Track action images of Elises/Exiges! - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Cegan09 · 02-15-2008, 06:07 AM

Here it is. Notice the tape that doesn't want to stay stuck by the back wheel.

mikelr · 02-15-2008, 06:18 AM

Here's a tripod shot

LMM · 02-15-2008, 06:19 AM

Really, I'm driving in this picture:

richw350 · 02-15-2008, 06:46 AM

Here is one at TGPR.

Westrock · 02-15-2008, 07:36 AM

Like the composition of this one. I keep meaning to get around to actually buying it.

RichS · 02-15-2008, 07:45 AM

A few folks only did one picture, so I added a few more to make up for the lack of participation on their parts.

The last two are a before and after of a corner. The Sport Elise had a FF 275 package on it. Not sure how familiar the driver was with driving it on a track though as the blue Elise and I were about 10 seconds a lap faster.

Conan · 02-15-2008, 08:02 AM

Another Gratten pic and one from Brainerd, MN.

antinym · 02-15-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom

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!

Yes, I remember! Barber is a great track and I had alot of fun out there. I hope to get out there again, and soon.

Toad · 02-15-2008, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by RichS

A few folks only did one picture, so I added a few more to make up for the lack of participation on their parts.

The last two are a before and after of a corner. The Sport Elise had a FF 275 package on it. Not sure how familiar the driver was with driving it on a track though as the blue Elise and I were about 10 seconds a lap faster.

Me in the other yellow Elise,N/A

I think every Elise/Exige owner should make a pilgrimage to Hallett at least once as it's a fantastic track.

milehitom · 02-15-2008, 10:41 AM

Here are a few from the late, lamented Pikes Peak Intl Raceway.

Tom

peahee · 02-15-2008, 10:47 AM

Couldn't leave my groupies out..

dasmoofler · 02-15-2008, 10:58 AM

Blackhawk Farms in northern Illinois. Oopsy.

catapult · 02-15-2008, 01:07 PM

Here's one of my very first track day in the car (Canyon Red) last year. The car was great in the pouring rain. Luckily it stopped raining in the afternoon.

Viggen · 02-15-2008, 03:25 PM

So is the paint on these cars not the best? Amazed by how much blue tape people use.....

To bad we cannot post pics of non-lotus's

Ned M · 02-15-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by milehitom

Here are a few from the late, lamented Pikes Peak Intl Raceway.

Tom

Is PPIR plowed under now by its new owners, or just chained shut? That was an unfortunate loss.

Houston Lotus · 02-15-2008, 04:49 PM

Photos of me from MSR Houston & Texas World Speedway.

Chili Red · 02-15-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Houston Lotus

Photos of me from MSR Houston & Texas World Speedway.

BTW, Im the guy in the Red Exige that was running at MSR Houston with you guys this past weekend.. Was nice meeting you..

Westrock · 02-15-2008, 05:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viggen

So is the paint on these cars not the best? Amazed by how much blue tape people use.....

To bad we cannot post pics of non-lotus's

I think to an extent alot of poeple over react with it. If your doing a HPDE, there a good chance that you won't get close enough to anybody for anything severe. And if your doing autocross, then there is almost never anybody ahead of. However sometimes I put it on the side rockers in front of the rear wheels, because cones can hit that area and they leave scuff marks.

But stuff like headlights.....I think driving down the highway is worse odds then at a race track.

I used it the first couple times I went to events, but once I realized that the tracks are kept pretty clean and there was no one to kick stuff up, I cut way back. Mind you, I havne't had a good off course excursion yet, so that might scare me again someday.

SKYVUE · 02-15-2008, 07:50 PM

The fourth HPDE. I noticed the rubber from the track and from my A048's always blasts the rocker area in front of rear wheels. I found very little debris on the front of the car or rear. The tire scuffs are very difficult to remove from the starshield!

So I cover the side rocker area with the blue tape. Then it's easy to clean up after the track session.

--Hal

milehitom · 02-15-2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Ned M

Is PPIR plowed under now by its new owners, or just chained shut? That was an unfortunate loss.

They barricaded the entrance, and, though I haven't checked, supposedly cut a few perpendicular channels in the surface to discourage unauthorized use. It was so much fun coming off the banking and diving down to left onto the infield twisties. Lift there and you'd go head first into a concrete wall. The rest of the track was very safe going but you had to get that first turn just right! I miss it a lot.

