2-Eleven US Arrivals? - Page 6 - LotusTalk

sponge · 07-08-2008, 07:03 PM

gotcha...sorry for the noob question...that makes sense. If that is the case then I would assume the 2-11 won't be submitted for crash testing or emissions standards.

thanks for answering and not flaming

Jack · 07-08-2008, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by whl3

There appears to only be six cars on this first release. There is only one West Coast car and it is currently on a "slow" train bound for San Diego. The other five 2-Elevens arrived in the Newark, NJ port and are in route by truck with other Elise/Exiges for Lotus USA's Baltimore port. All other information in my above reply is correct. A miracle may get the East Coast cars released this week. Good luck on the rail delivery, Jack!

Thanks for the update .... some good luck would be nice. I was told mine would be arriving by train to the Lotus-San Diego PDC and then by truck to LA.

Go figure.... I would have gladly paid extra for a direct truck ride to San Diego.

thusly · 08-05-2008, 12:36 AM

Traque Jacque

Do tell when the car is close - I am losing patience..........

Jack · 08-05-2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by thusly

Traque Jacque

Do tell when the car is close - I am losing patience..........

Hi Fred,

I miss you. You don't call, you don't write...I need to read about you in the Wall Street Journal. LOL

The latest news is that the boat on which my car has been vacationing (I believe it took the scenic route and made many stops

) will dock on the 7th. I've been told that it is slated for expedited transport to the West Coast. My bet is, if I'm lucky, I'll see it by month-end. We'll see.

Brent Bauman · 08-05-2008, 08:36 AM

Jack you are too patient.

Jack · 08-05-2008, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent Bauman

Jack you are too patient.

Brent, you have a PM.

whl3 · 08-05-2008, 11:51 AM

Mine (BRG; #224; build #193) was delivered to the dealer on July 24th. I ran it at the LOG 28 track day at Putnam Park yesterday. A real hoot but way too quiet for a track car. It's much more quiet than the car Lotus USA has been showing for the past year. I don't like the variable LTC. I think it may need the Torsen type LSD.

Jack · 08-05-2008, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whl3

Mine (BRG; #224; build #193) was delivered to the dealer on July 24th. I ran it at the LOG 28 track day at Putnam Park yesterday. A real hoot but way too quiet for a track car. It's much more quiet than the car Lotus USA has been showing for the past year. I don't like the variable LTC. I think it may need the Torsen type LSD.

Congrats.

I'm aware of yours -- it was the first and, as far as I know, the only one so far that has made it to the States and that has been delivered to a dealer.

Enjoy it and change out the muffler.

Btw, if you going to add LSD -- get the plate-type as opposed to the torsen.

All the best,

EpRAnGia · 08-05-2008, 02:03 PM

Saw two getting ready to be delivered to a dealer in NYC
one green and one black... too bad they are not road legar...

whl3 · 08-05-2008, 04:03 PM

Thanks, Jack! I've heard the opposite to the LSD. The plate type was developed originally for FWD cars and may be good for autocross but not high speed road courses. The O/M for the 2-Eleven only mentions the optional "Torsen" type LSD. The optional accessories dealer manual, however, mentions both. I've already sent my feelings on the variable LTC to the dealer and Lotus USA. I should have mentioned it to Roger Becker while he was at the track. I'm currently waiting for answers. The guys at Auto Europe (Detroit) have been real successful in installing the "Torsen" type on Elise/Exiges. They received this info from the UK. BTW, Roger also mentioned that the 2-Eleven should not be shod with slicks without converting it to dry sump. Apparently long left handers will exceed the two liter capacity of the Accusump. Have fun with your two!

slaughtr · 08-05-2008, 04:13 PM

I saw this while I was trolling for cars on the inter-web. Does this dealership in Las Vegas really have a new 2 11 sitting in their showroom?

2008 New Lotus 2-Eleven Launch Edition at Norm Baker Motor Co. in Las Vegas, NV - Vehicle Details

Aedo · 08-05-2008, 04:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughtr

I saw this while I was trolling for cars on the inter-web. Does this dealership in Las Vegas really have a new 2 11 sitting in their showroom?

