A Lotus VX in Cali

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11/09/2010, 06:17 AM
deermagnet

A Lotus VX in Cali

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11/09/2010, 06:48 AM
crotchrocket

Weird,

Isuzu supplied the engine for the Lotus Elan but thats about it i think
11/09/2010, 07:02 AM
circmand

I read some of the comments

Apparently the VX does not live up to the high standards of Ford Focus owners.

This makes me sad.

NOT
11/09/2010, 07:04 AM
Luna X

I say we rumble
11/09/2010, 07:06 AM
circmand

I would agree

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Originally Posted by Luna X

I say we rumble

But I would bet its a bitch cleaning Focuses? Foci? whatever out of our grills.
11/09/2010, 07:22 AM
WormGod

Considering the "VX" badge in the grill.... someone from here?

Still.... it says "Lotus". Gotta admit.... it is weak-sauce. :p

Funny story about rebadges though.... earlier this summer, I had my VX parked in the lot by my local wateringhole Starbucks. I was sitting just feet away from it sipping on my coffee. 2 older gentlemen got out of a Vette they parked next to it, and took a lap around it. They started pointing to the "SUPERCHARGED" emblem below my "3.5L". They had a couple of chuckles and one said "They never supercharged any ISUZUS. This guy isn't kidding anyone." I hit them alarm to unlock the VX, walked over, opened the door, pooped the hood, and sat back down. They were looking at me said, "Oh, this is yours?" and I said, "Go ahead" and nodded to the popped hood. They pushed the hood up and looked. The one who was holding the hood up turned and said, "Touche, well played." :bgwo:

We talked about it for a hot minute before all attention was turned to their bad-*** Z06, heh.

So.... seriously.... at least be able to back up your badges. :yesgray:
11/09/2010, 07:31 AM
JAMAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by circmand

Apparently the VX does not live up to the high standards of Ford Focus owners.

now THAT's funny!
11/09/2010, 08:16 AM
PittVXr

Quote:

Originally Posted by WormGod

So.... seriously.... at least be able to back up your badges. :yesgray:

^^^ True.
11/09/2010, 08:25 AM
VX KAT

The owner must have been inspired by yours JAMAS...Aren't ya glad you removed them :bgwb:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...33&postcount=1

My guess is license plate is their last 4 VIN....deermagnet...you probably already checked that, huh...
11/09/2010, 08:41 AM
Mile High VX

I checked and no match for anyone here...:smilewink:bgwo::bgwb::bwgy:
11/09/2010, 08:55 AM
mdwyer

I liked this comment:

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tis actually a fun little truck if you can get around teh excursion hiding blindspots

While I'm not sure there's any blind spot in the world large enough to hide an Excursion, I will allow that the blindspots are viciously large.
11/09/2010, 09:21 AM
crager34

Did anyone see the post in that thread saying: "The only one I've ever seen is a totaled one in the B&H Junkyard in Maryland.

In case your looking for parts.
11/09/2010, 09:23 AM
circmand

Well for blind spots

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Originally Posted by mdwyer

I liked this comment:

While I'm not sure there's any blind spot in the world large enough to hide an Excursion, I will allow that the blindspots are viciously large.

I would refer to rear view out the back window as a Horizon hiding blind spot of course it works for spotting highway patrol planes
11/09/2010, 09:27 AM
JAMAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by VX KAT

The owner must have been inspired by yours JAMAS...Aren't ya glad you removed them :bgwb:
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...33&postcount=1

My guess is license plate is their last 4 VIN....deermagnet...you probably already checked that, huh...

yeah but mine was different....I had a ferrari engine in mine....I replaced it with a VX engine when I removed the ferrari badges....

thats my story and I am sticking to it.
11/09/2010, 09:43 AM
JHarris1385

Yeah I would have never kept that Ferrari engine either...I heard it burns oil.
11/09/2010, 10:31 AM
VX KAT

Quote:

Originally Posted by crager34

Did anyone see the post in that thread saying: "The only one I've ever seen is a totaled one in the B&H Junkyard in Maryland.

In case your looking for parts.

I did...already called them...they have 2 yards, don't show it in inventory. Said, it's possible it's there and not listed on computer, but he wasn't willing to physically go look for it. :rollo:
11/09/2010, 10:51 AM
JAMAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by VX KAT

but he wasn't willing to physically go look for it. :rollo:

Great way to run a business.
11/09/2010, 11:33 AM
RickOKC

Quote:

Originally Posted by circmand

Apparently the VX does not live up to the high standards of Ford Focus owners.

THAT literally made me LOL! :smilewink

Quote:

Originally Posted by VX KAT

My guess is license plate is their last 4 VIN....deermagnet...you probably already checked that, huh...

