Finaly got a new car - LotusTalk

madden · 11-29-2008, 05:31 PM

Big thanks to s14roller for selling me the car.
Just got it yesterday and have had a blast driving this thing around!
Only bummer is that I took it to get inspected today and I have to replace all 4 tires

I just ordered a reverie front splitter for it, and cant wait for more driving.

sport/touring package, HID's and stage 2.

just1nj · 11-29-2008, 05:37 PM

congrats on the car...

I find the va inspection rejection sticker amusing...

shadowhusky · 11-29-2008, 05:54 PM

Besides the new tires, you need to rip that little blind spot mirror off and get yourself some multivex mirrors.

V-RAPTOR · 11-29-2008, 05:56 PM

Congrats! That sucks about the inspection rejection.

luxige · 11-29-2008, 09:47 PM

Niiiice!

Drive safe.

jallingt · 11-29-2008, 10:48 PM

Great color!
Have fun and congrats
Consider a micromirror as well as the multivex.

David in LA · 11-30-2008, 06:29 AM

Is that Chrome Orange or Burnt Orange?

Hawk · 11-30-2008, 06:51 AM

Nice but it does look like you are running slicks

madden · 11-30-2008, 09:20 AM

thanks guys multivexs are on my to do list. The car is Chrome Orange.
The rear tires do look like slicks, they are worn down!! Also one of the fronts has a nail in it. Shoulda checked them out before buying, but at least I'll get accustomed to something I'll be doing a lot of; buying tires.

kestrel74 · 11-30-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madden

I'll get accustomed to something I'll be doing a lot of; buying tires.

It's just normal maintenance ..........like changing brake pads & fluids...

s14roller · 11-30-2008, 12:32 PM

Hope you're enjoying the car Ryan...it sucked watching it leave...

Sent you a PM also

Also, remember to use the battery kill switch if not driving the car...it's a great little device! Just lock the doors manually after you take out the metal knob.

Enjoy the ride man...

shay2nak · 11-30-2008, 05:10 PM

congrats!

AdamT · 11-30-2008, 06:28 PM

Where are you at in NoVa? (I'm in McLean). There seems to be a large (and growing) list of DC-area owners. Too bad somebody doesn't organize a local owner's club. I think Bull (who lives in MD and organizes all those great summer runs) was talking about doing so.

madden · 11-30-2008, 06:35 PM

I live in Herndon VA, there are definitely a lot of NOVA owners, we should get some meets going

InFlight1 · 11-30-2008, 06:37 PM

Congratulations! Beautiful ride!

Topgear · 12-02-2008, 11:30 AM

Congrats on the new car! Looks great.

Make sure you get an alignment with the new tires - it will help your ride and extend the life of your tires.

iwantanelise · 12-02-2008, 12:28 PM

Congrats on the car Ryan!! Stage 2 is fun, right?

JC-468 · 12-02-2008, 12:59 PM

Congratulations!!!!!1 I really, really love that color!!!

KYM696 · 12-02-2008, 07:38 PM

Great looking car, great JA avatar.

11-29-2008, 05:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 615	Finaly got a new car Big thanks to s14roller for selling me the car. Just got it yesterday and have had a blast driving this thing around! Only bummer is that I took it to get inspected today and I have to replace all 4 tires I just ordered a reverie front splitter for it, and cant wait for more driving. sport/touring package, HID's and stage 2.

11-29-2008, 05:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
just1nj i could tell you but.... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: san diego Posts: 63 Images: 2	congrats on the car... I find the va inspection rejection sticker amusing... __________________ 2008 Lotus Elise California, Ardent Red 2002 Mazda B3000 Pickup, Mystic Black

11-29-2008, 05:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
shadowhusky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East China, Michigan Posts: 344	Besides the new tires, you need to rip that little blind spot mirror off and get yourself some multivex mirrors. __________________ 2005 Elise, Aubergine, Touring Pack, Sport Pack, Hardtop, Quicksilver Exhaust, Cup Air Box, Tilting Clam, Mesh Grills all around - ( fabricated, not purchased ) 55w 6000k HID's, Painted Engine Covers, Center Console, A/C Surround, Polished Shifter Arm, Ball,and E-Brake Handle, Multivex Mirrors. 2008 Jeep Liberty, Jeep Green Metallic 2002 VW Jetta TDI, Metallic Blue, Daily Driver, 155,000 miles and going strong

