Official Spottings Thread [All Regions] Part 2 - Page 15 - LotusTalk

RacyTracy · 04-20-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by ervsch

4/18 - After dropping off my Elise at Motorsports Collision in St.Charles, IL - don't ask...

How can we not ask??

ervsch · 04-20-2008, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

How can we not ask??

So you want the whole embarrassing story I suppose...

ervsch · 04-20-2008, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ervsch

So you want the whole embarrassing story I suppose...

Ok... So last fall I'm at Autobahn, playing with Char. South track, trying to find a better way around turn 1/2 - the large-ish hairpin at the end of the front straight. I didn't think I was getting enough power out of the exit... So I'm trying different approaches/lines. Between the exit of that corner and the next left hander, turn 3 (where you can usually apply a lot of power), you've got a nice bit of straight where you can let the car settle. Well, what ever screwy line I had out of 1/2 didn't give me enough time to settle the car before three - but the right foot/brain combo said "what the heck, we can apply lots of power here anyway..."

Bad decision - back end came out, did a 360 in the middle of the track, but ending up drifting towards the left side armco. I ended kissing the armco at about 5-10 mph - but (luckily) hitting it perfectly parallel. So, not too much damage - could have been much worse.

Had a friend in LotusCorps do the fiberglass repairs, and now finishing up the paint work at Motorsports Collision - should be done towards the end of the week.

Ok, back to yer spotting!

Cardinal · 04-20-2008, 07:05 PM

My sister was in L.A. this weekend, and saw a flat black Elise on Hollywood Blvd., I think she said. Isn't that Serebo?

She also saw a GG Elise in Reading, MA tonight. At least she said it was graphite grey, anyway. Maybe it was STi.

jonmorrison19 · 04-21-2008, 05:44 PM

Lotus elise ardent red
151st and Harlem
Orland Park, illinois

esoteric · 04-21-2008, 09:05 PM

Southern California --> Orange County ---> Irvine

Just spotted GG Elise on Jamboree in Irvine close to 9pm. You turned right on Trevino. Had alumni license plate frame. I was behind you in the Carrera coming home from dinner.

NCZ06 · 04-23-2008, 03:11 PM

http://killboy.blogspot.com/2008/04/...-deals_23.html

Saw this on the Killboy page this week. Was it anyone on here?

esoteric · 04-23-2008, 10:50 PM

Southern California --> Orange County ---> 5 north fwy around Santa Ana this morning
Orange Elise in far right lane. You passed the 17th St exit at 8:30am. I don't think you saw me coming up behind you in the exit lane...

FLuXeXigeS · 04-23-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by esoteric

Southern California --> Orange County ---> 5 north fwy around Santa Ana this morning
Orange Elise in far right lane. You passed the 17th St exit at 8:30am. I don't think you saw me coming up behind you in the exit lane...

Been out driving with your eyes peeled for Loti's lately I see

lc_09 · 04-24-2008, 12:17 AM

I was crossing the street on foot today when I spotted an ST Elise going into the Yahoo Center parking structure. (going east on Colorado then turning in- Wednesday at about 4pm )

You had the the top off, and some cool looking black wheels.

HJZ · 04-24-2008, 06:27 AM

Deer Park Ave. this morning on Long Island in NY. Chrome Orange with a black wing.

My co-worker walks into the door and said to me: "I almost made a fool out of myself. I was driving down Deer Park Ave on the way to work and thought I saw you. When I pulled up it was a different person. He had a 'fin' on the back of his car that's taller than the roof."

I laughed. I take it she means a wing. But anyway, I think I saw you once before too while going home taking the long way on Deer Park Ave.

Anyone here?

Flash G · 04-24-2008, 08:04 PM

Gray Elise at Al & Ed's on La Cienega and Santa Monica.

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esoteric · 04-24-2008, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

Been out driving with your eyes peeled for Loti's lately I see

I know! I feel like they have been falling out of the sky or something. Must be those low resale prices!!!!! Let's get it clear though - you are the king of Lotus Spottings!

I believe you had 4 posts on one page before! ha

ruggedbert · 04-24-2008, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash G

Gray Elise at Al & Ed's on La Cienega and Santa Monica.