TEN36VX... 10-36 is police code for "Advise with Correct Time". Maybe the owner needs a link to the recent thread about resetting the clock? :p

Hmmm, there's no telling when that person saw that VX at the salvage yard. I s'pose it could have been years ago.
11/09/2010, 01:29 PM
samneil2000

Hard to believe Focus fanatics are dogging the VX. I mean, we don't even have the cool European Focus over here yet. The 2011 is a nice car, but the rest are hideous!
11/09/2010, 01:39 PM
blacksambo

Gotta remember folks, Simon Cox formerly of Lotus cars designed the VX and even had a rebadged version called iron man made to highlight his interest in marathon running. This car is not too far off.
11/09/2010, 02:09 PM
JAMAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacksambo

Gotta remember folks, Simon Cox formerly of Lotus cars designed the VX and even had a rebadged version called iron man made to highlight his interest in marathon running. This car is not too far off.

you should post that on that other forum
11/09/2010, 03:43 PM
Ldub

:rolleyesg

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/member.php?u=1572

:smilewink
11/09/2010, 04:08 PM
vt_maverick

Quote:

Originally Posted by crager34

Did anyone see the post in that thread saying: "The only one I've ever seen is a totaled one in the B&H Junkyard in Maryland.

In case your looking for parts.

Gary (WormGod) I don't suppose this could have been your Dragon?
11/09/2010, 05:09 PM
deermagnet

Good find, Ldub. He did mention the Lotus rebadge back in '08. I don't remember that at all. The cladding was painted. I guess even paint on our cladding is not permanent. :(

Mark
11/09/2010, 05:38 PM
AlaskaVX

Quote:

Lotus should definitely stick to making badass cars..not mini-SUV's LOL.

EDIT

Just read the rest of the replies..so, some douche ACTUALLY put Lotus badges on an Isuzu? You've got to be kidding me..

Whats funny is he ACTUALLY believed it to be a Lotus, the owner of the VX has to be laughing so hard..... I love it when people ask if mine is really made by NASA (NASA badging)
11/09/2010, 08:16 PM
Gussie2000

That board is so bored that one of their members talk about the negativity in there with all the stupid coments.
11/09/2010, 10:05 PM
pbkid

i just find it funny for anyone with a focus to say ANYTHING about any other car on the market....
owning a focus automatically removes you from anyone who ever deserves to say anything about other vehicles.... at least in my book.

which brings up my next question... why were you on a focus forum deermagnet??
11/09/2010, 10:11 PM
PK

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbkid

which brings up my next question... why were you on a focus forum deermagnet??

Hahahahaha - LMFAO.

Yeah, come on Mark - 'fess up.

That is as bad as being caught on a porn site.

Hahaha

PK
11/09/2010, 11:05 PM
Gussie2000

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK

Hahahahaha - LMFAO.

Yeah, come on Mark - 'fess up.

That is as bad as being caught on a porn site.

Hahaha

PK

LOL mark.

You must have some blockbuster video near by and stop being caught like that :p
11/10/2010, 01:59 AM
Stephen Biko

I still have a set of lambo badges I picked up from a dealer that went out of business like 6 years ago. Never have been able to get around to putting them on the vx though. I wonder if it would increase the chance of getting it stolen?
11/10/2010, 05:50 AM
JAMAS

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Biko

I still have a set of lambo badges I picked up from a dealer that went out of business like 6 years ago. Never have been able to get around to putting them on the vx though. I wonder if it would increase the chance of getting it stolen?

probably not, but it would probably increase the chances of it getting talked about on the "Classic '98 Ford Taurus" forum. They're a very fancy crowd.
11/10/2010, 06:11 AM
deermagnet

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbkid

which brings up my next question... why were you on a focus forum deermagnet??

I found that thread using the Board Reader advanced search-
http://boardreader.com/index.php?a=a&x=1

Once in a while I use that search to see what people are saying about our VX. I use the advanced search so I can narrow it down to just the last week or month. Mostly members on auto boards bring it up in their threads for "Ugliest Car", "Worst Car Ever", "Car Design Disasters". :rolleyes:

I remember one person said about the VX, "What's the point, you can't wheel with it." They have no idea. :rolly:

Give it a try to see what people are saying about something you're interested in.

Mark Griffin
11/10/2010, 07:31 AM
WormGod

Quote:

Originally Posted by vt_maverick

Gary (WormGod) I don't suppose this could have been your Dragon?

If recently, after almost 10 years, I doubt it, but anything is possible. I guess dude could have meant he saw it a while back.

Simon also designed the CTS most recently.... any takers on re-badging your VX as a Cadillac? C'mon now. :P
11/10/2010, 08:35 AM
Triathlete

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephen Biko

I still have a set of lambo badges I picked up from a dealer that went out of business like 6 years ago. Never have been able to get around to putting them on the vx though.

I would buy a 70's Ford Pinto to put them on!:bwgy:
11/10/2010, 07:17 PM
pbkid

sure mark.............. i REALLY believe you......
are you really a closet focus fan?

Quote:

Originally Posted by deermagnet

I found that thread using the Board Reader advanced search-
http://boardreader.com/index.php?a=a&x=1

Once in a while I use that search to see what people are saying about our VX. I use the advanced search so I can narrow it down to just the last week or month. Mostly members on auto boards bring it up in their threads for "Ugliest Car", "Worst Car Ever", "Car Design Disasters". :rolleyes:

I remember one person said about the VX, "What's the point, you can't wheel with it." They have no idea. :rolly:

Give it a try to see what people are saying about something you're interested in.

Mark Griffin

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