:50 AM

Phil and Mike:

You were talking about "cones" and how they can't do any damage...

I got this link from a co-worker with the caption: "What was the owner thinking?? Letting anyone, but especially a comedian, drive his Enzo??"

My response: "how could anyone hurt this car going around a track by themselves with just a few cones on the track"

http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/play...07161&src=news

My luck -- foot slips off the clutch, car jumps forward, takes out a bunch of bystanders

RE: service -- I took my car into JP Werks to get it serviced. I think the others' took theirs to St. Louis...

MikeRoberts44 · 03-27-2007, 12:53 PM

The cones did not do that. But cones can mar or even crack the body of the Elise. You still have to be careful.

Re: Service

I have been to MidRivers Lotus (St. Louis) for service and have been pleased. My last service was at George's Imports on State Line about 81st. They service a lot of exotics. In fact they usually have a Ferrari or two and a few old British cars in whenever I am there. They are quite good, but more expensive than MidRivers. I am due for my two year service. I will probably give the guy that took care of my DeLorean for 20+ years a shot at it. If he wants to do it, I would have no problem recommending him! I'll let you know.

babak · 03-27-2007, 02:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlj3394

The wife and I are going to be getting an Elise within the next 3 months. I was wondering were you got your cars serviced in KC, or if you took them to St. Louis for service.

Thanks.

Hi,
Basic service in my garage. Anything more than that is a day trip to StL. Luckily the dealership is on the W side of the StL and even from Topeka it's a one day (long day) drive to/fro.

Mike, BTW I talked to MikeB at MidRivers and the next required service is at 32k. The 'annual' is nothing more than an oil change etc. So I'm going to skip the trip this year.

jlj3394 · 03-27-2007, 09:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeRoberts44

The cones did not do that. But cones can mar or even crack the body of the Elise. You still have to be careful.

Re: Service

I have been to MidRivers Lotus (St. Louis) for service and have been pleased. My last service was at George's Imports on State Line about 81st. They service a lot of exotics. In fact they usually have a Ferrari or two and a few old British cars in whenever I am there. They are quite good, but more expensive than MidRivers. I am due for my two year service. I will probably give the guy that took care of my DeLorean for 20+ years a shot at it. If he wants to do it, I would have no problem recommending him! I'll let you know.

That is good news, I live about 2 minutes from George's.

I will let you know when we pull the trigger, right now we're looking for the right one. Any advice?

03-15-2007, 08:33 AM	#43 (permalink)
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03-16-2007, 09:11 AM	#49 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	(crowd noise) WHAT? CAN'T HEAR YOU! (/crowd noise) Sounds like a plan - although you can't see our cars in the parking lot from where we would be sitting inside... I thought that was one of the objectives __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

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turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Thanks for posting to remind me. We had a death in the fam, so I've been out part of the week. My assistant cleared the calendar including the coveted Lotus Lunch! I'll do my best to be there! Getting caught up is a bear... Best, Phil __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

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darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Wish I could make it - just got off the phone with Phil. I'm on our way to Chicago in about two hours to see my sister's new baby - but I get to escape tomorrow to go visit Fox Valley to test drive an Exige S and then to Lamborghini Chicago for some Gallardo-ness It's also pouring/thunder/lightning over here in Shawnee. You guys are crazy __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

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03-16-2007, 09:03 AM	#48 (permalink)
lrichmtg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	(^o^)/ (<-- that is me raising my hand [and also cheering]) I'm game -- Friday -- next one -- 11:15. Just a thought we are amidst March Madness. If we're looking for something quiet, 810 will probably be pretty packed next Friday. Although I don't care really, I just wanted to toss that out there in case any one else has an issue with it . Unless I hear otherwise, I'll see you there!

03-23-2007, 08:01 AM	#50 (permalink)
lrichmtg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	I just wanted to follow up and see if this is still on. I do have a meeting that is scheduled until 11:30, but will meet you all immediately thereafter (about 10 min to get to my car and get to 810) Hopefully the meeting will run short. It's what i get for not blocking out time on my calendar . Thanks! l

03-23-2007, 08:40 AM	#52 (permalink)
MikeRoberts44 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 619	I'll be there!

03-26-2007, 08:35 AM	#54 (permalink)
lrichmtg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Pouring rain and thunder in Shawnee? Well it was nice and dry in OP . You missed a great time. We talked about you much (j/k )

03-27-2007, 11:11 AM	#56 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 844	The wife and I are going to be getting an Elise within the next 3 months. I was wondering were you got your cars serviced in KC, or if you took them to St. Louis for service. Thanks.

03-27-2007, 11:50 AM	#57 (permalink)
lrichmtg Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 29	Phil and Mike: You were talking about "cones" and how they can't do any damage... I got this link from a co-worker with the caption: "What was the owner thinking?? Letting anyone, but especially a comedian, drive his Enzo??" My response: "how could anyone hurt this car going around a track by themselves with just a few cones on the track" http://cosmos.bcst.yahoo.com/up/play...07161&src=news My luck -- foot slips off the clutch, car jumps forward, takes out a bunch of bystanders RE: service -- I took my car into JP Werks to get it serviced. I think the others' took theirs to St. Louis...

03-27-2007, 12:53 PM	#58 (permalink)
MikeRoberts44 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Kansas City Posts: 619	The cones did not do that. But cones can mar or even crack the body of the Elise. You still have to be careful. Re: Service I have been to MidRivers Lotus (St. Louis) for service and have been pleased. My last service was at George's Imports on State Line about 81st. They service a lot of exotics. In fact they usually have a Ferrari or two and a few old British cars in whenever I am there. They are quite good, but more expensive than MidRivers. I am due for my two year service. I will probably give the guy that took care of my DeLorean for 20+ years a shot at it. If he wants to do it, I would have no problem recommending him! I'll let you know.

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