FS: 05 Touring Wheels with AD07 (~60%) - LotusTalk

sleeprfocus · 05-06-2008, 02:23 PM

Touring wheels from 2005 Elise (8-spoke design). Wheels are in very good condition, no curb rashes anywhere. Pictures taken show watermarks on the wheels but these marks wipe off, the wheels are in excellent condition for used wheels. Wheels and tires have about 12k miles of use, all moderate street driving. AD07 tires still have about 60% tread left on them.

Wheels are located in Los Angeles at the body shop working on my car. PM me with any reasonable offers or if you want to see the wheels in person. They need to go by the end of this month (May 2008). Set is 4 wheels and tires, the last picture shows the passenger side rear wheel removed. Buyer responsible for pickup or shipping and handling charges. Local buyer preferred.

Pics:

fitfan · 05-06-2008, 02:58 PM

wait for it...

...its coming!

Icedog_16 · 05-06-2008, 03:41 PM

kestrel74 · 05-06-2008, 03:47 PM

Calling all Tims Calling all Tims.............

kestrel74 · 05-06-2008, 03:49 PM

And the question is: will sleeprfocus be out of focus AFTER the Timthwacking ???

Roger · 05-07-2008, 11:20 AM

Tim's Sleeping!

SUTOL111x · 05-07-2008, 12:56 PM

sleeprfocus · 05-07-2008, 01:17 PM

Who the hell is Tim?

andykeck · 05-07-2008, 01:39 PM

Somebody better check on Tim. I think he fell down a well or something. I expected him here by now!

TimMullen · 05-12-2008, 11:56 AM

To all who have missed me...

I had some minor surgery on my arm, and have been "off" for the last week. Off work, and off line - strange, you can actuality survive a week without the internet...

Now, Sleepfocus, what they were referring to was your calling the STANDARD wheels "Touring wheels from 2005 Elise (8-spoke design). " You see, there is no such thing as "Touring Wheels" - the Touring Package was/is an interior trim package and has absolutely nothing to do with wheels, tires, or suspension. Anyone that calls them "Touring" gets an "official" thwack from me (or sometimes some one else that does it for me - thanks guys).

You are about to join a very large club of people that have been thwacked (many intentionally just to get a thwacking) - it's a long standing joke (but serious none the less).

So, sleepfocus, here's your thwack:

kestrel74 · 05-12-2008, 11:58 AM

YAY TIM !!!

Hope you're feeling better !! ( you have to get those 7 more posts in to hit 10 K !! )

andrewgotanelise · 05-12-2008, 01:58 PM

i think this has to be one of the lamest jokes in LT. Viva la touring wheel!

Chris Mackey · 05-12-2008, 02:27 PM

Glad you're well, Tim.

TimMullen · 05-12-2008, 04:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrewgotanelise

i think this has to be one of the lamest jokes in LT. Viva la touring wheel!

Well, it's not really a joke.

The Touring Package had nothing to do with tires, wheels, or suspension. The standard wheels are just that.

Unfortunately, over time, things like this (calling the wheels Touring) can become common, and confusing. Years from now when people are trying to determine the right parts, configuration, etc. it will be all confusing. I've seen it with other cars, and it can be very frustrating to a lot of people.

On the other hand, not everybody bought the Touring Pack, and some of us prefer it that way. Pointing it out started the thwacking, and it's been a long running joke (and there is usually truth in humor).

So... Here's you thwack:

TimMullen · 05-12-2008, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris Mackey

Glad you're well, Tim.

Not exactly well - at least according to my wife if you consider my mental condition.

It wasn't serious surgery, but they had to work on some veins in my arm, so my arm was pretty useless for a while. It's actually aching just from the effort of typing this. But other than that, I'm back to normal (whatever that is)...

RSpyder · 05-12-2008, 07:50 PM

Just thwacked myself

...NOW i know these wheels as Standard

Johnny B · 05-12-2008, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSpyder

Just thwacked myself

...

Careful now, too much of that can make you go blind.

sleeprfocus · 05-20-2008, 09:46 AM

Bump, I'm still looking for local offers.

