Hello from Seattle - LotusTalk

ADLGTNS · 08-13-2012, 08:16 AM

I have been reading this forum for about 6 months now and finally decided to join. For the longest time I was flipping between a Honda S2000 and a Lotus Elise as my next “summer” car. Up until last week I was letting fate make the decision, that is to say if the right car came up, for the right price, either model I would have bought it. Trying to buy a convertible during the spring/spring summer is about the worst time, go figure

. My ideal car would be a 2005 Aspen White Lotus Elise with >45k miles with red leather seats. I have seen a couple of these pop up, but I still feel the prices are over amped right now. I decided to go for the Lotus as I know this is the car I want deep down.
Background: I am an engineer. I tried my hand at Formula 1, but decided to stay in the states and take a more relaxing career. I worked on and drove mid-engine race cars for 4 years as a race engineer. I hope to contribute some of my knowledge to this forum.
If anybody can figure out my username you will have my respect. I am planning that for a license plate.

Jack

sturgeongeneral · 08-14-2012, 11:35 AM

Welcome! There is a white 2009 for sale that looks like a great deal from a member called Notorious in LA area! Special Purist edition with less than 8000 miles and has factory warrantee.

Apex_in_sno · 08-14-2012, 11:58 AM

Welcome aboard! You're just the kind of guy I'd like to get to know.
I'm up in Bothell.
PM me, I'd like to meet you.

s2kjoe · 08-14-2012, 02:10 PM

Had an S2000 but traded for a Lotus Exige in aspen white supercharged. I would say go for the Lotus its more stable when tracking. And the feels is much better. Im in your area also down south though!

ADLGTNS · 08-14-2012, 07:40 PM

Thanks for the welcome.

s2kjoe, thanks for the reassurance.

Apex_in_sno, incoming PM.

ADLGTNS · 01-02-2013, 11:15 AM

Finally the hunt for the elusive white whale is over.

I am the proud owner of a 2006 White Lotus Elise (Sports Package only

)

me73 · 01-02-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ADLGTNS

Finally the hunt for the elusive white whale is over.

I am the proud owner of a 2006 White Lotus Elise (Sports Package only

)

Congratulations. Let's get details and pictures! I haven't see any white cars for sale locally.

I bought mine from a board member in Olympia in the fall.

Lckitty · 01-02-2013, 12:10 PM

Congrats!!!! Yes, let's seet he shots.

Be careful out there. I went out joyriding this morning and it is still a bit slick in May Valley / Issaquah area. I worry about other assorted drivers gawking and then doing something stupid.

me73 · 01-02-2013, 12:47 PM

BTW, ADd LiGhTNeSs

sturgeongeneral · 01-02-2013, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by ADLGTNS

Finally the hunt for the elusive white whale is over.

I am the proud owner of a 2006 White Lotus Elise (Sports Package only

)

CONGRADULATIONS!!!! These are awesome machines!

ADLGTNS · 01-02-2013, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Lckitty

Congrats!!!! Yes, let's seet he shots.

Be careful out there. I went out joyriding this morning and it is still a bit slick in May Valley / Issaquah area. I worry about other assorted drivers gawking and then doing something stupid.

Oh yah it was icy out there. Pulling out of the parking lot for the test drive I may have let the tail hang out a little bit.

And the Yokohamas never really heated up.

The dealership was in Kirkland, got the car in yesterday already had 5 people interested before I called first thing this morning. Luckily I was local. When I was reading the specs on Autotrader I was drooling and then when I got to the the "miles from my house" and my mouth dropped to the floor

, hung up on a meeting, and told my co-workers I be back after lunch, maybe.

Pictures are coming.

s2kjoe · 01-02-2013, 02:02 PM

Welcome from Tacoma! oh just notice i posted already well welcome again with your new Elise!

Apex_in_sno · 01-02-2013, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ADLGTNS

Oh yah it was icy out there. Pulling out of the parking lot for the test drive I may have let the tail hang out a little bit.

And the Yokohamas never really heated up.

The dealership was in Kirkland, got the car in yesterday already had 5 people interested before I called first thing this morning. Luckily I was local. When I was reading the specs on Autotrader I was drooling and then when I got to the the "miles from my house" and my mouth dropped to the floor

, hung up on a meeting, and told my co-workers I be back after lunch, maybe.

Pictures are coming.

Now you just gotta get your butt down to Proformance Racing School, and get some real driver training!

me73 · 01-02-2013, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex_in_sno

Now you just gotta get your butt down to Proformance Racing School, and get some real driver training!

I love having two choices, but Ridge is where it's at.

ChronosWS · 01-02-2013, 04:10 PM

Welcome aboard. Which mods have you already planned?

ADLGTNS · 01-02-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by ChronosWS

Welcome aboard. Which mods have you already planned?

Thanks. Oh boy it was a hard enough time finding the one I wanted, I didn't have time to think of what I want to do to it.

Probably a front splitter and the mess grills from the Exige on the front. I think that bit on the Exige makes the front look cleaner and being the nerd I am I will probably calculate the downforce from the splitter to justify it

. (I did that for my M5's rear spoiler)

ADLGTNS · 01-02-2013, 05:08 PM

I'll take some pictures Saturday when I go out for a ride.

s2kjoe · 01-02-2013, 06:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ADLGTNS

I'll take some pictures Saturday when I go out for a ride.

