Bibs 10,869 Posted November 18, 2018 Report Share Posted November 18, 2018 I've asked for a new one a while ago. I'll send another reminder. 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
CaptainSlow 283 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 Just renewed my subscription for a second year. The first 6 issues has been quite good in my opinion. Paper quality isn’t that good. But hey, it’s very resonabled prized so what to expect. Will be intersting to see how they follow-up this first year. Comparing different generations of Elise, Exige and Esprit only work once in a while. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tim_marra 465 Posted February 28, 2019 Report Share Posted February 28, 2019 17 minutes ago, CaptainSlow said: The first 6 issues has been quite good in my opinion. Paper quality isn’t that good. The Porsche Owners mag is better for arse wiping Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KAS-118 229 Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Yehp - renewed my subscription - I think its a great magazine Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 5,965 Posted March 1, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 Just done the same, here's hoping it continues to prosper and continues with the quality. Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Arregueti 206 Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 19 hours ago, CaptainSlow said: Just renewed my subscription for a second year. The first 6 issues has been quite good in my opinion. Paper quality isn’t that good. But hey, it’s very resonabled prized so what to expect. Will be intersting to see how they follow-up this first year. Comparing different generations of Elise, Exige and Esprit only work once in a while. +1. I was wondering the same, but I guess they can run a timeline of special limited editions from the last couple of decades and compare them ad infinitum. Seriously. They probably don´t need suggestions for the future as I think there is still plenty of content they can develop, including buying guides comparing cars from different eras but similar budgets, for instance. It may also show a bigger picture of the "industry" around the brand and its products. I think they could also provide some perspective into the different cars and the situation of the factory at the different times, talking to the guys involved, etc. or on the current suppliers for the older cars, interviews with specialists/enthusiasts, plus I am sure there are plenty of race cars and special cars that could do with some show light... Ah. And I would like to see what they have to say on the Elan +2 or the first Elite, for instance. Anyway, thumbs up from me. I have enjoyed the first year. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Frickin_idiot 133 Posted March 1, 2019 Report Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Arregueti said: +1. I was wondering the same, but I guess they can run a timeline of special limited editions from the last couple of decades and compare them ad infinitum. Seriously. They probably don´t need suggestions for the future as I think there is still plenty of content they can develop, including buying guides comparing cars from different eras but similar budgets, for instance. It may also show a bigger picture of the "industry" around the brand and its products. I think they could also provide some perspective into the different cars and the situation of the factory at the different times, talking to the guys involved, etc. or on the current suppliers for the older cars, interviews with specialists/enthusiasts, plus I am sure there are plenty of race cars and special cars that could do with some show light... Ah. And I would like to see what they have to say on the Elan +2 or the first Elite, for instance. Anyway, thumbs up from me. I have enjoyed the first year. My thoughts are similar to your own, I'd add: Tales from the Factory - perhaps some anecdotes from ex factory / team Lotus workers. Interviews with current key staff members (if possible). Long Term Owner running reports / restoration. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanvm 105 Posted May 18, 2019 Report Share Posted May 18, 2019 Isn't about time for a new issue from the Absolute Lotus Magazine? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PascalM 42 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 How do you mean Jean? Yet, I can tell you that there were delivery problems with latest issue 7 (May/June) which was published early April. Did you receive this issue? I did not receive the issue neither and contacted the magazine ([email protected]). Apparently they lost a full batch of shipped Lotus magazines. I had to contact them twice (the second copy they sent didn’t reach me neither - did they send it or were there other problems? - so a third copy was sent) when I finally received my copy this week. As they knew they lost a full batch of Lotus magazines and a lot of subscribers would not receive their copy, they could have at least by default re-send a batch. As it seams they just wait until each individual subscribers contacts them and then promptly try to get you one... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,036 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 I didn't receive a copy - thought my subscription must have lapsed. Will get in contact to get the copy above. Thanks for flagging Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 5,965 Posted May 19, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 I recieved my copy fine, on time, etc. @PascalM very few publishers can afford to just send out new batches just like that. The volumes are just not there and the margins very tight. Imagine the cost of printing, packaging and posting. If it was my company I'd do the same Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
