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uclacyc · 08-18-2009, 08:41 PM

My car is being delivered from SF to Chicago tomorrow. Who are the Chicago peeps? Any runs together anytime soon?

RacyTracy · 08-19-2009, 01:37 AM

Hi......Nothing cooking in the near future that I know...but congratulations on getting the car.

Ren Man · 08-19-2009, 06:23 AM

Grats and welcome from another Chicagoian.

dasmoofler · 08-19-2009, 06:31 AM

Welcome from Wisconsin. Are you in Chicago proper or surrounding area?

JWA · 08-19-2009, 07:32 AM

Welcome to the area. I just picked up my second Elise so I'm back in the club. No area group-drives at the moment, but we should get one together this fall.

PhlypSide · 08-19-2009, 07:49 AM

Welcome to the midwest!

School or moving for good?

DPM · 08-19-2009, 08:20 AM

Welcome! Look for the FVMC event at Autobahn in the Fall.

I'm between street / track cars at the moment. Sadly I let the CF-T go, miss it already. I needed a change of platforms though. Just track time for now in the Diasio.

If anyone is going on vacation and needs to have their Lotus exercised I'd be glad to help out.

Side note:
I drove the 370Z and the GT-R yesterday. The 370 just about put me to sleep. I took it back after 15 minutes.

The GT-R was incredible, as I had expected. I went out for 45 minutes and had a blast with it. I can't find a fault with the car in any area. Brakes, acceleration, cornering, finish and ergonomics were all spot on. The downshift throttle blip was perfect. The transmission goes into Manual mode as the default when you start it and if you want to drive in Auto it has to be shifted manually. If you use the paddle shifters in Auto it defaults right back to Manual and needs to be set again into Auto. It's definitely on the list of possibilities.

Napelton Porsche is setting up 20 Cayman S track cars that will have full warranty coverage by the factory if you can believe it. Not really that fast though. I checked the track times and my CF-T was faster.

ishur · 08-19-2009, 10:47 AM

Welcome. You should have at least a few more weeks to enjoy it before the snow comes...

KenRK · 08-19-2009, 12:57 PM

Welcome, Lots of chances to really learn the car and have some fun on the track yet this year. As was already mentioned the Fox Valley event at Autobahn is a good time:
Fox Valley Motorcars / Lamborghini Chicago - Entry Form - Track Day
Also worth checking into is the Fall event with Audi Club event at Blackhawk Farms:
ACCCC | Audi Car Club Chicagoland Chapter
Happy motoring!

stinkyonion · 08-19-2009, 01:56 PM

Welcome. Just forgedabout driving it in the winter if chance of flurry. Ton of local events, I miss a chicago event every week, but you have to check about 10 different sites to find them all. Almost no organization. Try lotustalk/midwest, lotus corps, salt creek sports car association (west burbs where Im at), minicooper site sponsers british car night usually on saturdays, various sites for autox, track events (FVMC in mid september), and car shows. When you get your car and decide the radio/speakers sucks, send Chuck Risen an email. He is the sound go to guy for the Lotus and he is here in chicago. He is on lotustalk as Chuck_Risen i think, and sells the best subwoofer option for our cars and also paints various internals. FVMC is the local dealership. Say high when you are there, Im only a few blocks away.

dasmoofler · 08-19-2009, 03:10 PM

Ramnsen likes the snow.

dasmoofler · 08-19-2009, 03:13 PM

But I don't.

Nachtmensch · 08-19-2009, 03:42 PM

Welcome to Chicago

uclacyc · 08-19-2009, 04:16 PM

Thanks everyone! I'm moving here semi-permanently. Have an apt in Lakeview (Chicago proper) starting September 1st, and even have a garage all set for winter. I work outside the area, so I fly extensively.

twaszak1 · 08-19-2009, 07:00 PM

I think your Yellow Elise showed up at my store today. very nice car!! Stop in and say hi when you pick it up. I am T.J. the Lotus tech at FVMC. If you need anything please give us a call or drop an e-mail. I will try to remember to leave a card in your car incase i am not in when you come get it.

