[Ridgemanron]

Need a stealthful individual to travel to Hethel, sneak into yard where finished cars for U.S. are kept, photograph and
remove bits of the body and interior materials, then get the hell back here to show us what he's/she's got. We are an equal opportunity establishment. This will allow us to know exactly what we are ordering, protecting us from making the mistakes of our lives

 

[babak]

Who's footing the bill? the organization or the stealthful volunteer.

 

[Patricko]

Need a stealthful individual to travel to Hethel, sneak into yard where finished cars for U.S. are kept, photograph and
remove bits of the body and interior materials, then get the hell back here to show us what he's/she's got. We are an equal opportunity establishment. This will allow us to know exactly what we are ordering, protecting us from making the mistakes of our lives

We went to the LA Auto Show...I think Ridgemanron is the man for the job

 

[adamant]

I really think we need a couple of webcams installed on the production line
Then we can keep tabs on what cars are being built....

 

[babak]

...and a couple of conecams on the track at Hethel while we're at it. Levity aside, Lotus could make some serious street credit and PR points for having a webcam. But then again, what am I saying, the can't get around to updating their website.

 

[NMRJock]

...and a couple of conecams on the track at Hethel while we're at it. Levity aside, Lotus could make some serious street credit and PR points for having a webcam. But then again, what am I saying, the can't get around to updating their website.

Didn't you hear? It's (always) about to be updated.

 

[Randy Chase]

COMING FALL 2003



Seriously, it would be very cool to see some video from inside the factory showing your car on the line. People would pay extra for that. The major downside.. "HEY!!! He dropped a wrench on my car!! What is that? Bondo? YOu!!! CARRYING THE LARGE COFFEE. GET AWAY FROM MY CAR!"

 

[NMRJock]

COMING FALL 2003



Seriously, it would be very cool to see some video from inside the factory showing your car on the line. People would pay extra for that. The major downside.. "HEY!!! He dropped a wrench on my car!! What is that? Bondo? YOu!!! CARRYING THE LARGE COFFEE. GET AWAY FROM MY CAR!"

If you watch the Best of British film carefully you see them laying spanners right on the body work and generally not treating the cars with kid gloves. This is the same reason I don't want to see the people in restaurants preparing my meals...

 

[babak]

Still a webcam mounted high on the work area should have decent resolution to give us an idea while not sharp enough to hide the indiscretions of the assembly line workers. Although, everybody who has been to hethel has nothing but praise for Lotus people.

 

[waelsie]

You are not even allowed to take a camera into the factory. BIIIIG no no at Hethel. Nearest I could get was a photo of my car out on the public road outside, with the entrance gate and sign in the background. So don't hold your breath waiting for a web cam !! Giles.

 

[babak]

COMING FALL 2003

I move that we make that our battle cry/motto.

 

[zvezdah1]

You are not even allowed to take a camera into the factory. BIIIIG no no at Hethel. Nearest I could get was a photo of my car out on the public road outside, with the entrance gate and sign in the background. So don't hold your breath waiting for a web cam !! Giles.

When I toured the factory in 93, they did allow me to photo everything in the factory, assembly line etc. Only thing I couldnt take pics of were some m100s that had been used in crash tests.

It helped that a penpal that worked at the factory took me on the tour, also arranged for a tour of Kett Hall when Team Lotus was still racing F1. One of the coolest moments was getting to sit in the current F1 car! Couldn't really sit, because the pedals were way too close so couldn't actually put my a** on the seat.

Chris

 

[shinoo]

I'm visiting Hethel at the end of March. Cameras are no longer allowed. Here's the confirmation letter I received.:
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LOTUS CARS LTD


Dear Shinoo

Thank you for booking a factory tour at Lotus Cars. I am writing to confirm that you will be visiting our manufacturing facility on Wednesday 31st March at 2p.m.

Upon arrival, please report to the main gate reception, where you will be handed your tour pass. This will allow you to gain entry onto the site. May I ask you to take a few moments of your time to read the company guide lines which are listed below.


CAMERAS

Please be aware that all photographic equipment including video cameras and mobile phones with internal cameras are prohibited on site at all times.

TOUR NUMBERS

The maximum number of people allowed on a tour at any time is 15. This is for safety and insurance reasons, as visitors will be touring our working manufacturing facilities.

FIRE ALARMS

In the event of a fire a continuous bell will sound. Any guests attending a factory tour will be asked to follow their guide immediately to the nearest fire assembly point.

CHILDREN
The minimum age which children are allowed to visit our facilities is 8 years old. Please be advised that parents/guardians are responsible for their supervision at all times. Company policy requires for one supervising adult per 3 children. Please note that parties of school children under 12 years of age are prohibited on site.

Once again, thank you for your interest in Lotus Cars and I look forward to meeting you.


Annette Lancaster (Miss)
Lotus Sport Sales Co-ordinator

 

[Eddie Haskell]

OK, OK, OK...since I'm single with no kids, I'll go... But I'll have to bring MW along as my sidekick. Every spy needs a cute sidekick... just like in Austin Powers...


<< Austin Powers >> "Yeah baby...!!!" << Austin Powers >>

 

[jml1952]

COMING FALL 2003



Seriously, it would be very cool to see some video from inside the factory showing your car on the line. People would pay extra for that. The major downside.. "HEY!!! He dropped a wrench on my car!! What is that? Bondo? YOu!!! CARRYING THE LARGE COFFEE. GET AWAY FROM MY CAR!"

When we bought out house 17 years ago, we purchased a graded piece of dirt within a developing subdivision in an affluent neighborhood. I was able to visit from time to time and watch my house being built. There are some things that you are better off not knowing! The final product turned out pretty well, but you don't need to see how they get there. Construction seems to be a compromise between doing good work and doing fast work, with more emphasis on the latter. Found out more than I wanted to know about how homes are built.

 

[Ridgemanron]

Re: Re: Who wants to volunteer?

We went to the LA Auto Show...I think Ridgemanron is the man for the job

Ridgeman makes too much noise! I'd be in the clink within seconds of my arrival at Hethel.

 

[Ridgemanron]

Who's footing the bill? the organization or the stealthful volunteer.

I'm sure Randy has a slush fund to handle such things.

 

[ivan1]

I will donate my frequent flyer miles if you will swipe a set of black wheels for me while you are there

 

[Patricko]

I will donate my frequent flyer miles if you will swipe a set of black wheels for me while you are there

First class or Economy

 

[ivan1]

I don't think the wheels will fit in economy