Well - I've finally gone and done it... - LotusTalk

MikeG911 · 05-15-2008, 05:08 PM

After lurking for quite sometime I finally decided to pull the trigger and get a Elise. I had a deposit one in 2004, but got impatient

and bought a loaded G35 Coupe. I was nice, six speed, but not a Lotus. I got it at FVMC and they have been great so far. I expect the car to get here sometime next week.

I bought the CO Elise in their showroom with the carbon bits (I was planning n doing most of those anyway). My only concern is the car has been sitting for a while - should I change all the fuilds?

Ready to gooooo......

megatron · 05-15-2008, 05:12 PM

new or used? if used, I would negotiate to have all the fluids changed as part of the deal. post pics and congrats.

Cali · 05-15-2008, 05:15 PM

Congrats. +1 on having the dealer do it...

BertPervert · 05-15-2008, 05:18 PM

Nice...Hope you like your ride. Have the dealer do it because you can keep a log of whats going on service wise with your car. Enjoy!

MikeG911 · 05-15-2008, 05:21 PM

Thanks - I'll call he guys at FVMC and see if they can do it. Car is a new 07 that has been sitting indoors it's whole life, only 7 miles on it.

twaszak1 · 05-15-2008, 06:16 PM

congrats on the purchas mike!!!!! i am T.J. the lead tech at FVMC. i installed all of those lovely carbon bits on the car

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let Anthony know what you want done and i will make sure i get it done in a timely matter. if you need anything else let me know, and i will do what i can for you, and make sure you stop by on a weekday so we can meet and do my favorite thing......talk lotus

congrats,
T.J.
Lead Tech FVMC
twaszak@foxvalleymotorcars.com

def · 05-15-2008, 06:18 PM

cool... where are the pics??!?!

NJdrool · 05-15-2008, 06:25 PM

Congratulations on your purchase

. All the sales guys over there are great.

One of my favorite cars there but was not meant for me.

Moto44 · 05-15-2008, 06:29 PM

Welcome!

MikeG911 · 05-15-2008, 07:01 PM

Hey TJ- I wish I lived there- I am down in Orlando where there is no service. What do you recommend doing - my only fear is the car has sat for a while. Thanks - and I can't wait!

qball · 05-15-2008, 07:27 PM

Orlando! Cool!

Welcome to the Orlando Lotus Connection.

Qball

(also in Orlando!)

twaszak1 · 05-15-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeG911

Hey TJ- I wish I lived there- I am down in Orlando where there is no service. What do you recommend doing - my only fear is the car has sat for a while. Thanks - and I can't wait!

i would change the oil and enjoy the crap out of it.....all of the other fluids should be fine, but an oil change would be a good idea.

its too bad such a nice car has to leave the state, mabey you should move up here...lol

Green Ghost · 05-15-2008, 07:54 PM

Congrats and welcome
Yes to fluid change, and be sure to do the brake fluid too.

Kevin

Green Ghost · 05-15-2008, 08:21 PM

If doing the brake fluid change try to get some SS brake lines in on the same go.

Kevin

ZTEC · 05-15-2008, 08:59 PM

Mike, Glad you finally pulled the trigger

can't wait to see it! We have Fourniers Automotive on Mills Ave. doing all our non warranty work.
Nick

BertPervert · 05-16-2008, 10:53 AM

Take some pics would be nice to see your ride.

twaszak1 · 05-16-2008, 11:04 AM

i will post the pics for you....here she is

HJZ · 05-16-2008, 11:12 AM

Nice carbon bits. Congrats on the purchase.

Want that rear diffuser baddddd.

BertPervert · 05-16-2008, 11:13 AM

I like the interior. Looks sweet, enjoy it but break it in 1st!!!

MikeG911 · 05-16-2008, 03:24 PM

cool - thanks TJ - I photoshopped the hard top on last night to see what it would look like. Hoepfully Bill got it to you in time to get the oil changed. Sounds like the carrier is picking it up tomorrow for a Wed delivery to me in FLA. Can't wait - wil post pics as soon as she arrives....well maybe a little after that!

05-15-2008, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
MikeG911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 237	Well - I've finally gone and done it... After lurking for quite sometime I finally decided to pull the trigger and get a Elise. I had a deposit one in 2004, but got impatient and bought a loaded G35 Coupe. I was nice, six speed, but not a Lotus. I got it at FVMC and they have been great so far. I expect the car to get here sometime next week. I bought the CO Elise in their showroom with the carbon bits (I was planning n doing most of those anyway). My only concern is the car has been sitting for a while - should I change all the fuilds? Ready to gooooo......

