Goodwood and Lotus 2009 trip AKA "The Sticky Toffee Pudding Tour!" - Page 3 - LotusTalk

ms355 · 04-09-2009, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Hey all, AGAIN... everyone had such a good time, I am doing this again. I have four confirmed so far. I need a real head count. The exchange rate is in our favor! So if you think you can go, let me know.

I can't believe I missed out on this thread until now.

Randy, I need to talk to Anja and make plans ..

Randy Chase · 04-09-2009, 02:26 PM

Would love to see you both Michael if you don't mind repeating some things. I think Rosie and Jack are coming again. I think we are up to 10 people now.

Mr. Know · 04-09-2009, 10:55 PM

Count me out until I get a few things in order. I'd really, really like to go...but I can't commit until certain things occur.

Randy Chase · 04-10-2009, 08:54 AM

Looks like we might get to check out the Evoras. Just saying...

knucklehead · 04-10-2009, 09:55 AM

For those on the fence, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. From the amazing towns, wonderful tour of the Lotus factory, Goodwood Revival (words can't explain just how awesome this was) to the incredible people that I had the pleasure of spending time with. For those of you who went on the trip and did not go to the RAF museum, I highly recommend it.

Oh and there is Sticky Pudding Toffee.

ChrisFedd · 04-11-2009, 05:17 PM

Hello Randy,

Yes! Diane and I are still interested in joining you on the trip. Looking forward to hearing more details.

Thanks,
Chris

ms355 · 04-13-2009, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

One other thought is to throw in a sidetrip to Nurburgring.

Did you know that it takes about 4 hours only to go from downtown London (Waterloo Station) to Cologne by train or back? The Eurotunnel really makes Britain a part of the mainland.

In case we will join you this would probably be the way to do it - take the train. Travelling will be less fun than with the Elise, but the train can haul more shoes.

JMA · 04-13-2009, 07:42 PM

Randy, glad to hear it just may happen again. Except, no Rosie this year. But I am bringing three racing buddies (one is from the UK). So keep us informed--we are all anxious, and will be discussing it at the Long Beach GP this weekend. Any ideas on a route, yet?

Robert Puertas · 04-15-2009, 10:11 AM

Jack, I hope Rosie is ok...
Give her a big hug from me!

knucklehead · 04-15-2009, 10:14 AM

Me too Jack. I hope Rosie is well.

JMA · 04-16-2009, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the comments. Rosie is fine, and I am working on her to go again. I think it depends are where we are going, although it will take something spectacular to beat the 2007 trip. Any ideas, yet?

Robert Puertas · 04-16-2009, 06:46 PM

Lots of ideas!

How do you fancy a private track day at Thruxton or Castle Combe?

Maybe spend a couple of days exploring the west and Wales?

JMA · 04-27-2009, 02:17 PM

Castle Combe would be great. Do they supply cars? The west and/or Wales would be good, too. Hopefully it would be different sights than in 2007. Any idea of transportation? A mini-bus? Of course it will depend on how many make the trip. Keep us informed!

Jack

Robert Puertas · 04-27-2009, 02:43 PM

Yes they do!

Castle Combe Circuit

And yes, we'll be in a mini-bus if we don't get alot more folks signed up.

Further, Lotus required we have 24 drivers for our private track day last time, and we're not even close to that now.

ms355 · 05-24-2009, 06:54 AM

Are there any news or details?

Randy Chase · 06-08-2009, 05:57 PM

Whew, back from much travel including the Rossion Road Trip so now my focus is on planning this one.

Just a reminder bump. We are planning out the trip right now.

General question though... how important is it to you to go to Lotus?

For those that went before, would you want to do Cambridge again? Stonehenge? Winchester? The Greene King brewery?

Mr. Know · 06-08-2009, 06:52 PM

Psst...time to change your sig.

And I'm definitely out for this year. Might go if you all do it again next year though.

ms355 · 06-09-2009, 12:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

Whew, back from much travel including the Rossion Road Trip so now my focus is on planning this one.

Just a reminder bump. We are planning out the trip right now.

General question though... how important is it to you to go to Lotus?

For those that went before, would you want to do Cambridge again? Stonehenge? Winchester? The Greene King brewery?

I am glad that you are back, Randy. Even for the ones who stayed behind (going green with envy

) it was easy to follow you and the other guys. There were so many excellent reports and pictures on this forum.

Congratulations on the new orange monster - and your new haircut.

As far as the UK trip is concerned, here are my two cents - and please keep in mind that Anja and I have not yet decided to go, but chances are higher than 50%:

- getting back to Hethel is important, I believe. Things are changing all the time; there is the new Evora and the Evora production now, and I couldn't get enough of Classic Team Lotus. However, the question is if the visit there can be combined with a visit to Norwich (instead of the track half-day).

- there are so many interesting places and towns in England that I would suggest to find a couple of new destinations.

- finding Hotels like the 'du Vin' in Winchester is crucial. It was one of the highlights of the 2007 trip. The same applies for the Restaurants.

