"While I was at LOG29..." the update thread - LotusTalk

RoadDad · 05-29-2009, 08:19 AM

ATTENTION ALL LOG29 ATTENDEES!

For those of us who must live vicariously this year, please update your activities at LOG29 here in this thread. That will allow (at least me to do) one stop shopping. Pictures are very welcome and encouraged. Anything that you want to share is fine. "I met ****** from LT and s/he was *******er than I expected." "I saw a 1978 Eclat and *******ed." etc.

RichS · 05-29-2009, 12:14 PM

I drove around Talladega at more than 120 MPH (indicated, wasn't running data, but did get a video).

BruceB · 05-29-2009, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichS

I drove around Talladega at more than 120 MPH (indicated, wasn't running data, but did get a video).

I drove Talladega too. GPS said my top speed was 110. Talladega was a great event. Museum was surprisingly good.

Having a great time at LOG 29!

Scott Bowman · 05-29-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RichS

I drove around Talladega at more than 120 MPH (indicated, wasn't running data, but did get a video).

Rich, that's nothing. While I was at Talladega, I saw a Mercedes in the parking lot doing a lot faster than that...

Scott Bowman · 05-29-2009, 03:19 PM

And here's another shot of that car (I know, it's not a Lotus, but it was interesting).

Scott Bowman · 05-29-2009, 03:24 PM

A few other random shots:

Scott Bowman · 05-29-2009, 03:29 PM

And...

Scott Bowman · 05-29-2009, 03:34 PM

And, we were lucky enough to be front and center for the new Evora debut presented by Lotus USA:

swede · 05-29-2009, 05:03 PM

NICE!
Wish I was there

RoadDad · 05-29-2009, 07:24 PM

RichS, unless you post the video, it didn't happen

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Thanks, BruceB and Scott Bowman. That's what I'm needing

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RichS · 05-29-2009, 08:04 PM

Hmmm.... For some reason Youtube is giving me an error on upload. I'll probably have to do it on another computer or something.

Bavarian Motorist · 05-29-2009, 08:34 PM

No Evora pics?

Valenz · 05-29-2009, 10:12 PM

Today Talladega was a blast. I expected only one paced lap, but there were four and it wasn't too difficult to drop back enough to play catch-up with speeds at 125ish. This was my first experience on a heavily banked track and it was a joy.

Everyone had a chance at the winners circle as well.

We had a chance to meet quite a few LotusTalkers tonight and an Evora put in an appearance at the evening reception.

I can't wait for tomorrow (actually it's already here I just noticed) at Barber.

A.J.

Scott Bowman · 05-30-2009, 04:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bavarian Motorist

No Evora pics?

I took some inside last night (they had the car unveiling in the 2nd floor ballroom). I'm hoping they'll have it out at the concourse this morning at Barber Motorsports. In either event, I'll post some pictures later today unless someone else does.

By the way, this Evora is red (Ardent Red?) and much prettier than the silver one that you may have seen in previous photos. It will be touring across the country to several Lotus dealerships, along with a black Evora. I know it will be in Houston/Austin/Dallas around June 19 or 20.

tvacc · 05-30-2009, 07:53 AM

I have only missed 4 or 5 LOGs......I wish I was at this one. Nice to see the pictures

Abe · 05-30-2009, 10:36 AM

Here you go

def · 05-30-2009, 01:04 PM

Valenz · 05-30-2009, 01:30 PM

A few Pic from the Concours at Barber today

glb · 05-30-2009, 01:30 PM

Talladega: cool, horizon changes drastically looking thru elise windshield, saw indicated 125, that's all.

Asked if I would carry a passenger. OK. Beth came over, very hot, very nice, should have been race queen. Stupid = no pix.

Gave Beth my "Jewish Prince of Love" business card, really need to carry more of those. She asked for it, says she'll write. I am only 20 yrs older than she!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tail of Dragon: Really fun, perfect car is Elise/exige. But, rotator cuff injury = painful. Icing it during day.

Approached Elan +2 owner: "Hey, is that the new Evora?"

Got ride in 720 hp Renntech v12 mercedes coupe. Um...don't turn off the electronics = sideways. Quiet, very comfy, extremely fast (10.9 in 1/4 mile). Going to have him drive the elise later....if he fits.

Was tempted to say to another MB driver waiting for track time @ Talladega: "Hey, you know there are no gas stations out there, right?" Didn't.

Evora: MUCH nicer in person, stunning actually. Nice interior.

Met: Peter Egan, Chris Beebe. Chris is a really good & patient guy.

Met: Ace 10, Slaughter, Moto. Great guys, smart, nice, loads of fun. We'll talk more tonight.
.
Will see Randy and Tracy tonight; looking fwd.

Barber Museum pretty amazing. Didn't know Pierce made motorcycles

Rear cable on soft top broke, seems to not matter yet. Have duct tape will travel.

g and the sauce · 05-30-2009, 01:52 PM

Those few pics of the Evora look AMAZING!

I want more pics! And more thoughts on it from the people at LOG!

