See what Dany Bahar, Ex-Lotus, is up to. He's Ares's Founder
There's an Italian Company That's Turning the C8 Corvette into a Hypercar Dany Bahar's million-dollar chop shop is building the Ares S1—among other things. There's an Italian Company That's Turning the...
View ArticleSports Car World
Went to Dallas to visit my friend Paul Rego who owns Sports Car World and Regogo racing (running the Lotus F1 car and a Lotus 23C). Had a great night catching up and drove his Evora GT. I drove one...
View ArticleAsphalt 9 video game.
Hey guys just wondering if any of you guys ever played Asphalt 9 on either your iPhone or Android phones? I just started a few months ago and it’s pretty addictive and great to pass some time. Anyways...
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Driving Shoes
I've been using Piloti shoes to drive my Elise, but I recently became intrigued by minimalist shoes like these Merrell Men's Vapor Glove 5 Sneakers: Amazon.com | Merrell Men's J067205 Vapor Glove 5...
View Articleformer lotus tech Offering Lotus independent work DMV area
Hello. as some are aware i have left Lotus of DC as the former shop Forman/lead. I will Still be Offering Lotus Repairs, upgrades/ Performance work and general maintenance as a independent shop. if you...
View ArticleI may be getting too old for this?
I have had some other invasive realizations lately ,this might be another? I love my Lotus and everything,but it's beginning to feel only conceptual or academic. Everytime I drive my car I feel beat up...
View ArticleExotic Car Owner's Code of Conduct
This should be inspirational to us all, it is so positive. Originally written by Joe Martz (nsxguy@RT66.com) in 1998 who has owned 2 NSX's plus several Italian exotics, the Code of Conduct has become a...
View ArticleDrop your Instagram and other accounts!
I’m looking to expand my view of lotus owners and their builds in anticipation for my exige arriving. Drop your social media down below and I’ll shoot you a follow! Bonus points for awesome names/handles
View ArticleVanity plate ideas?
I finally have my COVID-19 appointment with our state's DMV tomorrow to register our new 2020 Evora GT and get plates for it. I'm not usually a vanity plate guy but if we can dream up a good one for...
View ArticleWhen do you put your Lotus away?
So until 3 years ago when I purchased my Elise, I had always had "warm weather" sports cars. All mid-50's to late 60's British roadsters that as soon as the temperature dropped below 50ish, got packed...
View Articledb of Sonic Fury DE for Laguna Seca
Hi all, I'm thinking of heading to Laguna Seca for a 90db event on Dec 29. I'm not sure if my Sonic Fury DE exhaust will pass the sound limit on my NA Elise. I found this thread but was wondering if...
View ArticleI got issues....
So a couple years into my lotus experience and you can say I have some issues. But as every chapter closes another opens. Keeping our 211 but for now dropping down to that. I have another 'track' elise...
View ArticleHow similar are the Elise S2 Chassis and the 3 Eleven chassis?
I know the Elise S2 and S3 use the same chassis, everything I see on the 3 Eleven is that the chassis is Elise based. But I can't seem to find what the differences between the two are. I live in the US...
View ArticleIs the Lotus Elise an Exotic Car?
I did a search, and it looks like no poll has been taken on this. Is the Lotus Elise an Exotic Car? Many claim it's not an exotic car because it's too cheap, or a number of other reasons, such as it's...
View ArticlePhoto sizes
As many have noticed VS is working on fixing some photo issues right now but once fixed we will be able to attach ten photos with 20mb size limits rather than the old 2mb size limitations.
View ArticleCeramic Coating Headers
What’s everyone opinion on this? I can tell you from my experience and the recommendation from some manufacturers is to NOT ceramic coat stainless headers unless it’s done inside and out as it will...
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1.5T low profile aluminum HF Jack on sale today $68
1.5 Ton Low-Profile Aluminum Racing Floor Jack with RAPID PUMP Amazing deals on this 1.5T Aluminum Racing Jack W/ Rapid Pump at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices. www.harborfreight.com We...
View ArticleHappy Holidays To All
To all of my merry Lotus pranksters, have a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year!!! Peace to all of you. Henry
View ArticleFinancing a Lotus Exige/Elise
Wondering if anyone has taken the route through a local credit union or a bank? I am in florida, Am i forced to use a local credit union? Would bank of america allow a finance of these cars 05/06/07?
View ArticleMerry Christmas and Happy Holidays
LT wishes all of you a Merry Christmas and Happy holidays. Safe travels for all that are traveling!
View ArticleLotus Christmas presents
Who received Lotus related presents for Christmas? Who gave Lotus related presents? Who gave themselves Lotus related gifts under the guise of Christmas lol?
View ArticleLotus Teddy Bear - A Promotional Item?
Does anybody know the history behind this Lotus Teddy Bear? Is this Lotus Teddy Bear an official promotional item? Did Lotus dealerships give them away or sell them? I can't seem to find any...
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Which is smaller - Fiat x1/9 or the Elise?
I was showing a friend the car and he says his former car - a fiat x1/9 is smaller than the Elise. I know about this car but I can't remember just how small they are. Actually, I've never seen a pic of...
View ArticleHappy New Years Eve
It's been a strange year for Lotus. Another delivery date missed, more new EV's and more wait. Let's all hope for Lotus sake that CARB certification passes and US Emira owners can start enjoying their...
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Scammer Alert - Donsdan
Username Donsdan promised two payments - one for shipping and one for the wing. I received the payment for shipping (and even covering some of it), shipped the wing and never received the second...
View ArticleDown to one Lotus...The choice of what to keep was pretty easy.
Last few months have been crazy. Never pictured we would end up where we are, but sold off my 2 Elise's and we are back to one Lotus. The decision of what to keep was pretty easy. And now parked next...
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New Lotus dealer coming to Raleigh, NC
Looks like there is another Lotus dealership coming to Raleigh, NC. Appears to be associated with the dealer that opened in Wilmington, NC: Cape Fear Lotus Lotus Raleigh | Raleigh NC Lotus Raleigh,...
View ArticlePhilosophical Question: When does a Lotus stop being a Lotus?
Here's something I've been wondering about for a while, thought I'd toss it out there for community comment. We all love Lotus cars. They're thoughtfully and tastefully engineered by the Lotus team to...
View ArticlePoor man/tightwad dolly
I needed a way to make the Elise more mobile while in it's garage during periods of being worked on for attic access. I always have foamboard around that I use for boat and other projects and I used...
View ArticleHow cold is your car
I know most of us are in the frigid temps that are hitting many of us now. Post your location and low temp for the day actual/feels like and whether you keep your car in garage or outdoors. Bonus...
View ArticleExige Rear hatch single skin
I have a "blanking plate" that i bought used here from someone who I would never be able to remember on my exige for the rear hatch. Does anyone know who makes a single skin FG exige hatch with no...
View Article**Elise/Exige Uberpost READ THIS. Everything you need to know is in here**
DISCLAIMER: For reference only. You determine what's correct & what isn't. Please post new info & I'll try to incorporate it. I'm trying to remain neutral & would appreciate neutral...
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Let's See Your Rear End - Post a Picture! - (Elise and Exige)
These cars are so much fun to mod. Everyone has a different take on the rear end. Post up your Elise or Exige rear end pics and specs! Here is mine as it currently sits: OEM Wing with RLS End Plates...
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