05-15-2008, 05:12 PM	#2 (permalink)
megatron live free or die Join Date: May 2006 Location: Northeast OH Posts: 868	new or used? if used, I would negotiate to have all the fluids changed as part of the deal. post pics and congrats. __________________ 05 Elise (RIP)

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Cali Shish Kebab Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 801	Congrats. +1 on having the dealer do it... __________________ "Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone going faster than you is a maniac?" - George Carlin

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BertPervert Habitual Line Crosser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utopia Posts: 60	Nice...Hope you like your ride. Have the dealer do it because you can keep a log of whats going on service wise with your car. Enjoy! __________________ You know what they say, 10 out of 9 people dont understand Fractions.

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def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,600	cool... where are the pics??!?! __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more

05-15-2008, 05:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
MikeG911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 237	Thanks - I'll call he guys at FVMC and see if they can do it. Car is a new 07 that has been sitting indoors it's whole life, only 7 miles on it.

05-15-2008, 06:16 PM	#6 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 684	congrats on the purchas mike!!!!! i am T.J. the lead tech at FVMC. i installed all of those lovely carbon bits on the car . let Anthony know what you want done and i will make sure i get it done in a timely matter. if you need anything else let me know, and i will do what i can for you, and make sure you stop by on a weekday so we can meet and do my favorite thing......talk lotus congrats, T.J. Lead Tech FVMC twaszak@foxvalleymotorcars.com

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NJdrool Finally Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NJ Posts: 478	Congratulations on your purchase . All the sales guys over there are great. One of my favorite cars there but was not meant for me. __________________ Bob in NJ 06 Sport Elise # 23 Stage II/Micromirror/Green wire mod/S111 tow hook/BWR front plate holder/Green filter/desnorkled/HID's-Hi & Low/Stealth Bulbs.

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MikeG911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 237	Hey TJ- I wish I lived there- I am down in Orlando where there is no service. What do you recommend doing - my only fear is the car has sat for a while. Thanks - and I can't wait! __________________ 07 CO Elise, ReVerie CF Side Scoops, ReVerie 3-Element CF Diffuser, ReVerie center console, ReVerie front splitter, 111 Tow Hook, 111 Boomerang Tow Hook, 111 Bootie, Redline Boot, BWR Key, V1. Planned R888, Larini Exhaust, CF Sills, Coil Overs of some kind...

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qball Wizard of Pugz! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 4,507 Images: 3	Orlando! Cool! Welcome to the Orlando Lotus Connection. Qball (also in Orlando!)

05-15-2008, 07:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
Green Ghost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: orange county Posts: 1,182 Images: 26	Congrats and welcome Yes to fluid change, and be sure to do the brake fluid too. Kevin

05-15-2008, 08:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Green Ghost Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: orange county Posts: 1,182 Images: 26	If doing the brake fluid change try to get some SS brake lines in on the same go. Kevin

05-15-2008, 08:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,736 Images: 3	Mike, Glad you finally pulled the trigger can't wait to see it! We have Fourniers Automotive on Mills Ave. doing all our non warranty work. Nick __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

05-16-2008, 10:53 AM	#16 (permalink)
BertPervert Habitual Line Crosser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utopia Posts: 60	Take some pics would be nice to see your ride. __________________ You know what they say, 10 out of 9 people dont understand Fractions.

05-16-2008, 11:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
HJZ Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island Posts: 195	Nice carbon bits. Congrats on the purchase. Want that rear diffuser baddddd. __________________ -John Z. 2005 CO Elise. Sports. Touring. Limited Slip. T/C. Hardtop. Star Shield. Mods: 5000K HIDs, Weapon-R Header (that's right) and Decat Pipe, Von Hep High Exit Exhaust w/ Rear Panel Delete, K&N Filter. Dyno Here Fight Me!

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05-16-2008, 11:04 AM	#17 (permalink)
twaszak1 Lotus Service Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 684	i will post the pics for you....here she is

05-16-2008, 11:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
BertPervert Habitual Line Crosser Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Utopia Posts: 60	I like the interior. Looks sweet, enjoy it but break it in 1st!!! __________________ You know what they say, 10 out of 9 people dont understand Fractions.

05-16-2008, 03:24 PM	#20 (permalink)
MikeG911 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 237	cool - thanks TJ - I photoshopped the hard top on last night to see what it would look like. Hoepfully Bill got it to you in time to get the oil changed. Sounds like the carrier is picking it up tomorrow for a Wed delivery to me in FLA. Can't wait - wil post pics as soon as she arrives....well maybe a little after that! __________________ 07 CO Elise, ReVerie CF Side Scoops, ReVerie 3-Element CF Diffuser, ReVerie center console, ReVerie front splitter, 111 Tow Hook, 111 Boomerang Tow Hook, 111 Bootie, Redline Boot, BWR Key, V1. Planned R888, Larini Exhaust, CF Sills, Coil Overs of some kind...