Roadtrip!!!! Georgia to California in 2 1/2 days - Page 4 - LotusTalk

zvezdah1 · 08-10-2004, 06:03 PM

Windows up top off, no probs carrying a conversation with a handheld, friend did it the other day.
Chris

Lotus Fury · 08-10-2004, 06:28 PM

New game!

Where's Randy?

How about we guess how many miles Randy does everyday? He'll have to keep a log of everyday mileage but I bet he would be doing that anyhow. Winner gets something, not sure what could be offered for such an feat. Maybe we all pitch in for a candy bar of the winner's choice.

NtflBlueLiz · 08-10-2004, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lotus Fury
New game!

Where's Randy?

How about we guess how many miles Randy does everyday? He'll have to keep a log of everyday mileage but I bet he would be doing that anyhow. Winner gets something, not sure what could be offered for such an feat. Maybe we all pitch in for a candy bar of the winner's choice.

How about Randy's new Elise!

BrianK · 08-10-2004, 06:58 PM

I will be arriving in Albuquerque the day you (Randy) leave.

weird.

... oh, and there's one Elisetalker (and potententially the only future Elise owner in NM) that lives in ABQ. If you're going to be there for any length of time (hours), you guys should meet up... he, too, is getting a Saffron Elise.

xxxotic · 08-11-2004, 07:58 AM

DOOMED!!!!

Randy Chase · 08-11-2004, 08:03 AM

Yikes!

mslpilot · 08-11-2004, 09:29 AM

Coastal NC is hurricane alley! The elise is very aerodynamic, just drive INTO the wind, stay on high ground though, ground clearance and all.

Can't wait to hear your stories, view your pictures.

you were SY LSS right? Hardtop?

Has anyone ordered the Blue interior on Luxury Package?

Randy Chase · 08-11-2004, 10:04 AM

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Originally posted by mslpilot

you were SY LSS right? Hardtop?

No hardtop.

SY, LSS, TP (black), Stage 1, 3M film, LH*

*Lotus Hat

atyclb · 08-11-2004, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by mslpilot

Has anyone ordered the Blue interior on Luxury Package?

did he just say "luxury" package?

Slick33 · 08-11-2004, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Randy Chase

Lotus Hat

How come you're the only one on the board that went for that option? We need LH pics!

Have a safe trip Randy. And, of course, enjoy the drive (though that probably didn't need to be said)!

Miguel · 08-11-2004, 10:42 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by atyclb
did he just say "luxury" package?

He is right,

Leather, Electric window, MP3, Net, Sound insulation for $1350
Sound like luxury items to me

Wait, I forgot, it reduces weight on the electric window, so I guess is a performance luxury package

smoseley · 08-11-2004, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by atyclb
did he just say "luxury" package?

Holy semantics, batman!

eliseowner2b · 08-11-2004, 11:06 AM

Wind doesn't bother the Elise as much as I thought it would. I have had a few semi's next to me and honestly I was expecting to get blown o/c (off course). The car feels more stable next to large trucks then I remember my Miata being. Hurricanes on the other hand...

Zor · 08-11-2004, 04:12 PM

Randy:

Sounds like a fun trip! A quick warning however..

Driving through Texas is boring! I've made the drive from TX to CA and back. While I went through Phoenix (and then Vegas whoop!) It took 8 hours to get out of the state.

Enjoy your visit to Austin! How long you staying?

Randy Chase · 08-11-2004, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Zor
Randy:

Sounds like a fun trip! A quick warning however..

Driving through Texas is boring! I've made the drive from TX to CA and back. While I went through Phoenix (and then Vegas whoop!) It took 8 hours to get out of the state.

Enjoy your visit to Austin! How long you staying?

I am staying in Austin just overnight and long enough to take the car in for service.

Many people have warned me about West Texas.

Randy Chase · 08-11-2004, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by zOOmz

Have you yet made plans on how to cross the flatlands? (midwest)

z

I miss the midwest mostly. North Carolina, Tennesee, southwest to Austin Texas. Then maybe northwest toward Oklahoma and then west to New Mexico, Arizona, California.