Save up for sc kit...its a must!

Lckitty · 01-03-2013, 08:00 AM

Ok, so when is our winter Seattle get together so we can check these rides out?

me73 · 01-03-2013, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Lckitty

Ok, so when is our winter Seattle get together so we can check these rides out?

We should get together in the spring and do a mountain loop highway run.

08-13-2012, 08:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
ADLGTNS Simplify and... Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 69 Images: 5	Hello from Seattle I have been reading this forum for about 6 months now and finally decided to join. For the longest time I was flipping between a Honda S2000 and a Lotus Elise as my next “summer” car. Up until last week I was letting fate make the decision, that is to say if the right car came up, for the right price, either model I would have bought it. Trying to buy a convertible during the spring/spring summer is about the worst time, go figure. My ideal car would be a 2005 Aspen White Lotus Elise with >45k miles with red leather seats. I have seen a couple of these pop up, but I still feel the prices are over amped right now. I decided to go for the Lotus as I know this is the car I want deep down. Background: I am an engineer. I tried my hand at Formula 1, but decided to stay in the states and take a more relaxing career. I worked on and drove mid-engine race cars for 4 years as a race engineer. I hope to contribute some of my knowledge to this forum. If anybody can figure out my username you will have my respect. I am planning that for a license plate. Jack Last edited by ADLGTNS; 08-14-2012 at 06:02 AM. Reason: Alpine/Aspen white, had too many BMWs on my mind

08-14-2012, 11:35 AM	#2 (permalink)
sturgeongeneral Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 1,751	Welcome! There is a white 2009 for sale that looks like a great deal from a member called Notorious in LA area! Special Purist edition with less than 8000 miles and has factory warrantee. __________________ 05 Elise 56 VW Dune Buggy Lightweight fiberglass toys that simulate street legal rocket ships! Last edited by sturgeongeneral; 08-14-2012 at 11:41 AM.

08-14-2012, 11:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Apex_in_sno 90% go, 10% show... Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 752	Welcome aboard! You're just the kind of guy I'd like to get to know. I'm up in Bothell. PM me, I'd like to meet you. __________________ VFII, Eliseparts Sequential, Geartronics Paddle shift. You name it, I've probably got that installed too... 1864lbs, full tank Otherwise, it's bone stock....

08-14-2012, 02:10 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2kjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 264	Had an S2000 but traded for a Lotus Exige in aspen white supercharged. I would say go for the Lotus its more stable when tracking. And the feels is much better. Im in your area also down south though! __________________ 06 AW Exige with sc kit 2012 Fuji white Range Rover Evoque 2013 Audi A7 3.0t prestige daytona pearl gray

01-02-2013, 12:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
Lckitty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 290 Images: 1	Congrats!!!! Yes, let's seet he shots. Be careful out there. I went out joyriding this morning and it is still a bit slick in May Valley / Issaquah area. I worry about other assorted drivers gawking and then doing something stupid. __________________ 2011 Lotus Evora 2+2 (demo car) - Canyon Red Metallic 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertable 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 2005 Triumph Daytona 955i (0-60 = 2.9 secs)

08-14-2012, 07:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
ADLGTNS Simplify and... Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 69 Images: 5	Thanks for the welcome. s2kjoe, thanks for the reassurance. Apex_in_sno, incoming PM.

01-02-2013, 11:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
ADLGTNS Simplify and... Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 69 Images: 5	Finally the hunt for the elusive white whale is over. I am the proud owner of a 2006 White Lotus Elise (Sports Package only )

01-02-2013, 12:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
me73 Lotastic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 316	BTW, ADd LiGhTNeSs __________________ Life Lesson #1: If you can't fix it with a hammer, you have an electrical problem. Life Lesson #2: It's more fun to drive a slow car fast than it is to drive a fast car slow.

01-02-2013, 02:02 PM	#12 (permalink)
s2kjoe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 264	Welcome from Tacoma! oh just notice i posted already well welcome again with your new Elise! __________________ 06 AW Exige with sc kit 2012 Fuji white Range Rover Evoque 2013 Audi A7 3.0t prestige daytona pearl gray

01-02-2013, 04:10 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChronosWS -~={ CODER }=~- Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,935	Welcome aboard. Which mods have you already planned? __________________ 2007 Arctic Silver Lotus Exige S - Rev300TVS, 2bular headers and exhaust, TR F1 wheels, C.A.R.S. full system, Chimera C.B.S., 6000K HID lights, LED interior/exterior lights, tow hooks, S111 pedals, ULTRA Discs, AFX wideband O2 2005 Suzuki GSX 1300R Hayabusa 2012 Ford Focus SE

01-02-2013, 05:08 PM	#17 (permalink)
ADLGTNS Simplify and... Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Seattle Posts: 69 Images: 5	I'll take some pictures Saturday when I go out for a ride. __________________ '06 Elise Aspen White

01-03-2013, 08:00 AM	#19 (permalink)
Lckitty Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Issaquah, WA Posts: 290 Images: 1	Ok, so when is our winter Seattle get together so we can check these rides out? __________________ 2011 Lotus Evora 2+2 (demo car) - Canyon Red Metallic 2004 Saab 9-3 Convertable 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland 2005 Triumph Daytona 955i (0-60 = 2.9 secs)

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