(wow, i just realized if thats not your car i'm gonna feel dumb...oh well)

Welcome to Chicago!!

T.J.

RacyTracy · 08-20-2009, 03:47 PM

ucla.....my reporter lives in Lakeview. He'll give you the 25 cent tour, if you don't already know the area or anyone.

goelise · 08-20-2009, 06:18 PM

Welcome to Chicago!

chuck_risen · 08-20-2009, 07:54 PM

Grats and welcome to the area.

08-18-2009, 08:41 PM	#1 (permalink)
uclacyc Has a skinny fetish Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 962 Images: 25	Hello Chicago! My car is being delivered from SF to Chicago tomorrow. Who are the Chicago peeps? Any runs together anytime soon? __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise: clam protection, Multivex Mirror+mod, Center Brake Light Pulser, rear window shield, Von Hep Exhaust (twingle), Al trim ring, S111 Carpet Buttons & CF Center Console & Lidbone, toll mount, tray mod, brake light adj, headlight adj, raised letters, stealth bulb, CF interior, blk LSS, de-snorkel+v.tunnel, painted cover? & caliper? ║ Forza 2 w/ Wheel & ButtKicker, CA Car Cover (less $: Covercraft Evo 4), CDI torque wrench, ProperAutoCare, Zaino, gas bib, stub tool, Etymotics

08-19-2009, 01:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,194	Hi......Nothing cooking in the near future that I know...but congratulations on getting the car. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming @ 3pm onTuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

08-19-2009, 08:20 AM	#7 (permalink)
DPM Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 702	Welcome! Look for the FVMC event at Autobahn in the Fall. I'm between street / track cars at the moment. Sadly I let the CF-T go, miss it already. I needed a change of platforms though. Just track time for now in the Diasio. If anyone is going on vacation and needs to have their Lotus exercised I'd be glad to help out. Side note: I drove the 370Z and the GT-R yesterday. The 370 just about put me to sleep. I took it back after 15 minutes. The GT-R was incredible, as I had expected. I went out for 45 minutes and had a blast with it. I can't find a fault with the car in any area. Brakes, acceleration, cornering, finish and ergonomics were all spot on. The downshift throttle blip was perfect. The transmission goes into Manual mode as the default when you start it and if you want to drive in Auto it has to be shifted manually. If you use the paddle shifters in Auto it defaults right back to Manual and needs to be set again into Auto. It's definitely on the list of possibilities. Napelton Porsche is setting up 20 Cayman S track cars that will have full warranty coverage by the factory if you can believe it. Not really that fast though. I checked the track times and my CF-T was faster. __________________ 2006 Diasio D962R Arancio Borealis SOLD: 05 Elise, Benetec Carbon Fiber full body & rear wing, FF 275 turbo kit , Ikeya sequential shifter, Ohlins coilovers, Porterfield R-4, Sector 111 RTD brace & HNT pad, Yokohama A048, Caterham seats, Simpson 5 point belts, Moroso oil pan, Sector 111 Boomerang, AutoMeter CF Oil Pres-Boost-Vac gauges. No AC, heat, airbags. 1619 pounds "wet"

08-19-2009, 12:57 PM	#9 (permalink)
KenRK Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Plainfield, IL Posts: 69	Welcome, Lots of chances to really learn the car and have some fun on the track yet this year. As was already mentioned the Fox Valley event at Autobahn is a good time: Fox Valley Motorcars / Lamborghini Chicago - Entry Form - Track Day Also worth checking into is the Fall event with Audi Club event at Blackhawk Farms: ACCCC \| Audi Car Club Chicagoland Chapter Happy motoring! __________________ There is a peace in speed I could never find in stillness. Unknown

