BoLOC's Driving Styles
Discussion
Beachbum
Always with the head of the pack, huge grin and a forehead peppered with bugs as it sticks out the top of the car. Beachbums style is cautious but quick and relaxed. Bit of a wolf in sheaps clothing. He always arrives near the front of the group but no one knows how or why. Stealth driving! This man is essential. He is the foundation for the gatherings and a great man.
Just1
Huge transformation since the addition of the Larini. This man defines "cool and fun to watch" he has the skill but tempers it with sensible caution. Is prone to over enthuiasm but only due to a little impatience. Transforms any run into "fun". Crazy ideas that just might work, dream job. I will use this word a lot but Just1 is Cool and a real gentleman. This man is on a quest to get a 111R, when he does finally get his hands on one he will be uncatchable!
Shangani
Sage wisdom and the brains of the pack. A very capable driver who judges risk in a complete way. He may trail the pack (occasionaly) but he will always get there with a huge smile and in one piece. This man is enough of a car geek to keep up with me, Just1 and beachbum.
Piooly
Crazy, mad, insane, incredible fun. Drives like he stole it. Think of a S1 S160 with a rocket in the tailpipe. Incredible to watch. Just Brilliant
Philygumbo
Fast and efficient. Very clean style with attention paid to great driving lines. This guy will will blow your doors off and leave you scrabbling to keep up then ask how come you were going so quick. Phily, the truth is, I was just trying to keep up!
Lotustuart
Fast smooth and capable. Instead of you getting stuck behind me, I am going to let you drive so I can appreciate just how good you are. How does such a big guy get into such a small car?
AndrewM
Fast, smooth, effortless, showing exactly how a driver should drive. Graceful speed and effortless excelence. The benchmark. It is a shame that a your new job has clipped your wings. Looking forward to next season and watching you throw that race car up crazy hills.
MiniDiva
Graceful and considered. I have heard rumours that you are a driver to be reconed with. Smooth but learning the car.
Orange Demon
Not seen a lot but what I have seen is a huge grin behind the wheel!
ChristianM
The most sensible of the bunch. This man is not stupid enough to get a speeding ticket. Drives with care and consideration and as a consequence is generally no ware to be seen. He always arrives at some point. You have to decide weather it will be during the first or second course.
CheekyMonkey
Cool. Cheeky needs only one word Cool. Cool car, cool attitude, cool delivery, cool guy.
Twinpipe
Things have been quiet recently, busy work and house hunting with your lover. I miss you, please come back, dont sell the car. I miss you sooo much *sniff*. Twinpipe and I thrive on winding each other up into crazy roundabouts, traffic light GP's and cross country insanity. You know it will be a "WOOO HOOOO" night when the red exige turns up.
Wardey
Hey man, stop looking cool and start driving. Where have you been? Why arent you coming out? Your poor car is neglected and alone parked in the station carpark
Poptosis
The most beautiful S2 S135. Only seen it once so come on out. Another driver with style and poise.
What can I say. Everytime I go out with you guys, I have an incredible time. I have never met such a group of guys who are so much fun to be with. The season is coming to an end and I am already looking forward to the next season. The BoLOC's club is successful in every intent. The only intent is to have fun but I cant think of a better reason.
To be more serious the gatherings have promoted a great set of friends. These are not "fair weather" friends. When there is a problem, these guys will be there. There is honesty, integrity and loyalty. I am proud to know you all and more proud to call you friends.
Cheers guys.
what are you going to say about my "driving"
Always with the head of the pack, huge grin and a forehead peppered with bugs as it sticks out the top of the car. Beachbums style is cautious but quick and relaxed. Bit of a wolf in sheaps clothing. He always arrives near the front of the group but no one knows how or why. Stealth driving! This man is essential. He is the foundation for the gatherings and a great man.
Just1
Huge transformation since the addition of the Larini. This man defines "cool and fun to watch" he has the skill but tempers it with sensible caution. Is prone to over enthuiasm but only due to a little impatience. Transforms any run into "fun". Crazy ideas that just might work, dream job. I will use this word a lot but Just1 is Cool and a real gentleman. This man is on a quest to get a 111R, when he does finally get his hands on one he will be uncatchable!
