2006 Elise Options - LotusTalk

LOTUS 5 · 06-26-2005, 09:32 AM

Received the call to order my Elise from Fox Valley Motors. It would be a 2006 model with delivery in November. I purchased one last September from the first owner with 75 miles on it. Not sure just what I am going to do.

I have until Wed to decide and am leaving for a week in Cozumel on Monday! Anyway I acquired a copy of the available options page. Please enjoy.

offroadr35 · 06-26-2005, 09:43 AM

it costs 250 for them not to include an AC?

_JD_ · 06-26-2005, 09:54 AM

These forged standard sized wheels- do they look the same as the sport pack wheels?

LOTUS 5 · 06-26-2005, 10:25 AM

I was told that these were the same wheels that are in the Sport package.

JWA · 06-26-2005, 10:50 AM

So the only thing that I see from that list that I would probably prefer to have on my '05 is the LED taillights, assuming that they light the full circles. With those the new mesh without the reflectors might be cool. Otherwise, I don't need an LSD, don't want traction control, the sport pack is the same, don't want datyime running lights, and my cloth/leather seats appear to be better than the all cloth that are coming.

I guess I'm kind of glad that they didn't come out with any too desireable upgrades. Also looks like similar pricing too.

Thanks for posting that.

JWA · 06-26-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by LOTUS 5

I was told that these were the same wheels that are in the Sport package.

It says that they are the same size as the stock wheels, so they can't be the exact same wheels - those are wider.

Brian 111 · 06-26-2005, 04:13 PM

Daytime Driving Lights?

I'd rather have the option to buy HIDs and be trusted to turn them on myself.

NMRJock · 06-26-2005, 04:18 PM

Anybody have pictures of the new rear end? I probably would have gotten the AC delete if offered. Otherwise I think that I would have ordered the same car (but probably in the new BRG).

fitfan · 06-26-2005, 05:29 PM

good news for the autx'r guys... ac deleted and lsd... look out c5 z06

JWA · 06-26-2005, 05:32 PM

Anyone know how much the AC weighs? Maybe it's enough to offset the weight of the LSD.

andykeck · 06-26-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitfan

good news for the autx'r guys... ac deleted and lsd... look out c5 z06

... although it sure sounds like bad news to our autoxers that have 2005 cars already. Anybody know if Lotus plans to sneak out a couple of these 'new-spec' cars with a 2005 VIN?

NMRJock · 06-26-2005, 05:33 PM

Bad news for the autocrossers that already have a '05 Elise.

wallabyguy · 06-26-2005, 06:17 PM

The day time running lights are likely included for 2 reasons which are essentially the same. Canada requires them and there have been some accidents in which the elise was simply not seen and although they are of limited help, the new lights will increase the visibility of the cars on the road.

The rear LED lamps are probably the result of the same concerns.

I applaud Lotus for addressing the concern before it really becomes a problem.

JWA · 06-26-2005, 06:30 PM

Does anyone know anything specific about the LED tail lights? Are they going to be the full circles, or the same design as now?

Jon · 06-26-2005, 07:18 PM

How much does the AC weigh? Also, maybe not too bad of an idea to delete it as many people seem to have problems with it anyway.

babak · 06-26-2005, 08:24 PM

I wonder how hard it would be to upgrade to the LED's from 05 cars.

Randy Chase · 06-26-2005, 08:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NMRJock

Bad news for the autocrossers that already have a '05 Elise.

Nope. The LSD is being offered as an option also on some late 2005 cars.

More info to come....

NMRJock · 06-26-2005, 08:33 PM

What about the A/C delete?

masheen · 06-26-2005, 09:02 PM

yes, what about a/c - deletion available for any 2005s?

stereo delete would have been more useful. i never have an overwhelming need to use the stereo, while the same could not be said for a/c. or at least have the option to delete both.

raggedy1 · 06-26-2005, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by offroadr35

it costs 250 for them not to include an AC?

that's the one I really noticed too!

From the Porsche school of options ("special editions"):

take stuff off the car and charge the buyer more for it!

ha!

