Los Angeles Sunday Drive - meet @8:30AM / Leave @9:00AM [PART 2] - Page 6 - LotusTalk

Corvus · 12-13-2007, 09:15 PM

I went to Ojai today. Sand on the roads in some parts trying to add friction to all of the ice. I haven't driven Pilot Cup tires on ice before. They're pretty good, I recommend them for your ice racing needs.

I did want to arrange an Ojai drive for this Sunday, but I think it is too sandy.

mdweaver · 12-14-2007, 10:29 PM

I will be there for coffee and car talk Sunday morning but unfortunately have another commitment for the day...

Yeah... I am not a big fan of ice driving... Had my share of that living in Detroit...

Anyone coming out Sunday?

knucklehead · 12-14-2007, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

I was on Decker canyon Sunday (thousand oaks side) and there were rocks at more than half the turns.

it looks great. I'm really tempted to swap my exhaust for it.

DON'T DO IT!!!! your exhaust sounds awesome the way it is.

mikehall · 12-15-2007, 11:36 AM

Hopefully I will be there for a coffee - not sure about a drive, like Milton I have too much stuff to do.

mopho · 12-15-2007, 04:35 PM

I will likely show up for coffee as well

knucklehead · 12-15-2007, 06:15 PM

Looks like it's just coffee for me too. See y'all tomorrow.

mopho · 12-16-2007, 08:48 PM

Great turnout today!
Saw a 70's Lotus Elite on my way through Santa Monica

Like this

never seen one of those around before

tsunami racer · 12-23-2007, 01:43 PM

only two of us showed up today which i suppose was to be expected with xmas only a couple days away. but it was a great day for a drive with emtpy roads and lots of sun!!

we headed up to malibu and trolled around tuna, latigo and decker.

anyone in for the last sunday of 2007 next week?

Corvus · 12-23-2007, 06:42 PM

If you would have posted on Saturday, I would have shown up.

LBC111 · 12-28-2007, 04:04 PM

I know this is for Sunday drives... But would anyone be up for a morning New Year's day drive?? It's by far the LEAST busy day of the year on the roads.

tsunami racer · 12-28-2007, 04:26 PM

i'd be up for new years so long as it's not at the butt crack of dawn. there are always some neat drives organized on new years by many groups but they're all done by old timers who start at 7AM so they can be done early enough to grab a nap and then take in the blue plate special at the rusty pelican by 4PM.

maybe a 10AM call time, a couple hours drive, a group lunch and then a couple hours in the afternoon? wadya think? and where to go?

mdweaver · 12-29-2007, 12:06 PM

I know with all the holidays i admittedly have been hit and miss...

But my plan is to be there for cars and coffee and depending on weather go for a last sunday drive of the year... I will have to be back by noon so nothing long planned for me...

See you there (who ever that might be)???

Additionally, I want to thank all of you that have showed up for drives over the past two years... I have made great friends, have great memories and you all have made owning this car that much more fun!!!

Not trying to get all sentimental... Just want to say thanks...

knucklehead · 12-29-2007, 12:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdweaver

Additionally, I want to thank all of you that have showed up for drives over the past two years... I have made great friends, have great memories and you all have made owning this car that much more fun!!!

Not trying to get all sentimental... Just want to say thanks...

Group hug

Serebo1 · 12-29-2007, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

Group hug

This group needs a hug. Been too long, guys.

mikehall · 12-29-2007, 02:13 PM

I should be there in the morning - not sure about the group hug mind you. Remember I'm British and we don't do that sort of thing!

Serebo1 · 12-29-2007, 03:42 PM

Well, seeing how the original group seems to be turning out, guess I'll be there too. (Depending on what happens tonight, mind you).

LBC111 · 12-29-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdweaver

I know with all the holidays i admittedly have been hit and miss...

But my plan is to be there for cars and coffee and depending on weather go for a last sunday drive of the year... I will have to be back by noon so nothing long planned for me...

See you there (who ever that might be)???

Additionally, I want to thank all of you that have showed up for drives over the past two years... I have made great friends, have great memories and you all have made owning this car that much more fun!!!

Not trying to get all sentimental... Just want to say thanks...

Unfortunately, can't make it tomorrow.. friends in town.

Thanks Milton..

Haven't done a huge number of drives, but the one's you've led were always PERFECTLY paced. Thanks for that and also thanks for always being concerned about EVERYONE'S wellbeing on our drives. You're a good man!

-dan

mdweaver · 12-30-2007, 01:00 PM

Guys thanks for coming out this morning and going on a nice leisurely drive though the canyons... and humoring me with the mid way stop photo op... Sorry... I just thought the "above the clouds" thing was pretty cool...

Anyway, thanks again for making another year of lotus ownership memorable...

Whatever you are doing tomorrow night be safe ... See you all again in the new year...

pchop · 12-30-2007, 01:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mdweaver

Guys thanks for coming out this morning and going on a nice leisurely drive though the canyons... and humoring me with the mid way stop photo op... Sorry... I just thought the "above the clouds" thing was pretty cool...

Anyway, thanks again for making another year of lotus ownership memorable...

Whatever you are doing tomorrow night be safe ... See you all again in the new year...

Good times and it was nice meeting all of you. The roads on the west coast sure beat the ones on the east coast.

