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  1. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
    MA
    Full Name:
    Will
    #1 Lotus Man, Dec 9, 2004
    Lotus/Yuppie Racing Pre-Enzo Bash Fun Run
    Sunday, 12/12/04

    For the MA and/or NH folks:
    Meeting time: 10:00 AM
    Meeting location: Parking lot of Charles River Canoe & Kayak
    http://www.ski-paddle.com/boston/directions.html
    Departure time: 10:20 AM

    For everyone, including the CT and RI folks:
    Meeting time: 11:00 AM
    Meeting Location: Hopkinton State Park
    http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/hpsp.htm
    Main parking lot by the Boathouse Boat Rentals
    http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trails/Hopkinton-Detail.gif

    Lunch afterwards (to be decided during the meet).

    Here's the confirmed attendees so far:

    Paul - '01 yellow Esprit V8
    Will - '03 red Esprit V8
    Chris - '99 yellow Esprit V8
    Bryon - '01 blue Esprit V8
    Bruce - '05 bordeaux Elise
    Tom - '87 red Esprit Turbo
    Sully - 350Z
    4G63T - Eclipse Turbo
    DiscreetYuppie - G35

    Need rides:

    Nabbs
    Pete (?)
    Karc
    Dan (?)

    Not yet confirmed:

    Bob - '91 yellow Elan M100, '94 yellow Esprit S4, '04 chrome orange
    Esprit V8 (sheesh!)
    Gary - '01 red Esprit V8

    Hope to catch you fellas with the prancing horses!

    -Will
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  2. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
    MA
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    Will
    #2 Lotus Man, Dec 9, 2004
  3. Nabbs

    Nabbs Formula Junior

    Dec 23, 2003
    909
    Manhattan, NY
    Full Name:
    Naveed
    #3 Nabbs, Dec 9, 2004
    Heya Will -- Thanks for putting this together!

    Should be fun!

    -N
     
  4. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
    MA
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    Will
    #4 Lotus Man, Dec 9, 2004
    No problem, man. Now we just have to get the "real yuppies" in their Ferraris to show up!

    We'll take it easy on the stock 355s and 360s with our V8 twin turbos.

    :)

    -Will
     
  5. mondial86

    mondial86 Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2003
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    David Holmes
    #5 mondial86, Dec 9, 2004
    LAG,LAG,LAG AND MORE LAAAAAGGGGG
    LOVE the cars but hate turbo'syou guys need to put not, 1 but 2 turbos on a v 8 ,to get past the little 355 with no turbos
    David
     
  6. Jakillo

    Jakillo Karting

    May 29, 2004
    128
    Boston
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    Jason Toms
    #6 Jakillo, Dec 9, 2004
    Hahahah! Bring your 355 to the run and we shall see how everyone stacks up!

    Im bringin a C6, Cl600 and/or a 350z e36 m3
     
  7. mondial86

    mondial86 Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2003
    298
    MA
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    David Holmes
    #7 mondial86, Dec 9, 2004
    Ya,Ya ,Ya ,we all know what the little 355 will do ,it won't be as fast (in a straight line) as most of the other cars .......BUT it's a FERRARI and at the end of the day many would love to be driving it home ,all be it a bit ,very little bit slower
    DAVID
     
  8. Jakillo

    Jakillo Karting

    May 29, 2004
    128
    Boston
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    Jason Toms
    #8 Jakillo, Dec 9, 2004
    jeez dont bash your 355 so much, those things ****in fly! Be proud! Stand up for your beast!
     
  9. Roscoe

    Roscoe Karting

    Sep 18, 2004
    58
    MA
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    Tim
    #9 Roscoe, Dec 9, 2004
    I live in Hopkinton and would love to swing up and talk to you guys with the V8 Esprits.. I recently sold by BMW 850, and have been spending the better part of the last 3 months researching what is next. 355, 512, Lotus etc. Mind if I meet some of you at Hop State park?

    Thanks in advance

    Tim
     
  10. karc

    karc Formula Junior

    Nov 19, 2003
    470
    #10 karc, Dec 9, 2004
    ill be there
     
  11. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
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    Will
    #11 Lotus Man, Dec 10, 2004
    Dave - I'd still give my left nut for a 355. 'Cauz the girl I'll pick up with it will work my right one.

    The previous 4-bangers have lags like you wouldn't believe. But the V8 literally has none. The *tiny* (and I mean small) T-25s spool up so quickly and immediately after idle that it feels more like a big block than a forced-induction car.

    FYI - There was issue in 1997 (forgot the mag), where the cover featured a yellow 355 vs a yellow Esprit V8TT.

    From the 10 pt. scales given:

    Acceleration and looks went to the Lotus.

    Top speed and exhaust note went to the Ferrari.

    Tim...3 words -- Come on out!