Shangani
Sage wisdom and the brains of the pack. A very capable driver who judges risk in a complete way. He may trail the pack (occasionaly) but he will always get there with a huge smile and in one piece. This man is enough of a car geek to keep up with me, Just1 and beachbum.
Piooly
Crazy, mad, insane, incredible fun. Drives like he stole it. Think of a S1 S160 with a rocket in the tailpipe. Incredible to watch. Just Brilliant
Philygumbo
Fast and efficient. Very clean style with attention paid to great driving lines. This guy will will blow your doors off and leave you scrabbling to keep up then ask how come you were going so quick. Phily, the truth is, I was just trying to keep up!
Lotustuart
Fast smooth and capable. Instead of you getting stuck behind me, I am going to let you drive so I can appreciate just how good you are. How does such a big guy get into such a small car?
AndrewM
Fast, smooth, effortless, showing exactly how a driver should drive. Graceful speed and effortless excelence. The benchmark. It is a shame that a your new job has clipped your wings. Looking forward to next season and watching you throw that race car up crazy hills.
MiniDiva
Graceful and considered. I have heard rumours that you are a driver to be reconed with. Smooth but learning the car.
Orange Demon
Not seen a lot but what I have seen is a huge grin behind the wheel!
ChristianM
The most sensible of the bunch. This man is not stupid enough to get a speeding ticket. Drives with care and consideration and as a consequence is generally no ware to be seen. He always arrives at some point. You have to decide weather it will be during the first or second course.
CheekyMonkey
Cool. Cheeky needs only one word Cool. Cool car, cool attitude, cool delivery, cool guy.
Twinpipe
Things have been quiet recently, busy work and house hunting with your lover. I miss you, please come back, dont sell the car. I miss you sooo much *sniff*. Twinpipe and I thrive on winding each other up into crazy roundabouts, traffic light GP's and cross country insanity. You know it will be a "WOOO HOOOO" night when the red exige turns up.
Wardey
Hey man, stop looking cool and start driving. Where have you been? Why arent you coming out? Your poor car is neglected and alone parked in the station carpark
Poptosis
The most beautiful S2 S135. Only seen it once so come on out. Another driver with style and poise.
What can I say. Everytime I go out with you guys, I have an incredible time. I have never met such a group of guys who are so much fun to be with. The season is coming to an end and I am already looking forward to the next season. The BoLOC's club is successful in every intent. The only intent is to have fun but I cant think of a better reason.
To be more serious the gatherings have promoted a great set of friends. These are not "fair weather" friends. When there is a problem, these guys will be there. There is honesty, integrity and loyalty. I am proud to know you all and more proud to call you friends.
Cheers guys.
what are you going to say about my "driving"
You couldn't have put it better - I have been priviledged to meet you folks. The first night run was almost surreal - turned an otherwise boringly domesticated week off into an ear to ear grin. I will still be heading south to join the lads on a regular basis.
As you wrote down the list, I realise there are a few of you I have yet to meet. I still need to get over my pathological fear of both plod and the next fool on the raos - which on the last run I attended just happened to be me. However, what about getting 8 or 10 of us together for an activity day at north weald? Doesn't matter whether its wet or dry. We can thrash the slalom course etc and the grin will last for weeks. I also hope we get together for a LoT day at Bedford some time soon. I will post pics of tomorrow soon. (going to be dry as well)
Braided lines and pagids are on the car -stops very qickly now. Might do ohlins quite soon, a motorsport front seat (tired of sliding) and the Honda in March. I will try to get hold of the demonstrator as promised and bring it down for a run.
The other great thing about the BOLOCs lads and the other pistonheads regulars is the total lack of needle in the posts - anyone visited SELOC or exiges.com lately. There was a recent post on SELOC which was nothing other than a racial bash of one of the far east based lotus lads. I posted asking them to remove the entire post (maybe 30 replies) and fortunately they did. So again to the pistonheads lads (and lasses) and the BOLOC's crew, a big thanks - for the advice, the entertainment the interesting reading and most of all for the friends met. (will be meeting a few more at Bedford tomorrow).
