Long time lurker, first time owner (and my first Lotus moment!) - LotusTalk

Kermit · 10-22-2009, 02:11 PM

After months of looking and lurking, I bought a well-kept 2005 Elise today. It is a gorgeous autumn day, so I took it for a spin on Skyline Blvd (overlooking San Francisco Bay & Pacific Ocean) and had my first Lotus moment -- the front turn signal popped loose and flopped around the hood, dangling by the wires!

The car is so tiny and cozy. It reminds me of a Spec Miata race car, only with a lot more power.

serpent · 10-22-2009, 02:12 PM

Welcome

pictures are mandatory

milehitom · 10-22-2009, 02:27 PM

I think the popped out turn signal is like a secret Lotus handshake!

Welcome! And three little dabs of clear GE silicone II will hold it in place with the needed flexibility.

Tom

mrcarcrazy · 10-22-2009, 02:55 PM

welcome. and we definitely need a pic. or 5.

Green Hornet · 10-22-2009, 05:12 PM

Congratulations -

Welcome -

and... Let The Mods Begin

TheViper · 10-22-2009, 06:58 PM

And with any luck that will be the only thing that falls off or goes wrong.
Welcome
Michael

Kermit · 10-23-2009, 08:39 AM

Okay, here she is. I suspect she will remain all-natural, without artificial enhancements. That's the way I prefer my street cars. Otherwise they slide down the slippery slope of becoming race cars and I've just crawled back out of that canyon. But the Elise really reminds me of a race car, but with a one-way radio and a working heater.

serpent · 10-23-2009, 08:44 AM

^ nice

dont be shy to take pictures of hot girls with the car and post em up

Parramint · 10-23-2009, 10:00 AM

Pretty car, working at Lotus today on a track event an indicator lens popped out........after hitting a rabbit.

...m... · 10-23-2009, 10:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kermit

Okay, here she is. I suspect she will remain all-natural, without artificial enhancements. That's the way I prefer my street cars. Otherwise they slide down the slippery slope of becoming race cars and I've just crawled back out of that canyon.

...i hate to break it to you, but she's already sporting an aftermarket splitter, graphics, and protective panels...beautiful car, though!..

milehitom · 10-23-2009, 11:52 AM

I'm not sure how much longer it'll be sporting the aftermarket splitter if that driveway is a daily obstacle

Nice looking ride!

Tom

10-22-2009, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Kermit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 18	Long time lurker, first time owner (and my first Lotus moment!) After months of looking and lurking, I bought a well-kept 2005 Elise today. It is a gorgeous autumn day, so I took it for a spin on Skyline Blvd (overlooking San Francisco Bay & Pacific Ocean) and had my first Lotus moment -- the front turn signal popped loose and flopped around the hood, dangling by the wires! The car is so tiny and cozy. It reminds me of a Spec Miata race car, only with a lot more power.

10-22-2009, 02:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,467	Welcome pictures are mandatory __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

10-22-2009, 02:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 690	welcome. and we definitely need a pic. or 5. __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

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Green Hornet Zzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 874	Congratulations - Welcome - and... Let The Mods Begin __________________ Life, Liberty and the Happiness of Pursuit

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10-22-2009, 02:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,143	I think the popped out turn signal is like a secret Lotus handshake! Welcome! And three little dabs of clear GE silicone II will hold it in place with the needed flexibility. Tom

10-23-2009, 08:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kermit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 18	Pic from NorCal Okay, here she is. I suspect she will remain all-natural, without artificial enhancements. That's the way I prefer my street cars. Otherwise they slide down the slippery slope of becoming race cars and I've just crawled back out of that canyon. But the Elise really reminds me of a race car, but with a one-way radio and a working heater. Attached Images

10-23-2009, 08:44 AM	#8 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,467	^ nice dont be shy to take pictures of hot girls with the car and post em up __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

10-23-2009, 10:00 AM	#9 (permalink)
Parramint Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 117	Pretty car, working at Lotus today on a track event an indicator lens popped out........after hitting a rabbit.

10-23-2009, 11:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,143	I'm not sure how much longer it'll be sporting the aftermarket splitter if that driveway is a daily obstacle Nice looking ride! Tom

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