- I would just like to recall the 'Nürburgring matter' in case people have enough time on the way back to the US and are curious to see it.

My experience is that trying to copy exactly what has been very successful or pleasant sometimes fails. So a mixture of elements that we have seen combined with something new might be a good idea.

JMA · 06-09-2009, 08:14 AM

To me, Hethel is not important (would not do the track experience again), unless there are some places to visit in that area that we did not see in '07. I agree with Michael (MS355) that the du Vin was a highlight. Not to go back there, but someplace like that. My favorites are the little villages. Anyway, those are my thoughts.

Jack

knucklehead · 06-09-2009, 09:06 AM

I highly recommend a trip to the RAF museum. It was just a side trip while we were in London, but that museum rocks.

04-09-2009, 02:26 PM	#42 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Would love to see you both Michael if you don't mind repeating some things. I think Rosie and Jack are coming again. I think we are up to 10 people now. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

04-09-2009, 10:55 PM	#43 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,348 Images: 6	Count me out until I get a few things in order. I'd really, really like to go...but I can't commit until certain things occur. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

04-10-2009, 08:54 AM	#44 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Looks like we might get to check out the Evoras. Just saying... __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

04-10-2009, 09:55 AM	#45 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	For those on the fence, this was one of the best trips I've ever done. From the amazing towns, wonderful tour of the Lotus factory, Goodwood Revival (words can't explain just how awesome this was) to the incredible people that I had the pleasure of spending time with. For those of you who went on the trip and did not go to the RAF museum, I highly recommend it. Oh and there is Sticky Pudding Toffee. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

04-13-2009, 07:42 PM	#48 (permalink)
JMA Love that Lotus Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 209	Randy, glad to hear it just may happen again. Except, no Rosie this year. But I am bringing three racing buddies (one is from the UK). So keep us informed--we are all anxious, and will be discussing it at the Long Beach GP this weekend. Any ideas on a route, yet? __________________ Jack-'06 Elise BRG

04-11-2009, 05:17 PM	#46 (permalink)
ChrisFedd Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Cardiff by the Sea, CA Posts: 21	Hello Randy, Yes! Diane and I are still interested in joining you on the trip. Looking forward to hearing more details. Thanks, Chris

04-15-2009, 10:11 AM	#49 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,422 Images: 14	Jack, I hope Rosie is ok... Give her a big hug from me! __________________ Robert Puertas

04-15-2009, 10:14 AM	#50 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	Me too Jack. I hope Rosie is well. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

04-16-2009, 05:42 PM	#51 (permalink)
JMA Love that Lotus Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 209	Thanks for the comments. Rosie is fine, and I am working on her to go again. I think it depends are where we are going, although it will take something spectacular to beat the 2007 trip. Any ideas, yet? __________________ Jack-'06 Elise BRG

04-16-2009, 06:46 PM	#52 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,422 Images: 14	Lots of ideas! How do you fancy a private track day at Thruxton or Castle Combe? Maybe spend a couple of days exploring the west and Wales? __________________ Robert Puertas

04-27-2009, 02:17 PM	#53 (permalink)
JMA Love that Lotus Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 209	Castle Combe would be great. Do they supply cars? The west and/or Wales would be good, too. Hopefully it would be different sights than in 2007. Any idea of transportation? A mini-bus? Of course it will depend on how many make the trip. Keep us informed! Jack __________________ Jack-'06 Elise BRG

04-27-2009, 02:43 PM	#54 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,422 Images: 14	Castle Comb Yes they do! Castle Combe Circuit And yes, we'll be in a mini-bus if we don't get alot more folks signed up. Further, Lotus required we have 24 drivers for our private track day last time, and we're not even close to that now. __________________ Robert Puertas

05-24-2009, 06:54 AM	#55 (permalink)
ms355 Alfa User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 2,143	Are there any news or details? __________________ Michael Elisetalk Trip to UK 2007

06-08-2009, 05:57 PM	#56 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	Whew, back from much travel including the Rossion Road Trip so now my focus is on planning this one. Just a reminder bump. We are planning out the trip right now. General question though... how important is it to you to go to Lotus? For those that went before, would you want to do Cambridge again? Stonehenge? Winchester? The Greene King brewery? __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

06-08-2009, 06:52 PM	#57 (permalink)
Mr. Know British by extrapolation Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marin, California Posts: 3,348 Images: 6	Psst...time to change your sig. And I'm definitely out for this year. Might go if you all do it again next year though. __________________ 07 Magnetic Blue Exige S Join the Blue Lotus Team on Facebook.

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06-09-2009, 08:14 AM	#59 (permalink)
JMA Love that Lotus Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 209	To me, Hethel is not important (would not do the track experience again), unless there are some places to visit in that area that we did not see in '07. I agree with Michael (MS355) that the du Vin was a highlight. Not to go back there, but someplace like that. My favorites are the little villages. Anyway, those are my thoughts. Jack __________________ Jack-'06 Elise BRG

06-09-2009, 09:06 AM	#60 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	I highly recommend a trip to the RAF museum. It was just a side trip while we were in London, but that museum rocks. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels