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I just rang the guy, his name is Ian. Seems like a nice bloke. BAsically, they meet up once a month on a Sunday and go for a big drive, partners usually go to, so the pace is probably a little slower than the crazy Bolocs standard. But still sounds like fun. Ian runs the Dorset area for the national Club Lotus Magazine. We shall all have to try and do a meeting, Prehaps July 2nd?
I've told him to have a look on this topic and could all Boloc members just say a quick hello to help show how many of us there actually are.
I've told him to have a look on this topic and could all Boloc members just say a quick hello to help show how many of us there actually are.
S Works said:
CL tends to be a bit Club Beardy. Good for a gawp at some lovely classics though.
Presumably you are or have been a member? If a meet that isn't full of IT people talking about Honda conversions, semi slick tyres, spring rates on their Nitrons and lines through a particular corner (like the SELOC ones) is "beardy" then you may have a point.
I'm in that chapter of Club Lotus but don't go out with them very often as I don't have much spare time. The meets have a very diverse range of cars there, I have seen everything from a stunning Lotus 4 to an S2 Exige and as a result the runs are not what you "crazy BoLOCs" are used to, more of a drive in the country than race round some lanes. Great bunch of people with a real passion for the marque (and facial hair - joke)
No I'm not a member, nor do I intend to be.
I appreciate the classics but yes, the facts play out that sitting around talking about tappets and carb's isn't my cuppa these days. I'd rather spend my time talking about the aspects of the modern Lotus world that I am interested in (those being topics you have mentioned). So whilst I did find the people I met at the more local meets extremely friendly, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to attend a meet or a run. Pootling along at 50mph isn't me I'm afraid.
If I ended up buying a classic Lotus then Club Lotus would probably be more appropriate for me, but I'm sure I'd be as welcome at the KentLotus meets.
Apologies if you find the term "beardy" inappropriate, but I find it describes the local chapter almost perfectly.
I appreciate the classics but yes, the facts play out that sitting around talking about tappets and carb's isn't my cuppa these days. I'd rather spend my time talking about the aspects of the modern Lotus world that I am interested in (those being topics you have mentioned). So whilst I did find the people I met at the more local meets extremely friendly, I probably wouldn't go out of my way to attend a meet or a run. Pootling along at 50mph isn't me I'm afraid.
If I ended up buying a classic Lotus then Club Lotus would probably be more appropriate for me, but I'm sure I'd be as welcome at the KentLotus meets.
Apologies if you find the term "beardy" inappropriate, but I find it describes the local chapter almost perfectly.
piooly said:
I just rang the guy, his name is Ian. Seems like a nice bloke. BAsically, they meet up once a month on a Sunday and go for a big drive, partners usually go to, so the pace is probably a little slower than the crazy Bolocs standard. But still sounds like fun. Ian runs the Dorset area for the national Club Lotus Magazine. We shall all have to try and do a meeting, Prehaps July 2nd?
I've told him to have a look on this topic and could all Boloc members just say a quick hello to help show how many of us there actually are.
I've told him to have a look on this topic and could all Boloc members just say a quick hello to help show how many of us there actually are.
Hello
I'm a big BoLOC!
I'm also of the persuasion that enjoys thinking of the Purbecks as the UK equivalent to the Nordschleife
Joe
I just spotted this.
I have been a member of Club Lotus since I got My car.
Ian and Dee are great paople, they work very hard for the local club, organising runs and visits to such places as Brooklands. See the cover of latest Club Lotus mag.
The meetings are anything but beardy, a very diverse group of people attend.
The runs are just a tad less manic than BoLOC runs, but then how could they not be?
I hope Ian does't see the vid of me on Zig Zag with the arse end out.
Phil.
I have been a member of Club Lotus since I got My car.
Ian and Dee are great paople, they work very hard for the local club, organising runs and visits to such places as Brooklands. See the cover of latest Club Lotus mag.
The meetings are anything but beardy, a very diverse group of people attend.
The runs are just a tad less manic than BoLOC runs, but then how could they not be?
I hope Ian does't see the vid of me on Zig Zag with the arse end out.
Phil.
Joe - Exige S said:
piooly said:
I just rang the guy, his name is Ian. Seems like a nice bloke. BAsically, they meet up once a month on a Sunday and go for a big drive, partners usually go to, so the pace is probably a little slower than the crazy Bolocs standard. But still sounds like fun. Ian runs the Dorset area for the national Club Lotus Magazine. We shall all have to try and do a meeting, Prehaps July 2nd?
I've told him to have a look on this topic and could all Boloc members just say a quick hello to help show how many of us there actually are.
I've told him to have a look on this topic and could all Boloc members just say a quick hello to help show how many of us there actually are.
Hello
I'm a big BoLOC!
I'm also of the persuasion that enjoys thinking of the Purbecks as the UK equivalent to the Nordschleife
Joe
There are currently 30 official Bolocs and quite a few unofficial!
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