San Diego Sunday Drive - Page 51 - LotusTalk

DNA · 08-02-2009, 05:30 PM

Yummy drive today. We have four Lotuses (or Lotis, or Lotus cars, whatev) and two Mazdaspeeds.

to Mike (hayseed), Steve (salty dog), Lisa (lotusenvee), Matt (dabears2k) and Matt's friend (sorry, cannot remember his name, I'm old) for joining the festivities. Steve also brought a friend with him, but his friend is not the reason for the poop stain on his Exige.

Unfortunately, we are on tape. Matt or his friend may post it in here soon. If they do, please don't think that red Elise's driver is one clueless idiot. He had water bottle flying around under his feet, and he continuously tried to catch it during whole drive. Cup holder, his a$$. That's his story and he's sticking to it.

Salty Dog · 08-02-2009, 05:57 PM

Indeed, great fun and perfect weather. Didn't really begin to warm up until we were headed down the hill, and even then it was quite nice.

Got to push the car a little harder on this drive as I'm getting more familiar with it. Heard the occassional tire screatch around the corners, and even apparently had a run in with some mud or other such some substance (

) near the shoulder, nicely decorating the passenger rocker panel of the Exige with some nice brown accent color.

Car has since been washed vacuumed, looks brand new again.

Looking forward to the next one, thanks everyone!

lotusenvee · 08-03-2009, 10:49 PM

Fabulous drive up to Palomar!! That Mesa Grande road is a fun one. I'm so glad I snuck out of the house that morning. My relatives were forgiving thank goodness!

Thanks Ilir for the peer pressure (

) and extra motivation (

). It was great seeing everyone and meeting the Mazda owners for the first time Matt and Bernie(?).

I'm game this coming Sunday if anyone else is!

lotusenvee · 08-03-2009, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apk919

I suppose it's OK to post a video still...

(note Matrix-like hand speed...

)

I think that CO car ahead of you hit a glitch in the Matrix around that one turn!!

paulhastings · 08-04-2009, 09:56 AM

Wow, Lisa I think you should be voted the most active weekend touring driver. Going this Sunday with the big road trip departure EARLY the following day!

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusenvee

Fabulous drive up to Palomar!! That Mesa Grande road is a fun one. I'm so glad I snuck out of the house that morning. My relatives were forgiving thank goodness!

Thanks Ilir for the peer pressure (

) and extra motivation (

). It was great seeing everyone and meeting the Mazda owners for the first time Matt and Bernie(?).

I'm game this coming Sunday if anyone else is!

DNA · 08-04-2009, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulhastings

snip...Lisa I think you should be voted the most active weekend touring driver...snip

Yeah, I guess youngsters are painfully hyperactive around that age. She is like what, 22?

Ferdball · 08-04-2009, 11:27 AM

Hello people. This is Ferdie, the guy with the blue Mazdaspeed. I'm having trouble with Premier, so I'm not sure when I'll have any video ready. It was a great drive and really good to meet you all.

Ferdball · 08-04-2009, 11:08 PM

Well, here's some footage. There is a lot of empty space ahead of me, so I added some horsey music. Other than that, don't expect too much editing.

Lotus Run on Vimeo

rackhenry · 08-05-2009, 08:26 AM

Hi All,

Sounds like the last drive was a blast! Was there any mankini wearing..

.. Who's going this Sunday???

DNA · 08-06-2009, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rackhenry

Hi All,

Sounds like the last drive was a blast! Was there any mankini wearing..

.. Who's going this Sunday???

I'm in. My mankini needs to be altered. Instead, I'll go commando this Sunday.

So far, 3 of us doing the

DNA · 08-06-2009, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferdball

Well, here's some footage. There is a lot of empty space ahead of me, so I added some horsey music. Other than that, don't expect too much editing.

Lotus Run on Vimeo

Thanks a lot for posting.

Do you guys plan on joining this weekend?

steiner_ca · 08-06-2009, 12:54 PM

Recently returned to SD. I'm up for a drive this weekend. Just let me know when and where to meet.

DNA · 08-06-2009, 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steiner_ca

Recently returned to SD. I'm up for a drive this weekend. Just let me know when and where to meet.

Meeting point:
Southwest corner of Rancho Bernardo Road and Pomerado Road.
12469 Rancho Bernardo Road
San Diego, CA 92128

@ 7:00am

You gotta wear mankini. That's our secret handshake.

rackhenry · 08-07-2009, 10:11 AM

DNA,

Just noticed your sig, "flux capacitor", does that give the car more torgue or horespower...

.. See you all Sunday, and oh, yea my Mankini is being altered also...

Ferdball · 08-07-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA

Thanks a lot for posting.

Do you guys plan on joining this weekend?

Thanks for the invite. But I've got Mt. biking and paddle boarding this weekend. Maybe next time. By the way, I have some good footage of the Mesa grande part. I'll try to get a good cut and post it up.

DNA · 08-07-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rackhenry

DNA,

Just noticed your sig, "flux capacitor", does that give the car more torgue or horespower...

..

Sorry, I'm not allowed to talk about it in details. Dealer told me that flux capacitor is a $5000 option, and only really cool people could order that, and we needed to keep it secret.

rackhenry · 08-07-2009, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA

Sorry, I'm not allowed to talk about it in details. Dealer told me that flux capacitor is a $5000 option, and only really cool people could order that, and we needed to keep it secret.

.. I wan't one even more now, perhaps I can steal one from the Delorean?

Eaniemeanie · 08-07-2009, 03:20 PM

Where are you guys planning on going?

lotusenvee · 08-07-2009, 04:51 PM

Wholly mackarel!! For some reason I am not receiving e-mails anymore when there are posts to this thread, even though it looks like I'm still subscribed!

