[comptalk]

So I would really like to start taking my Evora S out of hibernation. However, being in New York (not NYC), the potholes are crazy. My Mom, bro and sister in law all had blow outs. In my daily driver, so far, I've been lucky. Then again, I have kevlar on my tires. The Evora S, as you know, have soft expensive tires, with no kevlar (protection, at least some). When do you guys think the road crews will start fixing those damn potholes? The Thruway is a disaster. I love my truck, but would like to take my Evora S out to play.

 

[brgelise]

Try waiting for spring like the rest of us northern types. I don't intend to pull Evora out till April

 

[gooberschnot]

I know i feel the same way. It would suck if the weather started to get warm and not to be able to bring the elise out!

 

[Julian73]

Regardless of tire belts, the side walls are very short and stiff, most probable outcome of a pothole strike is not just a flat but a bent wheel and 2 or 3k bill.

 

[goussama]

Oh man, the other day I was going uphill and at night and there was one nice rectangular pothole, I didn't see it. It was a horrible feeling. This was maybe 2-3 weeks ago. I directly checked it out to see if my rims got hurt but nothing. The car feels ok as well, no noises, not steering issues, no crack bumper. However soon I will be having my exhaust installed, I will ask my mechanic to make sure everything looks fine.

 

[comptalk]

That sucks. Was hoping for options.

 

[WestCoastLotus]

Move to Seattle.

 

[Top Flight]

I live in upstate NY(syracuse) this winter is brutal and its even worse for me as I have just bought an Exige s240 and its looking at me everyday in my heated garage. I have washed waxed sealed x2 my white car is glowing like the moon! I just want to drive for god sakes!

 

[Julian73]

I would say move to Texas, land of high octane, low taxes, business supportive gov, open roads, 75 mph speed limits .. but we seem to have ice storms every other day, it is March, should be using the pool in a few days, but not this year.

 

[Bobsy Racer]

70 over 57 in San Diego today.
You can drive your Lotus every day, year around, if you can afford the cost of living.

 

[low2ground]

Don't move to Florida. We've got enough people as it is.

 

[Gunpilot]

We always have room for intelligent people down here! We have enough Maroons!

 

[scv]

We always have room for intelligent people down here! We have enough Maroons!

Did you mean "Marines"?

 

[philethier]

Did you mean "Marines"?

No. He's channelling Bugs Bunny.

 

[anthonyseven]

No. He's channelling Bugs Bunny.

Shamefully, Bugs does not drive an Evora.

 

[switch311]

Move to Seattle.

West coast... I'm driving out in the sunny weather right now

 

[Julian73]

Clear sky and 80 here I'm Texas today

 

[philethier]

Shamefully, Bugs does not drive an Evora.

Whatta maroon! He should get a Lotus!

One word Bugs got right was "Nimrod", though he used it sarcastically. His use of it has given rise its misuse now for generations.

 

[Dephcon5]

As suggested, you could move elsewhere, like Texas, like I did. But trust me on this one point, you could just about drive your Lotus year round with pauses for ice storms however you would long for the types of roads the Lotus was made for. Like the Taconic Parkway, or Rt9 up the east side of the Hudson, or any road in Orange County. That is the only thing I dont care much for this part of Texas. Most uninteresting roads in N Dallas area. I dont miss the NY taxes, politics, politicians, cost of living, congestion, shoveling snow or the biting cold when standing on the subway platform at -10 windchill waiting for the A train out of Far Rockaway while turning blue. Oh but I do miss the roads of the LoHud Valley in summer and fall.
If there is a Lotus worthy road in this area, I aint found it yet.