So an Elise requires flexibility, eh? - LotusTalk

David Craig · 05-17-2010, 04:22 AM

Somehow I've never found getting into/out of the Elise very difficult.

Below are a couple of photos you'll enjoy. I've always been able to put my leg behind my head. Now I've added a bit of theatrics by adding the one-legged stand.

I feel really lucky to have such flexibility especially since I'm now 52 years old.

Enjoy!

Aedo · 05-17-2010, 04:36 AM

I don't think I had that level of flexibility even as a kid!!!

Cegan09 · 05-17-2010, 04:38 AM

Far more flexibility than i have, i'm impressed.

I did have the horrifying thought of "i'm stuck" yesterday as i was laying on the floor of the car, with my head under the dash and feet in the air looking for the driving light relay. Thankfully a little twisting allowed me to get out, hitting the hazard lights in the process, which i thought was appropriate.

Ken Wright · 05-17-2010, 09:31 AM

Isn't that rock concert movement #3?

Cegan09 · 05-17-2010, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Wright

Isn't that rock concert movement #3?

yes

David Craig · 07-29-2010, 08:56 AM

I tried my leg trick near the dog statue outside the Bilbao museum in Spain.

David Craig · 07-29-2010, 08:58 AM

This one was somewhere in Spain / Portugal.

Requires a little bit more balance.

David Craig · 07-29-2010, 09:05 AM

Found this nice little wooden train in a park in Santarem, Portugal.

The surface was not too curved. The only concern is the height.

Obviously my kids have seen me do this kind of trick many times -- they look completely bored!

David Craig · 07-29-2010, 09:09 AM

This is the one of which I'm most proud. Just to prove that the red shirt (see previous posts) had nothing to do with it, I changed shirts.

That's my son learning the trade.

ksm · 07-29-2010, 09:21 AM

Looks like it requires a notch more flexibility than the Crane Technique. Balance, David-san!

Vampyre · 07-29-2010, 10:31 AM

Can you do both left and right legs, or just the right?

David Craig · 07-29-2010, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vampyre

Can you do both left and right legs, or just the right?

So far just the right. But I am trying to perfect the technique with the other leg. I think I'll eventually manage it. Hopefully this year.

MotoGeek · 07-29-2010, 11:20 AM

I did that once on my motorcycle. It resulted in 4 months of physical therapy. I wish you the best of luck in your recovery.

lotuselise7 · 07-29-2010, 12:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Wright

Isn't that rock concert movement #3?

HAHAHAHHAA! That show is great!

zygotesoup · 07-29-2010, 12:27 PM

reminds me of...

YouTube - Where the Hell is Matt? (2008)

serpent · 07-29-2010, 12:39 PM

I dont know what to say....lol

i've never been able to do that....

tko211 · 07-29-2010, 01:06 PM

Do you have any more pictures of the leg trick at other places? I think this should be a continuing thread with regular updates. Kinda like the nome for travelocity. Here is the leg trick in front of this momument, this police officer, this pack of animals!

SwingLo · 07-29-2010, 05:13 PM

This could be an internet phenomenon.

'Dude, did you see the pics of that guy with the very unfortunate attire (c'mon, taupe dress socks and shorts?!!?) doing the leg behind the head thing in various places?'

dasmoofler · 07-29-2010, 05:39 PM

I dunno man. Looks like you keep trying to sniff your balls to me.

milehitom · 07-29-2010, 08:05 PM

Next time someone wants to drive my Elise, I'm going to show them these pictures and say "You can drive it, only if you can do this."

05-17-2010, 04:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
David Craig Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,162	So an Elise requires flexibility, eh? Somehow I've never found getting into/out of the Elise very difficult. Below are a couple of photos you'll enjoy. I've always been able to put my leg behind my head. Now I've added a bit of theatrics by adding the one-legged stand. I feel really lucky to have such flexibility especially since I'm now 52 years old. Enjoy! Attached Images

05-17-2010, 04:38 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cegan09 Fire Starter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 1,578	Far more flexibility than i have, i'm impressed. I did have the horrifying thought of "i'm stuck" yesterday as i was laying on the floor of the car, with my head under the dash and feet in the air looking for the driving light relay. Thankfully a little twisting allowed me to get out, hitting the hazard lights in the process, which i thought was appropriate. __________________ '12 WRX '89 Dodge Daytona Shelby Turbo Poor Decision Lemons Machine '87 Dodge Shelby Charger I'm Losing My Mind Lemons Racer #2

05-17-2010, 09:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
Ken Wright Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 570	Isn't that rock concert movement #3? __________________ All torque, no traction...Exige S. Real sports cars don't have A/C!

