fu@K, Sh!+, CR^P! DAMAGE!!!! - Page 17 - LotusTalk

LARRY · 11-09-2006, 03:22 PM

Welcome to you and the other 100,000 + new people who have visited this amazing website.

These cars are unique sports cars, like no other.

As Ferris Bueller says:

Ferris: [to the camera] If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away?
[beat]
Ferris: Neither would I.

t65tampa · 11-09-2006, 03:26 PM

qball,
I saw your car today at Dimmitt in Clearwater. I was taking my car in for my front clam repair (had a run in with a trailer hitch on a pickup truck wednesday). I feel bad for you, but I know things will come out great. You ought to buy the new phantom black Exige S they have in stock with your insurance settlement. Best of luck.

glb · 11-09-2006, 03:28 PM

Qball -

My condolences on your misfortune. My Elise was run into by a police car, so I know how this feels.

I hope things work out well for you.

=gb=

NAlude · 11-09-2006, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glb

Qball -

My condolences on your misfortune. My Elise was run into by a police car, so I know how this feels.

I hope things work out well for you.

=gb=

Did he give you a ticket for being in his way?

that sucks, though..

TerrapinFlyer88 · 11-09-2006, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by r0bb

and don't worry about those morons posting hatefull comments, screw them. They are just jelous and don't get it. To them, a real car is a 1980's RWD GM car with speakers good enough to play their all-time favorite white trash rock collection.

Be careful what you say about 80's GMs, there, bud. I've owned and driven plenty. (my van is a carryover from the 80's as well.) To those that are posting hateful comments has little to do what thweir view of a "Real Car" is and more to do with their ignorance of sentimental value placed on an automobile. These people here love their cars as much, if not more, than I love my old GM van. (Which , BTW, has good enough speakers to blast Grateful Dead. Oh, did I also mention I listen to jazz, classical, blues, traditional greek, Bolivian, and pretty much everything in between? Your statement, while I can appreciate the rest of your post as being supportive, was rather ignorant.)

LARRY · 11-09-2006, 05:19 PM

Hey fellas...the EliseTalk members don't rip each others cars apart. This is the website for one of the finest sports cars in the world...but we do not put down other cars or car owners. We laugh at some efforts to customize certain cars, but that's about it.

Please stop arguing on our website.

babak · 11-09-2006, 06:09 PM

People, let's be neighborly and welcome the new comers. Granted they are not used to our way of doing things. So let's put our best face forward as they pass through our 'living room' and discuss this issue.

TerrapinFlyer88 · 11-09-2006, 06:51 PM

Sorry bout that.

in other news, you guys were mentioning qball should get a "pwn3d: license plate... already been done.

dsgrntld187 · 11-09-2006, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TerrapinFlyer88

Be careful what you say about 80's GMs, there, bud. I've owned and driven plenty. (my van is a carryover from the 80's as well.) To those that are posting hateful comments has little to do what thweir view of a "Real Car" is and more to do with their ignorance of sentimental value placed on an automobile. These people here love their cars as much, if not more, than I love my old GM van. (Which , BTW, has good enough speakers to blast Grateful Dead. Oh, did I also mention I listen to jazz, classical, blues, traditional greek, Bolivian, and pretty much everything in between? Your statement, while I can appreciate the rest of your post as being supportive, was rather ignorant.)

I'll agree, I drive a 1986 Chevy Camaro IROC Z and have owned numerous RWD GM vehicles, but I know of and respect other types of cars too.

thetoast · 11-09-2006, 09:27 PM

the elise is so light, that once you take a single wheel off, it throws the weight balance of the car enough for it to fall off a lift!

hi octane · 11-09-2006, 10:41 PM

Well its made its way to the Australian WRX forums, Sorry to hear about the troubles, Think positive & it will all work out ok.

Cheers & good luck hope all works out.

BK_DC · 11-09-2006, 10:56 PM

Greetings from e90post.com! It seems we're a little slower in linking to your story than some of the other forums but we love our cars there, too. I hate to see something like this happen to such a gorgeous car.

On the plus side, I'm a big fan of the Elise and now I've learned of a forum that is passionate about the car. I'll check in here from time to time. I hope it works out for you, qball. I'm interested to see how the story ends.

Also, the best to you and your family. I have two little ones, and reading about your son really puts things into perspective.

