rosscarlson Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Well guys it's time to say goodbye to my 09 Spec.B She's been a fantastic car and will be missed. The trouble is she's just not what I need/want for the track. Those of you that know me know I'm flogging her pretty hard. While she's very quick and can hang with cars much more expensive not only am I hitting limits with her she's costing me a ton in brake pads and rotors. So off to the trade-in dealer she goes. Now don't feel too badly for me as I'm replacing her with something quite nice. A 2006 Lotus Exige. 19k miles and some very nice upgrades (Ohlin fully adjustable racing coilovers, 2 piece floating rotors, intake, exhaust). 19k miles on the clock, black on black. http://images2.auction123.com/8b3542eb-b13e-4f89-abf6-fb71cbead7bb/SCCPC11106HL82963/06.jpg?webimage001l http://images2.auction123.com/8b3542eb-b13e-4f89-abf6-fb71cbead7bb/SCCPC11106HL82963/12.jpg?webimage001l http://images2.auction123.com/8b3542eb-b13e-4f89-abf6-fb71cbead7bb/SCCPC11106HL82963/22.jpg?webimage001l I'm hoping to add 6 point harnesses this season, will have to see how the cash flow is I suppose. She should be fantastic on the track and it will be quite a long while before I can drive her at the limit. So farewell my Spec.B - you'll be missed (will have some random parts for sale soon) -Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseagle08 Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 Beautiful lotus. man it must be nice to have disposable income Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssabat Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 haha RWD in the snow especially in Boulder, your life is going to be miserable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscarlson Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 cseagle08 - yes, yes it is. Definitely enjoying the single life at the moment. The funny thing is given the number of track days I do this car will save me money over my Subie (fuel/brakes). ssabat - I've got a second car, even if it is a goofy one. It's a 1998 Dodge Caravan. Long story, bought from ex-girlfriend's dad for $1k. Honestly though I love it, it drives great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squiden Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 What?!? No! Now who will I envy at the track? Nice Lotus! I expect a ride next time we're out at HPR! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofthouse_gt Posted June 13, 2010 Share Posted June 13, 2010 I think I remember seeing that thing, was it at the Tesla dealership down town? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscarlson Posted June 13, 2010 Author Share Posted June 13, 2010 Oh you'll still envy me Squid, just for different reasons! Lofthouse - no, she's coming from Chicago on a transporter this week. Bought her totally site unseen! I've driven Exiges on the track before so I know what I'm getting into... -Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightyS Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Wow, that is a very different car. I would have kept the Subaru for everyday driving and bought the Lotus for the track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LosAngelesLGT Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 ssabat - I've got a second car, even if it is a goofy one. It's a 1998 Dodge Caravan. Long story, bought from ex-girlfriend's dad for $1k. Honestly though I love it, it drives great. ^Time to start tracking that Caravan! In all seriousness, a minivan is everything a SUV wishes it was (easy to drive, carries loads of cargo, economical) with a crappy stigma. You got balls bigger than mine to sport that bad boy my single brother! Maybe you will bring back the sexy to minivans:cool: Backseats are a plus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John M Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 I was gonna say -- if the Exige is the "right" car for you, the LGT was definitely the wrong one. Since you're heavily into track outings I would have picked an STi over any LGT from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted June 14, 2010 Share Posted June 14, 2010 Congratulations on the new car! I am a little confused however, I have read that the Legacy is faster than any Porsche and better than a Lamborghini, so I am not sure that there IS a better track car, or any other type of car, than a Legacy Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscarlson Posted June 14, 2010 Author Share Posted June 14, 2010 Yes, the Legacy was definitely the wrong car for me, as would the STi have been. See, as I'm not 25 and don't wear my pants at my knees I don't really fit as a STi driver either. And they are just too big and wobbly as well. And yes, I'm going to try to single handedly make the minivan cool again. I mean mine is at least the "Sport" model!! HA! -Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofthouse_gt Posted June 15, 2010 Share Posted June 15, 2010 I take offense to the comment about wearing pants at the knees, I am very well dressed, belt and all! Just kiddin ya, great buy man, maybe I'll get the joy of seeing you around in that thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosscarlson Posted June 15, 2010 Author Share Posted June 15, 2010 Well if you do flag me down and I'll show her to you, she should be quite the amazing little car. Just heard they are picking up my Subie tomorrow and the Exige should be delivered on Thursday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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