LEF Factory Visit (chat about the Event!)

[RichardN]

I just wanted to remind everyone that there has not been any suggestion that this would include Elises just other older cars built at Hethel over the past 40 years.

The "all other cars built at Hethel" quote was me getting a bit carried away. Sorry...

Richard

[Kimbers]

I understand what you are all saying and agree to a point but have several issues.

Firstly, no one else will have the previous days events of a convoy of sorts and a party at the hotel...and concessionary rates, as this is all arranged by me and has no bearing on the factory.

Secondly and this is a big part of whats happening, the factory normally charges

[Loose Cannon]

Phew, I thought I wasn't paying attention there!

Anyhoo, like Elites and Eclats

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

I'm afraid I kinda feel the same way as the guys...

I can see a lot of the international contingent dropping out

[esprit350]

The whole attraction of the event was the exclusive nature and the fact it was atractive to our overseas members. I am looking forward to meeting Esprit owners from far shores, I am not really botherd if the event is at the factory or not.

[Kimbers]

I'm afraid I kinda feel the same way as the guys...

I can see a lot of the international contingent dropping out

Why? Whats changed? There's gonna be other people around at the factory? There always were going to be as Factroy visits are only on certain days and then they try and do as many groups as possible.

The main attraction of this event was and still is that we all get together in one place for a great big piss up and show off the cars, take them back to their home and have a VIP look around specially for LEF/W. This hasn't changed What part has changed? We still get our own special parking area, still go round as a group and still get treated to a free day out at our Mecca!

Jeez.

[bramble111s]

'Secondly and this is a big part of whats happening, the factory normally charges

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

AK ....Yes I see your point and *rationally* I can't disagree. However, I feel the same way as Howard.

I'm not bothered about trying to 'blag a freebie' (although of course, I do appreciate whatever time, effort, generosity and motivation is involved by all parties in trying to do so on our behalf) ...I do see that it is the fact that it's at the factory and at the behest of the Kimberley dynasty ( ) that is attracting the international contingent. I simply hope that the event not being quite as exclusively 'ours' does not deter any of the people making the greater efforts to attend as this (for me) is what will make it the most amazing comination of factors to be the Esprit meet to end all Esprit meets! The Kimberley and the Barrat in the same place! All the guys coming from abroad in such a unique opportunity to meet up and then those of us local enough supplying the cars (if the feckers stay working long enough!) ...and of course the mad piss up on the 9th hole! (I know that's meant to be 19th but I anitcipate, nay expect, hi-jynx! )

I will be there no matter what (with gratitude) and I REALLY hope I am 'wronger' than a wrong thing. I will be very happy to be proven so.

[MKE40]

to be the Esprit meet to end all Esprit meets! The Kimberley and the Barrat in the same place! those of us local enough supplying the cars

UNLESS a decision on the date is made quite soon, our Canadian Mountie friend will have to pass , as the cheap flights will be 'Out of season'

This I have been reliably informed.

Mike

P.S.

'KEEP IT WEDGES ONLY'

Oh all right then, we ought to have the Climax Elites as well !!!

[P.J]

Ok all,

Am here with MJK and we have discussed the possibility of a LEW only special factory visit incorporating track test drives. I need to know GENUINELY who is going to be up for it.

I also need to know who can bring their own cars for a photo opportunity and also how many of our overseas members would be interested. I'm thinking there would be no cost other than getting here, maybe staying overnight and coming out on a piss up with me and the old man!

Dad thinks it's a great idea but needs to go back to his people with a firm number in mind.

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[P.J]

I understand what you are all saying and agree to a point but have several issues.

Firstly, no one else will have the previous days events of a convoy of sorts and a party at the hotel...and concessionary rates, as this is all arranged by me and has no bearing on the factory.

Secondly and this is a big part of whats happening, the factory normally charges

[minhloc]

personnally,

i welcome the fact that we will be able to see other Lotus Cars and owners

and i hope i will be able to come...when will we have a confirmed date ?

[cbclotus]

Iam with last post no problems they all came from the same factory ,it would be good if wayne b can make it looking foreward to it .mike s3 esprit

[WayneB]

My take on all this is that I just wanted to visit the factory, have a look around and have a drink with a few mates

I personnally didnt really want it to become a big deal (everyone and his dog coming) as being hearded around like cattle isnt exactly appealing to me

And as Mr.Ring mentioned, I'm not even sure I can afford it anymore (as the cheap charter flight seats are all being filled)

I appreciate what Tony and his dad are doing, but maybe its becoming too big a monster?

(Wayne now takes cover and awaits outraged PMs)

Edited July 4, 2006 by WayneB

[Paul C]

Seems like very minor changes to what is a much looked forward to event. B)

I'm happy to look at all Lotus cars there, after all, it's not as if it's

going to be wall to wall Esprits in the factory itself these days!

Bring yer own.

[Kimbers]

Right, am trying to sort now...on hold......still on hold.............OMG still on hold...10 minutes....right, I'll try again later.

[Guest Troy Halliday]

Oops didn't mean to stir the bucket of smelly stuff. I just thought it was best to air a few comments that had been made to me and get a clearer picture of what was going on.

I didn't mean to belittle the hard work TK is putting in and realise that an avent such as this takes quite some organising, especially with the immenent release of the Europa (which I note they reived the old name) the Track car for December (which I would love to get my hands on) and development on the new Super Car (the Esprit ......... come on you revived the Europa badge ).

I will be there without fail and hopefully for a long weekend in case anyone else is going to be about.

Sorry Tony if I seemed to be attacking you or your hard work, it was just a nice thought to have a special event soley for the Esprits when we get overlooked so much of the time.

Oh and Tony I hate bloody footbal B)

[esprit350]

Oh and Tony I hate bloody footbal  B)

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top man , I hate it too

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

22 brightly coloured men chasing a piece of inflated pigskin around a park....

Great!

[Jonathan]

I hate mondays.

[WayneB]

There has become too much hate on this thread

Heres the love (thats missing)

[Guest Troy Halliday]

Ok I feel a game of Top Trumps coming on

my Barney cancels out your Care Bear Love cos we all know Barny is 'EVIL'

Oh and here is the proof 'The truth is out there'

So let the hate continue

[dodgy]

666 yer, likeit

hate foolsball too , and mondays ( come to think of it, i hate everyday i have to work and not play with the car)

Love Esprits

[WayneB]

Never mind all this Satan worship nonesense

Whatever happened to Kimbers?

Surely hes not still on hold?

Edited July 6, 2006 by WayneB

[Evil_Dr_Fish]

Do you think perhaps that he has got lost in the exchange!?!?!