(Next time i'll bring my Elise so I can be part of the group picture, too)

mikehall · 12-30-2007, 02:45 PM

Nice end to the year. Take care everybody and Happy New Year.

Until Marcus posts his pictures from today here are a few of mine.

12-13-2007, 09:15 PM	#101 (permalink)
Corvus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 180	I went to Ojai today. Sand on the roads in some parts trying to add friction to all of the ice. I haven't driven Pilot Cup tires on ice before. They're pretty good, I recommend them for your ice racing needs. I did want to arrange an Ojai drive for this Sunday, but I think it is too sandy. Attached Images

12-14-2007, 10:29 PM	#102 (permalink)
mdweaver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 187	I'm out this Sunday... I will be there for coffee and car talk Sunday morning but unfortunately have another commitment for the day... Yeah... I am not a big fan of ice driving... Had my share of that living in Detroit... Anyone coming out Sunday? __________________ "Follow your dreams and live your passions"

12-15-2007, 04:35 PM	#105 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,304	I will likely show up for coffee as well __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

12-15-2007, 06:15 PM	#106 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,834	Looks like it's just coffee for me too. See y'all tomorrow. __________________ 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

12-16-2007, 08:48 PM	#107 (permalink)
mopho goofn' with the bees Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: out of a suitcase- my stuff lives in LA Posts: 5,304	Great turnout today! Saw a 70's Lotus Elite on my way through Santa Monica Like this never seen one of those around before __________________ ________________ 2004 Caterham 7 Superlight R - 67 Lotus Elan www.morgansegal.com www.socalsportscar.com

12-15-2007, 11:36 AM	#104 (permalink)
mikehall Mike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 450	Hopefully I will be there for a coffee - not sure about a drive, like Milton I have too much stuff to do.

12-23-2007, 01:43 PM	#108 (permalink)
tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 638	only two of us showed up today which i suppose was to be expected with xmas only a couple days away. but it was a great day for a drive with emtpy roads and lots of sun!! we headed up to malibu and trolled around tuna, latigo and decker. anyone in for the last sunday of 2007 next week? Attached Images __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

12-23-2007, 06:42 PM	#109 (permalink)
Corvus Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 180	If you would have posted on Saturday, I would have shown up.

12-28-2007, 04:04 PM	#110 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,407	I know this is for Sunday drives... But would anyone be up for a morning New Year's day drive?? It's by far the LEAST busy day of the year on the roads. __________________ 07 Exige S 265: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, Innovative Motor Mounts, Saiku Michi Catch Cans. To come: IC fans, headers, and sport cat. 1955 lbs total weight (est w/tank half full) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

12-28-2007, 04:26 PM	#111 (permalink)
tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 638	i'd be up for new years so long as it's not at the butt crack of dawn. there are always some neat drives organized on new years by many groups but they're all done by old timers who start at 7AM so they can be done early enough to grab a nap and then take in the blue plate special at the rusty pelican by 4PM. maybe a 10AM call time, a couple hours drive, a group lunch and then a couple hours in the afternoon? wadya think? and where to go? __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

12-29-2007, 12:06 PM	#112 (permalink)
mdweaver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 187	I actually WILL be there tomorrow... I know with all the holidays i admittedly have been hit and miss... But my plan is to be there for cars and coffee and depending on weather go for a last sunday drive of the year... I will have to be back by noon so nothing long planned for me... See you there (who ever that might be)??? Additionally, I want to thank all of you that have showed up for drives over the past two years... I have made great friends, have great memories and you all have made owning this car that much more fun!!! Not trying to get all sentimental... Just want to say thanks... __________________ "Follow your dreams and live your passions"

12-29-2007, 02:13 PM	#115 (permalink)
mikehall Mike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 450	I should be there in the morning - not sure about the group hug mind you. Remember I'm British and we don't do that sort of thing!

12-29-2007, 03:42 PM	#116 (permalink)
Serebo1 fm78.tv - check it. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,817 Images: 4	Well, seeing how the original group seems to be turning out, guess I'll be there too. (Depending on what happens tonight, mind you). __________________ Matte Black, Sport, Touring, ***** intake (TBA), RAC Mono wheels, Painted Shift knob, smoked turn signals, Alpine SPS 6.5" rear speakers, MB Quarts, JVC Nav, Starshield, LBH exhaust, Dpic perf. gauge, Custom true HID projectors, GUT wing and splitter, Mesh side pods, Sector111 harness bar and 4-point harness, Lotus Sport Ohlins double-adjustable suspension, swaybar, '06 LED tailights, Toda flywheel, Lotusport interior.

12-30-2007, 01:00 PM	#118 (permalink)
mdweaver Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 187	Great way to end the year... Guys thanks for coming out this morning and going on a nice leisurely drive though the canyons... and humoring me with the mid way stop photo op... Sorry... I just thought the "above the clouds" thing was pretty cool... Anyway, thanks again for making another year of lotus ownership memorable... Whatever you are doing tomorrow night be safe ... See you all again in the new year... __________________ "Follow your dreams and live your passions"

12-30-2007, 02:45 PM	#120 (permalink)
mikehall Mike Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Manhattan Beach, CA Posts: 450	Nice end to the year. Take care everybody and Happy New Year. Until Marcus posts his pictures from today here are a few of mine. Attached Images

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