2006 SS Lotus Elise - Trackpack LSD
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Re: 2006 SS Lotus Elise - Trackpack LSD
I'll be at Cal Speedway this weekend doing the Speed Ventures Autocross school. I can see when I'll be done on Sunday, but it is out of the way for me to drive from the Speedway to LA, and then back to the OC. I am possibly going to catch one of the Cubs games vs. the Dodgers the week of August 17th. PM your number to me, and I can call when my plans are firm.
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I'm the one driving the "overbloated bling ride"!!!!
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I'm the one driving the "overbloated bling ride"!!!!
My mother never saw the irony in calling me a son of a bitch
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It's a nice run from Acton to CA Spdwy down the 138 to the 15 to the Speedway
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that's actually a short cut to the OC from cal speedMako Koiwai wrote:It's a nice run from Acton to CA Spdwy down the 138 to the 15 to the Speedway
it's only paranoia if your wrong
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Dennis, PM sent
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138 hwy = Pearblossom Hwy
I've taken the Elise from Acton to CA Spdwy via the 138 > 15
I've taken the Elise from Acton to CA Spdwy via the 138 > 15
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I can also put the car on a trailer and meet an interested party as well
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Lovely weekend for a convertible. Bump
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Bump for the weekend....good convertible weather
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btw ... if you need parts for your Shannon ... it's under new ownership: http://shannonracecars.com/index.php?p=1_3_Contact
John in his old Sports 2000 ... new one on it's way. BMW, what BMW EP car?!
John in his old Sports 2000 ... new one on it's way. BMW, what BMW EP car?!
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Mako, you're so subtle. Selling the Lotus will free up some needed cash flow.Mako Koiwai wrote:btw ... if you need parts for your Shannon ... it's under new ownership: http://shannonracecars.com/index.php?p=1_3_Contact
John in his old Sports 2000 ... new one on it's way. BMW, what BMW EP car?!
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Bump. 2010 season is right around the corner! Proven SS front runner.
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John Kestler wrote:Bump. 2010 season is right around the corner! Proven SS front runner.
:ibrightdea: Can I come build parts for you in exchange for the Lotus.
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You can make parts all you want...it's selling them....Tom Denham wrote::ibrightdea: Can I come build parts for you in exchange for the Lotus.
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Time to put a SCNAX Cup Team together ... of course only seriously interested potential buyers need apply.
You could always trade in the Lotus ... like Chad did ...
You could always trade in the Lotus ... like Chad did ...
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John Kestler wrote:You can make parts all you want...it's selling them....Tom Denham wrote::ibrightdea: Can I come build parts for you in exchange for the Lotus.
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How much you selling it for now? and is it still available?
Tadd Ekstrand
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Speed never killed anyone; suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you
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Speed never killed anyone; suddenly becoming stationary... that's what gets you
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Tadd, you makin' a move away from the Teal Monster? That'd be a really fun car to autocross.Tadd Ekstrand wrote:How much you selling it for now? and is it still available?
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Oversteer is better than understeer because you don't see the tree you're hitting.
Oversteer is better than understeer because you don't see the tree you're hitting.
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$33k and I'll throw in the extra Lotus Sport Wheels with used Hoosiers.Tadd Ekstrand wrote:How much you selling it for now? and is it still available?
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Kurt Rahn wrote:Tadd, you makin' a move away from the Teal Monster? That'd be a really fun car to autocross.Tadd Ekstrand wrote:How much you selling it for now? and is it still available?
Haha Morgan is looking for a ax car and LOVES the lotus and even though I told her it's a hard car to drove it's what she wants.
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Tadd,
You and Morgan obviously have excellent taste is cars! The S2K and Elise are amazing, however, starting off in either of these cars, especially not knowing how to drive a manual, will be a bit of a mountain to climb. How about considering an MX-5 for CS or STR. The car is very balanced, well mannered and easy to drive. I am sure Jeff Cawthorne, Leonard, and others can speak to ease and fun this car can offer (perhaps in another post).
Katy
You and Morgan obviously have excellent taste is cars! The S2K and Elise are amazing, however, starting off in either of these cars, especially not knowing how to drive a manual, will be a bit of a mountain to climb. How about considering an MX-5 for CS or STR. The car is very balanced, well mannered and easy to drive. I am sure Jeff Cawthorne, Leonard, and others can speak to ease and fun this car can offer (perhaps in another post).
Katy
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I've never heard that a Lotus is a really hard to drive. More I've heard you need to drive it really hard!
Not a good car if she is going to crash it on the street. But make her an autocrosser and she'll be a lot safer driver.
Not a good car if she is going to crash it on the street. But make her an autocrosser and she'll be a lot safer driver.
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The car is really not hard to drive. It's difficult for some to get used to the different feel of a mid -engine because they have only raced front engine cars. The car is so well set-up that it is really hard to spin it. The chassis is so responsive to change that you can move the front swaybar link one hole and dial in some understeer for a more secure feelTadd Ekstrand wrote: Haha Morgan is looking for a ax car and LOVES the lotus and even though I told her it's a hard car to drove it's what she wants.
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The Elise is very easy to drive at 9/10ths It is not an easy car to get 100% out of, but I think that's true for any mid or rear-engined car. With the possible exception of the Boxster...
If she wants an Elise, John's car would be an excellent choice. However, if you're worried it might be too much car, I'd look at a '99 Boxster for the new CS, or if money is no object, a Cayman S or an Evora.
If she wants an Elise, John's car would be an excellent choice. However, if you're worried it might be too much car, I'd look at a '99 Boxster for the new CS, or if money is no object, a Cayman S or an Evora.
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Price drop to $32k
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Price reduced again. Car is in storage and waiting for a new owner. $31,000