Hi Ho Silver! New Exige owner. - LotusTalk

luxige · 10-06-2007, 10:26 PM

Hi folks -

I've been lurking about a bit, and since I picked up my new (to me) 06 Exige today, I thought I'd introduce myself.

This car started out as an airplane. I'd always wanted to build a plane, but over the last year I came to realize it's very poor timing and will be for a while. No space to build, no convenient airfields, don't want to get wrapped up in a years-long project, already tied up in a years-long house remodel, etc. So I thought I'd look at building a car. I started tame, but soon was dreaming of wicked track stars. Such as:
http://www.race-car-replicas.com/rcrp.html
But still, location and time are problems now. So I started looking at turnkeys, and I came across the Atom and was a hair away from putting in my order. But I need a car that I can get a bit of practical use from. I commute from MA to NJ a few times a month. Usually I fly but eight or ten times a year timing and weather tell me to just hop in the car and blast down. So I was trying to convince myself I could make the Atom an occaisional commuter

. I drove down during the flooding this spring and came to my senses. (The price hike put it out of reach anyway).
But on the Atom forum, I learned about Lotus. I corresponded with Shinoo, who steered me to these pages and this whacked-out group. One of the things I liked about the Atom was the enthusiasm of the owners' group, and I see the same here. It's not just that the ET members are into their cars, it's the way they dig everybody else's Lotus enthusiasm too. Cool.
So I shopped a bit and bought an Exige.

Most of you have probably seen it; it was owned by KingOfJericho. Here's a shot anyway:
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I got about three and a half hours of driving in (still smiling) today. A quote from a passenger: "Oh, my God! That's...that's...whoa!" after a visit to power cam world.

Anyway, whether you guys knew it or not, you talked me into this...

Thanks!
(And what the hell is the significance of a rope-skipping sheep?)

mevistox5 · 10-06-2007, 10:50 PM

Welcome to the nuthouse......

LotusUSA · 10-07-2007, 01:40 AM

Congratulations and welcome to the community!

Ian · 10-07-2007, 04:22 AM

You got a great deal on a beautiful car. Congrats.

Benjamin · 10-07-2007, 06:31 AM

Congrats Luxige! - Any Mods Planned Yet? Plans For LOG28?

luxige · 10-07-2007, 09:00 AM

Thanks, folks.

I'm currently bidding for next year's vacation times, and LOG28 is on the list. If that works out, I'm there.

Mods:
Just a couple cosmetics at first. I'd like to improve the look of the gray plastic console and A/C surround; probaby just a simple paint job to complement the tasteful Arctic Silver. Any input would be welcome.
The car has steel braided brake lines and Fujita intake. I'll keep the exhaust stock until I decide if I will add forced induction. Before I get that far I will need:

Driver mods:
HP driving tutelage. Any recommendations for western MA?
Track time!

House mods:
I need to reconfigure our tiny back patio to include a parking spot. Until then the car is at a neighbor's barn.

kestrel74 · 10-07-2007, 10:13 AM

Hi Ho Silver....Is that a 2008 Color ??

codymac · 10-07-2007, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luxige

...tasteful Arctic Silver.

The best color!

BrendanDolan · 10-07-2007, 11:58 AM

Welcome! I've just starting posting here myself, and I'm blown away by the strong community here.

shay2nak · 10-07-2007, 02:45 PM

luxige · 10-07-2007, 04:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by codymac

The best color!

You are correct, sir!

peck555 · 10-07-2007, 06:38 PM

Howdy and welcome,have a sheep or two...

Shawn C · 10-08-2007, 09:29 AM

Congrats and enjoy!

RHT3 · 10-08-2007, 01:51 PM

I was a bee's eyelash from buying that car RIGHT out from underneath you! You are a lucky bastard!

I got one anyway, but this particular Exige looks kick ass!

Congrats!

KingOfJericho · 10-08-2007, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RHT3

I got one anyway, but this particular Exige looks kick ass!

Thank you, thank you...

Bavarian Motorist · 10-08-2007, 06:29 PM

Welcome!!

KingofJericho, what are your plans? Upgrading to an S/different car or had to sell for other reasons?

luxige · 10-08-2007, 06:53 PM

Thanks, all , for the welcomes and congrats; much appreciated.

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Originally Posted by RHT3

You are a lucky bastard!

Yes, yes I am! I'd say I'm sorry...but, you know.......I'm not.

Quote:

This particular Exige looks kick ass!

Indeed. I will do my best to take care of it as well as KoJ did. I think the body-matching splitter and scoops look perfect in tasteful Arctic Silver.

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KingOfJericho · 10-08-2007, 07:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

Welcome!!

KingofJericho, what are your plans? Upgrading to an S/different car or had to sell for other reasons?

