Just got hit by a drunk driver in Beverly Hills. - Page 15 - LotusTalk

Flash G · 12-16-2007, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

congrats, chris!

he's probably out driving for about 24 hours straight to make up for the 3 months of lost love. LOL

You got that right! I was out at "Streets" at Willow all day Saturday. The car feels amazing. Just like new. The guys at BH Lotus dialed the car in for me knowing that I was headed for the track after I got the car back.

There are still a couple of minor things that still need to be done to the car. The new Starshield hasn't been installed yet so I taped up every square inch of the front end. The badges are still missing - but other than that, it's as good as new.

(I apologize for the massive pics. I'm not at my home computer.)

Flash G · 12-16-2007, 11:59 AM

(I'm going to take better pics once the car is detailed.)

loanshark · 12-16-2007, 11:59 AM

FLASH--car looks great, and youlook happy! Glad you had a great time. What is with the American Muscle in the pic? Cool car, but out of place, no?

Second question, I know you had your car repaired at SCC. Can these guys do nothing right the first time, or did you pick it up prior to them finishing everything (badges/starshield)?

I have seen Johns car in person, and their level was work was questionable, plus missing parts, and delay after delay.

But I am happy for you, if things worked out.

Now stay out of the way of BLonde Bimbos!!

See you next week

Flash G · 12-16-2007, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by loanshark

FLASH--car looks great, and youlook happy! Glad you had a great time. What is with the American Muscle in the pic? Cool car, but out of place, no?

Second question, I know you had your car repaired at SCC. Can these guys do nothing right the first time, or did you pick it up prior to them finishing everything (badges/starshield)?

I have seen Johns car in person, and their level was work was questionable, plus missing parts, and delay after delay.

But I am happy for you, if things worked out.

Now stay out of the way of BLonde Bimbos!!

See you next week

I picked up the car before it was ready. I had the track day already scheduled and I didn't want to miss it. The car is going back to SCC to be finished. They did a quality job as far as I can tell.

The pics are from Danny McKeever's high performance driving skills event at Willow. You have the option to use their cars or bring your own. There was another Lotus and one guy had the Chevelle. I think he took the Chevelle around the track once and realized that it was a disaster waiting to happen.

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loanshark · 12-16-2007, 12:29 PM

Very cool. Thanks for the clarification. Looks like fun! Will give you a call later in the week..and set something up

Jack · 12-16-2007, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash G

The pics are from Danny McKeever's high performance driving skills event at Willow. You have the option to use their cars or bring your own. There was another Lotus and one guy had the Chevelle. I think he took the Chevelle around the track once and realized that it was a disaster waiting to happen.

Fast Lane does a great school .. do their Monday school on Big Willow next time as well.

gameson · 12-16-2007, 12:46 PM

What's the cost for Fast Lane driving school? Does it include insurance in case something happen to their car?

John · 12-16-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by loanshark

Second question, I know you had your car repaired at SCC. Can these guys do nothing right the first time, or did you pick it up prior to them finishing everything (badges/starshield)?

I can tell you this - they got it beyond perfect the 2nd time. I am a much much happier person now...

loanshark · 12-16-2007, 05:31 PM

Glad to hear things were better John! I may come see you tomorrow night with mine

John · 12-16-2007, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by loanshark

Glad to hear things were better John! I may come see you tomorrow night with mine

Better if during daylight hours - would like a quick late afternoon photoshoot.

loanshark · 12-16-2007, 06:08 PM

Hmm....schedule is tight.....will see.....if I can do it.

Flash G · 12-17-2007, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gameson

What's the cost for Fast Lane driving school? Does it include insurance in case something happen to their car?

I think it's around $700. It's very worth it. That track is perfect for the car. Lots of tight corners to learn on. There was actually a "Lotus guy/instructor" who rode with me on a few laps to assess my skills. It was a great day and I really got a great feel for the capabilities of the car and the differences between the Elise (which doesn't have the A048s, sport suspension, supercharger, wing etc...) and the Exige S.

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Jack · 12-17-2007, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash G

There was actually a "Lotus guy/instructor" who rode with me on a few laps to assess my skills.

Could that guy have been Rod Bean?

Flash G · 12-17-2007, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Could that guy have been Rod Bean?

Yes, I think it was Rod. Most of the group was doing "big Willow" today. I wanted to do it badly but couldn't swing it with my schedule. Next time!

I also want to try the "horseshoe".

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loanshark · 12-18-2007, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash G

I really got a great feel for the capabilities of the car and the differences between the Elise (which doesn't have the A048s, sport suspension, supercharger, wing etc...) and the Exige S.

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Exactly the reason I want to meet up with you...

Jack · 12-18-2007, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash G

I also want to try the "horseshoe".

Forget about HS -- try Buttonwillow. The tack (SCCA owned) has a very reasonable (cost-wise) 1-day school that you would enjoy.

I believe it's offered four times a year -- check the Buttonwillow Raceway Park site for more info.

Flash G · 12-18-2007, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Jack

Forget about HS -- try Buttonwillow. The tack (SCCA owned) has a very reasonable (cost-wise) 1-day school that you would enjoy.

I believe it's offered four times a year -- check the Buttonwillow Raceway Park site for more info.

Thanks! I will check it out.

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Flash G · 01-02-2008, 05:58 AM

I have some new pics of the car on the skidpad and on the track. I'm resizing and will post soon.....

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Boondock Saint · 01-03-2008, 12:20 PM

Good to see your car back up and running Flash.

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Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 2,469	I have some new pics of the car on the skidpad and on the track. I'm resizing and will post soon..... . __________________ Turn your flatscreen TV into a work of art. Modern Art DVD \| Plasma Aquarium DVD \| Widescreen Fireplace DVD 11 Esprit??? (When can I place my deposit?!) 07 Exige S - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, LSD, Touring pack 06 Range Rover Sport - Java Black 05 Elise - Ardent Red, Stage II Exhaust, Touring pack

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loanshark BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,225 Images: 41	FLASH--car looks great, and youlook happy! Glad you had a great time. What is with the American Muscle in the pic? Cool car, but out of place, no? Second question, I know you had your car repaired at SCC. Can these guys do nothing right the first time, or did you pick it up prior to them finishing everything (badges/starshield)? I have seen Johns car in person, and their level was work was questionable, plus missing parts, and delay after delay. But I am happy for you, if things worked out. Now stay out of the way of BLonde Bimbos!! See you next week

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loanshark BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,225 Images: 41	Very cool. Thanks for the clarification. Looks like fun! Will give you a call later in the week..and set something up

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loanshark BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,225 Images: 41	Glad to hear things were better John! I may come see you tomorrow night with mine

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loanshark BANNED Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,225 Images: 41	Hmm....schedule is tight.....will see.....if I can do it.

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