New guy from Austin, Texas - LotusTalk

aml161 · 02-10-2010, 03:24 PM

Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I recently got my first Lotus - a 2010 Quartz Silver Elise with the newly released Performance Package. I've only had it for two weeks, and it's not nearly broken in yet, but I've already fallen in love.

I also got to drive an Evora today. Wow. It's a phenomenal car, and an excellent addition to the lineup. Quite a different driving experience, and top shelf in its own right.

I promise to take more pics soon. It's rainy and funky in Austin these days.

Aaron

5qf3764b · 02-10-2010, 03:35 PM

Congrats and welcome to the club!

We've had the same crappy weather here in DFW. I'm having withdrawals.

d-onion · 02-10-2010, 03:58 PM

Congrats! Do you have any pics of the interior? Looks like a cool color.

Quicker · 02-10-2010, 04:01 PM

Welcome. Very active car clubs in Austin - cruises, shows, tracks.

texige · 02-10-2010, 04:40 PM

Nice Elise. Glad to see Lotus of Austin is putting the Evora on the front row and all of the crappy cars on the back row.

aml161 · 02-10-2010, 05:08 PM

Thanks. I'm definitely going to start attending the Cars and Coffee Cruise In, so I hope to see you guys there. I also hope to attend more events.

D-onion, I'll snap some shots this weekend if the weather improves (and after I have my first wax love-fest). Lotus did a sweet job on the interior...it's charcoal alcantara all around (dash, console, doors, seats, door sills, etc).

Sadly, the Evora is on its way back to Georgia. It was just passing through.

fastfred · 02-10-2010, 05:14 PM

Hey Aaron,

Welcome to the Lotus community. That is a great looking car. What does the Performance Package consist of? There are a number of active folks in Austin and down here in San Antonio. Also a great track to enjoy your car in San Marcos. Below is a like to the Texas Region forum, if you haven't found it yet. It is a good way to keep in touch with what is going on in these parts. A few weeks ago we had an all clubs go-kart challenge here in San Antonio, that was a lot of fun. The Nissan guys won the honors, but we could have a used a few more Lotus guys to help even the score.

Enjoy your car and keep in touch,

Cheers,

ff

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RacyTracy · 02-10-2010, 05:21 PM

Hi Aaron....welcome....plenty of other owners in Texas!!

aml161 · 02-10-2010, 05:36 PM

I'll make it a priority to come down and visit. What's the name of the track in SA?

Once I hit 1500 miles, I'm going to explore the Elise's capabilities at the Driveway here in Austin. I'm pretty comfortable there, so I should be able to learn fairly quickly how to operate the car safely at speed. Or... so I at least not do anything completely ridiculous when I visit.

The Performance Package includes:
Touring package
Hard top
Traction control
Alcantara interior (choice of grey, red, or blue trim)
Sport seats
16-spoke wheels
Yoko A048s
Sport suspension
Twin oil coolers
Harness bar

fastfred · 02-11-2010, 03:58 PM

Hey Aaron,

That is a great package. I wish I had the traction control on my car.

The track is called Harris Hill or HH2. It is in San Marcos, over by the airport. It is a great momentum track, ideally suited for our cars. You should go over and check it out. Scott is a great driver and really knows that track well. PM me and I will send you his contact info.

Our next event in San Antonio will likely be the Cars and Coffee on the 27th. If you are interested in coming down for it let me know and I will send you some more info or send your contact info to Luis, who organizes the event for the San Antonio clubs. It is a great place to meet other car enthusiasts. I'm sure you will enjoy your car.

ff

LotuShii · 02-11-2010, 05:34 PM

Welcome and congratulation!

aml161 · 02-14-2010, 01:12 PM

D-onion -- Here are some interior shots and my newly debadged (Elise) rear...

The sun hid away again as I started taking pics... so alas still no real perspective on the Quartz Silver.

Hobbit · 02-16-2010, 06:47 AM

OMG you don't live in Westlake do you? There is a guy at my condo complex that as one 'Nallie Woods' is that you?

Phil

chotto · 02-16-2010, 07:13 AM

Welcome. You should come out to Harris Hill Road Course on March 27th. We are doing another HDPE. There are a few of us on this site (and another) that instruct at the HDPE's.

geezer · 02-16-2010, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chotto

There are a few of us on this site (and another) that instruct at the HDPE's.