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If it was Arctic Silver with the top down around 1-2 it was I. Was on my way to SCC!

Flash G · 04-24-2008, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ruggedbert

If it was Arctic Silver with the top down around 1-2 it was I. Was on my way to SCC!

Yes, it was around 2pm. It looked gray to me but I was across the street and could have been silver.

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FLuXeXigeS · 04-24-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by esoteric

I know! I feel like they have been falling out of the sky or something. Must be those low resale prices!!!!! Let's get it clear though - you are the king of Lotus Spottings!

I believe you had 4 posts on one page before! ha

haha, most of em i was not even in my exige,
lately not so many spottings tho

Zippy_Slug · 04-25-2008, 10:39 AM

Yellow Esprit V8 Downtown Houston Parked outside a "Loft" near the jails and courthouses on the street with Florida plates..

Front end lip damage, and hanging down a bit.. Car was dropped there last week and hadn't moved since. Looks nice but collecting dust/grime.. Need a garage to store it?

Anyone here? Take me for a ride?

HoustonElise · 04-27-2008, 08:45 AM

Yesterday I was going North on 59 in Houston between near Bissonnet and spotted a yellow Elise with the top off. I caught up and the driver waved, but may not have seen me wave back since my top was on. I've had the car since October and this is the first time I've seen another Elise driving on the road at the same time as me.

JoshS · 04-27-2008, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Cardinal

My sister was in L.A. this weekend, and saw a flat black Elise on Hollywood Blvd., I think she said. Isn't that Serebo?

i.

Odds are against it. THere are over 63 flat black Elises in LA county alone.

SUTOL111x · 04-27-2008, 11:56 AM

STi Elise with top off on Mullhollond coming from Stunt in So Cal. I was on my bike and gave you the "perfect" sign.

04-20-2008, 07:05 PM	#284 (permalink)
Cardinal Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro North Boston Posts: 3,000 Images: 5	My sister was in L.A. this weekend, and saw a flat black Elise on Hollywood Blvd., I think she said. Isn't that Serebo? She also saw a GG Elise in Reading, MA tonight. At least she said it was graphite grey, anyway. Maybe it was STi. __________________ '05 SY Elise TP, HT, LSS, Arqray singletip, #307

04-21-2008, 05:44 PM	#285 (permalink)
jonmorrison19 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South chicagoland Posts: 131	Lotus elise ardent red 151st and Harlem Orland Park, illinois __________________ 2006 Infiniti G35 Laser red pearl metallic, Greddy twin turboed (twin TD05Hs), JE pistons 8.5, Pauter Rods, 1mm Larger Ferrea Valve/Retainers/Springs, (Polish/Ported Head), 510CC PE Fuel Injectors, 255LPH Walbro Fuel Pump, Sard Fuel Pressure Regulator, HKS Irridium Spark Plugs, Helix Cat Delete Pipes, GReddy EVO2 Exhaust System, RPS 6Puck Clutch/Flywheel, Tial Wastgate Spring Upgrade, APS High Capacity Oil Pan (1.25QT), 10 Row Engine Oil Cooler, HKS FCon PRO V, GReddy Boost Controller,

04-21-2008, 09:05 PM	#286 (permalink)
esoteric Turns corners & heads EZ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,434	Southern California --> Orange County ---> Irvine Just spotted GG Elise on Jamboree in Irvine close to 9pm. You turned right on Trevino. Had alumni license plate frame. I was behind you in the Carrera coming home from dinner. __________________ Daily driven '05 Elise, Seibon CF front clam with custom paint, Stage II exhaust, hardtop, Pioneer ICE, Starshield, stickies on rear I don't believe in shooting stars but I do believe in loot & cars. PhlypSide quote - Tell people you prefer your cars to be like your women: "lightweight, fast, low maintenance, and easy on the eyes."

