Lotus Elan Central

by **dapinky** » Thu 01.02.2007, 11:30

1.SBK
2.Paul.P
3.Nobby
4.Ailwyn
5.DaveEds
6.theelanman (depending on date)
7.markv (depending on date)
8.stevo
9.dapinky (depending on date)
10.mrsdapinky (ditto)

by **nickb** » Thu 01.02.2007, 11:53

Yes please. sorry not sure how to update the list!

Nick

by **stevo** » Thu 01.02.2007, 12:28

Paul.P wrote:I can see this could be fun, some norfolk carrot cruncher trying to explain to wee jocky how they build cars, better bring a translater ?

oo arr

by **sideburn Kid** » Thu 01.02.2007, 18:24

have spoken to lisa at lotus and we can do 3 different things
1, tour the factory and some laps in the elise which would be on a Wednesday and £99.

but we can book exclusively and have what we want and at a weekend but its going to cost more here is a list of what we can do

* Based on 18 participants - 8.00am - 12.30pm
* Bacon Rolls/Tea/Coffee
* 20mins track driving the Elise 111R
* Tour of the Lotus Factory
* Parade Laps in your Lotus Elans*
* High-speed Passenger laps in the Elise 111R
* De-brief and Certificate Presentation
* Quotation: £189/person

* Based on 24 and 32 participants - full day
* Bacon Rolls/Tea/Coffee
* 2 x 15mins track driving the Elise 111R
* Tour of the Lotus Factory
* Hot buffet Lunch
* Parade Laps in your Lotus Elans*
* High-speed Passenger laps in the Elise 111R
* De-brief and Certificate Presentation
* Quotation: 24 @ £215/person and 32 @ £199/person

*5M public liability is required

they will check insurance , please lets here those thoughts

by **sideburn Kid** » Thu 01.02.2007, 18:26

1.SBK
2.Paul.P
3.Nobby
4.Ailwyn
5.DaveEds
6.theelanman (depending on date)
7.markv (depending on date)
8.stevo
9.dapinky (depending on date)
10.mrsdapinky (ditto)
11.nickb

by **John_W** » Thu 01.02.2007, 22:46

SBK,
Good work you silver-tongued negotiator you. If we go for a weekend (except mid July) I would be interested.

It's just not feasible for me to drive from Aberdeen for a Wednesday, which is why I've never considered the Factory tour before. However if it can be done at the weekend, I'm in.

Of course, if I'm going to drive 600 miles each way, I'm voting for the full day experience.

John :-D

1.SBK
2.Paul.P
3.Nobby
4.Ailwyn
5.DaveEds
6.theelanman (depending on date)
7.markv (depending on date)
8.stevo
9.dapinky (depending on date)
10.mrsdapinky (ditto)
11.nickb
12. John_W (only if weekend)

by **sideburn Kid** » Thu 01.02.2007, 22:52

good good, we will just need to clarify with the insurance, may be as a few people with be traveling a long distance we could sort out a b&b and then a few drinks as we compare lap times

by **Enright** » Thu 01.02.2007, 23:44

1.SBK
2.Paul.P
3.Nobby
4.Ailwyn
5.DaveEds
6.theelanman (depending on date)
7.markv (depending on date)
8.stevo
9.dapinky (depending on date)
10.mrsdapinky (ditto)
11.nickb
12.John_W (only if weekend)
13.Enright

by **Monty** » Fri 02.02.2007, 15:45

Think i`ll save my dosh for another trackday :-D

by **Doug** » Fri 02.02.2007, 19:57

wish I could add my name to the list

anyone have a Gulfstream at their disposal?

by **sideburn Kid** » Sat 03.02.2007, 00:14

not getting much feedback chaps, do we feel that the prices are to expensive or not what your looking to do?

by **ailwyn** » Sat 03.02.2007, 10:50

Full day would be the better option as far as I'm concerned, like John, it's a fair trek just for half a day.

My only question is can we bring along non-drivers FOC? I know the better half will want to come, do the tour, but won't drive the Elise or go on the passenger ride.

If I can bring SWMBO for the £215 then that'll do me.

Ailwyn

by **Dovey** » Sat 03.02.2007, 12:49

If its at the weekend, I'm in. :-D

by **Sooty** » Sat 03.02.2007, 23:25

ailwyn wrote:Full day would be the better option as far as I'm concerned, like John, it's a fair trek just for half a day.

My only question is can we bring along non-drivers FOC? I know the better half will want to come, do the tour, but won't drive the Elise or go on the passenger ride.

If I can bring SWMBO for the £215 then that'll do me.

Ailwyn

What he said !!! :agree:

by **Gazza** » Sun 04.02.2007, 11:46

When I did it, non-drivers were able to pay for the 2 laps with pro only, so don't see why they can't just do factory tour.

Gary

by **ailwyn** » Sun 04.02.2007, 12:26

Just checked the calendar and the only weekend in August I can make is the 4th/5th and July is not much better, so it looks like September is the best time for me.

Ailwyn

by **sideburn Kid** » Sun 04.02.2007, 18:52

1.SBK
2.Paul.P
3.Nobby
4.Ailwyn & better half
5.DaveEds
6.theelanman (depending on date)
7.markv (depending on date)
8.stevo
9.dapinky (depending on date)
10.mrsdapinky (ditto)
11.nickb
12.John_W (only if weekend)
13.Enright
14.dovey

by **John_W** » Sun 04.02.2007, 20:23

ailwyn wrote:Just checked the calendar and the only weekend in August I can make is the 4th/5th and July is not much better, so it looks like September is the best time for me.
Ailwyn

Ailwyn,
Sounds like you're a busy man. I'd be keen to do this before September - the year's gone by then - and while Lotus is still Lotus. I've never liked Volkswagens (see here.)

John

by **sideburn Kid** » Sun 04.02.2007, 20:40

i will be speaking to lisa at lotus 2moro to get some dates and to see if we can still get the same prices for a smaller group

by **sideburn Kid** » Tue 06.02.2007, 21:02

have spoken to lisa and all people who want to come just for the factory tour and food it will a extra £25, all Saturday's are free in July but if we dont get 24 people the cost will go up, how are people with the insurance that is needed?

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