2008 New Lotus 2-Eleven Launch Edition at Norm Baker Motor Co. in Las Vegas, NV - Vehicle Details

Did you watch the video description of it

"The 2-11 comes with all the luxury, safety and electronic convenience options you desire!"

Jack · 08-05-2008, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by whl3

The plate type was developed originally for FWD cars and may be good for autocross but not high speed road courses. The O/M for the 2-Eleven only mentions the optional "Torsen" type LSD. The optional accessories dealer manual, however, mentions both.

I can always be wrong, but I think it was the other way around---torsen is more common for awd/fwd. Plate-type is quite common/preferred in racing circles.

Jack · 08-05-2008, 05:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughtr

I saw this while I was trolling for cars on the inter-web. Does this dealership in Las Vegas really have a new 2 11 sitting in their showroom?

2008 New Lotus 2-Eleven Launch Edition at Norm Baker Motor Co. in Las Vegas, NV - Vehicle Details

NO....

RichS · 08-05-2008, 05:30 PM

I spent yesterday at the track with two 2-11s.

They are starting to come in! Only one of them was a customer car, the other belonged to Lotus.

RoadDad · 08-05-2008, 05:36 PM

Jack,

Will you be my dad? I really don't have one, ya know.

Patricko · 08-06-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughtr

I saw this while I was trolling for cars on the inter-web. Does this dealership in Las Vegas really have a new 2 11 sitting in their showroom?

2008 New Lotus 2-Eleven Launch Edition at Norm Baker Motor Co. in Las Vegas, NV - Vehicle Details

That is the Lotus USA press car that was at LOG28 & 29. I am guessing those pictures are from last year when the car was at Norm Baker in LV.

It is not one of the USA spec 2-Elevens

slaughtr · 08-06-2008, 10:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Patricko

That is the Lotus USA press car that was at LOG28 & 29. I am guessing those pictures are from last year when the car was at Norm Baker in LV.

It is not one of the USA spec 2-Elevens

So does that mean they have one coming that is not spoken for?

Patricko · 08-06-2008, 10:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughtr

So does that mean they have one coming that is not spoken for?

I don't know.

I can tell from the pictures that it is not one of the USA Spec cars.

Give them a call

Jack · 08-06-2008, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slaughtr

So does that mean they have one coming that is not spoken for?

They have two coming...one is spoken for but will be available soon after delivery to their customer.

No, it's not mine.

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07-08-2008, 07:03 PM	#101 (permalink)
sponge Thinking about Lotus Join Date: May 2008 Location: Western Burbs of Chicago Posts: 142	gotcha...sorry for the noob question...that makes sense. If that is the case then I would assume the 2-11 won't be submitted for crash testing or emissions standards. thanks for answering and not flaming

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Brent Bauman right seat driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Ranch, Ca Posts: 838	Jack you are too patient.

08-05-2008, 11:51 AM	#107 (permalink)
whl3 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 31	Mine (BRG; #224; build #193) was delivered to the dealer on July 24th. I ran it at the LOG 28 track day at Putnam Park yesterday. A real hoot but way too quiet for a track car. It's much more quiet than the car Lotus USA has been showing for the past year. I don't like the variable LTC. I think it may need the Torsen type LSD.

08-05-2008, 04:03 PM	#110 (permalink)
whl3 Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 31	Thanks, Jack! I've heard the opposite to the LSD. The plate type was developed originally for FWD cars and may be good for autocross but not high speed road courses. The O/M for the 2-Eleven only mentions the optional "Torsen" type LSD. The optional accessories dealer manual, however, mentions both. I've already sent my feelings on the variable LTC to the dealer and Lotus USA. I should have mentioned it to Roger Becker while he was at the track. I'm currently waiting for answers. The guys at Auto Europe (Detroit) have been real successful in installing the "Torsen" type on Elise/Exiges. They received this info from the UK. BTW, Roger also mentioned that the 2-Eleven should not be shod with slicks without converting it to dry sump. Apparently long left handers will exceed the two liter capacity of the Accusump. Have fun with your two!

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