noe 0 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Does anyone actually know the opening day of the store? I've research fairly well and the best I can find is " opening summer 2012 June " Being even more technical with questions I wonder if it will be open by the 27th June and what the closing times will be!? Ouch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 You'll be fine and I'd guess it'll be 9-5 but I hope to be at the opening and will post details once it's happened 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 post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,908 Posted May 22, 2012 Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 The press release says June. 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 post Share on other sites
noe 0 Posted May 22, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2012 Thanks bibs ..... That gives me from a 13:45 landing at heathrow to churchill sq hotel check-in .... to get there before possible 5pm closing to pick up the roundel t-shirts green and red ...... Needed for the early morning start to goodwood FoS! Look forward to the post of the opening ..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Really sorry Noe but I think this isn't going to be until Friday now 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 post Share on other sites
gt111 26 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 I'm going to Whitehall Friday..... Hmm may pop along. Quote Kent monthly meet is the first Tuesday of the month at the Nevill Bull, Birling Link to post Share on other sites
Mr_John111 13 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 Closed last Tuesday But lots of workmen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
noe 0 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Argh ... Ok Friday ... Thanks ..... That means FOS with no lotus t-shirt! Oh well will have to pop in after unless they have anything for sale at FOS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 They should have plenty for sale at the FoS 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 post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 105 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Not going to the FOS now... got to earn a crust. Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Blanchard 1,678 Posted June 27, 2012 Report Share Posted June 27, 2012 Look out for the nice furniture in the new Lotus store. Quote Mark www.lotusespritturbo.com Link to post Share on other sites
noe 0 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2012 Walked passed the store this morning at 4am and it does not look like opening this week ..... Though suppose if they worked 24hours they could have it open Friday ..... Errmmm FoS shopping it is then And it seems some lotus people will be lurking around the evora stand/area 1pm Friday ....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gt111 26 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 Still not open but took a quick peek inside and they are stocking the shelves and it looks very nice. Quote Kent monthly meet is the first Tuesday of the month at the Nevill Bull, Birling Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted June 29, 2012 Report Share Posted June 29, 2012 There are a few unforeseen structural problems with the building which have delayed the opening by a week or so. 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 post Share on other sites
softlips 19 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 Lots for sale at FOS Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted June 30, 2012 Report Share Posted June 30, 2012 I had a game of backgammon, it's a nice board 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 post Share on other sites
DanyBaharFan 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Was in London Piccadilly yesterday and the store is basically ready/finished, workmen doing final touches ..... and looks fantastic - much nicer than the Ferrari Store further down on Regents Street and with more motor racing heritage and memorabilia on display than at the Scuderia - Ive attached some pics from the front and mainly from the back of the store entrance on the street which runs parallell behind Regents St. The photo near the bottom is me looking through the half-inch gap where they had masked the windows yet was just enough to see in and the store is all fully fitted and stocked - there was a security guard and some personnel insider - im imagine it would open this coming week to be up and running in time for the British GP - There were boxes of AutoART 1:18 Diecast in the trash on the street outside which they are using for their display models in store - Esprits, Elans, Elises and Lotus Cortinas Looking forward to popping in when its open - the old retro Lotus/JPS wall-mounted Nosecones in the upper tier window displays look class and hope they are for sale Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Looks very smart! 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 post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 105 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 That does look the business, I'll be up that way possibly midweek, let's hope it's open by then. Backgammon eh... Bibs, any other goodies on the stand at FOS? Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Pretty much a full compliment as they've had elsewhere. Stand video is 65% uploaded, 45 mins and you'll be able to see but there are pics here - http://4lot.us/fos2012 The young lady who is beating me at Backgammon was also very excited about the Linley furniture in the store. Looking forward to getting there myself too 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 post Share on other sites
hedgerley 454 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Had a chat with a very nice young lady in the store on the stand when they were closing up Saturday (buying myself a new baseball cap) She very much seemed in charge and confirmed the store will open in 10 days. As mentioned, she confirmed some of the structural problems they've been having (it is a listed building) have caused the delay. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 105 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 (edited) Bibs...what's that in image 54? Looks like a screen?? ...and that aside. I've been critical of the stores but now DB's gone if this is all that's left to raise the profile of Lotus then long may it's doors stay open, although if i were to nice young lady selling baseball caps I'd check the length of the lease just in case. Be there soon! Edited July 1, 2012 by Stirling_Villeneuve Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to post Share on other sites
DanyBaharFan 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 Im pretty much the item in image 54 is an office desk blotter - this one: http://www.lotusorig...ter?color=BLACK BIBS, are you able to confirm whether the Lotus store at FOS was selling the 2012 flat-peak style Raikkonen Lotus F1 Team cap at all please? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,658 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 I'll ask in the morning for you although FoS is all wrapped up now of course. 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 post Share on other sites
DanyBaharFan 0 Posted July 1, 2012 Report Share Posted July 1, 2012 No problem Sir, it was only if you recalled from memory over the weekend - ill just hang on until Regents Street i9s open and check there Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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