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Nov. 17, 2011 8:34 a.m. wallabyguy None

Hey everyone,

My name is Robert and I'm new to this forum but have been active on other automotive sites for over a decade now.

I'm a long time British sports car owner including Triumphs, MGs and Lotuses. About 6 years ago I decided to turn my hobby into a career and left architecture to pursue my passion for automobiles. A couple of years back I started a company, British Racing Group and we are now the authorized representatives for Toniq and Ginetta in the US. We operate several OE and aftermarket parts websites including Lotus Garage and our own namesake site.

I look forward to becoming a regular here and becoming more involved with this portion of the community after years of involvement with the Lotus folks.

Thanks,

Robert
Nov. 17, 2011 8:37 a.m. gamby SuperDork

Wow. Welcome aboard. Looks like you'll have a ton to contribute.
Nov. 17, 2011 8:40 a.m. N Sperlo SuperDork

Be sure to add your cars to your garage. Its always good to have someone new to learn from. I look forward to that.

Welcome.
Nov. 17, 2011 8:42 a.m. stan SuperDork

Welcome.

Have you checked into Classic Motorsports yet??

Also, if I remember correctly, new members who own companies can give big discounts for their products to the other members...

...if I remember correctly..
Nov. 17, 2011 8:45 a.m. 93EXCivic SuperDork

Woohoo more British car owners.

Welcome
Nov. 17, 2011 8:59 a.m. Duke SuperDork

Speaking as a fellow architect, welcome aboard!
Nov. 17, 2011 9:39 a.m. wallabyguy New Reader

As for my personal cars, nothing too exotic outside of a Lotus Elite and an Acura. That's the flip side of being in the auto business is that you end up driving the inventory and owning very few yourself.

I'll probably look to become an advertiser based on what I'm seeing here. With the first Ginetta G40's on their way here early next year, this is obviously the best venue for them.

@ Duke, I loved architecture (not always the clients) and practiced for nearly 20 years but my passion was always with the time I spent with the Lotus clubs so when the opportunity presented itself, I made the jump.
Nov. 17, 2011 9:50 a.m. DrBoost SuperDork

New guy brings the beer (and being a Brit, the beer will be good).
Nov. 17, 2011 9:55 a.m. hrdlydangerous Reader

Welcome to the insanity. BTW, Miata.
Nov. 17, 2011 10:22 a.m. aussiesmg SuperDork

Welcome, we need more info on your business, contact the magazine staff.

Welcome to enablers anonymous
Nov. 17, 2011 11:07 a.m. N Sperlo SuperDork

wallabyguy wrote:

As for my personal cars, nothing too exotic outside of a Lotus Elite and an Acura. That's the flip side of being in the auto business is that you end up driving the inventory and owning very few yourself.

aussiesmg wrote:

Welcome to enablers anonymous

We will help you out with this problem as I'm sure its why you came to us.
Nov. 17, 2011 1:11 p.m. wallabyguy New Reader

aussiesmg wrote:

Welcome, we need more info on your business, contact the magazine staff.

Welcome to enablers anonymous

I honestly didn't want to make the thread into a commercial for my company. I recognize forum rules and certainly don't want to violate any by posting anything that constitutes an advertisement.
Nov. 17, 2011 2:35 p.m. DrBoost SuperDork

wallabyguy wrote:

aussiesmg wrote:

Welcome, we need more info on your business, contact the magazine staff.

Welcome to enablers anonymous

I honestly didn't want to make the thread into a commercial for my company. I recognize forum rules and certainly don't want to violate any by posting anything that constitutes an advertisement.

What's the opposite of canoe?
Nov. 17, 2011 3:26 p.m. chandlerGTi Reader

A ultralight?

Welcome
Nov. 17, 2011 3:27 p.m. Rusted_Busted_Spit SuperDork

You really should run away.
Nov. 17, 2011 3:29 p.m. wallabyguy New Reader

Rusted_Busted_Spit wrote:

You really should run away.

nah, this seems like a good place.
Nov. 17, 2011 4:12 p.m. wbjones SuperDork

wallabyguy wrote:

aussiesmg wrote:

Welcome, we need more info on your business, contact the magazine staff.

Welcome to enablers anonymous

I honestly didn't want to make the thread into a commercial for my company. I recognize forum rules and certainly don't want to violate any by posting anything that constitutes an advertisement.

contact the folk that run this insane asylum and they can set you up as an advertiser ... then any time you post something in the wrong place they'll move it ...

welcome aboard

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