simongf Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 After a few years of enjoying much that is posted on SELOC and benefitting from some good advice a few times, I've now given up on the site. The prevalence of narrow minded and at times really offensive comments on it just became too irritating eventually. The new range of Lotus cars really provoked a huge amount of "if it's over 1000kg's or over £30k it's not a real Lotus" comments from the S1 devotees in particular; who it seems still haven't forgiven the company for the S2. While I'll miss my daily perusal of their pages, I won't miss having to put up with the many *****holes and their dead dodgy attitudes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon350S Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) Welcome Its fun and friendly in here, we don't tend to slag eachother off, even if the new Elise is a bit Fugly its not as bad as that 4 door monstrosity they've blobbed out of a piece of clay. Have fun Edited October 4, 2010 by Simon350S Quote Chunky Lover Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongf Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks, though I liked that particular blob of clay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 The Eterne? It's a huge car and Lotus saying 'we're up there with the big boys' more than anything I think. If it makes it to production or not is another matter. As an Elise owner, what did you think of the new Elise in particular? Does it tick your buttons, would you have one? It's still very much a design concept so I'm sure practicalities will appear and the design will become more subtle over time. Oh, and you're not the only SELOC member on here, you'll not burn in hell, don't worry! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arbell9 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 welcome aboard Simon, TLF is a good place to get discussions on Lotus and everything else in life. You will find it a curteous environment where polarised opinion can be aired without flaming, swearing or just plain rudeness. Sometimes there are hilarious posts in amongst the dross and the good stuff. Have a good look at our Paris discussion thread to see what I mean Paris Motor Show Link Alex. PS: I dont think the new Elise is Fugly but the 4 seater Eterne ( have I spelt that correct?) did spend some intimate time with the Ugly Stick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongf Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 I know I'm not alone in seriously doubting we'll ever see all the 'launched' cars in production and, like some, I worry it is a huge sales pitch for the entire company. However, I am sure Lotus has to lift itself out of its current market and start producing enough vehicles with a high enough price tag to actually make a profit. It cannot go on forever seeking out sugar-daddy owners to allow it to remain a low volume, low cost producer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hi Simon and welcome. As a Mod it's our job to make sure we don't let any narrowmindedness and abuse on here....that said if it's more than 10000kg it's not a Lotus and I'll kill anyone who says otherwise...ya basteds!! Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonathan Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 You still get 'purists' here But live and let live. Quote facebook = [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Munday Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hi Simon. Its also the best (and first) news source for everything Lotus/Team Lotus. I always look here before my inbox if I need to know about new product Welcome along.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongf Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks for the welcomes. I'll sign up as a full member soon. In the meantime, trying to get my head around the attachments with a shot of my 111R in front of a glacier in Iceland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Very nice - You should stick that in our pic of the month compo, it would do well for January/Feb I think! Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongf Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Thanks. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nigeninja Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 (edited) hello mate,that's one nice pic you taken there mate Edited October 5, 2010 by USAndretti42 You need a space before an emoticon for it to show the picture Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted October 4, 2010 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Welcome! I'm gonna stick my neck out here, and suggest that although wonderful, that pic isn't what it appears to be.....? Mucho apologies if I'm wrong though. In that case, when we meet, you can beat me to death with a leek. Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advantage Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 "Leeks For Sale! Getcher leeks here!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andydclements Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Hi Simon and welcome. As a Mod it's our job to make sure we don't let any narrowmindedness and abuse on here....that said if it's more than 10000kg it's not a Lotus and I'll kill anyone who says otherwise...ya basteds!! Even a helium Balloon in is in danger of breaking that barrier if you are in it. Simon, I had started getting would up by one thread (and it wasn't the one about new models) recently, but I'll do what I try and normally do, ignore it. Sometimes you'll disagree with some people on here but generally the mod team will deal with that, irrespective of time of day (thanks to non-UK mods). Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM Sparky Posted October 4, 2010 Gold FFM Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 I love you, Graham. Quote British Fart to Florida, Nude to New York, Dunce to Denmark, Numpty to Newfoundland. And Shitfaced Silly Sod to Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocket63 Posted October 4, 2010 Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 Welcome Simon. You will get a cross section of opinion here, The heads are not buried in the sand and there is a diverse cross section of views within the moderators, so a balanced perspective should prevail. GKP, I will have 2 dozen leeks please Sparky, I have a leak that needs fixing ! Bring head wear Quote Caught between a rock and a hard place in a catch 22 situation, So its 6 of one and half a dozen of the other. Your damned if you do, but your damned if you don't so shut your cock!!!!!!!!!!! Lotus Espirt Turbo S3 Lotus Esprit S4 Lotus Elise S2 Sport 130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongf Posted October 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2010 "I'm gonna stick my neck out here, and suggest that although wonderful, that pic isn't what it appears to be.....?" Hi Sparky, well spotted. It is my Elise and it is in front of a glacier I photographed in Iceland but they weren't in the same place in the same time. Here's the original of the Elise - outside a pub in Minstead in the New Forest. The leeks are on me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cazna52 Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 I am getting bored with Seloc too, he thinks he is so damn good looking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbers Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Simon, Now that picture is more interesting and more pertinent to our meets on TLF!! Bibs, it now has my vote....hmmmm....pub..... Quote Possibly save your life. Check out this website.http://everyman-campaign.org/ Distributor for 'Every Male' grooming products. (Discounts for any TLF members hairier than I am!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongf Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 It's the Trusty Servant if you're ever in Minstead, and if you are, you'll find it no problem! Good but rather over-priced food and excellent beers (much better than the insipid crap served up in Iceland!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 (edited) Hi Simon and welcome to the forum. I am however distraught now that I know I am not the only ice blue Elise S2 owner in Southampton! Edited October 5, 2010 by Nelly9000 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simongf Posted October 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hi Neil, I've known I'm not the only one for some years and you haven't been the only one for nearly five years! The other day I guess it was you I saw driving in Bassett and having left my car at home my heart missed a beat, until In reailsed it was not my Elise. Is it yours I've seen parked near the Itchen Bridge several times? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelly Posted October 5, 2010 Report Share Posted October 5, 2010 Hi Simon, No thats not me parking by the Itchen bridge. I live in West End so there must be three of us (could have been me in Bassett though). I have had my S2 for eight years so its higly likely you may have seen me out and about. Which part of the area are you from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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