NorCal Autox-'08 Season - Page 7 - LotusTalk

ConeFusion · 09-05-2008, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tintin

Apart from the first 3 runs, you can jump in with me and I'll show you all the ways that I screw up

Same here. Including the screwing up. I drive the dirty yellow Elise with lots of stickers. Yes, I will clean it someday, and it will be so nice and shiny that nobody recognizes it anymore.

PedalPounder · 09-05-2008, 04:02 PM

You're going DOWN tomorrow. You know who you are. Down I say!

LarryB · 09-05-2008, 04:21 PM

ConeFusion, yeah- the shiny parts will be where the sticker were.

cstetter, sounds like you got some good offers. From the street tires of Tintin
to the slicks of ConeFusion- both very quick drivers.

PedalPounder- do you know who logs the runs. If it comes to that, you better keep
your official sign off time slips.

Enigma · 09-05-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PedalPounder

You're going DOWN tomorrow. You know who you are. Down I say!

k, challenge taken...

ConeFusion · 09-05-2008, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryB

ConeFusion, yeah- the shiny parts will be where the sticker were.

Ha! Don't underestimate my mad car detailing skillz. Just because I don't use them much doesn't mean that I don't have them.

IamBatman · 09-05-2008, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryB

Patrick- There are several club members ahead of you. Know of two of them that plan on showing up. So if there are any no shows, the slots go to them. We only had 1 no-show at the last event. Unless several give notice and drop out tonight... if your still interested I can let you know tonight, if enough spots open up.

DANG, thanks Larry. I guess I will sign up for the next one then.

LarryB · 09-05-2008, 05:03 PM

Reto- Ooh boy think cstetter can learn something from you. He might have mad skillz too but
he's never shown them. Your car will be much cleaner then he's use to, just the way it
is now.

cstetter- is that a Lotus thing or can we expect the same from the A8?

Patrick, SVAG is still trying to get a hold of the BBQ guy, but the last few years they've put on a very nice spread, for the last event.

Keep in mind we sold out the last few within 1.5 weeks and non-members have to wait a week, so don't wait, long.

cstetter · 09-05-2008, 05:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LarryB

Reto- Ooh boy think cstetter can learn something from you. He might have mad skillz too but
he's never shown them. Your car will be much cleaner then he's use to, just the way it
is now.

cstetter- is that a Lotus thing or can we expect the same from the A8?

Err, let's just say everybody will immediately figure out who that A8 belongs to...

I solemnly swear to treat the Elise to a full detail just as soon as I get it back from Forcedfed and Rob had a chance to fix my passenger seat and center console. There - it's on record now

Thanks for all the ride offers, guys - I already took my shiny new helmet out of the box and am ready to go tomorrow morning

cstetter · 09-05-2008, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by serpentor

DANG, thanks Larry. I guess I will sign up for the next one then.

Or become a GGLC member - support the cause!

rnr · 09-05-2008, 06:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Enigma

k, challenge taken...

def · 09-06-2008, 06:25 PM

Made it home OK. Note to self: get engine mount inserts and new T-clamp for exhaust!!! I am lucky it was a somewhat easy (if only temporary) fix and not something worse. Thanks to Nick (green elise... on LT??) for lending me tools to fix it up real quick.

Big thanks to Larry, Koyoshi, Colm and all the others who helped make this happen. Had a blast. 3 out of 5 morning runs were spins for me, then only got 2 elise runs in during the afternoon (2 GTO runs), but still had an awesome time. Will post some videos later from my runs.

Oh and welcome to the new gglc auto-x newbie Claus!!! Soon he will get addicted like me and be asking himself "I had an elise for 2 years before I went to an auto-x??? What was I thinking!"

cstetter · 09-06-2008, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by def

Oh and welcome to the new gglc auto-x newbie Claus!!! Soon he will get addicted like me and be asking himself "I had an elise for 2 years before I went to an auto-x??? What was I thinking!"

Make that 3 years

Glad you made it home alright and thanks for the ride. I had a blast - big thanks to all the organizers and the people I smooched rides from!

def · 09-06-2008, 09:06 PM

LarryB · 09-07-2008, 09:08 PM

By far this was our nicest day (weather-wise ) at Marina. We had several drivers joining us for the first time. Also a nice mix of cars- from a “beater”, land yacht and a few Lotus for good measure.

Only one more event, to end the season. It’s gone by quickly …

LarryB · 09-07-2008, 09:09 PM

Tintin · 09-08-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PedalPounder

You're going DOWN tomorrow. You know who you are. Down I say!

So who was supposed to be going down?

Tintin · 09-08-2008, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cstetter

I had a blast - big thanks to all the organizers and the people I smooched rides from!

Thanks Claus for balancing out my car with your extra ballast and helping me to drop half a second

I couldn't repeat that time again in the afternoon.

Hiro · 09-08-2008, 10:15 AM

Thank you Larry for your help.

I enjoyed my first Auto cross here in the States, after
more than 15 years of absence since last time I drove
a slalom event in Japan.

That was nice to feel Exige's potential and may be I
need some upgrade on it.

I am looking forward to join next event in November.