Not sure. I have a deposit down for a BMW 135i but I am thinking about pulling it back. The lease is up on my Altima in July which I am certainly not keeping so when that day comes I'll make a final decision. Out of all of the cars I've had the one I miss the most is the Infiniti G35 Coupe. It was very usable and fun and I wasn't so paranoid about it (the only downside to Lotus ownership). If I can find a G Coupe that I like for the right price I may just pick up one of those, buy a house, then call it a day for a little while. The truth is that I have no idea what's next... but I can almost guarantee it will never be as fun as the Exige was.

Bavarian Motorist · 10-09-2007, 02:19 PM

Seems like you're looking for just one car. 135i would be my choice for a single car if you need the utility and usability.

Make sure your next car can keep up on that great route you gave me (I've never managed to complete it

)

Best wishes. Hopefully you can return to Lotus ownership some day!

10-06-2007, 10:26 PM	#1 (permalink)
luxige luxige Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,187	Hi Ho Silver! New Exige owner. Hi folks - I've been lurking about a bit, and since I picked up my new (to me) 06 Exige today, I thought I'd introduce myself. This car started out as an airplane. I'd always wanted to build a plane, but over the last year I came to realize it's very poor timing and will be for a while. No space to build, no convenient airfields, don't want to get wrapped up in a years-long project, already tied up in a years-long house remodel, etc. So I thought I'd look at building a car. I started tame, but soon was dreaming of wicked track stars. Such as: http://www.race-car-replicas.com/rcrp.html But still, location and time are problems now. So I started looking at turnkeys, and I came across the Atom and was a hair away from putting in my order. But I need a car that I can get a bit of practical use from. I commute from MA to NJ a few times a month. Usually I fly but eight or ten times a year timing and weather tell me to just hop in the car and blast down. So I was trying to convince myself I could make the Atom an occaisional commuter . I drove down during the flooding this spring and came to my senses. (The price hike put it out of reach anyway). But on the Atom forum, I learned about Lotus. I corresponded with Shinoo, who steered me to these pages and this whacked-out group. One of the things I liked about the Atom was the enthusiasm of the owners' group, and I see the same here. It's not just that the ET members are into their cars, it's the way they dig everybody else's Lotus enthusiasm too. Cool. So I shopped a bit and bought an Exige. Most of you have probably seen it; it was owned by KingOfJericho. Here's a shot anyway: I got about three and a half hours of driving in (still smiling) today. A quote from a passenger: "Oh, my God! That's...that's...whoa!" after a visit to power cam world. Anyway, whether you guys knew it or not, you talked me into this... Thanks! (And what the hell is the significance of a rope-skipping sheep?) __________________ In theory, there is no difference between Theory and Practice. In practice, there is. - Y. Berra

10-06-2007, 10:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
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10-07-2007, 01:40 AM	#3 (permalink)
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10-07-2007, 04:22 AM	#4 (permalink)
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10-07-2007, 06:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Benjamin Mischief Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 149 Images: 2	Congrats Luxige! - Any Mods Planned Yet? Plans For LOG28? __________________ Power doesn't have to show off. Power is confident, self-assuring, self-starting and self-stopping, self-warming, and self-justifying. When you have it, you know it. - Ralph Ellison

10-07-2007, 09:00 AM	#6 (permalink)
luxige luxige Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,187	Thanks, folks. I'm currently bidding for next year's vacation times, and LOG28 is on the list. If that works out, I'm there. Mods: Just a couple cosmetics at first. I'd like to improve the look of the gray plastic console and A/C surround; probaby just a simple paint job to complement the tasteful Arctic Silver. Any input would be welcome. The car has steel braided brake lines and Fujita intake. I'll keep the exhaust stock until I decide if I will add forced induction. Before I get that far I will need: Driver mods: HP driving tutelage. Any recommendations for western MA? Track time! House mods: I need to reconfigure our tiny back patio to include a parking spot. Until then the car is at a neighbor's barn. __________________ In theory, there is no difference between Theory and Practice. In practice, there is. - Y. Berra Last edited by luxige : 10-07-2007 at 09:06 AM.

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RHT3 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 108	Grrrrr. . . I was a bee's eyelash from buying that car RIGHT out from underneath you! You are a lucky bastard! I got one anyway, but this particular Exige looks kick ass! Congrats!

10-08-2007, 06:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Welcome!! KingofJericho, what are your plans? Upgrading to an S/different car or had to sell for other reasons? __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

10-09-2007, 02:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	Seems like you're looking for just one car. 135i would be my choice for a single car if you need the utility and usability. Make sure your next car can keep up on that great route you gave me (I've never managed to complete it ) Best wishes. Hopefully you can return to Lotus ownership some day! __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

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