Workin' For Lotus - LotusTalk

goldwing2000 · 02-15-2008, 05:22 PM

Just fyi...

I started working for Lotus Engineering in Ann Arbor back at the first of the year. I'm actually the only person working there who owns a Lotus.

Anyway, if there's anything I can do for anybody, feel free to ask. There aren't a lot of actual Lotus people there (mostly work on local domestic contracts) but I'll help in any way I can.

~peace~

lotusforsale · 02-15-2008, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by goldwing2000

Just fyi...

I started working for Lotus Engineering in Ann Arbor back at the first of the year. I'm actually the only person working there who owns a Lotus.

Anyway, if there's anything I can do for anybody, feel free to ask. There aren't a lot of actual Lotus people there (mostly work on local domestic contracts) but I'll help in any way I can.

~peace~

I for one would simply like to know the kinds of things LE is working on, to the extent you can share.

goldwing2000 · 02-15-2008, 06:10 PM

Unfortunately, we're not actually working on anything for Lotus Cars UK at that location. It's all work for various other OEMs. Mostly engine dynos and emissions certifications. Pretty much the only thing Lotus there is the name on the building and the three cars parked in the shop (one Elise, two Exiges). Other than that, I can't say much because I know we have some top secret stuff and I don't know what's ok to talk about and what's not, so better to just not talk about anything.

fitfan · 02-15-2008, 07:48 PM

can you verify (or convince lotus to make) a diffuser with no exhaust holes that fits the elise 111r

goldwing2000 · 02-15-2008, 07:52 PM

Don't think I have quite that kind of pull. Have you tried contacting them? http://www.lotuscars.com/Contact.aspx

Rugbyduck · 02-15-2008, 08:11 PM

Cool! You understand our language!

Welcome!

climb4fun · 02-15-2008, 09:29 PM

What excatly do you do over there? (if you don't mind to talk about, of course).

pianomaniac · 02-15-2008, 10:50 PM

Can you ask them to extend our warranty for the life of the owner?.....with free popcorn refills, of course. Thanks.

andrewgotanelise · 02-16-2008, 12:24 AM

so... wait what can you do / tell us? Am I missing something or can you not tell us anything new or intresting / worthful?

Brennon · 02-16-2008, 05:13 AM

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Originally Posted by pianomaniac

Can you ask them to extend our warranty for the life of the owner?.....with free popcorn refills, of course. Thanks.

So Cal is VERY consumer friendly...it more or less is if you've ever brought your car in for that problem before .

goldwing2000 · 02-16-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by climb4fun

What excatly do you do over there? (if you don't mind to talk about, of course).

I'm working in the engine dyno lab.

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Originally Posted by andrewgotanelise

so... wait what can you do / tell us? Am I missing something or can you not tell us anything new or intresting / worthful?

I don't have any new information right now (I've only been there a month and a half!) but I've already had one person ask me to get them in contact with somebody who works at that facility. I'm not claiming to be some kind of great insider, I'm just offering to help out in any way I can, as one Lotus owner/gear head to the rest of the community of Lotus owners.

If I do come across any information that isn't super-secret-squirrel, then I'll happily share.

Jason R · 02-16-2008, 01:39 PM

Kane,

Make sure you make it out to some of the Great Lakes Lotus Club events this year. I know the guys from Lotus Engineering come out from time to time.

http://www.greatlakeslotus.com/

goldwing2000 · 02-16-2008, 01:43 PM

I'll be there when I can! Unfortunately I'm working weekends, so 90% of the events are going to be out.

02-15-2008, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
goldwing2000 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 83	Workin' For Lotus Just fyi... I started working for Lotus Engineering in Ann Arbor back at the first of the year. I'm actually the only person working there who owns a Lotus. Anyway, if there's anything I can do for anybody, feel free to ask. There aren't a lot of actual Lotus people there (mostly work on local domestic contracts) but I'll help in any way I can. ~peace~ __________________ ~Kane '05 Lotus Elise (FOR SALE) '04 Mazda 3s 5-door '00 Honda Goldwing SE '89 Chevy K-5 Blazer

02-15-2008, 06:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
goldwing2000 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 83	Unfortunately, we're not actually working on anything for Lotus Cars UK at that location. It's all work for various other OEMs. Mostly engine dynos and emissions certifications. Pretty much the only thing Lotus there is the name on the building and the three cars parked in the shop (one Elise, two Exiges). Other than that, I can't say much because I know we have some top secret stuff and I don't know what's ok to talk about and what's not, so better to just not talk about anything. __________________ ~Kane '05 Lotus Elise (FOR SALE) '04 Mazda 3s 5-door '00 Honda Goldwing SE '89 Chevy K-5 Blazer

02-15-2008, 07:48 PM	#4 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,097	can you verify (or convince lotus to make) a diffuser with no exhaust holes that fits the elise 111r __________________ Driving it around!

02-15-2008, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
goldwing2000 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 83	Don't think I have quite that kind of pull. Have you tried contacting them? http://www.lotuscars.com/Contact.aspx __________________ ~Kane '05 Lotus Elise (FOR SALE) '04 Mazda 3s 5-door '00 Honda Goldwing SE '89 Chevy K-5 Blazer

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Rugbyduck Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 2,795	Cool! You understand our language! Welcome! __________________ '06 Krypton Green Elise (touring/LSD/HT) '05 Magnetic Blue Elise (sport/HT) dedicated track car '07 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited (4 door!) Excelsior-Henderson Super X/Ducati Monster 620 ie 3 Series BMW/Acura MDX Carver Yacht

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climb4fun WTF Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: N.VA Posts: 712	What excatly do you do over there? (if you don't mind to talk about, of course).

02-15-2008, 10:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
pianomaniac Elise #76 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,531	Can you ask them to extend our warranty for the life of the owner?.....with free popcorn refills, of course. Thanks. __________________ Owner of '05 Elise S/T- touring- LSS-Stage 2 '07 Audi RS4 4.2L V-8 420 HP - 6 Sp..(sold) '07 Toyota Prius

02-16-2008, 12:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,208	so... wait what can you do / tell us? Am I missing something or can you not tell us anything new or intresting / worthful? __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

02-16-2008, 01:39 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jason R Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: S.E. Michigan Posts: 104	Kane, Make sure you make it out to some of the Great Lakes Lotus Club events this year. I know the guys from Lotus Engineering come out from time to time. http://www.greatlakeslotus.com/ __________________ 2006 Arctic Silver Exige Nitron Track, Accusump, Pagid Blacks and sticky tires

02-16-2008, 01:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
goldwing2000 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dearborn Heights, MI Posts: 83	I'll be there when I can! Unfortunately I'm working weekends, so 90% of the events are going to be out. __________________ ~Kane '05 Lotus Elise (FOR SALE) '04 Mazda 3s 5-door '00 Honda Goldwing SE '89 Chevy K-5 Blazer

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