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UPDATE - 2024 West Coast Lotus Meet Early Bird Registration ENDS July 9th!!! From the 2024 WCLM Team EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 9th!!! Register NOW and SAVE!!! The 2024 West Coast Lotus Meet (WCLM) is slated for October 17-20, 2024, in Kelseyville, California about 2 hours north from San Francisco. Scenic Clear Lake, one of the largest lakes in California will be the backdrop for the 2024 WCLM. Surrounded by redwood trees, vineyards, wineries and twisty Lotus roads, it is the perfect playground for the 4 day Lotus event of the year! 2024 WCLM Resort The 2024 WCLM will be headquartered on the western shore of Clear Lake at the Konocti Harbor Resort. The expansive, cozy, rustic resort is secure with gated access, spans over 100 acres and features a private marina, restaurants, mini-golf, gym, workout room, spa, concert hall, tennis and pickle-ball courts, swimming pools, kayak rentals and tons of parking. Every room has recently been renovated and has a view of the lake. WCLM Registration is Open WCLM Registration is open. Go to Motorsportreg.com. - https://www.msreg.com/wclm2024 Member Entry Non-Member Entry Before July 9, 2024 $450/person $500/person July 10 - Aug 31 $500/person $550/person Sept 1 - Oct 5 $550/person $600/person Entry fee includes ALL WCLM events and WCLM meals (3 lunches, hosted reception, Friday casual dinner, and Saturday banquet). All current members (and their spouse or significant other) of any regional, national or international Lotus club qualify for the Lotus Club Member entry fee. Note: Entry fee does not include breakfast (available from the Resort restaurant and grill). The WCLM Registration Fee does not include hotel costs. Entrants are responsible for booking their own accommodation. Reserve Your Room Today! You can book your room today! Room reservations can be cancelled up to 48 hours prior to your arrival date. Go to www.konoctiharborresort.com. Then find the box “Book”. There are 3 levels of rooms. Each room level is available as either King (bed) or Double (2 double beds). WCLM rates start at $128/night before taxes and fees. Use the code “lotus2024” on check-out (cannot be combined with any other lower rate, e.g. Senior, AAA or AARP). WCLM Events & Activities – Schedule (subject to change) Thursday, Oct 17th - Registration & Opening Reception (late afternoon) Friday, Oct 18th - Friday Morning Drive/Rallye & Lunch, WCLM Funkhana, WCLM Casual Dinner & Evening Event Saturday, Oct 19th - WCLM Lotus Car Show & Lunch, WCLM Saturday Afternoon Drive, WCLM Banquet Sunday, Oct 20th - WCLM Autocross & Lunch (ends around 1-2pm) Reserve your room and register today! You don’t want to miss the 2024 West Coast Lotus Meet!!!

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NEW Golden Gate Lotus Club (GGLC) Seven T-Shirt! GGLC GEAR for the Lotus Lover!!! The GGLC is super excited to offer our members and Lotus enthusiasts the September 2018 design for GGLC Gear! This latest design is entitled "7 Heaven" and features the Lotus Seven!. Order today! The "7 Heaven" will be on sale until the end of October. Each order is handled as a custom order so it may add a day or two to the shipping. Berm Designs is handles all the orders and financial transactions. A portion of the price is shared with the GGLC. And, FREE shipping for orders to a U.S. mailing address. Order today! Just go to the GGLC (http://www.gglotus.org) or Berm Designs - bermdesigns.comwebsites.

Sharing some incredibly sad news... We've lost Dave Bean. Dave passed away early yesterday, Sunday Aug 13. Dave was more than a place to go for parts and advice. Dave was a fellow Lotus enthusiast, a fellow racer, but more importantly a dear dear friend. Just a couple of years ago a group of us went to Dave and Roberta's property to help sort through the ashes of their home that was destroyed in the Butte Fire. Through all of the soot and dust Dave remained focused and appreciative. It wasn't until late in the day when we were able to get his gun safe with his collection to the shop that the veneer of strength cracked when it was realized his prized collection was reduced to charcoal. That day there were smiles, laughter, friendship and sadness. We were privileged to share that day with Dave and Roberta. (photo attached, Dave on the right, with what remained of their home) Our hearts go out to Roberta and the Dave Bean Engineering family and, of course, we offer them our support during this time. RIP Dave. We miss you!!! Kiyoshi Kiyoshi

