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I wonder if the Lotus - Lotus F1 name split will happen to Caterham. Now that would be funny.

Tomorrow (Friday 6/27/14) is the last day for LOG 34 early bird registration!

This race should be crazy fun. Good luck.

Excellent touring car. I've put about 80K miles on ours. Probably only 200 miles on our Seven.

Looks a bit too easy to get your foot stuck between the foot rest and the clutch. A shallow angle triangle might do the trick.

A well maintained twin cam that has reasonable carbonation settings and isn't run at too high an RPM will live a long time. The trouble is the higher they are reved the better they sound.

“Lotus: The Art of Lightness” - Featured Exhibit at the AACA Museum 2015 January 24 – April 26, 2015 Lotus and the genius of Colin Chapman have been at the forefront of racing technology and automotive design since 1948. Colin Chapman’s philosophy of light weight and efficiency of design resulted in 7 Formula 1 World Championships as well as wins at Le Mans, and Indianapolis , saloon car racing and the World Rally Championship. Chapman’s mantras of simplification, light weight and the least amount of parts effectively deployed that went into his racing car design were directly translated into Lotus’ road cars and produced iconic machines such as the Seven, Elan, Esprit, and Elise. The rest of the automotive world are finally realizing that horsepower makes you fast in the straights, but light weight makes you faster everywhere – and more fuel efficient to boot! For over 60 years Lotus has continued to produce class-leading sports cars and are a globally respected automotive engineering consultancy, working with many of the world’s most prestigious car manufacturers. This exhibit will feature a variety of Lotus models throughout that 60 year history. AACA Museum

The LOG 34 Asheville, NC Sept 19-21 registration form has been posted. http://log34.org New: LOG 34 Merchandise Auto-cross Drag Race Timed Lap Early bird (discounted registration) must be postmarked by June 27, 2014

So is this idea dead? May 16-18, 2014

Advanced Driving at Watkins Glen July 2, 2014 Your Lotus was designed for high performance driving. Wouldn’t you like to learn to develop the driving skills to match it? That is the intent of Lotus, Ltd.’s Driver Education program, to teach you the skills to handle your car better. The techniques you’ll learn will make you a safer, more aware driver on the street as well! Afraid to take your car on the race track because it might get damaged? That’s understandable, it can happen. However, it can also happen on the street. The race track is a controlled environment in which you have far more freedom to make a “mistake” than on the street. If you are a novice driver, during Lotus, Ltd.’s Driver Education day, you will have a seasoned instructor with you at all times to guide and teach you at a pace with which you are comfortable. There is no pressure or trophies at a Driver Education day. It’s all about safety, fun, and car control! Yes, in that order. As one of North America’s oldest road courses, Watkins Glen at the southern tip of Lake Seneca in New York was home to the U.S. Grand Prix for many years. Lotus won several times with Innes Ireland, Jimmy Clark, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, and others standing on the top step of the podium. At LOG 33, the track was available as part of a Porsche Club “Drivers Education” event where several of our Lotus, Ltd. members had a great time. Unfortunately that was a three-day event which meant that participants had only the evenings with other L.O.G. participants. This year, Tony Vaccaro and Lotus Owners of New York will be hosting a Lotus, Ltd. Driver Education Day at Watkins Glen on July 2, 2014—right between Canada Day and the fourth of July. Neither one is very British, is it? The cost is a very reasonable $275(US), which includes a reception at the Corning Radisson, complements of the Corning Radisson. With only three run groups, you will get far more track time than is typical. Garage space will be available for an additional $20 on a first come first served basis. As mentioned, all novices will have instructors for the full day. Intermediate drivers will have instructors at least for their early sessions, and may be signed off to drive solo at their instructor’s discretion. Advanced drivers and Instructors will enjoy lots of track time. Utilized Instructors will allowed to participate at no fee as long as they agree to take 2 students. Lotus, Ltd. has arranged for Tuesday night trailer and car drop off at the track. The track will be open for drop off between 6pm and 9pm. Even if you’re not dropping a car off, we encourage you to come to the track between 6:30pm and 8:30pm for registration and tech to ease the rush in the morning. Spectators are welcome for the event and there is no cost. However, Watkins Glen requires you to be preregistered in order to get into the track. If you would like to come, watch, and hang out with your fellow Lotus buddies, you must contact us so we can get you credentials and entrance into the event. Please email Tony at tvacc@lotusowners.com if interested. Hotel Lotus, Ltd. has arranged a discounted hotel rate of $125 per night at the site of LOGs 19 and 33, the beautiful Radisson in Corning, NY. There will also be scenic drives in this beautiful area. Contact information for the Corning Radisson is listed below. You may also make your reservation at http://www.radisson.com for the special rate by using the code LOONYS. If you are making your reservations by phone, please tell them you are with the LOONYs or Lotus group. Radisson Hotel Corning, 125 Denison Parkway East, Corning, NY 14830-2786. Tel: (607) 962-5000 Laps and Lunch/Dinner at Watkins Glen As we are renting the track for the day of July 2, 2104, we can look into arranging a Laps and Lunch or a Laps and Dinner if we have enough interest in either. The Laps and Lunch starts about 11:30 am and consists of 3 laps of the track behind a pace car, with a stop at the start finish line for pictures at the end of lap 2. Then it’s off to the Glen Club for a sandwich lunch. The Laps and Dinner is almost the same but is starts about 5pm and the dinner menu is a bit more dinner oriented. Cost is usually $35 to $40 for the lunch menu, $50 to $60 for the dinner menu and that includes the 3 laps and the meal for the driver. If you have a passenger then it usually adds about $20-$25 for lunch menu and $35-$40 for the dinner menu. If anyone is interested in doing this, please let us know. We will be able to get more exact pricing once we know the total interest. We need at least 35 participants to meet the Glen minimums. Your car must be street registered. No helmet are required for the Laps and Lunch/Dinner portion of the event. Please email Tony at tvacc@lotusowners.com if interested. You do not need a helmet nor roll bar for the Laps and lunch/dinner portion of the event. You do not need to do both Dinner and Lunch. You can if you like, but not required. If you want to participate in the Advanced Driving Event, see below. If you would like to join us for this fun filled and educational day, please fill out the registration form and mail it along with a check to Lotus, Ltd., Box L, College Park MD 20741 (Attention Glen DE Day.) Participants will be sent a tech form to be completed by their professional mechanic and a liability release before they come to the track. You must bring the completed inspection form and the release to the track or you will not be allowed to drive on track. We will be checking the helmets for valid date and type stamps and for loose items (including battery) at the track. Unfortunately, open wheel cars will NOT be allowed for this event. Lotus, Ltd. Watkins Glen Driver Education Event - July 2, 2014 Entry Form. Some of things you need to know before you arrive! You are responsible for getting your car professionally inspected for safety and for bringing the form with you. (available from jertoothsaver@bellsouth,net or downloaded from the LOONY website, http://www.lotusowners.com, link on home page). You will not be able to participate without the safety form. You will need a Snell (SA) 2005 or later helmet. A motorcycle (MA) is not acceptable. Cars must be rollover certified by the manufacturer. Lotus Elise/Exige are okay as are the Mercedes-Benz SL’s and Cabriolet from 1990 on, and Porsche Cabriolet from 1997 on, as well as Targas. Other open cars must have a 4-point roll bar. Driver and Instructor will need arm restraints or the top must be in place. If you would like to an instructor, please contact Jim Roberts at jertoothsaver@bellsouth.net or David Nagler at lotushack@lotusowners.com. Garage space is available for an additional charge of $20 on a first served basis. Event Policies & Indemnity Policy Participants acknowledge that Lotus, Ltd. driving events entail known and unanticipated risks which could result in damage to the participant, to property or to third parties, physical or emotional injury, paralysis or death. The participant understands that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the driving event. Participation in this event is purely voluntary, the participant expressly agrees to accept and assume all associated risks and elects to participate in spite of the risks. Refund Policy Cancellations received at least 30 days prior to the event will receive a full refund subject to a $20 per entrant service charge. Cancellations received at least 2 weeks prior to the event will receive a refund of 50% of their registration fee. Cancellations received within two weeks of an event WILL NOT RECEIVE A REFUND. In addition, NO REFUND WILL BE MADE FOR NO SHOWS. If garage space is full and you have paid, your $20 will be refunded. Check this box if you would like garage space Personal Information. Initial this box to indicate that you have read the above information and policies, and that your information below is correct. Name _________________________________________ E-Mail ______________________________________ Cell Phone ___________________ Driver License State/Province _________________ Number ______________ Car Information. Make ____________________________ Model ___________________________ Year _____________________ VIN _______________________________________ Liability Insurance Policy Company_____________________ Track Day Experience (List all your track experience for the last five years. (Event/Track/Date) ____________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ __________________

