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Houston Lotus · 11-29-2008, 10:31 PM

I just picked up the Tony Kart shifter I ordered a few weeks ago. Here are some photos. It really makes the Lotus look huge.

jallingt · 11-29-2008, 10:45 PM

That cart look I-tal-in and a whole lot of fun!
Nice thing is that you won't have to worry about the windows rattling.
I noticed it has brakes front and rear.... does that affect the class you can run in?

Mr. Know · 11-30-2008, 12:26 AM

Looks like a guaranteed sore rib seat.

looney · 11-30-2008, 02:50 AM

haha, you know what, i actually think it makes it quite evident just how small the lotus is

gt3guru · 11-30-2008, 06:21 AM

HEY! Awsome new kart! I only know of one track out in Katy, are there more around?

serpent · 11-30-2008, 06:52 AM

awesome kart!!!

tell me you drove it around the neighborhood, lol

gt3guru · 11-30-2008, 07:17 AM

Track toy? how about commuter!

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gt3guru · 11-30-2008, 07:29 AM

Looks like a top of the line kart, front brakes and break bias adjuster right by your hip. Always wanted one. Maybe i'll have to sell the lotus and buy a kart, invest the rest in this down market and buy a new esprit in a few years.

What speck is it and where is the competition locally. I will have to come watch if it is in town.

Darth G-F · 11-30-2008, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by gt3guru

Track toy? how about commuter!

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Hey this was shot in my home town. As far as I know, they never caught the guy, but I remember it made the news here for a while.

skibum · 11-30-2008, 12:00 PM

Congrats on the new toy. I had a KGB TAG kart a few years back and drove it around my neighborhood a few times - Cops showed up within 5 mins every time. Make sure you don't cheap out on the safety gear - especially the rib protector.

11-29-2008, 10:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
Houston Lotus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 152	New track toy I just picked up the Tony Kart shifter I ordered a few weeks ago. Here are some photos. It really makes the Lotus look huge. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (stock) http://www.alexbrownracing.net 2002 BMW Z3 (stock) http://alexbrownracing.blogspot.com 2004 BMW E46 M3 http://www.vimeo.com/alexbrownracing 2009 Nissan Armada LE http://www.tmgracer.com/team.php 2008 Tony Kart EVXX - Alex Brown Racing 2007 Stohr Formula 1000 (FB). SCCA/NASA Race Licensed Driver. (3 Class (FB) Race Wins)

11-29-2008, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
jallingt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 521	That cart look I-tal-in and a whole lot of fun! Nice thing is that you won't have to worry about the windows rattling. I noticed it has brakes front and rear.... does that affect the class you can run in? __________________ 2005 Bordeaux Met #21 (HT, Touring, Quicksilver ext, TRM F1 wheels, Stan Stud, HID lights, BWR S/C,Filled motor mounts, catch can, no camber shims, Tillett saddles) 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (Tip, GAIC Chip, AWE Cat-back, Team Dyanmics Pro 1.2 wheels, H-sport sway bars) 2002 F-350 (Powerstroke, 4x4, Banks power pack, 6th alternator) Couple nice bicycles, way too many snow skis.

11-30-2008, 12:26 AM	#3 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,349 Images: 6	Looks like a guaranteed sore rib seat. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

11-30-2008, 06:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
gt3guru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Tx Posts: 488	HEY! Awsome new kart! I only know of one track out in Katy, are there more around? __________________ 2005 Elise, Saffron Yellow, Touring, Sport, Black wheels, Hard top, dual oil coolers, focal front speakers 1998 BMW 318ti, 77k miles. M sport package, 5 speed. Dependable daily driver since 97 1996 Colnago Technos, Dura-Ace, Zipp, spinergy, Specialized, Mavic. And I ride it in the middle of your mountain roads. I hope your insurance is as good as my lawyer.

11-30-2008, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,456	awesome kart!!! tell me you drove it around the neighborhood, lol __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

11-30-2008, 02:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
looney Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 397	haha, you know what, i actually think it makes it quite evident just how small the lotus is

11-30-2008, 07:17 AM	#7 (permalink)
gt3guru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Tx Posts: 488	Track toy? how about commuter! <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/neYVWkuEdCo&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/neYVWkuEdCo&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> __________________ 2005 Elise, Saffron Yellow, Touring, Sport, Black wheels, Hard top, dual oil coolers, focal front speakers 1998 BMW 318ti, 77k miles. M sport package, 5 speed. Dependable daily driver since 97 1996 Colnago Technos, Dura-Ace, Zipp, spinergy, Specialized, Mavic. And I ride it in the middle of your mountain roads. I hope your insurance is as good as my lawyer.

11-30-2008, 07:29 AM	#8 (permalink)
gt3guru Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The Woodlands, Tx Posts: 488	Looks like a top of the line kart, front brakes and break bias adjuster right by your hip. Always wanted one. Maybe i'll have to sell the lotus and buy a kart, invest the rest in this down market and buy a new esprit in a few years. What speck is it and where is the competition locally. I will have to come watch if it is in town. __________________ 2005 Elise, Saffron Yellow, Touring, Sport, Black wheels, Hard top, dual oil coolers, focal front speakers 1998 BMW 318ti, 77k miles. M sport package, 5 speed. Dependable daily driver since 97 1996 Colnago Technos, Dura-Ace, Zipp, spinergy, Specialized, Mavic. And I ride it in the middle of your mountain roads. I hope your insurance is as good as my lawyer.

11-30-2008, 12:00 PM	#10 (permalink)
skibum I approve this message Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 261	Congrats on the new toy. I had a KGB TAG kart a few years back and drove it around my neighborhood a few times - Cops showed up within 5 mins every time. Make sure you don't cheap out on the safety gear - especially the rib protector. __________________ 2006 Exige - Solar Yellow BWR S/C - Tillet B5 CF seats - Arqray SS single - PPE Header & sport cat - TR Motorsports F1 w/R888's - 1934# 2004 s2000 - 378 whp 295 trq 2005 Mini Cooper S 2008 Honda Fit - 35mpg y0! 1965 Austin Mini w/ vtec

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