As you wrote down the list, I realise there are a few of you I have yet to meet. I still need to get over my pathological fear of both plod and the next fool on the raos - which on the last run I attended just happened to be me. However, what about getting 8 or 10 of us together for an activity day at north weald? Doesn't matter whether its wet or dry. We can thrash the slalom course etc and the grin will last for weeks. I also hope we get together for a LoT day at Bedford some time soon. I will post pics of tomorrow soon. (going to be dry as well)
Braided lines and pagids are on the car -stops very qickly now. Might do ohlins quite soon, a motorsport front seat (tired of sliding) and the Honda in March. I will try to get hold of the demonstrator as promised and bring it down for a run.
The other great thing about the BOLOCs lads and the other pistonheads regulars is the total lack of needle in the posts - anyone visited SELOC or exiges.com lately. There was a recent post on SELOC which was nothing other than a racial bash of one of the far east based lotus lads. I posted asking them to remove the entire post (maybe 30 replies) and fortunately they did. So again to the pistonheads lads (and lasses) and the BOLOC's crew, a big thanks - for the advice, the entertainment the interesting reading and most of all for the friends met. (will be meeting a few more at Bedford tomorrow).
Hi Dan - glad to hear that, I am sure it started that way, but a few people really got on the bandwagon in general terms. I have no problem with folks taking the p**s - especially if it is a 2 way street and the person at the end isn't taking offense (someone suggested that soh would be having a laugh) Anyway I am not having a go - I am as non PC as the next guy, I just thought at the time that a line had been crossed) - have you seen the king K thread on exiges.com - fascinating reading, but one gets the feeling that violence might erupt if people met!
DanH - look forward to seeing the beast tomorrow. Have a good drive up and see you there.
>> Edited by shangani on Friday 18th November 17:54
DanH - look forward to seeing the beast tomorrow. Have a good drive up and see you there.
>> Edited by shangani on Friday 18th November 17:54
gooby said:
what are you going to say about my "driving"
Gooby - A man who quite simply LOVES to drive... and drive he does! Always the first to jump out at the layby stop with a HUGE grin. Can't comment on style as not been in a car but i've tried to stick with him and it's pretty hard, he's always fighting with Twinpipe for front of the pack so that says it all!
Thanks for introducing me to the fold... i can't wait for next summer! Wooo hoooo
I think I should clarify what I originally said - I am not knocking specific people - many folks tend to post on both. I have also yet to meet one of the lotus enthusiats I didn't like face to face (or learn from for that matter). I am just referring to some of the flavours that seem to run through a few of the posts. We all love ur cars and everyone is entitled to their opinion. Heck I post on SELOC as well - I just find pistonheads tends to be more constructive for the most part.
Sorry for the thread drift.
Gooby - I would love to comment on his driving style - but its usually his tail lights I am admiring. That said - top driver with excellent abilities to take in every aspect of the road, what other drivers are doing etc. Fast ++ but not quite as MAD as we suggest when we are taking the p**s.
>> Edited by shangani on Friday 18th November 18:09
Sorry for the thread drift.
Gooby - I would love to comment on his driving style - but its usually his tail lights I am admiring. That said - top driver with excellent abilities to take in every aspect of the road, what other drivers are doing etc. Fast ++ but not quite as MAD as we suggest when we are taking the p**s.
