2008 West Coast Lotus Meet - Page 3 - LotusTalk

LarryB · 10-15-2008, 06:46 PM

I've add a few more pic to the Flickr link. Here is a sample. Only took photos of the first session of the autox. By the afternoon we did have a damp with dry spots course to run on.

plastique999 · 10-15-2008, 08:11 PM

wow that bike is killer!....where do i get one?

JLSELISE · 10-15-2008, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

wow that bike is killer!....where do i get one?

Maybe try ebay

. They are no longer made. AFAIK Lotus could not sell the bike for anywhere near what it cost to make it.

LarryB · 10-16-2008, 08:55 AM

The owner gave a little talk about the bike. Lotus built it for a promising English biker. It did so well it was promptly banned from competition. They did make some for the consumer market... but not many.

Randy Chase · 10-16-2008, 08:56 AM

It was a great speech about the bike. It would be cool to own one, a bit of history that.
I wonder if I owned it, would I dare ride it?

JLSELISE · 10-16-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by LarryB

The owner gave a little talk about the bike. Lotus built it for a promising English biker. It did so well it was promptly banned from competition. They did make some for the consumer market... but not many.

The real racing bike actually appeared in the '92 Olympics and set speed records before it was banned. The example at the WCLM was a toned down consumer version. AFAIK, the racer is still on display at Hethel, and is way more radical than the consumer version. See:
Olypmic Lotus Track Bike

khamai · 10-16-2008, 09:26 AM

The British cyclist was Chris Boardman. He and the Lotus bicyles - Track version & road version, smashed records and won races. This led to the banning for "Z-frame" bicycles as pioneered by Lotus.

YouTube - Tour de France-Chris Boardman 1994 Prologue

CALtd · 10-16-2008, 08:24 PM

What ever happened to the group shots we posed for?

plastique999 · 10-16-2008, 09:12 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSELISE

The real racing bike actually appeared in the '92 Olympics and set speed records before it was banned. The example at the WCLM was a toned down consumer version. AFAIK, the racer is still on display at Hethel, and is way more radical than the consumer version. See:
Olypmic Lotus Track Bike

why was it banned?...looks so sleek and "functional"

RichS · 10-16-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by plastique999

why was it banned?...looks so sleek and "functional"

It's too good.

khamai · 10-18-2008, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by CALtd

What ever happened to the group shots we posed for?

I'm working on getting some photos posted on the GGLC website... but in the meantime....

Kiyoshi

terra incognita · 10-20-2008, 09:48 PM

First time post, long time lurk.
I want to thank all of the organizers and sponsors for making the 2008 WCLM such a great event. In spite of the weather issues (we really only had one bad day), the event came off very well. I think the sprinkles we got during the time trial actually made it more fun. I can’t wait for next year.
Here are a few pictures I took during the event.

khamai · 10-20-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by terra incognita

First time post, long time lurk.
I want to thank the all of the organizers and sponsors for making the 2008 WCLM a great event. In spite of the weather issues (we really only had one bad day), the event came off very well. I think the sprinkles we got during the time trial actually made it more fun. I can’t wait for the next year.
Here are a few pictures I took during the event.

It was great to have you at the event!

Wow! I love the shot of Randy's Noble!!!!

Cheers,
Kiyoshi

khamai · 10-20-2008, 10:11 PM

Okay... I just uploaded about 200 pixs to the GGLC website.

GOLDEN GATE LOTUS CLUB - Lotus Car Club and follow the links to the 2008 WCLM from "Past Events".

If anyone has more pix feel free to send me a CD/DVD or email a few (PM me for my email and/or mail address.

Cheers,
Kiyoshi

Randy Chase · 10-20-2008, 10:12 PM

I like it too. If you have a higher res, can you send it to me at randy @ chasecam.com ? Thanks!

terra incognita · 10-20-2008, 10:44 PM

^Randy, it’s on the way.

Randy Chase · 10-20-2008, 10:49 PM

I like the one right above it too... but all those people are in the way.

