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Mr. Know · 09-28-2008, 12:14 PM

You don't own a Lotus until you post pics!!

Just kidding, but lets see it already!

swistun · 09-28-2008, 02:05 PM

+1 !!!

ZeeBest001 · 09-28-2008, 02:23 PM

pics will come soon. It is a 2005, 11k miles Starlight Black. I couldn't pass up the deal. I will post pics once I was the car, as it is already dirty. From reading, it will be dirty after 20 minutes from the next time I wash it. So, pics to come shortly.

plastique999 · 09-28-2008, 06:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZeeBest001

I got it last week and love it so much!!!!!!! I have been waiting for the perfect one for 6 months. This one was the perfect price and perfect everything!

Since owning it, I have a few questions which I am sure is answered else where.

1) What Gas is recommended for this vehicle? 91 I filled it up for the first time using the most expensive octane, is this recommened? yes I believe it is called 92?

2) What oil weight and brand? I use Mobil 5w30 I have heard on here that you only need to change it every 7500, should I change it every 3k? I change every 3k or after every 3 to 4 track events

3) What tire pressure and should I use nitrogen instead of air? Street I run 26F and 29R. Track I run HOT 23F and 27R

4) From reading you should not jump in it while putting your weight on the windshield. Is the windshield roll bar safe? NEVER put weight on the windhshield - EVER

5) What is the recommend speed per gear in normal driving conditions. Currently in 2nd I shift to third around 30. 4th to 5th around 50 and 5th to 6th around 65. Up to you...tracking you want to be in the 2nd cam

Thanks everyone for any input!

Oh and Congrats on the car!!!!

"This thread is Worthless without Pics!"

swistun · 10-01-2008, 12:14 AM

Pics?

Aedo · 10-01-2008, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lt0302

for nitrogen check with the dealer or yellow pages.......it is good stuff no more checking the tire pressure plus it is better for your tires, if you are in AZ google Nitrogenman

Even if you use nitrogen you still need to monitor the tyre pressures!!!!!

But as RacyTracy pointed out it has very marginal benefit and especially when compared to the cost.

NavyLt · 10-01-2008, 10:58 AM

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Why would you use nitrogen in your tires? WHERE would you get nitrogen?

In Canada, if you buy a set of tires at Costco they automatically fill them with nitrogen. No cost and they put on green valve stem caps to indicate the nitrogen in the tires. When you go for an oil change they check the pressure and add nitrogen if necessary free of charge.

serpent · 10-01-2008, 12:53 PM

THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICTURES!!!!!

LARRY · 10-01-2008, 12:57 PM

SLOWLY in and out of driveways...

or you'll scrape the front end.

Keep a rag under the passenger seat for foggy mornings.

And get a spare fix-a-flat, wrap it in foam and keep it in the trunk...

Enjoy your car!

Monsi · 10-01-2008, 01:07 PM

why am I getting flashbacks of the carbon fiber roof thread?

tcnohead · 10-01-2008, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monsi

why am I getting flashbacks of the carbon fiber roof thread?

+1

Is this the same guy that had a rough start when he first joined LT???

lt0302 · 10-01-2008, 02:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aedo

Even if you use nitrogen you still need to monitor the tyre pressures!!!!!

But as RacyTracy pointed out it has very marginal benefit and especially when compared to the cost.

If you do not want to worry about it well then nitrogen might be something you want to look at! I had my daily drivers filled and not issues with pressure drop etc.........the car came with TPMS however the pressure stayed pretty constant........I know we can go back and forth on this........BUT this worked for me......it was a thing HE might want to look at........since we spoil our Lts anyway....FWIW

Cardinal · 10-01-2008, 02:54 PM

Congrats on your car. You'll love it.

09-28-2008, 12:14 PM	#21 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,350 Images: 6	You don't own a Lotus until you post pics!! Just kidding, but lets see it already! __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

09-28-2008, 02:05 PM	#22 (permalink)
swistun epinephrine Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chicago, downtown Posts: 992 Images: 16	+1 !!! __________________ If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!! '06 Elise #1423 :: graphite / magnolia :: sports :: touring :: janspeed stage II :: multivex :: braille :: EBC / pagid blue ::

10-01-2008, 12:14 AM	#25 (permalink)
swistun epinephrine Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chicago, downtown Posts: 992 Images: 16	Pics? __________________ If it weren't for physics and law enforcement, I'd be unstoppable!! '06 Elise #1423 :: graphite / magnolia :: sports :: touring :: janspeed stage II :: multivex :: braille :: EBC / pagid blue ::

10-01-2008, 12:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,468	THIS THREAD IS WORTHLESS WITHOUT PICTURES!!!!! __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

10-01-2008, 12:57 PM	#29 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 17,162	SLOWLY in and out of driveways... or you'll scrape the front end. Keep a rag under the passenger seat for foggy mornings. And get a spare fix-a-flat, wrap it in foam and keep it in the trunk... Enjoy your car! __________________ 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)

09-28-2008, 02:23 PM	#23 (permalink)
ZeeBest001 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 97	pics will come soon. It is a 2005, 11k miles Starlight Black. I couldn't pass up the deal. I will post pics once I was the car, as it is already dirty. From reading, it will be dirty after 20 minutes from the next time I wash it. So, pics to come shortly.

10-01-2008, 10:58 AM	#27 (permalink)
NavyLt Say ello to my lil friend Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 122	[quote=lotusforsale;1115457] Why would you use nitrogen in your tires? WHERE would you get nitrogen? In Canada, if you buy a set of tires at Costco they automatically fill them with nitrogen. No cost and they put on green valve stem caps to indicate the nitrogen in the tires. When you go for an oil change they check the pressure and add nitrogen if necessary free of charge.

10-01-2008, 01:07 PM	#30 (permalink)
Monsi Statistical Anomaly Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Kauai Posts: 2,291 Images: 21	why am I getting flashbacks of the carbon fiber roof thread? __________________ Dude, there's my car!

10-01-2008, 02:54 PM	#33 (permalink)
Cardinal Ex and future Lotus owner Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metro North Boston Posts: 4,037 Images: 8	Congrats on your car. You'll love it. __________________ the1sen: why move forward with design when you can recreate a monstrosity from the past?

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