Meets Attendance Across all Forums - LotusTalk

Mr. Esprit V8 · 07-24-2008, 10:03 AM

I've noticed meet attendance drop significantly across MANY automotive forums compared to years prior. Do you guys think it's a result of rising gas prices? No one seems to bring it up, but do you think it's on their minds before responding positively to a meet?

I know the rest of the consumer market has been hard hit.

LARRY · 07-24-2008, 10:07 AM

We own Lotus cars to DRIVE them.

The more MEETS the better.

Randy Chase · 07-24-2008, 10:07 AM

I think the fuel prices AND the general economy has put a hurt on any automotive get together. Specially larger meets with more travel.

I know many racing teams (pro) that are cutting back on travel for the same reasons.

LARRY · 07-24-2008, 10:21 AM

Speaking of which, last week, there were over 250 cars there in the West Valley of Los Angeles...

THIS SUNDAY, JULY 27, SUPERCAR BIG SUNDAY! THE BIGGEST DAY OF THE MONTH! COME TO VALLEY CIRCLE DRIVE JUST SOUTH OF THE 101 IN THE PARKING LOT!

7AM-11AM!

charliex · 07-24-2008, 10:44 AM

sunday, sunday, sunday!

some of the meets have been hampered by the people not involved in them, lots of complaints about noisy oiks in the starbucks car parks and so forth, street racing (which is mostly a quick blast from the exhaust) and clamping down on modified cars because of the complaints.

less places to gather once it gets to a big group, since everyone seems to want to mee in built up well off areas

PhlypSide · 07-24-2008, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Mr. Esprit V8

I've noticed meet attendance drop significantly across MANY automotive forums compared to years prior. Do you guys think it's a result of rising gas prices? No one seems to bring it up, but do you think it's on their minds before responding positively to a meet?

I know the rest of the consumer market has been hard hit.

As you can imagine the ultra exotics and those with rare classics aren't nearly as affected so the meets are going strong out here in Chicago.

I'm sure that the lease and paycheck-to-paycheck crowd are getting hit pretty hard though and that could lead to them skipping out on driving for fun.

LARRY · 07-24-2008, 10:51 AM

P.S.

When asked in several threads if Lotus Talk members were bothered by the high price of gas, they answered a strong NO.

I hate the price of gas and I think we are being ripped off by the gas companies.

But I bought a Lotus to DRIVE it.

Meets and drives are a blast!

sonnythebull · 07-24-2008, 12:05 PM

i think people get sick of standing around at the same place with the same people and talking about the same stuff over and over

plastique999 · 07-24-2008, 12:15 PM

there are many meets at the TRACK!

NCZ06 · 07-24-2008, 03:41 PM

I think we've had about as many meets here in the Carolinas as in years past if not a few more. We have actually had some of our best turn of all time at those meets. Of course this part of the country has not been hit as hard by the economic downturn as some other areas.

DeanG · 07-24-2008, 03:57 PM

I figure: The people of limited means, especially those with gas guzzlers (think mussel cars and hot rods) will probably be spending more time on forums and less driving. The high end cars owned by people with money won't be impacted and will not make any significant changes in how they live. Lotus, being between the two extremes will be somewhere in the middle. Lucky for some, Lotus cars are efficient.

07-24-2008, 10:03 AM	#1 (permalink)
Mr. Esprit V8 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Beantown Posts: 195	Meets Attendance Across all Forums I've noticed meet attendance drop significantly across MANY automotive forums compared to years prior. Do you guys think it's a result of rising gas prices? No one seems to bring it up, but do you think it's on their minds before responding positively to a meet? I know the rest of the consumer market has been hard hit. __________________ Spool 'em up! http://www.lotusenthusiasts.org/Cars...an/Default.asp

07-24-2008, 10:07 AM	#2 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,101	We own Lotus cars to DRIVE them. The more MEETS the better. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "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)

07-24-2008, 10:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
Randy Chase Forum Founder Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,372 Images: 761	I think the fuel prices AND the general economy has put a hurt on any automotive get together. Specially larger meets with more travel. I know many racing teams (pro) that are cutting back on travel for the same reasons. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds.

07-24-2008, 10:21 AM	#4 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,101	Speaking of which, last week, there were over 250 cars there in the West Valley of Los Angeles... THIS SUNDAY, JULY 27, SUPERCAR BIG SUNDAY! THE BIGGEST DAY OF THE MONTH! COME TO VALLEY CIRCLE DRIVE JUST SOUTH OF THE 101 IN THE PARKING LOT! 7AM-11AM! __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "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)

07-24-2008, 10:44 AM	#5 (permalink)
charliex disproving HD MTBF daily Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 8,190	sunday, sunday, sunday! some of the meets have been hampered by the people not involved in them, lots of complaints about noisy oiks in the starbucks car parks and so forth, street racing (which is mostly a quick blast from the exhaust) and clamping down on modified cars because of the complaints. less places to gather once it gets to a big group, since everyone seems to want to mee in built up well off areas __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100 ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660

07-24-2008, 10:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,101	P.S. When asked in several threads if Lotus Talk members were bothered by the high price of gas, they answered a strong NO. I hate the price of gas and I think we are being ripped off by the gas companies. But I bought a Lotus to DRIVE it. Meets and drives are a blast! __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "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) Last edited by LARRY : 07-24-2008 at 10:56 AM.

07-24-2008, 12:05 PM	#8 (permalink)
sonnythebull Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Newmarket,ON Posts: 264	i think people get sick of standing around at the same place with the same people and talking about the same stuff over and over

07-24-2008, 12:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
plastique999 Form and Function Join Date: May 2008 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Posts: 1,311	there are many meets at the TRACK! __________________ www.FaceNBody.com 2005 Lotus Elise: Larini SE exhaust,HID's,turn signals delete,rear fins delete, CFside scoops, CFbinnacle,CFcenter console,Zoom CF mirror,Gut Aero wing,Gut front splitter,CF 5-element diffusor,Exige mesh, Ohlins DA,RAC monolites,Toyo R888's,Pagid RS Blues,CO painted calipers,SS lines,Reverie XC CF seat, Reverie CF steering wheel,V force harness bar,Schroth Profi II 6 pt harness,shifter re-Enforcer, BWR key to BWR S/C! 2007 E63 M6 (many mods...)

07-24-2008, 03:41 PM	#10 (permalink)
NCZ06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Conover, NC Posts: 701	I think we've had about as many meets here in the Carolinas as in years past if not a few more. We have actually had some of our best turn of all time at those meets. Of course this part of the country has not been hit as hard by the economic downturn as some other areas. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Ardent Red - Touring / HT / SS / Larini / Micromirror / Team Dynamics wheels with RE01-Rs 2008 Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver, Premium, LSD, Xenon and Rear Fogs 1998 Civic EX

07-24-2008, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
DeanG Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 196	I figure: The people of limited means, especially those with gas guzzlers (think mussel cars and hot rods) will probably be spending more time on forums and less driving. The high end cars owned by people with money won't be impacted and will not make any significant changes in how they live. Lotus, being between the two extremes will be somewhere in the middle. Lucky for some, Lotus cars are efficient.

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