07-29-2010, 08:56 AM	#6 (permalink)
David Craig Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,162	More I tried my leg trick near the dog statue outside the Bilbao museum in Spain. Attached Images

07-29-2010, 08:58 AM	#7 (permalink)
David Craig Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,162	Another This one was somewhere in Spain / Portugal. Requires a little bit more balance. Attached Images

05-17-2010, 04:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aedo anglophile in exile Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oz Posts: 3,947 Images: 99	I don't think I had that level of flexibility even as a kid!!!

07-29-2010, 09:05 AM	#8 (permalink)
David Craig Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,162	Another one Found this nice little wooden train in a park in Santarem, Portugal. The surface was not too curved. The only concern is the height. Obviously my kids have seen me do this kind of trick many times -- they look completely bored! Attached Images

07-29-2010, 09:09 AM	#9 (permalink)
David Craig Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,162	Change Of Scenery This is the one of which I'm most proud. Just to prove that the red shirt (see previous posts) had nothing to do with it, I changed shirts. That's my son learning the trade. Attached Images

07-29-2010, 09:21 AM	#10 (permalink)
ksm It Must Be Orange Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 622	Looks like it requires a notch more flexibility than the Crane Technique. Balance, David-san! __________________ '05. Eyes up.

07-29-2010, 10:31 AM	#11 (permalink)
Vampyre Sports Cars Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 1,963	Can you do both left and right legs, or just the right? __________________ 2006 Chili Red / Touring / LSD / TC / Forged Wheels / Hard & Soft Top / Lifestyle Paint / Desnorkeled / Odyssey Battery / Sector 111 Extinguisher Bracket / Sector 111 LidBone / CF Splitter / CF Bits / Lotus Stage 2 / Pure X C3 Corvette 383 TPI Stroker 6.3 liters of Torque / 2005 Mits Evo 8 ACD/SSL / 2007 STS-V 469HP/439TQ stock http://www.photobucket.com/mygarage

07-29-2010, 11:20 AM	#13 (permalink)
MotoGeek Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Redmond, WA Posts: 1,963	I did that once on my motorcycle. It resulted in 4 months of physical therapy. I wish you the best of luck in your recovery.

07-29-2010, 12:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 4,240	I dont know what to say....lol i've never been able to do that.... __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun. "Comfort is for kids. I would want to make my passengers weep in fear" - Agent One

07-29-2010, 01:06 PM	#17 (permalink)
tko211 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 299	Do you have any more pictures of the leg trick at other places? I think this should be a continuing thread with regular updates. Kinda like the nome for travelocity. Here is the leg trick in front of this momument, this police officer, this pack of animals! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Saffron Yellow) 2007 Shelby GT (Black & Silver) 2006 Aston Martin Vantage (Tungsten Silver)

07-29-2010, 05:13 PM	#18 (permalink)
SwingLo All Hail King Joffrey! Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Chicago-ish Posts: 6,321	This could be an internet phenomenon. 'Dude, did you see the pics of that guy with the very unfortunate attire (c'mon, taupe dress socks and shorts?!!?) doing the leg behind the head thing in various places?' __________________ '08 Elise SC (Chrome Orange) - Stock...so far... '05 Elise (RIP) - sauteed, flambed, bar-b-qued, fried '69 Leyland Mini Moke - good times! '12 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara - daily fun The Wife's Car - who cares?

07-29-2010, 05:39 PM	#19 (permalink)
dasmoofler Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 3,162	I dunno man. Looks like you keep trying to sniff your balls to me.

07-29-2010, 08:05 PM	#20 (permalink)
milehitom Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 3,405	Next time someone wants to drive my Elise, I'm going to show them these pictures and say "You can drive it, only if you can do this."

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