LarryB · 08-11-2004, 04:58 PM

Northern New Mexico is nice. I'm sure it's going to be too far out of your way Randy, but the high road to Taos is a nice scenic route. In any case look forward to checking out the log. Take lots of pics and don't forget to keep the Elise in the foreground.

perryeyges · 08-11-2004, 06:13 PM

Randy,
You might consider a detour up through Moab(stunning vistas) and then on over through Furnace Creek(death Valley). Get up @ 6:00 AM and play 9 holes(you can rent clubs) the mercury will only be around 85-90 degrees at 6AM. I did it in August three years ago. The best steak dinner I've ever had at the Furnace Creek lodge. They cater to the automotive mfgrs that frequent the place for hot weather testing(I think the filet was $55 though!)
You might see some interesting future models. When I was there we saw some pre-production 03 Navigators and a Toyota that I've never seen in the states(probably a non US model).

Randy Chase · 08-14-2004, 06:52 PM

Well, the best laid plans and all....

I have to make some changes to the trip. I am going to be pushing it, where I was planning on some parts being more leisurely. I will not do Route 66. I will not do any backroads past Austin.

I hope to make it From Atlanta, through the Tail of the Dragon, across the Cherohala Skyway into Tennessee. Down US 11 and across US 64. Stop somewhere in Tennessee.

On Tuesday, drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway down to Natchez Mississippi and then drive backroads to Austin. This will not be an easy leg, maybe 1000 miles.

Wednesday will be a difficult day also. Get the car serviced at Autostrada. Leave and drive to Tucson Arizona, about 900 miles. The distance is not a big deal, but the late start because of the service may cause me to get into Tucson very late.

Thursday, leave Tucson and head straight to San Diego and try to arrive at noon. My deadline is 3:00pm Thursday. I absolutely have to be back by this time to take my wife to the hospital.

I know this trip now sounds more brutal, but I intend on still enjoying the experience. And I intend on getting back by Thursday noon.
[blues brothers] We are on a mission [/blues brothers]

Updated- http://www.eliseroadtrip.com/trip.php

I will make a new goal to do Route 66 and some other areas later.

Hans Stuck · 08-14-2004, 08:24 PM

Stop at a restaurant called "Chuey's" in Van Horn, Texas. It's a little east of El Paso. Great place. John Madden always stops there when going cross country in his Madden Cruiser. It's a total hole in the wall with great Mexican food. I guess it's "tex-mex" by definition.

I was there a few years ago and plan to stop there again this October when I drive from Baltimore to Tucson.

Last time I was there, I had lunch next to Tommy Lee Jones. He owns a ranch near there....I'm told.

08-10-2004, 06:03 PM	#61 (permalink)
zvezdah1 eliseaholic! Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: georgia Posts: 6,768	Windows up top off, no probs carrying a conversation with a handheld, friend did it the other day. Chris __________________ Chris Club111 #3 06 Solar yellow/Touring/Traction Ctrl/Blk Whl Pkg/Strshld

08-10-2004, 06:58 PM	#64 (permalink)
BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,328	I will be arriving in Albuquerque the day you (Randy) leave. weird. ... oh, and there's one Elisetalker (and potententially the only future Elise owner in NM) that lives in ABQ. If you're going to be there for any length of time (hours), you guys should meet up... he, too, is getting a Saffron Elise. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

08-11-2004, 07:58 AM	#65 (permalink)
xxxotic Dude, There's My Car Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida Posts: 1,918	DOOMED!!!! Attached Images

08-11-2004, 08:03 AM	#66 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,816 Images: 761	Yikes! __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

08-11-2004, 09:29 AM	#67 (permalink)
mslpilot Ride what U love! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Coastal NC Posts: 114	What hurricane, we no fear no storm! Coastal NC is hurricane alley! The elise is very aerodynamic, just drive INTO the wind, stay on high ground though, ground clearance and all. Can't wait to hear your stories, view your pictures. you were SY LSS right? Hardtop? Has anyone ordered the Blue interior on Luxury Package? __________________ Die Livin'

08-10-2004, 06:28 PM	#62 (permalink)
Lotus Fury Blame Canada, eh? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pgh, Pa Posts: 1,914	New game! Where's Randy? How about we guess how many miles Randy does everyday? He'll have to keep a log of everyday mileage but I bet he would be doing that anyhow. Winner gets something, not sure what could be offered for such an feat. Maybe we all pitch in for a candy bar of the winner's choice.