Face it. Se7en owners are a bit different, otherwise we wouldn't be Se7en owners.

Sounds marvelous!

In the above picture. Do you have an electric fuel & electric water (cooling) pump?

I have one of the "Club Lotus" badges on the back of my Seven. I purchases a modern reproduction badge off ebay. I know a guy who has an original badge. He keeps the original badge in his den and displays a reproduction badge on his car. Apparently the originals are worth close to a thousand dollars.

Has anyone built a Stalker with only one scuttle hump? Like the Lotus Mk VI.

I received this email today LOG 34 in Asheville, NC! Hosted by LC3, Lotus Car Club of the Carolinas---enjoy spectacular scenery, awesome driving events and social time with fellow Lotus Ltd members. Thank you to all of our current sponsors of LOG34. We are still taking sponsorship so if your business or one you support is interested please respond to this email. Registration opens soon-watch your inbox. Gold Level Sponsor: Silver Level Sponsor: Tire Rack Bronze Level Sponsor: Vision Function Supporting Sponsors: RD Enterprises STAR Motorcars Don't forget to book your room now at the Hilton in Biltmore Park at the LOG34 rate of $175. We just added more rooms since our block filled so quickly. Click on the link below or call and tell them you are with the LOG34 Annual Gathering 828-209-2700 Book your room NOW When SEPTEMBER 19th, 2014 thru SEPTEMBER 22nd, 2014 Where ASHEVILLE, NC

I think NASCAR should go to 2 liter turbo motors. Only stock turbos and bodies allowed. Minimum build of 10,000 cars to have an eligible body. Control boost & weight to level the playing field. Allow real brakes. Transmissions have to have the same number of gears and type (auto/manual) as the street cars. Outlaw spotters. Limit communication to the driver to pit boards. Only local yellow flags unless the track is blocked. Death penalty to anyone who says "boogity".

I guess a lot of us like elemental cars.

Excellent post. Thanks.

My wife & I have matching Lotus jackets with our names embroidered over the pockets. Is that too Porsche. Which brings me to the question if Porsche is a two syllable word (Porsch-a) is Corvette a three syllable word (Kor-vett-e)?

Oh look. GM takes a page from the Caterham "7" grill. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=EP4Pp5l-kLg

I think the picture shows the best turn out of Mk VI at a LOG. Unfortunately the thin air of Colorado made them a touch underpowered.

Pretty cool stuff that mud plugging

Remember the old joke about car club meetings? Something like: Corvette owners will attend if the beer is free and the directions are simple. Porsche owners will attend depending on who else will be attending.

You need to attach the wings directly to the suspension. Get that classic F1 look.