Heck - I think one of us that is instructing lives RIGHT BEHIND THE OP

(I noticed the new Elise when I was walking my dogs in the park the other day. Without giving away too much of the OPs personal info (I probably wouldn't want my physical address broadcast either) I think he (or she) lives in the SoCo area in a quite awesome contemporary remodel of an atomic ranch that I have always admired).

Anyway - welcome to the 'hood.

aml161 · 02-16-2010, 07:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hobbit

OMG you don't live in Westlake do you? There is a guy at my condo complex that as one 'Nallie Woods' is that you?

Phil

I live south, in 78704. I looked up NW -- looks nice!

Chotto: You bet... Hopefully, I would have racked up 1200 miles by then :-)

aml161 · 02-16-2010, 07:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer

Heck - I think one of us that is instructing lives RIGHT BEHIND THE OP

(I noticed the new Elise when I was walking my dogs in the park the other day. Without giving away too much of the OPs personal info (I probably wouldn't want my physical address broadcast either) I think he (or she) lives in the SoCo area in a quite awesome contemporary remodel of an atomic ranch that I have always admired).

Anyway - welcome to the 'hood.

Haha! What a coincidence. Yep, that's me. :-) Thanks for the compliment, by the way.

geezer · 02-16-2010, 07:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aml161

Haha! What a coincidence. Yep, that's me. :-) Thanks for the compliment, by the way.

Well.. it's a cool house

I'm on the street right behind you in the nuclear fallout green bungalow (it looks cooler than it sounds - honest) that has been under renovation for what seems like two years now

iatros · 02-16-2010, 07:49 AM

Welcome to the club Aaron! I go to harris hill road and like tooling around in the hill country on saturdays in the exige! I need to go to the next gathering to meet some other Lotus owners!

aml161 · 02-16-2010, 08:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geezer

Well.. it's a cool house

I'm on the street right behind you in the nuclear fallout green bungalow (it looks cooler than it sounds - honest) that has been under renovation for what seems like two years now

I think I know the one

Reminds me to start working towards the end of my reno as well.

02-10-2010, 03:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
aml161 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 26	New guy from Austin, Texas Just wanted to introduce myself to the forum. I recently got my first Lotus - a 2010 Quartz Silver Elise with the newly released Performance Package. I've only had it for two weeks, and it's not nearly broken in yet, but I've already fallen in love. I also got to drive an Evora today. Wow. It's a phenomenal car, and an excellent addition to the lineup. Quite a different driving experience, and top shelf in its own right. I promise to take more pics soon. It's rainy and funky in Austin these days. Aaron Attached Images

02-10-2010, 03:35 PM	#2 (permalink)
5qf3764b Taylor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NorthTexas Posts: 318	Congrats and welcome to the club! We've had the same crappy weather here in DFW. I'm having withdrawals. __________________ 2006 SB Exige 2005 AS Elise(Formerly MitchT's) - SOLD 2006 Lexus IS350 - Bone Stock, Daily Driver

02-10-2010, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
d-onion Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 344	Congrats! Do you have any pics of the interior? Looks like a cool color. __________________ 2007 Ardent Red Exige S

02-10-2010, 04:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Quicker 89 Esprit SE Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 112	Welcome. Very active car clubs in Austin - cruises, shows, tracks. __________________ _____________ Lou Senko, Austin, TX Click to see 'Quik LS' my mean Lincoln LS Click to see 'Quiker' my Lotus Esprit SE

02-10-2010, 05:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
fastfred San Antonio, TX Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 27	Hey Aaron, Welcome to the Lotus community. That is a great looking car. What does the Performance Package consist of? There are a number of active folks in Austin and down here in San Antonio. Also a great track to enjoy your car in San Marcos. Below is a like to the Texas Region forum, if you haven't found it yet. It is a good way to keep in touch with what is going on in these parts. A few weeks ago we had an all clubs go-kart challenge here in San Antonio, that was a lot of fun. The Nissan guys won the honors, but we could have a used a few more Lotus guys to help even the score. Enjoy your car and keep in touch, Cheers, ff Texas Region - LotusTalk - The Lotus Cars Community __________________ FastFred - the flat shiftin' fool '05 Elise BRG Metallic Too much to mention, but more every month Got the Lotus Supercharger now - what a difference! Are you missing out on more go-faster?