Hiro

Nor★Cal_Steve · 09-08-2008, 11:48 AM

Thanks again for hosting this event. I had a great time running with you guys

khamai · 09-08-2008, 09:43 PM

Huge huge kudos to Larry and Colm. Another very efficiently run event.

So, a bit of a plea to GGLC members. Let's not let Larry, Alexander and Colm have all the burden (fun) of putting these events on. They can use our help. It would be great to see more members involved in the operations. I'm sure you've seen that Larry only gets to squeeze a few runs. Seems like the guy that is putting all of this together for us should be able to get his share of his runs.

Cheers,
Kiyoshi

P.S. A small hijack... don't forget the WCLM Oct 2-5. There's a Time Trial and a full day of AutoXing. You should be able to get more than your fill of driving!

09-06-2008, 06:25 PM	#131 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	Made it home OK. Note to self: get engine mount inserts and new T-clamp for exhaust!!! I am lucky it was a somewhat easy (if only temporary) fix and not something worse. Thanks to Nick (green elise... on LT??) for lending me tools to fix it up real quick. Big thanks to Larry, Koyoshi, Colm and all the others who helped make this happen. Had a blast. 3 out of 5 morning runs were spins for me, then only got 2 elise runs in during the afternoon (2 GTO runs), but still had an awesome time. Will post some videos later from my runs. Oh and welcome to the new gglc auto-x newbie Claus!!! Soon he will get addicted like me and be asking himself "I had an elise for 2 years before I went to an auto-x??? What was I thinking!" __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

09-06-2008, 09:06 PM	#133 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	<object width="504" height="284"> <param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /> <param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /> <param name="movie" value="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1681302&server=vimeo.com &show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portr ait=1&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" /> <embed src="http://vimeo.com/moogaloop.swf?clip_id=1681302&server=vimeo.com &show_title=1&show_byline=1&show_portr ait=1&color=00ADEF&fullscreen=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" width="504" height="284"></embed></object><br /><a href="http://vimeo.com/1681302?pg=embed&sec=1681302">Sept 6,2008 GGLC AutoX - new HD camcorder</a> from <a href="http://vimeo.com/user722008?pg=embed&sec=1681302">Kevin</a> on <a href="http://vimeo.com?pg=embed&sec=1681302">Vimeo</a>. __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

09-07-2008, 09:08 PM	#134 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,112	By far this was our nicest day (weather-wise ) at Marina. We had several drivers joining us for the first time. Also a nice mix of cars- from a “beater”, land yacht and a few Lotus for good measure. Only one more event, to end the season. It’s gone by quickly … Attached Images

09-07-2008, 09:09 PM	#135 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,112	. Attached Images

09-08-2008, 10:15 AM	#138 (permalink)
Hiro Hiro Join Date: May 2006 Location: SF South Bay Posts: 84	My first event Thank you Larry for your help. I enjoyed my first Auto cross here in the States, after more than 15 years of absence since last time I drove a slalom event in Japan. That was nice to feel Exige's potential and may be I need some upgrade on it. I am looking forward to join next event in November. Hiro __________________ 2006 Exige Chrome Orange, LSD, Track Pack, Touring Pack, Star Sheild, Schroth 4pt harness, BF Goodrich G-Force Sport (205/45R16 & 225/45R17) for daily driving

09-05-2008, 04:02 PM	#122 (permalink)
PedalPounder Drives just like it looks Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Morgan Hill, CA Posts: 533	You're going DOWN tomorrow. You know who you are. Down I say!

09-05-2008, 04:21 PM	#123 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,112	ConeFusion, yeah- the shiny parts will be where the sticker were. cstetter, sounds like you got some good offers. From the street tires of Tintin to the slicks of ConeFusion- both very quick drivers. PedalPounder- do you know who logs the runs. If it comes to that, you better keep your official sign off time slips.

09-05-2008, 05:03 PM	#127 (permalink)
LarryB Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NorCal Posts: 3,112	Reto- Ooh boy think cstetter can learn something from you. He might have mad skillz too but he's never shown them. Your car will be much cleaner then he's use to, just the way it is now. cstetter- is that a Lotus thing or can we expect the same from the A8? Patrick, SVAG is still trying to get a hold of the BBQ guy, but the last few years they've put on a very nice spread, for the last event. Keep in mind we sold out the last few within 1.5 weeks and non-members have to wait a week, so don't wait, long.

09-08-2008, 11:48 AM	#139 (permalink)
Nor★Cal_Steve Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3	Thanks again for hosting this event. I had a great time running with you guys

09-08-2008, 09:43 PM	#140 (permalink)
khamai Plain ol' Lotus-nut Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 3,563	Huge huge kudos to Larry and Colm. Another very efficiently run event. So, a bit of a plea to GGLC members. Let's not let Larry, Alexander and Colm have all the burden (fun) of putting these events on. They can use our help. It would be great to see more members involved in the operations. I'm sure you've seen that Larry only gets to squeeze a few runs. Seems like the guy that is putting all of this together for us should be able to get his share of his runs. Cheers, Kiyoshi P.S. A small hijack... don't forget the WCLM Oct 2-5. There's a Time Trial and a full day of AutoXing. You should be able to get more than your fill of driving! __________________ life is better behind the wheel of a Lotus...

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