Bibs 11,837 Posted September 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Lotus close for a half day on Fridays, he'll be in touch on Monday morning mate 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
booboo93 70 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks for your help Bibs, All done and sorted, see you all on Thursday Andy 1 Quote andy Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,837 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 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
farook 39 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 I still have not heard back with payment details - I assume turn up anyway? And bring cash??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,837 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Give Danny a call. I'm sure they'd prefer a card mate, that's all. 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
TonyKL 133 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 So who is planning on being at the Bird in Hand tomorrow evening? (I'm staying at the barn but will get food at the bird) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LF1 564 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 So who is planning on being at the Bird in Hand tomorrow evening? (I'm staying at the barn but will get food at the bird) It was my goal, but currently stuck in Munich waiting to see if the Exige can be sorted for us to get back to the UK in time. Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to post Share on other sites
The Pits 4,411 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Really hope we get to see you there Tom after your ordeal, fingers crossed. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LF1 564 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Lotus Munich and Neil Turner are being phenomenal, so if there is a chance I think it will happen. The RAC on the other hand... Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to post Share on other sites
farook 39 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 Crossed fingers Tom!Got a call from Daniel - they have issues with computers, hence the delay in getting back to me - all paid and good to go. I did fear that they would cancel the event - since there is only so few of us going. Can't believe the lack of take up - maybe we should have mentioned on the other lotus forums...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,837 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 The best part of 400,000 people have been notified mate, several times in some cases. 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
farook 39 Posted September 15, 2015 Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 To be fair - I had not been 'notified' and neither had Mark - I am not often on here and came to reply to someone I met at DN12 and was just browsing and I saw info about the day. Can't imagine why you would want to notify 400k people....weird marketing approach. Hey ho - not complaining - we will have an awesome day - but it's a shame as it means other future events are less likely to be supported... Oh well. Bibs don't get me wrong I REALLY appreciate you making this happen and all the effort it has probably taken - Thank You! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,837 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2015 300k is Lotus facebook 66k is TLF facebook 12k via our monthly newsletter last week 5k-odd visitors to TLF each day That said, this thread has been read 1,800 times. I don't think it's the marketing of the event that's the issue Farook. 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
redspeed 6 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I was following the thread about Race mode when this day was first mentioned. I assumed it would be confirmed in that thread, but it wasn't, so thought it had died the death. So yes, it was a maybe a bit "discreet". No matter, I'm sure well have a great day, and I look forward to meeting everyone. it looks like our cars will get a free "water tightness" test today, as well. Tour mode will be engaged, I think I'll be at the Bird in Hand tonight. Just look for an Exige in the car park......... PS Hope you make it, Tom. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulLF1 140 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Looks like it could be a good day for the weather. Unforunately I cannot make it, I did not put my name down but was planning on arranging the trip today. Hope you car is okay Tom and if so enjoy the day. Look forward to the feedback from the track and how best to enjoy the race pack. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
D.no 16 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 There are 3 days of the year that I absolutely must keep free. Unfortunately this event falls on one of them! Otherwise, I would have been there like a shot. Really keen to hear feedback, and glean some nuggets of wisdom from the informed. On the subject of marketing, I would have thought a targeted email from the factory to Exige owners would have been a good starting point. Not everyone can (or wants to) spend time trawling through forums.. not me obviously - that's all I do! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,837 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 The factory don't have such a list which is why I sent an email to every UK dealer asking them to forward it to their Exige Cup/Race Pack owners. 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
Arun_D 744 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 I honestly don't think this event could have been marketed more, I'm sure Bibs put a link to the event thread in the original the race mode discussion thread as soon as it was announced. I am genuinely annoyed I can't attend, but the new car order unfortunately has diverted my attention and funds (see my thread). Hope you guys have a blast and learn a lot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyKL 133 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Just wondering, do we need to bring anything for this? Helmets, long sleeves etc etc?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,837 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 There are helmets there but you may be more comfortable in your own. I've never been told to wear long sleeves on track there but it makes sense to. 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
LF1 564 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 From experience if you take your own make sure it is open face. We took our full face and they wanted us to use their open face ones to aid in communication. Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 11,837 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Makes sense, all of theirs are open face Sparco's. You're very lucky by the way. I believe Ross Restell (Lotus's Head of Ride & Handling) will be giving the tech talk and Dave Minter, who is excellent, is one of the instructors. You're gonna have a blast 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
redspeed 6 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 That's great news. Last time I was there after I bought my Elise, (2007) it was Dave and Alistair McQueen that did this. A lot has changed since then, I'm sure. I'll leave my crash hat at home, which could be dangerous if they still have the shop, as there'll bee room in the boot..... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyKL 133 Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Great thanks, mine is full face, might just stick it in the boot anyway. Not looking forward to the very wet drive up this evening (well I am a little, any excuse to drive the car!) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post LF1 564 Posted September 16, 2015 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Ok. We made it back Going to be leaving around 6pm as I fancy the challenge of the M25 at rush hour. What time were people thinking about eating at the BiH? 4 Quote Lotus Register - https://www.lotusregister.com Link to post Share on other sites
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