Thanks for sending me the pic!

MikeP · 10-20-2008, 11:09 PM

Just looking at that Noble photo, the ride height looks high. My Noble is at about 4", similar to Joel's.

terra incognita · 10-20-2008, 11:12 PM

Yeah, I don’t think my Photoshop skills will ever be good enough to “clean” that one up.

Randy Chase · 10-20-2008, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeP

Just looking at that Noble photo, the ride height looks high. My Noble is at about 4", similar to Joel's.

Someone else told me that too.

I need to do some suspension work to the car, I haven't even aligned it.

10-15-2008, 06:46 PM	#41 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,109	I've add a few more pic to the Flickr link. Here is a sample. Only took photos of the first session of the autox. By the afternoon we did have a damp with dry spots course to run on. Attached Images

10-15-2008, 08:11 PM	#42 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 3,046	wow that bike is killer!....where do i get one? __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: 2bular decat\GT3 exhaust,HID's,turn signal&rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,APR Aero kit,CF 5-elem. diffuser,Exige mesh,Ohlins DA,RTD brace,RAC 'lites,Toyo R888's,HawkHT10's,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat,Reverie CF steering wheel,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer,Manly mounts, Accusump,Moroso pan,BWR key to BWR S/C! Spec Racer Ford #237

10-16-2008, 08:56 AM	#45 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	It was a great speech about the bike. It would be cool to own one, a bit of history that. I wonder if I owned it, would I dare ride it? __________________ * 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.

10-16-2008, 08:24 PM	#48 (permalink)
CALtd not a Mod, just an Admin Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ocean Beach, CA Posts: 1,148	Group photo What ever happened to the group shots we posed for?

10-20-2008, 09:48 PM	#52 (permalink)
terra incognita Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 11	First time post, long time lurk. I want to thank all of the organizers and sponsors for making the 2008 WCLM such a great event. In spite of the weather issues (we really only had one bad day), the event came off very well. I think the sprinkles we got during the time trial actually made it more fun. I can’t wait for next year. Here are a few pictures I took during the event. Attached Images Last edited by terra incognita : 10-20-2008 at 10:22 PM.

10-16-2008, 08:55 AM	#44 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,109	The owner gave a little talk about the bike. Lotus built it for a promising English biker. It did so well it was promptly banned from competition. They did make some for the consumer market... but not many.

10-20-2008, 10:11 PM	#54 (permalink)
khamai Plain ol' Lotus-nut Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,563	Okay... I just uploaded about 200 pixs to the GGLC website. GOLDEN GATE LOTUS CLUB - Lotus Car Club and follow the links to the 2008 WCLM from "Past Events". If anyone has more pix feel free to send me a CD/DVD or email a few (PM me for my email and/or mail address. Cheers, Kiyoshi __________________ life is better behind the wheel of a Lotus...

10-20-2008, 10:12 PM	#55 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	I like it too. If you have a higher res, can you send it to me at randy @ chasecam.com ? Thanks! __________________ * 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.

10-20-2008, 10:44 PM	#56 (permalink)
terra incognita Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 11	^Randy, it’s on the way.

10-20-2008, 10:49 PM	#57 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	I like the one right above it too... but all those people are in the way. Thanks for sending me the pic! __________________ * 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.

10-20-2008, 11:09 PM	#58 (permalink)
MikeP Turbo Elise Slayer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Francisco/Reno Posts: 615	Just looking at that Noble photo, the ride height looks high. My Noble is at about 4", similar to Joel's. __________________ 1981 Ferrari 308GTSi, red. 2005 Hypersport Elise with roll cage, etc., SY. Katana SC, DA Nitrons, Pagid RS-14s, stainless steel brake lines, RTD brace. 2005 Noble M400, 515 bhp.

10-20-2008, 11:12 PM	#59 (permalink)
terra incognita Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 11	Yeah, I don’t think my Photoshop skills will ever be good enough to “clean” that one up.

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