    Clear skies and green lights,
    Will
     
  12. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
    MA
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    Will
    #12 Lotus Man, Dec 10, 2004
    Here are the confirmed attendees so far:

    Paul - '01 yellow Esprit V8
    Will - '03 red Esprit V8
    Chris - '99 yellow Esprit V8
    Bryon - '01 blue Esprit V8
    Bruce - '05 bordeaux Elise
    Tom - '87 red Esprit Turbo
    Sully - 350Z
    4G63T - Eclipse Turbo
    DiscreetYuppie - G35
    Jim - '93 RX-7 Turbo
    Bryan - '04 silver SVT Focus
    Jeff - '03 DSG Cobra/Kenne Bell
    Jakillo - 350Z
    Jakillo's pop - Vette C6
    Bruce - Evo Ralliart

    Need rides:

    Nabbs (not if Z06 is back from the shop in time)
    Pete (?)
    Karc
    Dan (?)

    Maybe(s):
    Stealth TT - Stealth Twin Turbo
    Bob - '04 chrome orange Esprit V8 (if buyer of his '94 Esprit S4 is game)
    TekSi - Souped up Honda
     
  13. Hunters360

    Hunters360 Formula Junior

    Nov 18, 2004
    330
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    James Wardwell
    #13 Hunters360, Dec 10, 2004

    All the info i can find shows the 360 eats up a Lotus v8 TT

    360 0-60 4.2 0-100 10.2 top end 189
    Lotus 0-60 4.5 0-100 11.0 top end 175

    Last fact! 2003 lotus v8 sale price $85,000 market value $60,000 w 8k miles 30% loss in 2 years
    2003 Ferrari 360 Sale price $170,0000 market price w/ 8k miles is $165,000 3% loss in two years ( better thatn 90% of mutual funds over the same time) lets not discuss a 10 year old lotus at $30,000 and a 10 year old 355 at $85,000.....Nice cars wrong fight... But if Im still invited id like to come with my 360.
     
  14. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
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    Will
    #14 Lotus Man, Dec 10, 2004
    Please do! I'd love to see the 360 in person. So I got a little carried away, but I knew this reverse psychology thing would get your cars out of their stables.

    For the rest of you, even if she's all tucked away for the winter, it'll be an automotive appreciation event. Come in your family car!

    Best,
    Will

    PS Car and Driver, November Issue, 1997. Lotus Esprit V8 TT, 0-60 in 4.1 seconds per performace test.

    4.4, 0-60; 10.5, 0-100, 180 top: per manufacturer spec.
    http://66.139.73.25/current%20models/espritv8specs.html

    With MotoConcept Red Race Code chip for a slight increase in boost and addition of dual chargecoolers = 525 hp (only a $1500 addition), up 175 from the stock 350...good for trimming *at least* a few tenths off the times. :)

    PPS Price-wise? Most certainly (though I must have gotten ripped off, cauz my sticker read $94,515). I would never put the V8 in the same league as the 360. But then again, I'd never buy a car as an investment.

    PPPS I'd still kill for a 360/430, just let me finish grad school 1st!
     
  15. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
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    Will
    #15 Lotus Man, Dec 10, 2004
    Here are the confirmed attendees so far:

    Paul - '01 yellow Esprit V8
    Will - '03 red Esprit V8
    Chris - '99 yellow Esprit V8
    Bryon - '01 blue Esprit V8
    Bruce - '05 bordeaux Elise
    Tom - '87 red Esprit Turbo
    Sully - 350Z
    4G63T - Eclipse Turbo
    DiscreetYuppie - G35
    Jim - '93 RX-7 Turbo
    Bryan - '04 silver SVT Focus
    Jeff - '03 DSG Cobra/Kenne Bell
    Jakillo - 350Z
    Jakillo's pop - Vette C6
    Bruce - Evo Ralliart
    Dave - ?
    Tim - ?
    Jim - Ferrari 360 Modena
    Krysy - Celica
    yycools - 350Z
    Jeff - '05 chrome orange Elise

    Need rides:

    Nabbs (not if Z06 is back from the shop in time)
    Pete (?)
    Karc
    Dan (?)

    Maybe(s):
    Stealth TT - Stealth Twin Turbo
    Bob - '04 chrome orange Esprit V8 (if buyer of his '94 Esprit S4 is game)
    TekSi - Souped up Honda
     
  16. racerx

    racerx Guest

    Nov 23, 2003
    882
    #16 racerx, Dec 10, 2004
    Money should not be the issue when talking cars amongst car fans. Everyone buys whatever makes them happy for whatever reason, then just drive and enjoy. But since you brought it up;

    360 owners are paying $415.00 per hp
    Lotus V8TT owners are paying $271.00 per hp

    Weather looks good, so just show up on sunday and see who got the best value.