05-06-2008, 02:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 486	FS: 05 Touring Wheels with AD07 (~60%) Touring wheels from 2005 Elise (8-spoke design). Wheels are in very good condition, no curb rashes anywhere. Pictures taken show watermarks on the wheels but these marks wipe off, the wheels are in excellent condition for used wheels. Wheels and tires have about 12k miles of use, all moderate street driving. AD07 tires still have about 60% tread left on them. Wheels are located in Los Angeles at the body shop working on my car. PM me with any reasonable offers or if you want to see the wheels in person. They need to go by the end of this month (May 2008). Set is 4 wheels and tires, the last picture shows the passenger side rear wheel removed. Buyer responsible for pickup or shipping and handling charges. Local buyer preferred. Pics: __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Racing Green) - ForcedFed 340, stupid fast 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - undergoing V8 conversion

05-06-2008, 02:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
fitfan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 2,790	wait for it... ...its coming! __________________ Driving it around!

05-06-2008, 03:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Icedog_16 He Hate Me Join Date: May 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 3,111	Last edited by Icedog_16 : 05-07-2008 at 08:57 AM.

05-06-2008, 03:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 5,583	Calling all Tims Calling all Tims............. __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Sachs suspension / RTDbrace / uprights machined "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous "

05-06-2008, 03:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 5,583	And the question is: will sleeprfocus be out of focus AFTER the Timthwacking ??? __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Sachs suspension / RTDbrace / uprights machined "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous "

05-07-2008, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
Roger Ancient Briton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 328	Tim's Sleeping!

05-07-2008, 12:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
SUTOL111x Currently NA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 51	LOL __________________ Steve [INSERT '08 Exige S240 or '09 Exige S255(?) in 2009]

05-07-2008, 01:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 486	Who the hell is Tim? __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Racing Green) - ForcedFed 340, stupid fast 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - undergoing V8 conversion

05-07-2008, 01:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
andykeck Detective Join Date: May 2003 Location: Seattle Posts: 4,619 Images: 1	Somebody better check on Tim. I think he fell down a well or something. I expected him here by now!

05-12-2008, 11:56 AM	#10 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 10,174 Images: 19	To all who have missed me... I had some minor surgery on my arm, and have been "off" for the last week. Off work, and off line - strange, you can actuality survive a week without the internet... Now, Sleepfocus, what they were referring to was your calling the STANDARD wheels "*Touring wheels* from 2005 Elise (8-spoke design). " You see, there is no such thing as "Touring Wheels" - the Touring Package was/is an interior trim package and has absolutely nothing to do with wheels, tires, or suspension. Anyone that calls them "Touring" gets an "official" thwack from me (or sometimes some one else that does it for me - thanks guys). You are about to join a very large club of people that have been thwacked (many intentionally just to get a thwacking) - it's a long standing joke (but serious none the less). So, sleepfocus, here's your thwack: __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

05-12-2008, 11:58 AM	#11 (permalink)
kestrel74 G-200 Driver Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North of Detroit; Watkins Glen, NY Posts: 5,583	YAY TIM !!! Hope you're feeling better !! ( you have to get those 7 more posts in to hit 10 K !! ) __________________ 74 Europa Zetec TC Special 3614R Elise #2292 / Chrome Orange !! / Starshield / Sachs suspension / RTDbrace / uprights machined "My daily driver does .85 Mach" " I started flying when Sex was safe and Hang Gliding was dangerous "

05-12-2008, 01:58 PM	#12 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 994	i think this has to be one of the lamest jokes in LT. Viva la touring wheel! __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

05-12-2008, 02:27 PM	#13 (permalink)
Chris Mackey Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,379	Glad you're well, Tim. __________________ 2006 Elise, Ardent Red, black rims, retrofitted LSS wheels and suspension. Got a spare right side oil cooler?

05-12-2008, 07:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
RSpyder The cheaper Midship RWD Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 76	Just thwacked myself...NOW i know these wheels as Standard

05-20-2008, 09:46 AM	#18 (permalink)
sleeprfocus Every Car is a Project Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 486	Bump, I'm still looking for local offers. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Racing Green) - ForcedFed 340, stupid fast 2002 Ford Focus SVT (Pitch Black) - undergoing V8 conversion

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