I missed a ton this past week!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulhastings

Wow, Lisa I think you should be voted the most active weekend touring driver. Going this Sunday with the big road trip departure EARLY the following day!

Thanks Paul, I'm addicted! I would be out there every day if something called "work' didn't prevent me. I'm looking forward to the trek up to Monterey EARLY Monday morning!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA

Yeah, I guess youngsters are painfully hyperactive around that age. She is like what, 22?

Hahahahahah!! You are only saying this because you know my real age.....you brown noser! LOL!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ferdball

Well, here's some footage.

Thanks for posting Ferdie!! Hope to see you out there again real soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by rackhenry

Hi All,

Sounds like the last drive was a blast! Was there any mankini wearing..

.. Who's going this Sunday???

Quote:

Originally Posted by DNA

I'm in. My mankini needs to be altered. Instead, I'll go commando this Sunday.

So far, 3 of us doing the

Mankini, mankini, mankini, mankini!!! I like all this talk about the new Sunday Drive uniform, but COMMANDO, now that takes some _a__s! Won't you stick to the seat??

I won't miss this Sunday drive for anything after that announcement!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by steiner_ca

Recently returned to SD. I'm up for a drive this weekend. Just let me know when and where to meet.

Steiner......what color is your car so I can bring a mankini for you to match?

See you all Sunday!!

DNA · 08-07-2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotusenvee

Hahahahahah!! You are only saying this because you know my real age.....you brown noser! LOL!!

Mankini, mankini, mankini, mankini!!! I like all this talk about the new Sunday Drive uniform, but COMMANDO, now that takes some _a__s! Won't you stick to the seat??

I won't miss this Sunday drive for anything after that announcement!!

Brown nos... What?? Alright!! Fine!! 29!! Happy now??

Commando, all the way... Sunday drives won't be the same... Ever...

08-02-2009, 05:30 PM	#1001 (permalink)
DNA Klutz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 160	Yummy drive today. We have four Lotuses (or Lotis, or Lotus cars, whatev) and two Mazdaspeeds. to Mike (hayseed), Steve (salty dog), Lisa (lotusenvee), Matt (dabears2k) and Matt's friend (sorry, cannot remember his name, I'm old) for joining the festivities. Steve also brought a friend with him, but his friend is not the reason for the poop stain on his Exige. Unfortunately, we are on tape. Matt or his friend may post it in here soon. If they do, please don't think that red Elise's driver is one clueless idiot. He had water bottle flying around under his feet, and he continuously tried to catch it during whole drive. Cup holder, his a$$. That's his story and he's sticking to it. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise Ardent Red, Biscuit, Touring, Starshield, HIDs, green filter & snorkel delete, JL Evolution TR speakers, micro mirror, visor delete, LIDbone, tow hook, raised LOTUS letters, carpet buttons, flux capacitor. Ooh, and I have Jim Clark driving gloves. 2010 Audi A3 quattro

08-02-2009, 05:57 PM	#1002 (permalink)
Salty Dog surfing leucadia Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 80	Indeed, great fun and perfect weather. Didn't really begin to warm up until we were headed down the hill, and even then it was quite nice. Got to push the car a little harder on this drive as I'm getting more familiar with it. Heard the occassional tire screatch around the corners, and even apparently had a run in with some mud or other such some substance () near the shoulder, nicely decorating the passenger rocker panel of the Exige with some nice brown accent color. Car has since been washed vacuumed, looks brand new again. Looking forward to the next one, thanks everyone! __________________ 07 AW Exige S - Track Pack, sun visors and rear view mirror removed 02 Subaru WRX Wagon - bone stock, 115K miles, running strong as ever 00 Toyota Tundra V8 4x4 - lifted, 33's, a bit beat up but gets the job done quite well

08-05-2009, 08:26 AM	#1009 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 176	Upcoming Drive --- Hi All, Sounds like the last drive was a blast! Was there any mankini wearing.... Who's going this Sunday???

08-06-2009, 12:54 PM	#1012 (permalink)
steiner_ca Registered Lurker Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 19 Images: 2	Recently returned to SD. I'm up for a drive this weekend. Just let me know when and where to meet. __________________ 2007 Canyon Red Elise LSS, OEM Stage II exhaust, Lotus brakeline upgrade, driving lights, navigation "It's bad luck to be superstitious."

08-07-2009, 03:20 PM	#1018 (permalink)
Eaniemeanie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 233	Where are you guys planning on going? __________________ Eaniemeanie 09 A4Q 05 Pathfinder 99 996 c2

08-03-2009, 10:49 PM	#1003 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	Fabulous drive up to Palomar!! That Mesa Grande road is a fun one. I'm so glad I snuck out of the house that morning. My relatives were forgiving thank goodness! Thanks Ilir for the peer pressure ( ) and extra motivation ( ). It was great seeing everyone and meeting the Mazda owners for the first time Matt and Bernie(?). I'm game this coming Sunday if anyone else is!

08-04-2009, 11:27 AM	#1007 (permalink)
Ferdball Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	Hello people. This is Ferdie, the guy with the blue Mazdaspeed. I'm having trouble with Premier, so I'm not sure when I'll have any video ready. It was a great drive and really good to meet you all.

08-04-2009, 11:08 PM	#1008 (permalink)
Ferdball Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 4	Well, here's some footage. There is a lot of empty space ahead of me, so I added some horsey music. Other than that, don't expect too much editing. Lotus Run on Vimeo

08-07-2009, 10:11 AM	#1014 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 176	DNA, Just noticed your sig, "flux capacitor", does that give the car more torgue or horespower... .. See you all Sunday, and oh, yea my Mankini is being altered also...

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