www.lotuscars.co.uk

[Boggy]

www.lotuscars.co.uk

What's going on with the Lotus site? It's been down for two day's?

Boggy

[zasker]

Not sure, posted the same on Exiges.com but no answers. I thought perhaps they are updating it!

[tricky 100]

Not to worry , sit down ,take a Valium , you'll get through this .

[Boggy]

Calling L100NYY,

Come on sir what's going on

Boggy

[Bada Bing!]

I hope they actually feature the current lineup, with some decent media and images. It really could be such a better site than it is.

Here's hoping it's down because it's had a redesign.

[EvoJay]

I tried to go on yesterday to get some info on different packs and it wouldnt work...hope it comes back soon.

Jay

[Boggy]

Bada Bing! said:

I hope they actually feature the current lineup, with some decent media and images. It really could be such a better site than it is.

Here's hoping it's down because it's had a redesign.

I'll design it for them, for a fee of course. It's costing the company money as in the last month alone I've spent £50 through the webstore

Boggy

[Stephanie Plum]

Does it really matter? What do you need from it?

[Bada Bing!]

Go for it.

Include a car configurator and details on each of the packs fir the Elise/Exige, some wallpapers, and some video clips. While you're at it, put up some online brochures, some press review PDF's.

Pretty basic really. And get rid of that awful bbackground "music"!

[riwiho]

Bada Bing! said:

Include a car configurator

That would be great.

[21TonyK]

riwiho said:

Bada Bing! said:

Include a car configurator

That would be great.

What? You can have aircon or no aircon, or suspension that works or doesn't? Hardly Logic7 with or without active suspension.. LOL!

The day they put a "configurator" is the day they really have sold out! You can list Lotus "options" on one hand. On my last BM I added 35% to the original cost of the car with options and even then I cut back a bit. Hardly what I would you expect from a "nuts and bolts" sports car.

But... if it was a stripes/no stripes or an exhaust "configurator" that would be a different proposition

[riwiho]

21TonyK said:

riwiho said:

Bada Bing! said:

Include a car configurator

That would be great.

What? You can have aircon or no aircon, or suspension that works or doesn't? Hardly Logic7 with or without active suspension.. LOL!

The day they put a "configurator" is the day they really have sold out! You can list Lotus "options" on one hand. On my last BM I added 35% to the original cost of the car with options and even then I cut back a bit. Hardly what I would you expect from a "nuts and bolts" sports car.

But... if it was a stripes/no stripes or an exhaust "configurator" that would be a different proposition

Colour and strip options is all i was after however I believe it would be helpful for individuals who are buying new and wanting to gain a better idea of the total cost of a specific spec car.

Edited by riwiho on Thursday 29th November 21:12

[Bada Bing!]

21TonyK said:

riwiho said:

Bada Bing! said:

Include a car configurator

That would be great.

What? You can have aircon or no aircon, or suspension that works or doesn't? Hardly Logic7 with or without active suspension.. LOL!

The day they put a "configurator" is the day they really have sold out! You can list Lotus "options" on one hand. On my last BM I added 35% to the original cost of the car with options and even then I cut back a bit. Hardly what I would you expect from a "nuts and bolts" sports car.

But... if it was a stripes/no stripes or an exhaust "configurator" that would be a different proposition

Not sure if you meant to, but you just made yourself sound like quite a cock there mate. Congrats if you did.

Why must you have hundreds of options before you can list and price them on a website? Why must they be complicated with silly sounding names before you can spec a car with them?

I want to know how much the different paint colours cost, how much the different wheel types cost, how much the performance, touring, or sport packs cost, and as you mentioned, things like aircon, or upgraded seats.

Those are all options, they all cost money, and it would be helpful to know what your particular spec and colour of car would cost, so you know how much you're going to spend, without having to trapse out to a dealer for a quote.

[21TonyK]

Bada Bing! said:

21TonyK said:

riwiho said:

Bada Bing! said:

Include a car configurator

That would be great.

What? You can have aircon or no aircon, or suspension that works or doesn't? Hardly Logic7 with or without active suspension.. LOL!

The day they put a "configurator" is the day they really have sold out! You can list Lotus "options" on one hand. On my last BM I added 35% to the original cost of the car with options and even then I cut back a bit. Hardly what I would you expect from a "nuts and bolts" sports car.

But... if it was a stripes/no stripes or an exhaust "configurator" that would be a different proposition

Not sure if you meant to, but you just made yourself sound like quite a cock there mate. Congrats if you did.

Why must you have hundreds of options before you can list and price them on a website? Why must they be complicated with silly sounding names before you can spec a car with them?

I want to know how much the different paint colours cost, how much the different wheel types cost, how much the performance, touring, or sport packs cost, and as you mentioned, things like aircon, or upgraded seats.

Those are all options, they all cost money, and it would be helpful to know what your particular spec and colour of car would cost, so you know how much you're going to spend, without having to trapse out to a dealer for a quote.

I just pulled an (albeit year out of date) spec sheet for a 111R. Only options ... aircon, hard top, black wheels, lifestyle paint / custom paint or 3 pre-built options which encapsulate some of the above..

1) Sports Pack
2) Super Touring Pack
3) Super Sports Pack

Hardly rocket science!!!

Take a look at a BMW or Merc "configurator"... Lotus is hardly a complicated option by comparison. These things are great web-toys but really just tinkering on a car where carpets are optional!!!!

[Boggy]

Stephanie Plum said:

Does it really matter? What do you need from it?

Must be honest Stephanie in today's market I think it's one of the most important thing's I.e. to have your internet site running 24/7, however I want to buy a few more bit's from the webstore

Boggy

[TonyHetherington]

I agree about the configurator. There might not be many options on the face of it, but with all the different packs available, what they give, colour options, TC, air con, etc. etc. etc.....when looking for my car I would have loved a configruator for sure.

[L100NYY]

Morning guys and gals,

The problem is purely a technical one I'm afraid, there is a problem with the server which is located in Singapore which is being sorted as I type this.

Apologies for any problems this has caused.

On a positive not, there will be a new updated website with us before Christmas which will include 360 degree views of the cars and a configurator to follow shortly afterwards.

[Cuzza]

There's a configurator on the North Ameriocan Lotus site if you want to do the colours, wheels and interior options thing

[Boggy]

L100NYY said:

Morning guys and gals,

The problem is purely a technical one I'm afraid, there is a problem with the server which is located in Singapore which is being sorted as I type this.

Apologies for any problems this has caused.

On a positive not, there will be a new updated website with us before Christmas which will include 360 degree views of the cars and a configurator to follow shortly afterwards.

If they want a decent Lead Desktop Architect then I'm available, I'd even leave my company of 18 year's to work for them. Mind you my fee wouldn't be any smaller

Boggy

[L100NYY]

Boggy said:

L100NYY said:

Morning guys and gals,

The problem is purely a technical one I'm afraid, there is a problem with the server which is located in Singapore which is being sorted as I type this.

Apologies for any problems this has caused.

On a positive not, there will be a new updated website with us before Christmas which will include 360 degree views of the cars and a configurator to follow shortly afterwards.

If they want a decent Lead Desktop Architect then I'm available, I'd even leave my company of 18 year's to work for them. Mind you my fee wouldn't be any smaller

Boggy

Errrrrmmmm..... I'll let you know.