05-29-2009, 08:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	"While I was at LOG29..." the update thread ATTENTION ALL LOG29 ATTENDEES! For those of us who must live vicariously this year, please update your activities at LOG29 here in this thread. That will allow (at least me to do) one stop shopping. Pictures are very welcome and encouraged. Anything that you want to share is fine. "I met **** from LT and s/he was ***er than I expected." "I saw a 1978 Eclat and *****ed." etc. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

05-29-2009, 12:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	I drove around Talladega at more than 120 MPH (indicated, wasn't running data, but did get a video). __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

05-29-2009, 03:19 PM	#5 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	And here's another shot of that car (I know, it's not a Lotus, but it was interesting). Attached Images __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

05-29-2009, 03:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	A few other random shots: Attached Images __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

05-29-2009, 03:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	And... Attached Images __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

05-29-2009, 03:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Scott Bowman Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leander, TX Posts: 425 Images: 21	And, we were lucky enough to be front and center for the new Evora debut presented by Lotus USA: Attached Images __________________ 2006 Elise British Racing Green; LSS, LSD-TC, 2bular exhaust, Blackwatch Racing front bar, BWR Supercharger, Tillett Seats

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swede Stick a fork in it Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gone byebye Posts: 826	NICE! Wish I was there __________________ R44

05-29-2009, 07:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	RichS, unless you post the video, it didn't happen . Thanks, BruceB and Scott Bowman. That's what I'm needing . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

05-29-2009, 08:04 PM	#11 (permalink)
RichS No, it's only an N/A Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 3,285	Hmmm.... For some reason Youtube is giving me an error on upload. I'll probably have to do it on another computer or something. __________________ Useful links to vendors removed at Nadeem's request. "Nice avatar by the way, I doubt Colin Chapman would have followed the herd as I have seen many here do. --Nadeem"

05-29-2009, 08:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NYC/Westchester, NY Posts: 10,852	No Evora pics? __________________ Be an alpha male. Drive a Lotus.

05-29-2009, 10:12 PM	#13 (permalink)
Valenz Next Exit 200 Lightyears Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Central Alabama Posts: 284 Images: 5	Lotus Lotus everywhere Today Talladega was a blast. I expected only one paced lap, but there were four and it wasn't too difficult to drop back enough to play catch-up with speeds at 125ish. This was my first experience on a heavily banked track and it was a joy. Everyone had a chance at the winners circle as well. We had a chance to meet quite a few LotusTalkers tonight and an Evora put in an appearance at the evening reception. I can't wait for tomorrow (actually it's already here I just noticed) at Barber. A.J. Attached Images __________________ '68 Homemade - yes homemade ; '69 T-Bird Landau 429; '86 Mustang GT Ragtop 5L; '93 Ford F150; '06 Mercedes C-230 sw; Lotus Elise - 2008 California Ed., Saffron Yellow; '05 KG Elise Rebuild Project; 1964 Lotus (Caterham) Super Seven S3 Kubota L3010; Trek 5500; '86 Cannondale

05-30-2009, 07:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
tvacc Head LOONY Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 2,223	I have only missed 4 or 5 LOGs......I wish I was at this one. Nice to see the pictures __________________ Tony Vaccaro 2005 Ardent Red, Katana Supercharger, Touring, Hardtop, Driving Lights, HIDs, Rear Window Shield, Red Mounts, Laser Shifters, V1, LETSLA Shifter, www.lotusowners.com LOONY (Lotus Owners of New York) and the Church of the HolyLotus Supplier of Polycarbonate Shield for Rear Window IN STOCK , Drive Fast Take Chances

05-30-2009, 10:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
Abe Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 2,125	Here you go Attached Images __________________ Formerly known as BMW1

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05-30-2009, 01:30 PM	#18 (permalink)
Valenz Next Exit 200 Lightyears Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Central Alabama Posts: 284 Images: 5	A few Pic from the Concours at Barber today A few Pic from the Concours at Barber today Attached Images __________________ '68 Homemade - yes homemade ; '69 T-Bird Landau 429; '86 Mustang GT Ragtop 5L; '93 Ford F150; '06 Mercedes C-230 sw; Lotus Elise - 2008 California Ed., Saffron Yellow; '05 KG Elise Rebuild Project; 1964 Lotus (Caterham) Super Seven S3 Kubota L3010; Trek 5500; '86 Cannondale

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05-30-2009, 01:30 PM	#19 (permalink)
glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 4,514	Talladega: cool, horizon changes drastically looking thru elise windshield, saw indicated 125, that's all. Asked if I would carry a passenger. OK. Beth came over, very hot, very nice, should have been race queen. Stupid = no pix. Gave Beth my "Jewish Prince of Love" business card, really need to carry more of those. She asked for it, says she'll write. I am only 20 yrs older than she!!!!!!!!!!!!! Tail of Dragon: Really fun, perfect car is Elise/exige. But, rotator cuff injury = painful. Icing it during day. Approached Elan +2 owner: "Hey, is that the new Evora?" Got ride in 720 hp Renntech v12 mercedes coupe. Um...don't turn off the electronics = sideways. Quiet, very comfy, extremely fast (10.9 in 1/4 mile). Going to have him drive the elise later....if he fits. Was tempted to say to another MB driver waiting for track time @ Talladega: "Hey, you know there are no gas stations out there, right?" Didn't. Evora: MUCH nicer in person, stunning actually. Nice interior. Met: Peter Egan, Chris Beebe. Chris is a really good & patient guy. Met: Ace 10, Slaughter, Moto. Great guys, smart, nice, loads of fun. We'll talk more tonight. . Will see Randy and Tracy tonight; looking fwd. Barber Museum pretty amazing. Didn't know Pierce made motorcycles Rear cable on soft top broke, seems to not matter yet. Have duct tape will travel. __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, shift tower mods, Multivex; HID low beams); 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell. 6. "A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company." - Gian Vincenzo Gravina Last edited by glb : 05-30-2009 at 01:36 PM.

05-30-2009, 01:52 PM	#20 (permalink)
g and the sauce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 298	Those few pics of the Evora look AMAZING! I want more pics! And more thoughts on it from the people at LOG! __________________ I feel like I am taking crazy pills! 2006 Land Rover LR3 Sold 2005 Elise