08-19-2009, 01:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
stinkyonion Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oak Brook, IL Posts: 243 Images: 2	Welcome. Just forgedabout driving it in the winter if chance of flurry. Ton of local events, I miss a chicago event every week, but you have to check about 10 different sites to find them all. Almost no organization. Try lotustalk/midwest, lotus corps, salt creek sports car association (west burbs where Im at), minicooper site sponsers british car night usually on saturdays, various sites for autox, track events (FVMC in mid september), and car shows. When you get your car and decide the radio/speakers sucks, send Chuck Risen an email. He is the sound go to guy for the Lotus and he is here in chicago. He is on lotustalk as Chuck_Risen i think, and sells the best subwoofer option for our cars and also paints various internals. FVMC is the local dealership. Say high when you are there, Im only a few blocks away. __________________ 2006 polar blue Elise, VF stage II, clam hinge, von Hep exhaust, HID, Zeitronix/Dashdaq (GPS, wideband O2, EGT, fuel+oil pressure), BWR fuel rail, moroso oil pan, HD SS clutch, RTV brace, green wire mod, harnesses, Oddysey 625, alpine pdx-5, jvc avx77 head unit, jl speakers, voltmeter on dash, custom gauge pod, etc.

08-19-2009, 06:23 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ren Man Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 203	Grats and welcome from another Chicagoian.

08-19-2009, 06:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Welcome from Wisconsin. Are you in Chicago proper or surrounding area?

08-19-2009, 07:32 AM	#5 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	Welcome to the area. I just picked up my second Elise so I'm back in the club. No area group-drives at the moment, but we should get one together this fall.

08-19-2009, 10:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
ishur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 191	Welcome. You should have at least a few more weeks to enjoy it before the snow comes...

08-19-2009, 03:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	Ramnsen likes the snow. Attached Images

08-19-2009, 03:13 PM	#12 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,088	But I don't. Attached Images

08-19-2009, 03:42 PM	#13 (permalink)
Nachtmensch MR-S Owner Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: IL Posts: 43	Welcome to Chicago __________________ nachtmensch.blogspot.com RIP Jeph Mills 19.02.06

08-19-2009, 04:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
uclacyc Has a skinny fetish Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 962 Images: 25	Thanks everyone! I'm moving here semi-permanently. Have an apt in Lakeview (Chicago proper) starting September 1st, and even have a garage all set for winter. I work outside the area, so I fly extensively. __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise: clam protection, Multivex Mirror+mod, Center Brake Light Pulser, rear window shield, Von Hep Exhaust (twingle), Al trim ring, S111 Carpet Buttons & CF Center Console & Lidbone, toll mount, tray mod, brake light adj, headlight adj, raised letters, stealth bulb, CF interior, blk LSS, de-snorkel+v.tunnel, painted cover? & caliper? ║ Forza 2 w/ Wheel & ButtKicker, CA Car Cover (less $: Covercraft Evo 4), CDI torque wrench, ProperAutoCare, Zaino, gas bib, stub tool, Etymotics

08-19-2009, 07:00 PM	#15 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 698	I think your Yellow Elise showed up at my store today. very nice car!! Stop in and say hi when you pick it up. I am T.J. the Lotus tech at FVMC. If you need anything please give us a call or drop an e-mail. I will try to remember to leave a card in your car incase i am not in when you come get it. (wow, i just realized if thats not your car i'm gonna feel dumb...oh well) Welcome to Chicago!! T.J.

08-20-2009, 03:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
RacyTracy V Not my picture V Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 9,194	ucla.....my reporter lives in Lakeview. He'll give you the 25 cent tour, if you don't already know the area or anyone. __________________ Tracy 1996 Porsche 993TT Big news coming @ 3pm onTuesday.....(hopefully). 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

08-20-2009, 06:18 PM	#17 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,527 Images: 1	Welcome to Chicago! __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods:LETSLA (ordered), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

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08-20-2009, 07:54 PM	#18 (permalink)
chuck_risen Director of Engineering Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: I live in Glen Ellyn IL, a suburb of Chicago. Posts: 922	Grats and welcome to the area.