    Tom
     
  17. GregTe

    GregTe Formula Junior

    May 3, 2004
    544
    Maine
    #17 GregTe, Dec 10, 2004
    Does anybody know the destination of the ride? Start where and finish where.
     
  18. Driven1413

    Driven1413 Formula Junior

    Aug 14, 2004
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    #18 Driven1413, Dec 10, 2004
    Jim,

    This sounds like a great time. I can not think of a better way to spend a Sunday. Give me a call if you want to meet up before the event. I would love to get some nice photos of your 360.....


    Alex
     
  19. Driven1413

    Driven1413 Formula Junior

    Aug 14, 2004
    649
    South Shore, MA
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    Alex
    #19 Driven1413, Dec 10, 2004
    Perhaps Zan (Diablo VT Roadster) and Prova (Testarossa) could make this event also and further represent the Italians???
     
  20. Hunters360

    Hunters360 Formula Junior

    Nov 18, 2004
    330
    Massachusetts
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    James Wardwell
    #20 Hunters360, Dec 11, 2004
    Its a good a investment at a 30% depreciation.... or is it a good investment at a 3 % depreciation ...lets face it a car is lousy investment buy a cavallino its the way to go. lotus (english) ferrari ( Italian)say no more
     
  21. racerx

    racerx Guest

    Nov 23, 2003
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    #21 racerx, Dec 11, 2004
    I'll take german and i'll say this, if everybody was as happy with their car as i am with mine there would not be these (friendly)pissing matches. One thing is not in dispute, both your cars are stunning examples of talented automotive designers. Live a little and increase the depreciation on your car sunday.

    Tom
     
  22. ENZOFORZA

    ENZOFORZA Karting

    Nov 3, 2003
    123
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    JAKE
    #22 ENZOFORZA, Dec 11, 2004

    Im more like white trash, but ill bring the 355 anyway.
     
  23. Hunters360

    Hunters360 Formula Junior

    Nov 18, 2004
    330
    Massachusetts
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    James Wardwell
    #23 Hunters360, Dec 11, 2004

    Enzo if your going sunday let me know I live in Hanover...we can meet up and drive together....
     
  24. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
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    Will
    #24 Lotus Man, Dec 11, 2004
    Jim et al:

    You guys are awesome! Just having Ferraris along will draw crowds like you wouldn't believe!

    Thank so much fellas!!!

    Here are the confirmed attendees so far:

    Paul - '01 yellow Esprit V8
    Will - '03 red Esprit V8
    Chris - '99 yellow Esprit V8
    Bryon - '01 blue Esprit V8
    Bruce - '05 bordeaux Elise
    Tom - '87 red Esprit Turbo
    Sully - 350Z
    4G63T - Eclipse Turbo
    DiscreetYuppie - G35
    Jim - '93 RX-7 Turbo
    Bryan - '04 silver SVT Focus
    Jeff - '03 DSG Cobra/Kenne Bell
    Jakillo - 350Z
    Jakillo's pop - Vette C6
    Jason - Lancer Ralliart
    Dave - Ferrari
    Tim - BMW
    Jim - Ferrari 360 Modena
    Krysy - Celica
    yycools - EVO
    Jeff - '05 chrome orange Elise
    Viper Club member - '92 Dodge Viper RT/10
    ScottZ - Benzo C55 AMG/Vette Z06
    Gary - Celica
    Enzo - Ferrari F-355
    Tom - German machine (?)
    Alex - Ferrari Testarossa
    Greg - ?

    Need rides:

    Nabbs (not if Z06 is back from the shop in time)
    Pete (?)
    Karc
    Dan (?)
    Justin

    Maybe(s):
    Stealth TT - Stealth Twin Turbo
    Bob - '04 chrome orange Esprit V8 (if buyer of his '94 Esprit S4 is game)
    TekSi - Honda Civic
    Tiger NSX - Acura NSX
    Zan - Diablo VT Roadster
    Prova - Ferrari Testarossa
     
  25. Lotus Man

    Lotus Man Karting

    Dec 9, 2004
    174
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    Will
    #25 Lotus Man, Dec 11, 2004
    Hi GregTe,

    It'll mainly be a gathering/meet at the state park, and the huge caravaning will probably be leaving the park for lunch at around 12:30 PM at some restaurant with PLENTY of safe parking. Aside from that, the fun runs will occur within the respective car groups of various regions in getting to the park.

    For the Boston folks:
    12/12/04
    Meeting time: 10:00 AM
    Meeting location: Parking lot of Charles River Canoe & Kayak
    http://www.ski-paddle.com/boston/directions.html
    Departure time: 10:20 AM

    Final destination: Hopkinton State Park
    http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/hpsp.htm
    Main parking lot by the Boathouse Boat Rentals
    http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/trail...nton-Detail.gif

    Lunch afterwards (to be decided during the meet).

    No set event end time...leave at your convenience.
     
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