Stephen · 11-10-2006, 12:20 AM

Qball,

I guess you should have gotten the Toyo T1Rs! I'm so sorry; I feel sick to my stomach.

Stephen

Chris · 11-10-2006, 12:44 AM

Wow, this thread is out of control, at least we Etalkers can all say we all knew qball before he was famous!

dsgrntld187 · 11-10-2006, 12:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris

Wow, this thread is out of control, at least we Etalkers can all say we all knew qball before he was famous!

I join the bandwagon relatively quickly

irsa76 · 11-10-2006, 01:14 AM

I've been known to be pretty savage about the abilties of fellow automotive techs. I'm a former service tech for Mazda, Mitsubishi, VW, Mercedes, Saab, MG-Rover and Lotus. I also admit I'm not the best person with their hands. But one thing I know, if you don't know ASK! It is possible to put an Elise on a 2 post hoist and remove it's wheels, and most of the suspension. I know because I've done it. The secret is placing the engine as close to the posts as possible, and use the counterweight as recommended by Lotus.
Good luck with insurance.

Opel · 11-10-2006, 03:03 AM

This will probably get lost in all the banter, but what do the Elise folks think of this potential solution? They are aluminum spacers which can be mounted between the rear jacking points and the undertray, allowing use of the correct lift points without removing the undertray:

Click Here

smoseley · 11-10-2006, 05:56 AM

Opel, that's a badass idea.

sharik · 11-10-2006, 06:16 AM

I know nothing about a Lotus, and in these parts, I doubt that I have ever seen one.

I just wanted to say that I am sorry that this happened to you. And I wish you the best of luck in whatever direction this leads.

I will be following this to see how things turn out.

Surferjer · 11-10-2006, 06:29 AM

Opel, that's AWESOME!

11-09-2006, 03:22 PM	#321 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,150	Welcome to you and the other 100,000 + new people who have visited this amazing website. These cars are unique sports cars, like no other. As Ferris Bueller says: Ferris: [to the camera] If you had access to a car like this, would you take it back right away? [beat] Ferris: Neither would I. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

11-09-2006, 03:26 PM	#322 (permalink)
t65tampa 1/3 Rotweiler, He Crazy Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 654	qball, I saw your car today at Dimmitt in Clearwater. I was taking my car in for my front clam repair (had a run in with a trailer hitch on a pickup truck wednesday). I feel bad for you, but I know things will come out great. You ought to buy the new phantom black Exige S they have in stock with your insurance settlement. Best of luck. __________________ Dean 2006 Pontiac GTO 2006 Infiniti G35 2008 M-B C63 AMG 2002 Honda S2000 1997 BMW 318 iC

11-09-2006, 03:28 PM	#323 (permalink)
glb Unattractive Nuisance Join Date: May 2005 Location: Chester, NJ Posts: 4,516	Qball - My condolences on your misfortune. My Elise was run into by a police car, so I know how this feels. I hope things work out well for you. =gb= __________________ 05 elise (PES chip, SSRs, shift tower mods, Multivex; HID low beams); 05 Corolla XRS; 72 Elan Sprint, 170 hp (Sold) "Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable." G. Orwell. 6. "A bore is a man who deprives you of solitude without providing you with company." - Gian Vincenzo Gravina

11-09-2006, 05:19 PM	#326 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,150	Hey fellas...the EliseTalk members don't rip each others cars apart. This is the website for one of the finest sports cars in the world...but we do not put down other cars or car owners. We laugh at some efforts to customize certain cars, but that's about it. Please stop arguing on our website. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise. Stage II Exhaust. 2007 ProBax seats. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

11-09-2006, 06:09 PM	#327 (permalink)
babak Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 8,269 Images: 23	People, let's be neighborly and welcome the new comers. Granted they are not used to our way of doing things. So let's put our best face forward as they pass through our 'living room' and discuss this issue. __________________ Babak Club111 Central Plains Coordinator '05 Elise - Touring, HT, StarShield '99 Ducati 996 Bip '05 Freelander SE

11-09-2006, 06:51 PM	#328 (permalink)
TerrapinFlyer88 Watch the way I navigate. Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Effort, PA Posts: 126	Sorry bout that. in other news, you guys were mentioning qball should get a "pwn3d: license plate... already been done. __________________ Sometimes the songs that we hear, are just songs of our own... "Althea"- 1991-2006 RIP... for now.