PascalM 42 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 1 hour ago, C8RKH said: Imagine the cost of printing, packaging and posting. If it was my company I'd do the same Agreed, there is a cost. But with subscribers who generate the revenue left out of the blue... At least a signal via email or the site could've been given. Word would spread very fast and have resolved the issue without a costly operation. But maybe that's my simple thinking... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jeanvm 105 Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Apparently I am waiting too long. I didn't receive the may/june issue so I will send them a mail. Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bibs 10,869 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 On 19/05/2019 at 08:47, C8RKH said: very few publishers can afford to just send out new batches just like that. If they were aware that a batch went missing, in order to fulfil their contract with their subscribers I can't see any other option but to resend that entire batch. I would assume that they are using a 3rd party to print and distribute and there must be something in the contract they have with them about if a batch of their magazines goes missing. If I send out a merch order from our shop and the courier told me if had gone missing, I can't imagine it would be any way acceptable for me to go 'oh well, at least I tried to send it' and forget about the order from there! Legally the order is my responsibility and possession until it arrives with the customer, anything that happens en route is my shout. 1 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
Gold FFM C8RKH 5,965 Posted May 20, 2019 Gold FFM Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 I couldn't comment @Bibs as I have no idea what is in their contract with their 3rd Party. I also have no idea if it was a whole batch or not. I would argue it is supposition just now. If it was my company and I coukd work out who was affected I woukd and I'd send a duplicate copy anyway. But it's not my company I can comment on TLF shop purchases and I've never had an issue with an order not being fullfilled fully or promptly. I did give up on one potential order as despite many tries I never got a quote. Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate. Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies! The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts! Link to post Share on other sites
Bazza 907 1,036 Posted May 20, 2019 Report Share Posted May 20, 2019 They emailed me today saying that it was the overseas mailings that were disrupted. That said, mine never turned up and I'm in the UK. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 305 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 Got mine OK but I had just renewed my subscription. Quote S4 Elan, Elan +2S, Federal-spec, World Championship Edition S2 Esprit #42, S1 Elise, Excel SE Link to post Share on other sites
punky 161 Posted May 21, 2019 Report Share Posted May 21, 2019 40 minutes ago, USAndretti42 said: Got mine OK but I had just renewed my subscription. Same here! Quote http://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/8126-30-v6-conversion/ Link to post Share on other sites
rocket63 137 Posted May 22, 2019 Report Share Posted May 22, 2019 I had problems with my first subscription. Two magazines never arrived. Despite numerous dealings with them, they never rectified the issue and were not bothered. Consequently, I did not renew my subscription. Pretty poor form, all in all 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 post Share on other sites
pete 1,656 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 July/August arrived today Quote hindsight: the science that is never wrong Link to post Share on other sites
stephenwhyte 1,861 Posted June 6, 2019 Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 Got mine today - for what it’s worth I thought the first ones felt a bit “club-mag” but the last ones are now very good indeed. Great work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post hedgerley 436 Posted June 6, 2019 Popular Post Report Share Posted June 6, 2019 This is maturing nicely. They've all been good but it is getting better. And my cat is in the latest one! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Kimbers 1,710 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Haha, love the fact they used my Avatar as their front page picture. After interviewing the old man they asked for any pics and I sent it to them amongst others I haven't got a copy, how does the article about MJK read? 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
Bravo73 1,258 Posted June 13, 2019 Report Share Posted June 13, 2019 Here’s a teaser: You’ll have to buy the mag to read the rest... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
au-yt 451 Posted June 14, 2019 Report Share Posted June 14, 2019 (edited) Mine arrived in Australia today. I just read Another two days to sunshine....just fantastic love this type of drive article in classic cars Edited June 14, 2019 by au-yt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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