LotusTalk does Jay Leno's Garage - Page 2 - LotusTalk

def · 02-11-2009, 09:09 AM

Very cool - I'd drive down to LA for this. Though I have a feeling its not possible to open it up to just anyone. At least, not sitting in all the cars, and such.

Randy Chase · 02-11-2009, 09:20 AM

Right. On the normal tour there are no cameras. No touching the cars.

We are going to try to do this more often. Leno's people have told us we have full use of the garage at any time.

def · 02-11-2009, 09:24 AM

Sweet - I'll keep looking for updates. Maybe I'll wait until a Spring event and do the LA->SF hwy 1 drive back up. Farthest south I've been on the 1 is carmel.

Randy Chase · 02-11-2009, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by def

Very cool - I'll keep looking for updates. Maybe I'll wait until a Spring event and do the LA->SF hwy 1 drive back up. Farthest south I've been on the 1 is carmel.

And not Big Sur? That should be a crime sir!

We try to schedule trips to the garage when the company has a reason to be there. Such as helping them outfit cameras on a car for a shoot. But maybe we can come up with more excuses.

We do have a limit on the number of people on a tour though, and so we can't take everyone that wants to go. At least not on one day.

sleeprfocus · 02-11-2009, 09:39 AM

Sign me up for the next one!

slaughtr · 02-11-2009, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by sleeprfocus

Sign me up for the next one!

So that's me, codymac, sleeprfocus and def!

rnr · 02-11-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by slaughtr

So that's me, codymac, sleeprfocus and def!

+1

Just say when and I'll happily drive down to LA

ransackman · 02-11-2009, 10:26 AM

I'd be very very very interested to tag along for the next run. PLEASE!!

TheRedMenace · 02-11-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by slaughtr

So that's me, codymac, sleeprfocus, def and TheRedmenace!!

Sign me up!

plastique999 · 02-11-2009, 11:24 AM

I'd love to go on the next one of these!

Karlo · 02-11-2009, 03:31 PM

Here is a picture from the Deronda Guys Chris and Jim.

serpent · 02-11-2009, 03:41 PM

Deronda numbers better than atom numbers??

Randy Chase · 02-11-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by serpent

Deronda numbers better than atom numbers??

There is a comparison chart on the Deronda site

RachElise · 02-11-2009, 03:53 PM

Thanks for setting this up Randy I had a blast!!
The tour guide was very nice and knowledgable but he did talk a little bit like Dr. Evil

IamBatman · 02-11-2009, 04:01 PM

pics or ban! Where's the pics of you guys in his garage.
Deronda sounds like a fun car with awesome specs, but the first thing I'd do is rip off that hideous nose and the ugly cheap mesh.

Randy Chase · 02-11-2009, 04:02 PM

LOL

This guy was giggling like a little school girl.

codymac · 02-11-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

LOL

This guy was giggling like a little school girl.

Well... duh!

Did I mention I have experience as a mechanic's gopher? At my first mechanical job I learned the difference between a ratchet and a Budweiser. I could probably spot the difference between a bullet cam and a beer too! I'd really, really want to take photos though.

Speaking of... more pics please!

serpent · 02-11-2009, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

There is a comparison chart on the Deronda site

thanks randy!!

checked out the site and on paper the Deronda does sound better.

At 1900lbs, i dunno

i would still stick with a atom or caterham (name sounds waayyy cooler)...lol

Also, agreed with IamBatman, more pics or ban

Randy Chase · 02-11-2009, 04:24 PM

The rule from the garage is not pics used for public display. So I did not post that one.

Randy Chase · 02-11-2009, 04:28 PM

I don't think it shows in that pic, but I think Jacob's nipples were hard. Just saying...

02-11-2009, 09:09 AM	#21 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	Very cool - I'd drive down to LA for this. Though I have a feeling its not possible to open it up to just anyone. At least, not sitting in all the cars, and such. __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles

02-11-2009, 09:20 AM	#22 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	Right. On the normal tour there are no cameras. No touching the cars. We are going to try to do this more often. Leno's people have told us we have full use of the garage at any time. __________________ * 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! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

02-11-2009, 09:24 AM	#23 (permalink)
def ...ault Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mountain View, CA Posts: 2,610	Sweet - I'll keep looking for updates. Maybe I'll wait until a Spring event and do the LA->SF hwy 1 drive back up. Farthest south I've been on the 1 is carmel. __________________ //kevin - 05 Graphite Gray - Red Touring / LSS / Starshield / Stage 2 + more SOLD after 1192 days and 22961 miles Last edited by def : 02-11-2009 at 09:58 AM.

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ransackman retarted user Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 573	I'd be very very very interested to tag along for the next run. PLEASE!!

02-11-2009, 03:31 PM	#31 (permalink)
Karlo Good Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Boise, Idaho Posts: 79	Here is a picture from the Deronda Guys Chris and Jim. Attached Images __________________ . www.Six-River.com Turbo cars are like hot women. A little edgy, every guy wants one, some guys can't handle them, and if you throw a little alcohol in them they'll rock your world.

02-11-2009, 03:41 PM	#32 (permalink)
serpent Driver!! Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 3,468	Deronda numbers better than atom numbers?? __________________ Studies show 100% of people die. Might as well have some fun.

02-11-2009, 03:53 PM	#34 (permalink)
RachElise Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 250	Thanks for setting this up Randy I had a blast!! The tour guide was very nice and knowledgable but he did talk a little bit like Dr. Evil Attached Images

02-11-2009, 04:01 PM	#35 (permalink)
IamBatman Exige? SEXIGE! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,609 Images: 1	pics or ban! Where's the pics of you guys in his garage. Deronda sounds like a fun car with awesome specs, but the first thing I'd do is rip off that hideous nose and the ugly cheap mesh. __________________ Phantom Black 2007 Exige S221.56436. All options. Black 01' Mustang Cobra 'Vert ("some" modifications) daily driver Facebook group: Add lightness...and Darkness!

02-11-2009, 04:02 PM	#36 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	LOL This guy was giggling like a little school girl. Attached Images __________________ * 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! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

02-11-2009, 04:24 PM	#39 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	The rule from the garage is not pics used for public display. So I did not post that one. __________________ * 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! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

02-11-2009, 04:28 PM	#40 (permalink)
Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,175 Images: 761	I don't think it shows in that pic, but I think Jacob's nipples were hard. 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! http://www.facebook.com/randychase 1991 Toyota MR2. AutoX Beast 2006 Noble M400. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Canyon Carver. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle. On Order: Lotus Evora Next: McLaren MP4-12C

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