Tom

02-15-2008, 06:07 AM	#21 (permalink)
Cegan09 Talking to myself Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Worcester or South of Boton depending on the time of year Posts: 550	Here it is. Notice the tape that doesn't want to stay stuck by the back wheel. __________________ 1987 Porsche 924S - So Close to running '05 Elise - Dads

02-15-2008, 06:18 AM	#22 (permalink)
mikelr <[^,^]> Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Newburgh, New York Posts: 642	Here's a tripod shot Attached Images __________________ 00' S1 Exige (7.14lbs/hp) 94' S4 Esprit 07' Ram Quad cab 3500 hauler

02-15-2008, 06:19 AM	#23 (permalink)
LMM Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Morristown, NJ Posts: 151	Really, I'm driving in this picture: Attached Images

02-15-2008, 06:46 AM	#24 (permalink)
richw350 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 238	Here is one at TGPR. Attached Images __________________ Richard Williams '06 Chrome Orange Elise - LSS, Touring, Hard Top, SS, CO A/C Surround, Green Filter, Snorkel Delete, Carpet Buttons, Lotus Driving Lights, Stage II Exhaust, Larini De-Cat Pipe, 4Tress Bar, 3 lb. Battery, Pagid Blues, HIDs

02-15-2008, 07:36 AM	#25 (permalink)
Westrock Haxord but mine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,133	Like the composition of this one. I keep meaning to get around to actually buying it. Attached Images __________________ -David 2006 Storm Ti Exige 168HP / 120TQ Wallpapers \|Stereo Harness Info \| Exige with no wing??

02-15-2008, 07:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,182	A few folks only did one picture, so I added a few more to make up for the lack of participation on their parts. The last two are a before and after of a corner. The Sport Elise had a FF 275 package on it. Not sure how familiar the driver was with driving it on a track though as the blue Elise and I were about 10 seconds a lap faster. Attached Images __________________ 2006 Phantom Black Exige - Touring, LSD, Track Pack, Starshield, Multivex Mirrors, Valentine One in MattG's bracket, Painted Shift Knob, Bootie, Increased range of remote, Tinted side windows, Black Lotus Nose Badge, 4Tress Harness Bar, Schroth PROFI II ASM Harness, Trickster's Black and Silver Wheel Cap Inserts, Panasonic FX01 on a ChaseCam camera mount, Powder Coated Gas Cap Cover, Soft Top mod with Touring Soft Top, Lotus Track Toe Link, Carbon Fiber AC Surround, Voltphreaks battery

02-15-2008, 08:02 AM	#27 (permalink)
Conan with future lotus driver Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rochester, MN Posts: 1,824 Images: 24	Another Gratten pic and one from Brainerd, MN. Attached Images __________________ "Driving involves 3 basic abilities: Accelerating, braking and turning. More power will only help acceleration. Lower weight helps all three." 2006 BRG Lotus Elise, 1986 Porsche 944spec race car, 2001 Chevy Silverado 6L 2500 HD (tow vehicle), 2007 Honda Odyssey (the wife's)

02-15-2008, 10:41 AM	#30 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 2,607	Here are a few from the late, lamented Pikes Peak Intl Raceway. Tom Attached Images

02-15-2008, 10:47 AM	#31 (permalink)
peahee www.wearescumbags.com Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: The Couve, Washington Posts: 759	Couldn't leave my groupies out.. Attached Images __________________ Peahee 05 Mag Blue Elise - And Now BWR SC'ed. Larini Silenced De-cat + Exhaust with SE tip, Euro Grill, DC Header, Gut Spoiler, Reverie Front Splitter, Pheonix Gold Audio System, V1/w Concealer, LidBone, JL Stealth Box, Driving lights, Micro Mirror, 4Tress Harness Bar, 5pt Schroth Racing Harness, Seat Grommets, Front + Rear Sector111 Toe Hooks, Battery bracket, Xenon HID Kit. Personal site: www.pugsby.com

02-15-2008, 10:58 AM	#32 (permalink)
dasmoofler My garage stinks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 2,296	Blackhawk Farms in northern Illinois. Oopsy. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise, Touring Package, de-snorkelled, Green filter, Front splitter, V1, 0-60 4.? seconds 2000 Dodge Ram Van, 0-60 17 seconds It's not so much that you only live once, it's more that you're dead for so very long afterwards.

02-15-2008, 01:07 PM	#33 (permalink)
catapult Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,246	Here's one of my very first track day in the car (Canyon Red) last year. The car was great in the pouring rain. Luckily it stopped raining in the afternoon. Attached Images

02-15-2008, 03:25 PM	#34 (permalink)
Viggen Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: on my couch Posts: 231	So is the paint on these cars not the best? Amazed by how much blue tape people use..... To bad we cannot post pics of non-lotus's __________________ Lotus shopping Elise or Esprit

02-15-2008, 04:49 PM	#36 (permalink)
Houston Lotus Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Houston Posts: 39	Track photos from MSR Houston & Texas World Speedway Photos of me from MSR Houston & Texas World Speedway. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise 2002 BMW Z3 2004 BMW E46 M3 2009 Nissan Armada LE 2008 Tony Kart EVXX

02-15-2008, 07:50 PM	#39 (permalink)
SKYVUE SKYVUE Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 1,739 Images: 1	The fourth HPDE. I noticed the rubber from the track and from my A048's always blasts the rocker area in front of rear wheels. I found very little debris on the front of the car or rear. The tire scuffs are very difficult to remove from the starshield! So I cover the side rocker area with the blue tape. Then it's easy to clean up after the track session. --Hal Attached Images __________________ --SKYVUE, '05 Elise SY (I love that car too!) Resident Astronomer

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