02-10-2010, 04:40 PM	#5 (permalink)
texige Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: austin texas Posts: 926	Nice Elise. Glad to see Lotus of Austin is putting the Evora on the front row and all of the crappy cars on the back row.

02-10-2010, 05:08 PM	#6 (permalink)
aml161 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 26	Thanks. I'm definitely going to start attending the Cars and Coffee Cruise In, so I hope to see you guys there. I also hope to attend more events. D-onion, I'll snap some shots this weekend if the weather improves (and after I have my first wax love-fest). Lotus did a sweet job on the interior...it's charcoal alcantara all around (dash, console, doors, seats, door sills, etc). Sadly, the Evora is on its way back to Georgia. It was just passing through.

02-10-2010, 05:21 PM	#8 (permalink)
RacyTracy Adminatrix Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Palatine, IL Posts: 10,401 Images: 2	Hi Aaron....welcome....plenty of other owners in Texas!! __________________ . . Tracy 2009 Lotus Exige S260 2008 Toyota FJ Cruiser LOG 29 photos

02-10-2010, 05:36 PM	#9 (permalink)
aml161 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 26	I'll make it a priority to come down and visit. What's the name of the track in SA? Once I hit 1500 miles, I'm going to explore the Elise's capabilities at the Driveway here in Austin. I'm pretty comfortable there, so I should be able to learn fairly quickly how to operate the car safely at speed. Or... so I at least not do anything completely ridiculous when I visit. The Performance Package includes: Touring package Hard top Traction control Alcantara interior (choice of grey, red, or blue trim) Sport seats 16-spoke wheels Yoko A048s Sport suspension Twin oil coolers Harness bar

02-11-2010, 03:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
fastfred San Antonio, TX Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 27	That's a Great Package Hey Aaron, That is a great package. I wish I had the traction control on my car. The track is called Harris Hill or HH2. It is in San Marcos, over by the airport. It is a great momentum track, ideally suited for our cars. You should go over and check it out. Scott is a great driver and really knows that track well. PM me and I will send you his contact info. Our next event in San Antonio will likely be the Cars and Coffee on the 27th. If you are interested in coming down for it let me know and I will send you some more info or send your contact info to Luis, who organizes the event for the San Antonio clubs. It is a great place to meet other car enthusiasts. I'm sure you will enjoy your car. ff __________________ FastFred - the flat shiftin' fool '05 Elise BRG Metallic Too much to mention, but more every month Got the Lotus Supercharger now - what a difference! Are you missing out on more go-faster?

02-11-2010, 05:34 PM	#11 (permalink)
LotuShii Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 177	Welcome and congratulation!

02-14-2010, 01:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
aml161 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 26	D-onion -- Here are some interior shots and my newly debadged (Elise) rear... The sun hid away again as I started taking pics... so alas still no real perspective on the Quartz Silver. Attached Images

02-16-2010, 06:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
Hobbit Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Austin Posts: 44 Images: 3	OMG you don't live in Westlake do you? There is a guy at my condo complex that as one 'Nallie Woods' is that you? Phil

02-16-2010, 07:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
chotto vv My Awesome Wife vv Join Date: May 2004 Location: San Antonio, TX/Formia, Italy Posts: 987	Welcome. You should come out to Harris Hill Road Course on March 27th. We are doing another HDPE. There are a few of us on this site (and another) that instruct at the HDPE's. __________________ 2005 SY-BWR Supercharger, Challenger Grill, AreaP single tip exhaust, Ohlin Double Adjustables, RTDbrace, Custom Kirkey 58 Series seats, Schroth 6 pt. harnesses, Multivex mirrors, Odyssey PC625 battery, Micromirror, HID's, V2arms, Sparco removeable steering wheel, 15"/16" Rota's with RA-1's, Pagid RS 14 pads, Cup airbox, Saikou Michi catch cans, Ultradiscs, gPan

02-16-2010, 07:49 AM	#19 (permalink)
iatros Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: san marcos, tx Posts: 18	Welcome to the club Aaron! I go to harris hill road and like tooling around in the hill country on saturdays in the exige! I need to go to the next gathering to meet some other Lotus owners!

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