Wash me... - LotusTalk

robains · 06-29-2009, 11:40 AM

Some people just have no respect...

Monsi · 06-29-2009, 11:48 AM

I'm glad he/she is driving it

swaq · 06-29-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Monsi

I'm glad he/she is driving it

+1 A car can't always be clean unless you never drive it.

RoadDad · 06-29-2009, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by robains

Some people just have no respect...

I was looking for the "wash me" finger written in the dirt somewhere as the disrespect

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Originally Posted by Monsi

I'm glad he/she is driving it

+1. How do you drive something and not get dirt on it?

robains · 06-29-2009, 12:33 PM

In this case, you hire someone.

Or in my case, I bring "cleaning" solutions to the track with me and go to town after each session. Or for that matter any extended outing that collects bugs and road grim.

kverges · 06-29-2009, 12:36 PM

You are a freak. I think the car looks awesome! I don't think I have ever cleaned my track wheels and wash my race car twice a season whether it needs it or not.

All that cleaning is time you don't get back!

Dirt rules!

tcnohead · 06-29-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by kverges

You are a freak

+1 You weirdo

robains · 06-29-2009, 01:10 PM

Dirt attracts more dirt, not sponsors -- f'in ghetto drivers

xtn · 06-29-2009, 01:11 PM

Perhaps that car is still in the middle of an "extended outing?" Perhaps the owner plans to detail it fully when he gets home?

xtn

robains · 06-29-2009, 01:18 PM

Excuses, excuses ...

Looks like it just came back from a Top Gear shoot.

robains · 06-29-2009, 01:25 PM

I mean look at this guy... (haha)

DeanG · 06-29-2009, 02:21 PM

OK what do others do when on extended trips in a Lotus?

I've done several trips that lasted longer than a week. The car gets grungy but I don't want to subject it to an automated car wash or the nasty brush in a DIY car wash. I usually use the wand from a DIY car wash and carry something synthetic to wash and dry the car.

Maybe we need a poll.

robains · 06-29-2009, 02:33 PM

I just bring along a water spray bottle, some towels, Meguiars glass cleaner, and Mequiar's speed detailer or this stuff

I mean ya don't wanna be caught in a pic like that above

...m... · 06-29-2009, 04:14 PM

...a quick handwash every month or so is all mehve gets between annual detailing...

Bane · 06-29-2009, 04:50 PM

Zonda:

Zonda actually being driven:

skottoman · 06-29-2009, 05:51 PM

I wish my wife was that dirty.

xtn · 06-29-2009, 06:04 PM

My car gets pretty dirty and I don't care. I mean I care enough to wash it every once in a while, but that's about it. I bought it for the fun factor it gives me. I don't give a hoot about impressing other's with its cleanliness in public.

xtn

Monsi · 06-29-2009, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by skottoman

I wish my wife was that dirty.

giggidy

andykeck · 06-29-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by xtn

My car gets pretty dirty and I don't care. I mean I care enough to wash it every once in a while, but that's about it. I bought it for the fun factor it gives me. I don't give a hoot about impressing other's with its cleanliness in public.

xtn

Amen!

Aedo · 06-29-2009, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ...m...

...a quick handwash every month or so is all mehve gets between annual detailing...

mine gets this treatment - but without the annual detail

06-29-2009, 11:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
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06-29-2009, 11:48 AM	#2 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,291 Images: 21	I'm glad he/she is driving it __________________ Dude, there's my car!

06-29-2009, 12:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,819	In this case, you hire someone. Or in my case, I bring "cleaning" solutions to the track with me and go to town after each session. Or for that matter any extended outing that collects bugs and road grim. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

06-29-2009, 01:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,819	Dirt attracts more dirt, not sponsors -- f'in ghetto drivers __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

06-29-2009, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	Perhaps that car is still in the middle of an "extended outing?" Perhaps the owner plans to detail it fully when he gets home? xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

06-29-2009, 12:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
kverges Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Dallas Posts: 925	You are a freak. I think the car looks awesome! I don't think I have ever cleaned my track wheels and wash my race car twice a season whether it needs it or not. All that cleaning is time you don't get back! Dirt rules!

06-29-2009, 01:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,819	Excuses, excuses ... Looks like it just came back from a Top Gear shoot. __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

06-29-2009, 01:25 PM	#11 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,819	I mean look at this guy... (haha) Attached Images __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

06-29-2009, 02:21 PM	#12 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 720	OK what do others do when on extended trips in a Lotus? I've done several trips that lasted longer than a week. The car gets grungy but I don't want to subject it to an automated car wash or the nasty brush in a DIY car wash. I usually use the wand from a DIY car wash and carry something synthetic to wash and dry the car. Maybe we need a poll.

06-29-2009, 02:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 1,819	I just bring along a water spray bottle, some towels, Meguiars glass cleaner, and Mequiar's speed detailer or this stuff I mean ya don't wanna be caught in a pic like that above __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Pack & LSD) + EFi 550ci injectors + Mahle 9:1 + DRS Port + SuperTech Valves + Weapon R Header + 2.9" pully + TODA Clutch + FF Engine Damper + RLS IC + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + RTD brace + Milled steering arms + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front/rear + Reverie 1650mm wing + ReVerie front splitter + IQ3 Dash + 4pt ASM + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear camera + RAC monolites 888s 195/225 + Lotus LSS Hoosier R6 205/225 @ 1921 lbs

06-29-2009, 04:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
...m... Denuo Volatilis Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,715	...a quick handwash every month or so is all mehve gets between annual detailing... __________________ 2005 Federal Elise \| Touring \| Storm Titanium ...73,000 miles and aging beautifully... 2000 New Beetle \| Turbo \| Reflex Silver ...107,000 miles of steadfast service...

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06-29-2009, 05:51 PM	#16 (permalink)
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06-29-2009, 06:04 PM	#17 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,845	My car gets pretty dirty and I don't care. I mean I care enough to wash it every once in a while, but that's about it. I bought it for the fun factor it gives me. I don't give a hoot about impressing other's with its cleanliness in public. xtn __________________ 2006 McLareghini Bugatterrari, Storm Titanium... <mods> installed: air horn, Scroth 4-point ASM harnesses, Sector111 halon extinguisher and mounting bracket, Von Hep exhaust and rear panel delete, Pagid brake pads, red Volks CE28n wheels, Toyo RA-1 tires, Nitron SA coilovers, Sector111 (WorksBell) quick-disconnect steering wheel kit. awaiting installation: Scroth "pull-up" lap belts, Sector111 RTD Brace, Tony's heater bypass mod, and dropped steering rack mounting plates. </mods>

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