Track action images of Elises/Exiges! - LotusTalk

SKYVUE · 02-14-2008, 03:49 PM

Pick TWO of your new BEST ACTION shots of your Elise or Exige (or other Lotus) on the track!
I'll start with two of mine. I hope this will be a fun thread!

here goes...
Please show YOUR action Lotus images!

--Hal

kestrel74 · 02-14-2008, 04:29 PM

At www.grattanraceway.com in Belding, MI

fishguy · 02-14-2008, 04:54 PM

kestral is pushing the height limit for the rollbar from what i see in the picture............, but I cannot believe that ANY club would let the second guy out on track in the black helmet.
he is way too tall for the rollover protection in the Elise................
Am I missing something, or is that just plain scary?
maybe the track group doesnt notice or care, just anything for a buck, as long as you sign the liability release.
I would suggest others look at this picture and make sure that they are not in the same situation.
Safety first as far as issues like this, then drive it like you stole it.

MotorCade · 02-14-2008, 05:08 PM

I think that's a Spaceball. Or Patricko. One or the other.

kestrel74 · 02-14-2008, 05:09 PM

I was thinking of getting a couple of vertabrae removed. but seriously folks... even with the hardtop on i have room above. ( although it doesn't look like it )

fishguy · 02-14-2008, 05:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kestrel74

I was thinking of getting a couple of vertabrae removed. but seriously folks... even with the hardtop on i have room above. ( although it doesn't look like it )

cool.
just had a good friend have a life changing neck injury, i would not wish that on anyone.
I guess the pictures are decieving.

PsychoRallye · 02-14-2008, 05:19 PM

This is my fav. I can't tell if I'm lifting one tire or both.. but either way..

xtn · 02-14-2008, 06:04 PM

Doesn't look like you're lifting either tire?

PsychoRallye · 02-14-2008, 06:27 PM

The front driver is definitely off... I've been told even by bystanders that I tend to lift a tyre or two there.... cheers

From the comment below (from dragon): It's just the perspective, the tyre is not off the edge of the track there, promise you.

If I go off the inside with that tyre I end up scrubbing on the next corner and feel it all the way up the straight...

DragonRider1 · 02-14-2008, 06:46 PM

Looks like the front tire is firmly on terra firma whilst cruising on the white line. The edge of it is off because it's off the pavement. Either way, cool shot! Now you have a reason to try a little harder. "Gotta get that tire off the ground!"

Matt in Houston · 02-14-2008, 06:48 PM

Ravenbk · 02-14-2008, 07:00 PM

My first track experience; CALABOGIE.. awsome track!

Casey · 02-14-2008, 07:12 PM

Ravenbk · 02-14-2008, 07:14 PM

Casey... that is a wicked looking car! congrats

Cegan09 · 02-14-2008, 07:40 PM

I love the look of that blue ForcedFed car.

Finally got around to ordering a pic from NHIS back in September. When i get it i'll post it up.

MJones · 02-14-2008, 07:45 PM

Is that ForceFed wing functional? I have the same one on my used Elise I just bought.

edit: Casey your car is very cool looking BTW!

Mark

SKYVUE · 02-14-2008, 10:05 PM

These track action images are all absolutely awesome!!!
PLEASE keep the pics comin' in!!

--Hal

P.S. Matt in Houston: You have the same blue tape technique that I use!

silverstrips · 02-14-2008, 10:23 PM

antinym · 02-15-2008, 05:26 AM

How this?

Phantom · 02-15-2008, 05:54 AM

How's it going antinym? We drove in the same group at Barber last September (met you in the food line)- Hope to see you out there this year!