04-23-2008, 03:11 PM	#287 (permalink)
NCZ06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Conover, NC Posts: 701	http://killboy.blogspot.com/2008/04/...-deals_23.html Saw this on the Killboy page this week. Was it anyone on here? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Ardent Red - Touring / HT / SS / Larini / Micromirror / Team Dynamics wheels with RE01-Rs 2008 Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver, Premium, LSD, Xenon and Rear Fogs 1998 Civic EX

04-23-2008, 10:50 PM	#288 (permalink)
esoteric Turns corners & heads EZ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 1,434	Southern California --> Orange County ---> 5 north fwy around Santa Ana this morning Orange Elise in far right lane. You passed the 17th St exit at 8:30am. I don't think you saw me coming up behind you in the exit lane... __________________ Daily driven '05 Elise, Seibon CF front clam with custom paint, Stage II exhaust, hardtop, Pioneer ICE, Starshield, stickies on rear I don't believe in shooting stars but I do believe in loot & cars. PhlypSide quote - Tell people you prefer your cars to be like your women: "lightweight, fast, low maintenance, and easy on the eyes."

04-24-2008, 12:17 AM	#290 (permalink)
lc_09 Tu Sei Tutta La Mia Vita! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Santa Monica, CA Posts: 363	I was crossing the street on foot today when I spotted an ST Elise going into the Yahoo Center parking structure. (going east on Colorado then turning in- Wednesday at about 4pm ) You had the the top off, and some cool looking black wheels. __________________ 2005 ST Elise (Formerly Boondock Saint's) Driver and Passenger Racing Harnesses • Stainless steel brake lines • Nitron Sport Coilovers • GUT rear spoiler • GUT front lip • Quicksilver Exhaust • PIAA Rims • Tinted Side Windows • Rear panel delete with 1/4 turn screw mod • Alpine Deck (for now..will be adding JVC SatNav Deck) 2005 AR Elise • Touring Package • Stage II Exhaust (R.I.P)

04-24-2008, 06:27 AM	#291 (permalink)
HJZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 177	Deer Park Ave. this morning on Long Island in NY. Chrome Orange with a black wing. My co-worker walks into the door and said to me: "I almost made a fool out of myself. I was driving down Deer Park Ave on the way to work and thought I saw you. When I pulled up it was a different person. He had a 'fin' on the back of his car that's taller than the roof." I laughed. I take it she means a wing. But anyway, I think I saw you once before too while going home taking the long way on Deer Park Ave. Anyone here? __________________ -John Z. 2005 CO Elise. Sports. Touring. Limited Slip. T/C. Hardtop. Star Shield. Mods: 5000K HIDs, Weapon-R Header (that's right) and Decat Pipe, Von Hep High Exit Exhaust w/ Rear Panel Delete, K&N Filter. Dyno Here

04-24-2008, 08:04 PM	#292 (permalink)
Flash G Double Trouble Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Hollywood Hills Posts: 2,471	Gray Elise at Al & Ed's on La Cienega and Santa Monica. . __________________ 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

04-25-2008, 10:39 AM	#297 (permalink)
Zippy_Slug Driver Wannabe Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 407	Yellow Esprit V8 Downtown Houston Parked outside a "Loft" near the jails and courthouses on the street with Florida plates.. Front end lip damage, and hanging down a bit.. Car was dropped there last week and hadn't moved since. Looks nice but collecting dust/grime.. Need a garage to store it? Anyone here? Take me for a ride? __________________ 2000 VW GTI VR6 - For Fun 2004 Nissan Murano - For Utility New Year's Resolution '08: Buy 2006 CO/KG Lotus Elise w/ Hardtop OR Exige

04-27-2008, 08:45 AM	#298 (permalink)
HoustonElise Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 61	Yesterday I was going North on 59 in Houston between near Bissonnet and spotted a yellow Elise with the top off. I caught up and the driver waved, but may not have seen me wave back since my top was on. I've had the car since October and this is the first time I've seen another Elise driving on the road at the same time as me.

04-27-2008, 11:56 AM	#300 (permalink)
SUTOL111x Currently NA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 369	STi Elise with top off on Mullhollond coming from Stunt in So Cal. I was on my bike and gave you the "perfect" sign. __________________ Steve *Exige S 240 or S 260* in 2009 - PLANS ON HOLD DUE TO ECONOMY

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