Lotus Tribute Car

Sam Reed

Sam Reed

Sandwich Retriever
RAW
Dec 14, 2022
134
105
43
Palmer, MA
Dave, Blair, Cale & Ben really knocked this one out of the park!

I styled it after the Lotus 311 I used to own. See the rest of the images below.

After breaking it in, I beat my PB by 2 seconds at Palmer ACW. Couldn't believe it. Fresher tires, maybe, and a bit more confidence with a tighter seat and a more comfortable seating position due to the 2" extended roll hoop.

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Brilliant! I'm also a Lotus fanboy.

First heard of Lotus after watching "Grand Prix" in '68 and learning Scott Stoddard was modeled after Jim Clark. Had never heard of either before watching that movie. Lifelong fan since.

Went to the Monterey Historics in '95, as it was the "Lotus" year. Too many tales to tell. Moss, in the Bugeye 1000 vs Hill in the Morgan 4.......EPIC!

Been racing the Lotus 49 on iRacing for MANY years. Was the perennial "high-mid-packer" and the "broadcast finance manager" for many of those. You can still watch those events at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2b2Wswly5JkBI4wGj43xey_AUouN5tO0. Some great racing there.

During the height of my Lotus mania a fellow '49er sent me a link for a discounted pair of Hunziker Lotus 49 shoes. They are immensely competent, but a bit of a slog to get in to.

For sure your RUSH is missing the prerequisite "Lotus Yellow" wheels?
 

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Sam Reed said:
Dave, Blair, Cale & Ben really knocked this one out of the park!

I styled it after the Lotus 311 I used to own. See the rest of the images below.

After breaking it in, I beat my PB by 2 seconds at Palmer ACW. Couldn't believe it. Fresher tires, maybe, and a bit more confidence with a tighter seat and a more comfortable seating position due to the 2" extended roll hoop.

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Saw your car at the factory. HOT!!! Well done.
 
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Sam Reed said:
Dave, Blair, Cale & Ben really knocked this one out of the park!

I styled it after the Lotus 311 I used to own. See the rest of the images below.

After breaking it in, I beat my PB by 2 seconds at Palmer ACW. Couldn't believe it. Fresher tires, maybe, and a bit more confidence with a tighter seat and a more comfortable seating position due to the 2" extended roll hoop.

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That looks fantastic. Is the roll cage wrapped or painted?
 
Bill Wright said:
During the height of my Lotus mania a fellow '49er sent me a link for a discounted pair of Hunziker Lotus 49 shoes. They are immensely competent, but a bit of a slog to get in to.

For sure your RUSH is missing the prerequisite "Lotus Yellow" wheels?
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I have similar Stand21 gloves and boots. I love them. I got lucky and bought them off a Lotustalk user basically unused, and they fit perfectly.

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Re: the yellow wheels, you're absolutely right!! I'm going to put that on my TODO list for the spare set...
 
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