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02-14-2008, 03:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 2,131 Images: 1	Track action images of Elises/Exiges! Pick TWO of your new BEST ACTION shots of your Elise or Exige (or other Lotus) on the track! I'll start with two of mine. I hope this will be a fun thread! here goes... Please show YOUR action Lotus images! --Hal Attached Images __________________ --SKYVUE Resident Astronomer '05 Saffron Elise,SOLD! '07 CaymanS

02-14-2008, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,268	At www.grattanraceway.com in Belding, MI Attached Images __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

02-14-2008, 04:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
fishguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,776 Images: 1	kestral is pushing the height limit for the rollbar from what i see in the picture............, but I cannot believe that ANY club would let the second guy out on track in the black helmet. he is way too tall for the rollover protection in the Elise................ Am I missing something, or is that just plain scary? maybe the track group doesnt notice or care, just anything for a buck, as long as you sign the liability release. I would suggest others look at this picture and make sure that they are not in the same situation. Safety first as far as issues like this, then drive it like you stole it. __________________ 2008-2009 SCCA AZ Regional "Driver of the Year" 1986 Swift DB-1 Sold 2008 HSR-West FF 3rd generation Champion 2008 "The Series" FF 3rd generation Champion 1987 Porsche Spec 944 2008-2009 season SCCA AZ regional Champion

02-14-2008, 05:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 9,268	I was thinking of getting a couple of vertabrae removed. but seriously folks... even with the hardtop on i have room above. ( although it doesn't look like it ) __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Nitron Sport SA / RTDbrace / Uprights machined / Down Low rails / ChaseCam / V1 / SS lines w/ R4-S "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous " BUY My Europa ! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f94/...pa-sale-43829/

02-14-2008, 05:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
PsychoRallye 05 Mag Blue LSS/HT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wherever you go, there you are. Posts: 797	This is my fav. I can't tell if I'm lifting one tire or both.. but either way.. Attached Images __________________ "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

02-14-2008, 05:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
MotorCade Will race for sushi Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,341	I think that's a Spaceball. Or Patricko. One or the other.

02-14-2008, 06:04 PM	#8 (permalink)
xtn McLareghini Bugatterrari Join Date: May 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 6,841	Doesn't look like you're lifting either tire? __________________ 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>

02-14-2008, 06:27 PM	#9 (permalink)
PsychoRallye 05 Mag Blue LSS/HT Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Wherever you go, there you are. Posts: 797	The front driver is definitely off... I've been told even by bystanders that I tend to lift a tyre or two there.... cheers From the comment below (from dragon): It's just the perspective, the tyre is not off the edge of the track there, promise you. If I go off the inside with that tyre I end up scrubbing on the next corner and feel it all the way up the straight... __________________ "When you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Last edited by PsychoRallye : 02-14-2008 at 07:59 PM.

02-14-2008, 06:46 PM	#10 (permalink)
DragonRider1 Sports Photographer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,368	Looks like the front tire is firmly on terra firma whilst cruising on the white line. The edge of it is off because it's off the pavement. Either way, cool shot! Now you have a reason to try a little harder. "Gotta get that tire off the ground!" __________________ 2005 Elise Ardent Red/Black LSS, TP, HT, Knoxville, TN. Surrounded by: Deal's Gap (318 curves in 11 miles) Cherohala Skyway (45miles of sweeping mountain curves) Devil's Triangle (Deal's Gap but with more attitude) ...and of course, the Great Smokey Mountains Parks! Welcome to Elise Country

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02-14-2008, 07:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Ravenbk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	My first track experience; CALABOGIE.. awsome track!

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Casey Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 554

02-14-2008, 07:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
Ravenbk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 139	Casey... that is a wicked looking car! congrats

02-14-2008, 07:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Cegan09 Carb novice Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 985	I love the look of that blue ForcedFed car. Finally got around to ordering a pic from NHIS back in September. When i get it i'll post it up. __________________ 1987 Porsche 924S - Project restarting very soon 1976 Yamaha XS500 '05 Elise - Dads

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MJones Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 2	Is that ForceFed wing functional? I have the same one on my used Elise I just bought. edit: Casey your car is very cool looking BTW! Mark

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02-14-2008, 10:05 PM	#17 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 2,131 Images: 1	WOW! These track action images are all absolutely awesome!!! PLEASE keep the pics comin' in!! --Hal P.S. Matt in Houston: You have the same blue tape technique that I use! __________________ --SKYVUE Resident Astronomer '05 Saffron Elise,SOLD! '07 CaymanS

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02-15-2008, 05:26 AM	#19 (permalink)
antinym The Doombringer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 648	How this?

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Phantom Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 849 Images: 1	How's it going antinym? We drove in the same group at Barber last September (met you in the food line)- Hope to see you out there this year! __________________ Grab Life by the Wheel