11-09-2006, 09:27 PM	#330 (permalink)
thetoast Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 555	the elise is so light, that once you take a single wheel off, it throws the weight balance of the car enough for it to fall off a lift!

11-09-2006, 10:41 PM	#331 (permalink)
hi octane Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	Well its made its way to the Australian WRX forums, Sorry to hear about the troubles, Think positive & it will all work out ok. Cheers & good luck hope all works out.

11-09-2006, 10:56 PM	#332 (permalink)
BK_DC Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 42	Greetings from e90post.com! It seems we're a little slower in linking to your story than some of the other forums but we love our cars there, too. I hate to see something like this happen to such a gorgeous car. On the plus side, I'm a big fan of the Elise and now I've learned of a forum that is passionate about the car. I'll check in here from time to time. I hope it works out for you, qball. I'm interested to see how the story ends. Also, the best to you and your family. I have two little ones, and reading about your son really puts things into perspective.

11-10-2006, 12:20 AM	#333 (permalink)
Stephen Waiting for next Lotus... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West of Mississippi Posts: 1,889	Qball, I guess you should have gotten the Toyo T1Rs! I'm so sorry; I feel sick to my stomach. Stephen __________________ 2009 Mini Cooper JCW - Dark Silver/Black - sport suspension/cold weather package 2008 997 GT3 - Carrara White/Black - PCCB's - 350 lbs of weight reduction Past Lotus Cars: 2005 NFB Elise, 2007 CO Exige S, 2005 AR Elise, 2008 CO Exige S 240

11-10-2006, 12:44 AM	#334 (permalink)
Chris Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 441	Wow, this thread is out of control, at least we Etalkers can all say we all knew qball before he was famous! __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise - CO, Sport/Touring, Ohlins double adjustable Coilovers, Adjustable Front Sway Bar, LSD/TC, Seamless Front Clam, StarShield, Hardtop, Stebel Horn, Tripoint Supercharger-10psi, Aquamist, ForcedFed Header, Sport CAT, Larini Exaust w/F1 Tips, ACT Clutch, Fidanza Flywheel, Porterfield R4s Pads, ULTRAdisc 2 piece rotors, Hoosier R6's on SSR Comp Rims, Carbon Fiber DoorSills/CenterConsole/AC Control Surround, Fire Extinguisher, Garmin NUVI. 1997 BMW M3 - Downgraded to Winter Beater.

11-10-2006, 01:14 AM	#336 (permalink)
irsa76 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	I've been known to be pretty savage about the abilties of fellow automotive techs. I'm a former service tech for Mazda, Mitsubishi, VW, Mercedes, Saab, MG-Rover and Lotus. I also admit I'm not the best person with their hands. But one thing I know, if you don't know ASK! It is possible to put an Elise on a 2 post hoist and remove it's wheels, and most of the suspension. I know because I've done it. The secret is placing the engine as close to the posts as possible, and use the counterweight as recommended by Lotus. Good luck with insurance.

11-10-2006, 03:03 AM	#337 (permalink)
Opel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 80	This will probably get lost in all the banter, but what do the Elise folks think of this potential solution? They are aluminum spacers which can be mounted between the rear jacking points and the undertray, allowing use of the correct lift points without removing the undertray: Click Here

11-10-2006, 05:56 AM	#338 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,132 Images: 8	Opel, that's a badass idea. __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

11-10-2006, 06:16 AM	#339 (permalink)
sharik Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 1	I know nothing about a Lotus, and in these parts, I doubt that I have ever seen one. I just wanted to say that I am sorry that this happened to you. And I wish you the best of luck in whatever direction this leads. I will be following this to see how things turn out.

11-10-2006, 06:29 AM	#340 (permalink)
Surferjer No more cone damage! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Exton, PA Posts: 8,885	Opel, that's AWESOME! __________________ Jer-2005 Elise (retired from autox) 1993 MR2 autox car 2002 Ford Excursion DIESEL 4 X 4 1993 Miata (throwout bearing or clutch failure) 1987 Toyota Corolla FX16 Lemons car (needs new head) 1984 Chevy Citation Lemons car (needs a motor)

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