Going to LOG in a rental? - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 07-20-2008, 05:55 PM

Question is... who else is flying in to LOG28 and not driving a Lotus (or Lotus like car)? I was going to drive the Noble, but after my last trip... I just don't have the time for another roadtrip right now. I can still fly in... but then I won't be able to do the autocross or track day.

Anyone else flying in?

jplotus · 07-20-2008, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Question is... who else is flying in to LOG28 and not driving a Lotus (or Lotus like car)? I was going to drive the Noble, but after my last trip... I just don't have the time for another roadtrip right now. I can still fly in... but then I won't be able to do the autocross or track day.

Anyone else flying in?

I was going to tow the car up but i have a lotus challenge event the following weekend. I am going to be a spectator this time. Jim

DeanG · 07-21-2008, 05:29 PM

There are usually quite a few people who fly in and do a rental car. Some of the racers don't want to tow long distances for a car show and a one day track event unless the track is one of the big names. Some of the people who have the older cars don't want to drive long distances in cars without A/C.

We have been without a Lotus on 2 of the 17 LOGs. Once our Elan had a suspension failure (shops fault) the day we were supposed to leave. Once we couldn't take the time to drive cross country.

carbuff · 07-21-2008, 07:16 PM

There IS a rental car class for the Autocross. As long as you don't get something with a high center of gravity you can compete. (We got an SUV in Colorado last year...no autocross!!!!)

khamai · 07-21-2008, 09:01 PM

Unfortunately I can't make this year's LOG, but I been known to use my "H**tz sponsored car into competition both at the AutoX and Track. Most often today's rentals are front drive and do much better with extra ballast (passengers) in the rear seat, lower tire pressure in the rears and left foot braking. Kinda fun to see a FWD car slide the arse around a corner!

Cheers,
Kiyoshi

Bgwilly31 · 07-22-2008, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by khamai

Unfortunately I can't make this year's LOG, but I been known to use my "H**tz sponsored car into competition both at the AutoX and Track. Most often today's rentals are front drive and do much better with extra ballast (passengers) in the rear seat, lower tire pressure in the rears and left foot braking. Kinda fun to see a FWD car slide the arse around a corner!

Cheers,
Kiyoshi

Thats the spirit. I cant wait to see rentals tearing up the auto-x. :lol:

DeanG · 07-22-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by carbuff

There IS a rental car class for the Autocross. As long as you don't get something with a high center of gravity you can compete. (We got an SUV in Colorado last year...no autocross!!!!)

Rental Company: Have you been parking facing traffic? There are scuff marks on all 4 sidewalls.

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Going to LOG in a rental? Question is... who else is flying in to LOG28 and not driving a Lotus (or Lotus like car)? I was going to drive the Noble, but after my last trip... I just don't have the time for another roadtrip right now. I can still fly in... but then I won't be able to do the autocross or track day. Anyone else flying in? __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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carbuff The Man from L.E.O. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North NJ Posts: 426	There IS a rental car class for the Autocross. As long as you don't get something with a high center of gravity you can compete. (We got an SUV in Colorado last year...no autocross!!!!) __________________ Atwell Haines '88 Esprit Succasunna, NJ USA Lotus Enthusiast's Organization, NJ/NYC Area www.LotusEnthusiasts.Org

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khamai Plain ol' Lotus-nut Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,562	Unfortunately I can't make this year's LOG, but I been known to use my "H**tz sponsored car into competition both at the AutoX and Track. Most often today's rentals are front drive and do much better with extra ballast (passengers) in the rear seat, lower tire pressure in the rears and left foot braking. Kinda fun to see a FWD car slide the arse around a corner! Cheers, Kiyoshi __________________ life is better behind the wheel of a Lotus...

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07-21-2008, 05:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 722	There are usually quite a few people who fly in and do a rental car. Some of the racers don't want to tow long distances for a car show and a one day track event unless the track is one of the big names. Some of the people who have the older cars don't want to drive long distances in cars without A/C. We have been without a Lotus on 2 of the 17 LOGs. Once our Elan had a suspension failure (shops fault) the day we were supposed to leave. Once we couldn't take the time to drive cross country.

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