Daniel Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 After a shortish queue to get in (30 mins I reckon) Miles and I arrived to see the awesome* MLOC display in the owners clubs area. MLOC outshone the rest of the clubs by a huge proportion, it was amazing. I really take my hat off to those that organised it, it really was impressive. The factory tour was fantastic too, pity I was unable to fit a spoiler and some side pods under my t-shirt. All in all a really nice day out and nice to see some familiar faces, sorry we missed a fair chunk of the MLOC lot as I believe your traffic jam was a little worse than ours. Jo, if you wonder who the ginger idiot was hanging out of the dark blue golf on the way home, that was Miles! Also, a word of warning to those of you who ever consider giving Miles a passenger ride anywhere ..... DON'T! He is Mr. Embarrassing by hanging out of the window and waving at absolutely anyone or anything! Including a poor chap in a Mini who just didn't know what to do! I wanted to climb under the seat at that point. I'm not going to bother posting up my pics as they'll only look rubbish in comparison to Scott's' and the rest of yours. *Awesome - Word of the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul111s Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 After a shortish queue to get in (30 mins I reckon) Miles and I arrived to see the awesome* MLOC display in the owners clubs area. MLOC outshone the rest of the clubs by a huge proportion, it was amazing. I really take my hat off to those that organised it, it really was impressive. The factory tour was fantastic too, pity I was unable to fit a spoiler and some side pods under my t-shirt. All in all a really nice day out and nice to see some familiar faces, sorry we missed a fair chunk of the MLOC lot as I believe your traffic jam was a little worse than ours. Jo, if you wonder who the ginger idiot was hanging out of the dark blue golf on the way home, that was Miles! Also, a word of warning to those of you who ever consider giving Miles a passenger ride anywhere ..... DON'T! He is Mr. Embarrassing by hanging out of the window and waving at absolutely anyone or anything! Including a poor chap in a Mini who just didn't know what to do! I wanted to climb under the seat at that point. I'm not going to bother posting up my pics as they'll only look rubbish in comparison to Scott's' and the rest of yours. *Awesome - Word of the day 30 minute queue? jesus we were sat in the queue for about 2 hours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattturbo Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Me and Scott left Stoke at 6.15 and didn't get in the grounds until 1.15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Had a brilliant time day, amazing to see so many cars together - most of which stuck in traffic trying to get in MLOC stand looked really good, well done to you all for organising it Really tired now though and have had to have an emergency chinese to recover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilesH Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Great day MLOC stand looked brilliant, outshone the rest without doubt! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu01 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Well, what a FANTASTIC day we had...We've just this minute got back home, and we're still talking about it. Thanks to the peeps who 'kinda' waited for me in the convoy down there...My lil MG kept up pretty well I think eh. I've got a million and one pictures, so when I get the chance I'll put them up. Thanks once again Maxine & Parents Oh, and I forgot to mention all the guys going for a wee...I was VERY JEALOUS, I really needed to go lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCOTTJ Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Twas a great day, queued up for a while but nature callled so Followed 4-5 lost Loti then found another 4-5 lost loti till found route in from other side. Sorry to MLOC Orange Exige following me but I had no idea where i was going so had to jump lights to hang on trail of others!!! I feel another 3 points are well due!!! Sorry to Black with green/orange stripes to, I had no idea what direction factory was so pulled into layby to let other pass and he followed!!! Great day, fantastic club stall, great MLOC airfield picture, wish we'd planned more to meet b4. Some great guys and girlz but in the 10,000 that were there never saw anyone again :-( VHPD was back firing like mad on way, seriously over fueling was causing few issues at running constantly at 65mph!!!! Just adds to engines character Good to see production lines and new car, great race home up A14 once past A11 traffic lights! Cheers orange Europa for clearing way, BMW M6 issed me off, so soz for blasting off!!! Gave Carrara 4 some grief, think he got a bit pissed a 1.8 Nitrous assisted car could give him a serious pasting Well upto 85!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fentuz Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Was great Been quicker on way back... 3h05 nearly as much as the time we had to wait to get there from the A11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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steve-n Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Brown Trouser moment........ coming back from Hethel, roof off doing 70 mph down the straight on the Shrewsbury by-pass (15 mile from home) the off side rear toe link let go, making the car snap side ways from one carrige way to another, got her straight (like a pro) and limped home. boxers are in the wash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexL Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Eventually got onto the site at about 2.30, having left home at 9.30... I wonder if Lotus weren't quite prepared for the numbers (the size of the lines at the food places and the 'organisation' of the merchandising tent suggested that too). The factory tour was very interesting, nice to see a couple of examples of the Evora casually on display, and I'm always ready to look at Elises. Enviously watched the cars lap for a bit. The MLOC stand looked excellent, seriously good, and the cars were a good choice. Congrats to everyone who put it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Just got back Left at 6:30, started queuing at 10:30, parked up at 1:30!! Apart from that it was a great day - that went very quickly! MLOC stand looked awesome, ny far the best there (and I'm not saying that because i'm biased) as did the sight of 50 MLOC'ers in tow Sorry to hear your injury Steve, hope you get it fixed easily. Thanks for a great day No doubt back next year for some other anniversary! Mish - great to have you along with us on the way back, hope you realised you were going North on the M% as opposed to the Southerly direction your house was in... (Buy a TomTom lol!) Speak soon mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stumason10 Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Brown Trouser moment........ coming back from Hethel, roof off doing 100mph down the straight on the Shrewsbury by-pass (15 mile from home) the off side rear toe link let go, making the car snap side ways from one carrige way to another, got her straight (like a pro) and limped home. boxers are in the wash Must be the weight it carries! Lol! Glad you are ok though, that must of really scared you...! While you are checking the toes links, stick some new hub bolts in too, the ones that go through the camber shims and hold the balljoint widget to the upright...they are known to stretch then snap. If your toe link as failed it implies that its 'had some hammer'! Stu PS. Brilliant day, well done to all those involved in organising everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonS Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 If anyone has any pics they want to add to the MLOC gallery, the Album is here If anyone has convoy pics, could they send them to me please .... email removed (avoiding spam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geebo Posted September 14, 2008 Share Posted September 14, 2008 Fantastic week end so glad I went on Saturday after talking to people who had queued for hours to get in. I got a B & B 4 miles from the factory for £25. I did the factory tour 3 years ago but this was much better. It was interesting to see the design department and also the leather trimming and embroidery dept, none of which were on the tour last time. The MLOC stand was by far the best of the club stands. It was a pain getting food (just joined the smallest queue in the end) I agree it looked like Lotus weren't quite prepared for the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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