Lotus Festival 2018 (date now announced 29 Sept at Hethel)

[GeoffSmith]

PS has Stef contacted you yet Phil

TOSSPOT!

[Readit]

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As promised some pics. meet HILDA (H134 LDA).

The bad news is that it is Cat D therefore not top dollar, but the good news is I can drive it whenever and wherever without worrying about my "asset"

My previous M100 was Calypso Red so I wanted something different this time.Original back lights were damaged but I managed through a contact to obtain the last new set of KIA rear lights in Korea. I then embarked on a ACBC commemorative livery with black and gold on the red. Nose badge and wheel badges changed to gold on black lozenge shape (unpopular with some, I like them). Front number plate moved down to be less prominent on a black flash between side grills. Rear black above lights and lower spoiler to reduce "does my behind look big in this". Borrowed from Esprit "ELAN TURBO" decals, why hide your light under a (SE) bush. Gold and chrome original wheels and large lotus badge to sides of front bumper, gold cat on rollerskates in rear hood window, red carpets, SS exhaust. Future improvements planned, uprated original brakes and Everest chip.

Anyway love it or hate it, there it is--------- MARMITE !!!

[Tuga2112]

Indeed very Marmite.
I rather stick to my barely painted yellow Elan.

[Scott J]

I'm lost for words.

[Rambo]

I'm lost for words.

I'm not

Anyway love it or hate it........

I hate it

PS Moderators - perhaps we need a new "love it or hate it?" topic rather than cluttering up this Hethel thread

[dapinky]

Mark,

If you're gonna ask for things like that, maybe you should start a list to see if it gets popular support?

[Rambo]

Mark,

If you're gonna ask for things like that, maybe you should start a list to see if it gets popular support?

Oh no, not another list ? Thought I was being helpfull not cluttering up your Hethel list

[Tuga2112]

Am i correct to assume any news as far as the size of our grass corner and who's allowed in (or not) will all be updated in this thread ?

i have marked this thread to email me with any new reply, so im not actively looking for updates anywhere else

[Brit-Car-Nut]

Why would you NOT be set to get ALL new posting notices? You can get to know others easier and get to share in the joys and pains of everyone's situation stories.

It is just an email that takes up little space. Can you not create a rule that moves each notice to a "special" folder so it doesn't contaminate all of the Youtube and Facebook notices...?

[dapinky]

Am i correct to assume any news as far as the size of our grass corner and who's allowed in (or not) will all be updated in this thread ?

i have marked this thread to email me with any new reply, so im not actively looking for updates anywhere else

basic answer, yes. It'll all be here as a first point of contact. If other topics are created, then they'll be linked from here anyway, so you'll get what info you need.

[Tuga2112]

Why would you NOT be set to get ALL new posting notices?

I had that setup at one point in time.

it turned out i didnt have enough free time to keep up with the activity of the forum, not to mention i have no reason to chip in 90% of the topics going on. (incase you havent noticed, as an introvert software developer, i dont do well on "banter", in fact, its very unusual for me to seek any kind of social interation, but this community is particularly welcoming which makes me feel confortable to go out and join in the monthly meetups and the ocasional yearly big event)

I try to keep an eye out for the electrical, and door/bodywork forums since i feel my experiences may be of help... but usually between pinky, saltire phill (LFM) and Geoff theres nothing i can add that hasnt already been mentioned before i even look at the post

but thats enough of an essay about miself.

[grahamk]

I('ll be there, but on the EALC stand. Will come over and say "Hello" to you all and catch up with a few friends

[G UK]

Completly missed this but I suppose I can pop down, it's just unlikely to be in the Elan as I have a huge backlog of unrelated work to do before getting her back on the road.

1. Fredjohn (in Evora and ticket from Lotus70 now confirmed by email) - staying at Mangreen Country House Fri & Sat night
2. Dapinky - staying at Mangreen Country House Fri & Sat night
3. Alan E - staying at Mangreen Country House Fri & Sat night
4. Trevor B staying at Dunston Hall Friday night only
5. John W (ticket from Lotus70 confirmed, so do not need one of the LEC allocation) staying at Dunston Hall Fri & Sat
6. Scott J (with an Elise the same colour as this font) ( I have confirmation of a ticket from Lotus70, so do not need one of the LEC allocation)
7. Steve A & Lesley [ticket from Lotus70]confirmed email - staying at Mangreen Country House Fri night
8. Kathryn - Staying Fri + Sat night at the Best Western George Hotel -suspiciously cheap!?
9. Rice crispy Friday night Best Western George Street
10. Chris P
11. Ken S [ticket from Lotus70 - confirmed, no need for LEC ticket]
12. Clemo - staying at Holiday Inn Fri, Mangreen Country House Sat night
13. Burble (Chris A)
14. Dave Eds
15. BigErch (in an Evora - ticket from Lotus70 confirmed, so do not need one of the LEC allocation) staying in airB&B 5 miles from Hethel
16. Giniw just maybe, not sure yet so it's a low priority one! (Elan)
17. El abuelo (Geoff)
18. chris.t Holiday Inn Norwich - next to knocking shop) - ticket from CL
19. uk08462
20. SimonW
21. Enright - on condition of having a running Elan available in time.
22. Nick & Kim (nicowalker1)
23. Tuga2112 (not 100% sure if i can attend, house purchase completion may happen on that same weekend. unfortunately i wont be able to know for sure until a lot later)
24. LFM - Phil. (I attend meets at the Bird in Hand so Hethel is within easy travelling distance)*
25. Readit (Ken)
26. G_UK (Needs a spare ticket) Will be in the campervan so can stay wherever

[Tuga2112]

Completly missed this but I suppose I can pop down, it's just unlikely to be in the Elan as I have a huge backlog of unrelated work to do before getting her back on the road.

26. G_UK (Needs a spare ticket) Will be in the campervan so can stay wherever

you will have to get in someone else's Lotus.

from what i read entry is exclusive for lotus cars.

[dapinky]

Graham,

I suspect that there will be a few 'solo drivers' attending, and a pax ride in is quite probably a feasable option...... I'm on my own, so will have a spare seat as long as Clemo is mobile by then - will know nearer the time.

[Rice crispy]

Graham I will have a spare seat

[lotusrepair]

Is anyone live streaming the event? I ask because of those of us in other countries that can't make it but would like to see what is going on.

We plan on having something at the new garage and could share the event on the bid screen hanging in the garage.

Chris

[dapinky]

TLF have now announced details of their 'do' on Friday evening at Dunston Hall.....

...... look here

[TrevorB]

Bibs has also stated on TLF, in response to a question, that tickets will be posted next week. As we are going on a break to Cornwall tomorrow
for a week then I shall not be able to confirm receipt of tickets until our return on Saturday 15th.

Trevor

[alan e]

You would be able to confirm the tickets if you cancelled your break Trevor not much to ask still i think i speak for all in hoping you have a good break and the weather is good to you, looking forward to seeing you again at Hethel.