08-11-2004, 11:06 AM	#73 (permalink)
eliseowner2b Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Georgia Mtns Posts: 2,279	Wind doesn't bother the Elise as much as I thought it would. I have had a few semi's next to me and honestly I was expecting to get blown o/c (off course). The car feels more stable next to large trucks then I remember my Miata being. Hurricanes on the other hand... __________________ Dan Parker 92 BMW 325 - JP Race Car 09 Jetta Tdi 06 Z4 M Coupe 09 Child on the way (anyone need a car?)

08-11-2004, 04:12 PM	#74 (permalink)
Zor Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 33	Randy: Sounds like a fun trip! A quick warning however.. Driving through Texas is boring! I've made the drive from TX to CA and back. While I went through Phoenix (and then Vegas whoop!) It took 8 hours to get out of the state. Enjoy your visit to Austin! How long you staying?

08-11-2004, 04:58 PM	#77 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 2,816	Northern New Mexico is nice. I'm sure it's going to be too far out of your way Randy, but the high road to Taos is a nice scenic route. In any case look forward to checking out the log. Take lots of pics and don't forget to keep the Elise in the foreground.

08-11-2004, 06:13 PM	#78 (permalink)
perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 2,822	Randy, You might consider a detour up through Moab(stunning vistas) and then on over through Furnace Creek(death Valley). Get up @ 6:00 AM and play 9 holes(you can rent clubs) the mercury will only be around 85-90 degrees at 6AM. I did it in August three years ago. The best steak dinner I've ever had at the Furnace Creek lodge. They cater to the automotive mfgrs that frequent the place for hot weather testing(I think the filet was $55 though!) You might see some interesting future models. When I was there we saw some pre-production 03 Navigators and a Toyota that I've never seen in the states(probably a non US model).

08-14-2004, 06:52 PM	#79 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,816 Images: 761	Well, the best laid plans and all.... I have to make some changes to the trip. I am going to be pushing it, where I was planning on some parts being more leisurely. I will not do Route 66. I will not do any backroads past Austin. I hope to make it From Atlanta, through the Tail of the Dragon, across the Cherohala Skyway into Tennessee. Down US 11 and across US 64. Stop somewhere in Tennessee. On Tuesday, drive down the Natchez Trace Parkway down to Natchez Mississippi and then drive backroads to Austin. This will not be an easy leg, maybe 1000 miles. Wednesday will be a difficult day also. Get the car serviced at Autostrada. Leave and drive to Tucson Arizona, about 900 miles. The distance is not a big deal, but the late start because of the service may cause me to get into Tucson very late. Thursday, leave Tucson and head straight to San Diego and try to arrive at noon. My deadline is 3:00pm Thursday. I absolutely have to be back by this time to take my wife to the hospital. I know this trip now sounds more brutal, but I intend on still enjoying the experience. And I intend on getting back by Thursday noon. [blues brothers] We are on a mission [/blues brothers] Updated- http://www.eliseroadtrip.com/trip.php I will make a new goal to do Route 66 and some other areas later. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

08-14-2004, 08:24 PM	#80 (permalink)
Hans Stuck Elise Deposit Holder Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Maryland Posts: 327	Stop at a restaurant called "Chuey's" in Van Horn, Texas. It's a little east of El Paso. Great place. John Madden always stops there when going cross country in his Madden Cruiser. It's a total hole in the wall with great Mexican food. I guess it's "tex-mex" by definition. I was there a few years ago and plan to stop there again this October when I drive from Baltimore to Tucson. Last time I was there, I had lunch next to Tommy Lee Jones. He owns a ranch near there....I'm told. __________________ '04 Honda S2000 - Berlina/Black '02 Ducati 998S - Bayliss Edition '02 BMW 325xiT - Topasblau/Black '00 Land Rover Discovery II - Red/Tan '00 Audi S4 - [SOLD - 7/10/04] '90 BMW M3 - [SOLD - 7/8/04] -------------------------------------

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