Bentzion 5 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 my comment was not of taste (this is for everyone different) ..it was about historical/cultural age of only 250years (nearly) on US buildings ..there are older ones in the latin america of course -but you can see that construction work in US is never meant for long periods. See private buildings who are shown there after hurricanes, those seem to be build most on cardboard and wooden material ..not on solid concrete & stone, for several generations of a family ? It just looks like a cultural mentality of "use & dispose" of anything, no substantial thinking on the long term ..?? No offense but you sound like a familiar story...i'll huff and puff and.... If your looking at standards of building in say, California it's because of quakes mostly! The homes need to be able to flex and move. What you may see on the news are thoroughly devastated areas from hurricanes that took direct hits OR poorer areas where the homes were never built well. There are MANY affluent areas in the US that have homes that don't fit what your describing. Quote If the only thing constant is change, then why do we resist change the most? Link to post Share on other sites
Günter 28 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) still *OT -but a house should not flex, it should be fitted on separated-flexible ground ? ..the only ones who flex are skyscrapers/tall buildings -who tend to have a own matching frequency -that "compensates" the ground frequency of the moving earth under them anyway -back to Topic: the Lotus sign is big enough there, it just needs to be more exposed to the front ..so in a way that you would -if you face this crossroad junction there, that you would notice it and say "yeah ..lets take a look there" *John, who was the King & Queen in those castles !? ..see what I mean ? Edited December 14, 2012 by Günter Quote ********************************************************************* to name the things if I see them, that's what I call integrity.. ********************************************************************* Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 779 Posted December 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 ...and back off-topic I sent most of my youth growing up on the East Coast in the USA, Of course, history courses are also part of the US school curriculum, but 90% is limited ot American history. This meant we had about a full school week to cover every one of the 250 years since the American revolution! Most of the historic buildings in New Jersey that we visited as school classes had signs saying "George Washington slept here" (that was when I learned that "Father of the country" could seemingly be taken literally) . Coming back to Germany after getting my masters degree I was quite surprised that most historic landmarks were significantly older than the Declaration of Independence. So yes, there is a very different perceiption to history and landmark buildings in Euope. And the Lotus Originals Store will definitively not have the chance to post a sign of their choice wherever it would catch the most attention. Oh and John, in Europe you can only call your home a castle if you are a king or have at least 500 years of royal ancestry. The pictures you posted are just showing some daft millionaires homes. ... now back on topic... Any new news from DRB we could discuss? Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 105 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 DR...... B? Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to post Share on other sites
hedgerley 436 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Here is some encouraging news, especially for our colonial cousins. The Exige S has now arrived in the States, in this case Las Vegas via air freight! http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/wow-someones-beautiful-v6-exige-s-already-las-vegas-122608/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fmxa 61 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Damn shame it can't be driven on the street Quote Paddle Faster, I hear Banjos! Link to post Share on other sites
jimmybondi 3 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 Streets? Where we're going we don't need roads... Damn shame it can't be driven on the street Quote Ciao, JB '88 Excel SE - monaco white '99 Elise 111 - azure blue � '87 TurboEsprit - calypso red '02 BMW 325ci convertible - diamond black http://excelregister.lotusexcel.de Link to post Share on other sites
Bentzion 5 Posted December 14, 2012 Report Share Posted December 14, 2012 (edited) especially for our colonial cousins...... http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f3/wow-someones-beautiful-v6-exige-s-already-las-vegas-122608/ Does that include Z Germans! Edited December 14, 2012 by Bentzion Quote If the only thing constant is change, then why do we resist change the most? Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 779 Posted December 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Only Z German-Americans Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
Iconic Ride 267 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Lots of speculation in the Lotustalk thread about whether or not the car(s?) will be returned later to the UK. Most think not, and that after being shown at the Lotus Cup USA event, it will go to some lucky buyer. One assumes for track use only, but the temptation to tool around Vegas streets on occasion would be exeedingly great, and only the well informed would ever suspect that it was not street legal. Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to post Share on other sites
Bentzion 5 Posted December 15, 2012 Report Share Posted December 15, 2012 Look at the photos posted in facebook of that car and it doesnt appear to have any head light unless those are covers... I'm curious to know why if they are importing the S for track use only are they not mounting racing rims etc... Quote If the only thing constant is change, then why do we resist change the most? Link to post Share on other sites
DanyBaharFan 0 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Just stumbled upon this pic online . . . . looks like Bahar, Lutz and 2 A.N.Other (Proton?) execs looking to channel the spirit of Chapman for the 'New Era' plans (Source. Car&Driver) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 779 Posted January 4, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) We've been talking too much about Porkers on here that I thought it was time to bump the "real" Lotus thread. Anything new from Hethel or DRB? I saw on FB that Lotus will present at Autosport in Birmingham. Edited January 4, 2013 by TBD Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
hedgerley 436 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yes, Lotus Motorsport will be at the Autosport show - http://www.lotuscars.com/gb/events/cars/autosport-international The road cars will be at Dream Cars in Brussels, represented by three dealers - http://www.lotuscars.com/gb/events/cars/dream-cars-brussels Good to see them getting out there. But we really do need an update from Hethel. Its been almost a year - surely DRB have some sort of plan to announce by now? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bentzion 5 Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 (edited) Good to see them getting out there. But we really do need an update from Hethel. Its been almost a year - surely DRB have some sort of plan to announce by now? In fact they do: " we have no money and we should have never bought Lotus cause we are bean counters" and bean counters translates to tight. There is a plan but they cant even fathom how they are going to implement it. Edited January 4, 2013 by Bentzion Quote If the only thing constant is change, then why do we resist change the most? Link to post Share on other sites
Iconic Ride 267 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 We in the accounting department are asking you to show a little patience. Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to post Share on other sites
mdavies 73 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 (edited) Yes, Lotus Motorsport will be at the Autosport show - http://www.lotuscars.com/gb/events/cars/autosport-international I have fingers crossed that there might be something for current owners ............. it's been a while since the catalogue. Edited January 5, 2013 by mdavies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 105 Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 Well it may not be up to DB's standards but I'm sure they'll have plenty for existing owners... 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 January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Look at this new McLaren MP4-12C promo shot below . . . . . looks a tad too close to this promo shot of the DB 'new era' Elan, no? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Iconic Ride 267 Posted January 6, 2013 Report Share Posted January 6, 2013 Geeze! Has it come to that? Are McClaren using Lotus for "mules" now? Quote Being second is to be the first of the ones who lose. Link to post Share on other sites
Bentzion 5 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) Sure, but one is on southern California (Lotus) and the other is somewhere exotic (or so it looks.) Matter of Money I guess. Lotus did it first and it looks much better! Edited January 7, 2013 by Bentzion Quote If the only thing constant is change, then why do we resist change the most? Link to post Share on other sites
Stirling_Villeneuve 105 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 First one looks like Santa Monica. Quote Currently having an illicit affair with another marque, be back in the fold one day... Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,854 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 I think it was the 16th Jan that DRB purchased Proton last year. I wonder what the next couple of weeks will bring for Lotus? 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
ramjet 1,080 Posted January 7, 2013 Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 Hmm. There's no blue 'holding your breath' emoticon. Bummer. Quote All we know is that when they stop making this, we will be properly, properly sad.Jeremy Clarkson on the Esprit. Opinions are like armpits. Everyone has them, some just stink more than others. Link to post Share on other sites
TBD 779 Posted January 7, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2013 This one comes pretty close: Quote If you have the choice between a Stairway to Heaven and a Highway to Hell don't forget the Nomex®! Captain, Lotus Airways. We fly lower! Link to post Share on other sites
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