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Lego Ideas Caterham Seven is NOW AVAILABLE!!! Picked up one at Toys R Us. So cool!!! http://www.usa7s.net/vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=11782&stc=1

Come join the GGLC at Crows Landing this Saturday for an enjoyable day of autocrossing! Our events typically sell-out, but late in the season (Oct and Nov events) we have extra room. We can easily handle 10-12 more drivers. For more info and to register go to http://www.gglotus.motorsportreg.com. Registration closes on Weds 10/7. For this event we will have 2 run groups. Each group will get a morning session and another in the afternoon. You'll get at least 5 runs per session. Lunch is included. Cost is $65/driver for GGLC members. If you need more details email autox"at"gglotus.org Cheers, Kiyoshi

Sean, I recognize Gary's name, but I don't know for sure if or how he may have been impacted by the Butte Fire. Ken or Tommy at DBE might know. However if he lives where I think he does, then that area was likely evacuated but not harmed. Cheers, Kiyoshi

We posted a few photos from Saturday's Work Crew at Dave & Roberta's on the GGLC Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... amp;type=3 The Saturday team got so much done that Dave asked us to cancel the Sunday team! It at times difficult emotionally for Dave. There was hope that some of their personal objects and collectible had survived the inferno, but as we uncovered more and more the reality of the destruction real hit them. Virtually nothing survived. The heat was so intense that even cast iron fry pans warped and folded. And safes which were there to protect their contents became intense kilns. And more.... The day wasn't all sad, there were some lighter moments like this... The guy running in the vid is Barry Spencer of Spencer's Motorsports. It was kind of humorous to see Barry's "Oh Sh*t" reaction! And it's reaffirming that even in today's world people have big hearts and it isn't all about shooting and looting. Here's a few words that Dave shared, "The modern world seems to changed a lot from my youth. One no longer expects this kind of sacrifice and good neighbor atitudes that I just witnessed. It seems I've badly underestimated the modern world, and that people are still giving and helpful." The recovery for the Beans has only begun, but it's the outpouring of thoughts and energy that has made just a tiny bit easier for them. Cheers, Kiyoshi

My apologies in advance for going a bit off topic... VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP THE BEANS!!! When: Saturday 9/26 and Sunday 9/27 at 9:30am to ???? Meet at 9:30 am at: Dave Bean Engineering 636 E St Charles St San Andreas, CA 95249 Some of you may have heard the recent Butte Fire destroyed the home of Dave & Roberta Bean. For decades they (Dave Bean Engineering) have helped the GGLC and Lotus and Seven enthusiasts. Now the Beans need our help!!! Join the GGLC work crews on either Saturday 9/26 or Sunday 9/27. We will have crews both days. You can help either day or both. Meet at Dave Bean Engineering at 9:30am and we will car pool to their property. IMPORTANT - Bring heavy durable gloves and a dust mask. Wear heavy protective shoes (if possible). If you have a shovel or rake, please bring it. Please let us know what day (Saturday or Sunday or both) you can help by emailing Kiyoshi at webguy"at"gglotus.org Many Thanks, The Golden Gate Lotus Club

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions! From zero ideas I've gone to at least a half dozen in the greater Bay Area. Cheers, Kiyoshi

Awesome! Thanks Chris, I'll give him a call. BTW, I did have a decent conversation with Gromm Racing this afternoon. I'm going to check them out. And, I need to call Bob Wirth and see if he's interested. At this point I just need the work done. I know it's not going to be cheap. Cheers, Kiyoshi

It's combination of pressures and changes... A) Engines and engine parts are disposable. Don't fix you replace. B) Young'uns are digital, everything is done on your phone or internet. And the true artisan machinist are retiring with no one to take over their businesses C) Cities are zoning out auto related business because they are "dirty". The costs and regulations for a machine shop are mind boggling. D) Tuning for HP is done more from a laptop than porting or profiling a cam It's sad. But, makes it a challenge to keep a classic car going. For my saga it's looking like the nearest shop is in Livermore or Santa Rosa. Cheers, Kiyoshi

I'm rebuilding the Kent engine in my Seven. All the engine machine shops that I once used are closed! Does anyone have a recommendation on for a engine machine shop in the San Jose California area that is familiar with the Kent engine? Thanks! Kiyoshi webguy"at"gglotus.org