grahamk 16 Report post Posted November 15, 2016 Maybe I've missed it, but I couldn't find a date for the TLF International Lotus Day for 2017. Is it happening, and if it's at Brooklands, is the Hotel offering the excellent deals on overnight stays again? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,122 4 Vehicles Report post Posted November 17, 2016 Hi Graham - I've not confirmed the date yet but all being well, it'll be the 2nd Sun in May again. Will talk to the hotel etc... I'll update soon 5 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,168 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 Any dates for this yet ?? Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,122 4 Vehicles Report post Posted December 21, 2016 MBW's events have been outsourced so I'm attempting to find a way to negate the £4,800 they currently want to charge us for this 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,168 Report post Posted December 21, 2016 My god !! They must make more than that by a long way with the footfall generated and the spending that occurs on the day Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,122 4 Vehicles Report post Posted December 21, 2016 Very true. They have 0.1% of visitors buy a car on a visit (they have 300k a year and sell 3k cars from their showroom) so with around 1k people on the day, they do sell a car to one of our visitors (statistically speaking). That's without the cafe/gift shop/experience revenue. The people I organise it with are super apologetic, but it's orders from above. 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,168 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Stinks..... the place is bloody rammed on the day. The cafe and experience takings must be through the roof. I know I spanked over £100 on experience things for me and Danny on the day. Was well worth it though. worse case - £5 entry fee ???? Although I don't know if that would put some folks off. It would be a lot cheaper than the Brands events ?? Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Yep @JG220 and I paid £200 each for AMG experiences that wouldn't have happened had the day not taken place. Quote Currently Owned: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JG220 257 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 (edited) 1 hour ago, Barrykearley said: Stinks..... the place is bloody rammed on the day. The cafe and experience takings must be through the roof. I know I spanked over £100 on experience things for me and Danny on the day. Was well worth it though. worse case - £5 entry fee ???? Although I don't know if that would put some folks off. It would be a lot cheaper than the Brands events ?? I don't know how many attended last year but i doubt it was a 1000. so it would be more like the £20-25 a car. And given that its really just a car park of lotuses (that's not a criticism - but its not an event like the festival at brands for example) i'm not sure many would pay that. It seems to me that it was mutually beneficial. MBW offered something to keep people occupied, Lotus owners provided a decent footfall for the day. Edited December 23, 2016 by JG220 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 896 2 Vehicles Report post Posted December 23, 2016 What a shame if it gets cancelled, we always pop in Brooklands as well as bought our son an experience for his birthday. Bibs, do you have any other venues on the back up list? Dave Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,122 4 Vehicles Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Yup, a couple. One being Brooklands! 3 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 896 2 Vehicles Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Top man! ??????? Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LotusLeftLotusRight 989 1 Vehicles Report post Posted December 23, 2016 I personally think it's time for a change of venue anyway. Good luck with your search. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LOTUSMAN33 896 2 Vehicles Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Would Beaulieu or the British Motor museum at Gaydon be interested? Dave 1 Quote Do or do not, there is no try! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,168 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Corr Gaydon looks nice 1 Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Escape 727 2 Vehicles Report post Posted December 23, 2016 23 minutes ago, Barrykearley said: Corr Gaydon looks nice Gaydon is a nice venue, I visited the museum, but it has since been revamped so should be even more worthwhile. We also got to drive the track when setting the world record for longest Land Rover convoi, for Help4Heroes a few years ago. 3 Quote I have made many mistakes in my life. Buying a multiple Lotus is not one of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 6,168 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Is @Sparkys drive big enough ?? Now he's retired maybe he could cook some burgers ?? Quote Only here once Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 2,490 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 I live right next to a huge park, and its car park is only 75 yards away. Catering concessions, bouncy castle, resident DJ. Excellent range of premium spirits at reasonable prices. £45 per car inc. free burger, soft drink and souvenir wooden pen. 2 Quote British Ambassador to Florida, New York, Denmark and Newfoundland. And Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,065 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 I'd expect one of those sexy Watford Exotics T-shirt numbers you've started selling in the new shop. Do they come in green? Quote Margate Exotics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 2,490 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 I'll have to check with my supplier. Do they? Quote British Ambassador to Florida, New York, Denmark and Newfoundland. And Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,065 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 No. We found that as the Watford Exotics palm tree logo was green, you couldn't see it. Quote Margate Exotics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky 2,490 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 Since I'm now a 'consultant', you could engage me for a fee of £1500 a day and I will look into ways of resolving that for you. Quote British Ambassador to Florida, New York, Denmark and Newfoundland. And Sweden. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chillidoggy 4,065 Report post Posted December 23, 2016 A consultant is someone who wants to borrow your watch to tell you what time it is, and charges you for the privilege. Also, I think you have the decimal point in the wrong place on that quotation by about three places to the right. 1 Quote Margate Exotics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j141 29 Report post Posted January 9, 2017 Any new @Bibs? looking forward to this, we had a brilliant time last year. We would be happy to pay a ticket fee rather than have it cancelled Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,122 4 Vehicles Report post Posted January 17, 2017 Not yet but I am working on it still... 3 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