11-29-2008, 05:56 PM	#4 (permalink)
V-RAPTOR STARLIGHT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NOVA (Winchester) Posts: 663	Congrats! That sucks about the inspection rejection. __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Biscuit Interior // Hard Top // Von Hep Exhaust // Von Hep Rear Delete // Full Heat Shield Removed // Fujita CAI // Rota Torque Wheels W/ Toyo R1R's // ForceFed Carbon Fiber Splitter // Carbon Fiber Engine lid cover // LidBone // JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear // Micro Mirror // Painted interior bits // Bling Buttons // Darth Holder

11-29-2008, 09:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
luxige luxige Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,187	Niiiice! Drive safe. __________________ In theory, there is no difference between Theory and Practice. In practice, there is. - Y. Berra

11-29-2008, 10:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
jallingt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 521	Great color! Have fun and congrats Consider a micromirror as well as the multivex. __________________ 2005 Bordeaux Met #21 (HT, Touring, Quicksilver ext, TRM F1 wheels, Stan Stud, HID lights, BWR S/C,Filled motor mounts, catch can, no camber shims, Tillett saddles) 2004 Audi S4 Sedan (Tip, GAIC Chip, AWE Cat-back, Team Dyanmics Pro 1.2 wheels, H-sport sway bars) 2002 F-350 (Powerstroke, 4x4, Banks power pack, 6th alternator) Couple nice bicycles, way too many snow skis.

11-30-2008, 06:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
David in LA Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 48	Is that Chrome Orange or Burnt Orange?

11-30-2008, 06:51 AM	#8 (permalink)
Hawk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 29	Nice but it does look like you are running slicks

11-30-2008, 09:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 615	thanks guys multivexs are on my to do list. The car is Chrome Orange. The rear tires do look like slicks, they are worn down!! Also one of the fronts has a nail in it. Shoulda checked them out before buying, but at least I'll get accustomed to something I'll be doing a lot of; buying tires.

11-30-2008, 12:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
s14roller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 138	Hope you're enjoying the car Ryan...it sucked watching it leave... Sent you a PM also Also, remember to use the battery kill switch if not driving the car...it's a great little device! Just lock the doors manually after you take out the metal knob. Enjoy the ride man... __________________ 05 Chrome Orange Elise Touring pack, Sports pack, Starshield, Stage II, HIDs

11-30-2008, 05:10 PM	#12 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,055	congrats! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

11-30-2008, 06:28 PM	#13 (permalink)
AdamT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 215	Where are you at in NoVa? (I'm in McLean). There seems to be a large (and growing) list of DC-area owners. Too bad somebody doesn't organize a local owner's club. I think Bull (who lives in MD and organizes all those great summer runs) was talking about doing so. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (ardent red on black / touring & sport packs) ... for the twisties 2004 Mercedes Benz E55 AMG (silver on black/red) ... for the torque [DC-area owners... help me map the great roads of the area]

11-30-2008, 06:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 615	I live in Herndon VA, there are definitely a lot of NOVA owners, we should get some meets going

11-30-2008, 06:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
InFlight1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 359 Images: 19	Congratulations! Beautiful ride!

12-02-2008, 11:30 AM	#16 (permalink)
Topgear Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Misouri City, TX (near Houston) Posts: 15	Congrats on the new car! Looks great. Make sure you get an alignment with the new tires - it will help your ride and extend the life of your tires.

12-02-2008, 12:28 PM	#17 (permalink)
iwantanelise Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 416	Congrats on the car Ryan!! Stage 2 is fun, right? __________________ CP Car Detailing...http://cpcardetailing.com/lotusdetailing Please feel free to CHECK OUT MY NEW WEBSITE and let me know what you think!! Please feel free to ask me questions on how to keep your Lotus looking gorgeous or for detailing rates!

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12-02-2008, 12:59 PM	#18 (permalink)
JC-468 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany; Schleswig-Holstein Posts: 28	Congratulations!!!!!1 I really, really love that color!!! __________________ solar yellow Elise Supercharged, Stage 2 + Hurricane

12-02-2008, 07:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
KYM696 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 2	Great looking car, great JA avatar.