06-26-2005, 09:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
LOTUS 5 AS # 0232 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 112	2006 Elise Options Received the call to order my Elise from Fox Valley Motors. It would be a 2006 model with delivery in November. I purchased one last September from the first owner with 75 miles on it. Not sure just what I am going to do. I have until Wed to decide and am leaving for a week in Cozumel on Monday! Anyway I acquired a copy of the available options page. Please enjoy. Attached Images __________________ Cuando Omni Flunkus Moritati

06-26-2005, 09:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
_JD_ Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SE of Georgia Posts: 2,434	These forged standard sized wheels- do they look the same as the sport pack wheels? __________________ Join Club 111

06-26-2005, 10:25 AM	#4 (permalink)
LOTUS 5 AS # 0232 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dixon, IL Posts: 112	I was told that these were the same wheels that are in the Sport package. __________________ Cuando Omni Flunkus Moritati

06-26-2005, 10:50 AM	#5 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,296	So the only thing that I see from that list that I would probably prefer to have on my '05 is the LED taillights, assuming that they light the full circles. With those the new mesh without the reflectors might be cool. Otherwise, I don't need an LSD, don't want traction control, the sport pack is the same, don't want datyime running lights, and my cloth/leather seats appear to be better than the all cloth that are coming. I guess I'm kind of glad that they didn't come out with any too desireable upgrades. Also looks like similar pricing too. Thanks for posting that. Last edited by JWA : 09-25-2005 at 09:52 AM.

06-26-2005, 04:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,309	Anybody have pictures of the new rear end? I probably would have gotten the AC delete if offered. Otherwise I think that I would have ordered the same car (but probably in the new BRG). __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

06-26-2005, 09:43 AM	#2 (permalink)
offroadr35 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 1,253	it costs 250 for them not to include an AC?

06-26-2005, 04:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
Brian 111 I friggin' love coloring! Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 1,437	Daytime Driving Lights? I'd rather have the option to buy HIDs and be trusted to turn them on myself.

06-26-2005, 05:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
fitfan Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 3,127	good news for the autx'r guys... ac deleted and lsd... look out c5 z06 __________________ Driving it around!

06-26-2005, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,296	Anyone know how much the AC weighs? Maybe it's enough to offset the weight of the LSD.

06-26-2005, 05:33 PM	#12 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,309	Bad news for the autocrossers that already have a '05 Elise. __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

06-26-2005, 06:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
wallabyguy Club111. Got the groove? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,330	The day time running lights are likely included for 2 reasons which are essentially the same. Canada requires them and there have been some accidents in which the elise was simply not seen and although they are of limited help, the new lights will increase the visibility of the cars on the road. The rear LED lamps are probably the result of the same concerns. I applaud Lotus for addressing the concern before it really becomes a problem. __________________ Robert (aka Sith Lord of LB) Former Lotus Sales 74 Elite 502 05 Elise (Snuffalupagous..RIP : Laser Blue, Black Leather, Touring Pack, Hardtop ) The Wallaby Will Ride Again

06-26-2005, 06:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,296	Does anyone know anything specific about the LED tail lights? Are they going to be the full circles, or the same design as now?

06-26-2005, 07:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
Jon Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 245	How much does the AC weigh? Also, maybe not too bad of an idea to delete it as many people seem to have problems with it anyway.

06-26-2005, 08:24 PM	#16 (permalink)
babak Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 8,269 Images: 23	I wonder how hard it would be to upgrade to the LED's from 05 cars. __________________ Babak Club111 Central Plains Coordinator '05 Elise - Touring, HT, StarShield '99 Ducati 996 Bip '05 Freelander SE

06-26-2005, 08:33 PM	#18 (permalink)
NMRJock A smile a mile. Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 3,309	What about the A/C delete? __________________ Paul Parkanzky Magnetic Blue with Biscuit Touring, LSS, Starshield

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06-26-2005, 09:02 PM	#19 (permalink)
masheen Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Posts: 680	yes, what about a/c - deletion available for any 2005s? stereo delete would have been more useful. i never have an overwhelming need to use the stereo, while the same could not be said for a/c. or at least have the option to delete both.