>> Edited by shangani on Friday 18th November 18:09
Gooby mate that post brought a tear to my eye and as a result I will make a concerted effort to get out on more runs 
If pressed to describe Gooby's driving style I would say that he obviously has a very good feel for the car and his approach is thorough and commited to every single corner. He exhibits excellent anticipation and his road position whilst overtaking or otherwise, is considered, measured and exacting. He is neither flamboyant nor reackless, just damn quick and therfore an appropriate figurehead for the Bolocs
Having said that, wouldnt we all benefit from some driver training? Im sure I would. Does someone want to take the lead and sort out a group mission. I fancy melting a set of 48's
If pressed to describe Gooby's driving style I would say that he obviously has a very good feel for the car and his approach is thorough and commited to every single corner. He exhibits excellent anticipation and his road position whilst overtaking or otherwise, is considered, measured and exacting. He is neither flamboyant nor reackless, just damn quick and therfore an appropriate figurehead for the Bolocs
Having said that, wouldnt we all benefit from some driver training? Im sure I would. Does someone want to take the lead and sort out a group mission. I fancy melting a set of 48's
Hey Gooby, what a great thread. What a great first season, I cant believe that we only have been around since last March, great driving, great times and meeting new friends, its what Bolocs is all about. We have got a core group of regulars but we love it when new poeple turn up and anyone in the area when we are out is always welcome to tag along.
Yep the quest for the 111r continues!!!
Yep the quest for the 111r continues!!!
I can only agree with everyones comments.
My overtaking balls are still small so to speak but hopefully in time, they will grow!
I must also conquer my fear of mr saftey plod putting my insurance up and charging me for the privelidge.
Despite this I always have great fun on runs and would recomend them to anyone.
My overtaking balls are still small so to speak but hopefully in time, they will grow!
I must also conquer my fear of mr saftey plod putting my insurance up and charging me for the privelidge.
Despite this I always have great fun on runs and would recomend them to anyone.
Gooby !! you made my girlfreind cry !! She didnt think blokes could come out with such words.
I am yet to meet quite a lot of the group as the new house has stolen most of the weekends. Took the car out for a spin this morning in the nice sunshine, roof off, actually didnt seem that cold. All I can say is I cant wait for the next sunny season!
The car is nearly in full health, C service now complete, full set of Toyo T1R's (these are amazing I have to say, scared the hell out of me when they were new, but now beded in the grip is fantastic.) Just one thing left now and thats the wheel bearing. Just needs to be fitted. Oh and Westovers bodyshop have agreed to pay for the front respray where my wheel took a chunk out of the arch, so all is looking good.
As fot the xmas do, my work do is on the 2nd of Dec, but I should be there for the 3r'd Bolocs one in I am not in hospital having my stomach pumped !
I am yet to meet quite a lot of the group as the new house has stolen most of the weekends. Took the car out for a spin this morning in the nice sunshine, roof off, actually didnt seem that cold. All I can say is I cant wait for the next sunny season!
The car is nearly in full health, C service now complete, full set of Toyo T1R's (these are amazing I have to say, scared the hell out of me when they were new, but now beded in the grip is fantastic.) Just one thing left now and thats the wheel bearing. Just needs to be fitted. Oh and Westovers bodyshop have agreed to pay for the front respray where my wheel took a chunk out of the arch, so all is looking good.
As fot the xmas do, my work do is on the 2nd of Dec, but I should be there for the 3r'd Bolocs one in I am not in hospital having my stomach pumped !
piooly said:
Gooby !! you made my girlfreind cry !! She didnt think blokes could come out with such words!
You are an incredible. No one else in the group thought of the car before the GF. The GF is so compliant to the size of the car it is incredible! She is absolutly dinky, she is the petite, scale model woman. She actually makes the passenger seat in a S1 look big!. She fits the car nicely, she is excelent for the power to weight ratio and to top it all she is beautiful and clever.
None of us has the guts to accessorise to that extent!
Great thread Gooby. I have thoroughly enjoyed meeting you all, and look forward to meeting the few that i haven`t. As Shangani said, the journey to join the BOLOCs run is worth every mile (and I`m a good 40plus miles away). I hope there`ll be another couple of runs/meets before the years out, and plenty in the new year! I`ll be leaving Boloc april/may time when the elise makes way for a house so I`ll be relishing every minute I spend with you all on some good fun runs.
As for getting in the car..... Well I have got the knack after much practice.
Oh and GOOBY, I got AAplus on sunday!
As for getting in the car..... Well I have got the knack after much practice.
Oh and GOOBY, I got AAplus on sunday!
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