2006 Elise Options

[tonybelding]

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

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.

Now. . . I'm just wondering if the daytime running lights will replace the current auxiliary driving lights, mounted on the grill? Or is it more likely they'll just be built into the standard headlights housing? (Maybe it simply powers up the low beams whenever the car is running?)

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by tonybelding

Now. . . I'm just wondering if the daytime running lights will replace the current auxiliary driving lights, mounted on the grill? Or is it more likely they'll just be built into the standard headlights housing? (Maybe it simply powers up the low beams whenever the car is running?)

My guess would be that they are just the parking lights which are already built into the high-beam lights. It would be simple to rewire them such that they are on all the time and the tailights are not turned on with them.

[CanadianRedline]

Just wondering,

Does anybody have the 2006 option sheet yet. Colours, prices, upgrades, etc.... ?

[rnr]

You can find plenty of discussion in the forums but the quick rundown is (prices in UD$)

1)daytime running lights
2)LED taillights
3)Extra seat padding
4)LSD/TC ($1790)
5)TC($495)
6)Forged wheels (without LSS) ($1695)
7)Matt black wheels ($250)
8)Colour changes (no more SY or BRP, addition of Solar Yellow and BRG)

[MuddyRoverRob]

Originally Posted by ChrisB

My guess would be that they are just the parking lights which are already built into the high-beam lights. It would be simple to rewire them such that they are on all the time and the tailights are not turned on with them.

Actually most systems run the high beam lamps at a reduced voltage (so they don't blind other drivers)

It's gotten to the point that here in Canada it seems very funny to see a car without drl's

[TimMullen]

Originally Posted by MuddyRoverRob

Actually most systems run the high beam lamps at a reduced voltage (so they don't blind other drivers)

That's the way it was in the US when the foolishness first started - glaringly annoying high beams shining in the back window of low sports cars.

Now days, most new cars with DRLs (in the US anyway) are using either separate lights in the grill, the yellow turn signal bulbs, of "city lights" in the headlights (like the Elise has for front parking lights). DRLs are not quite as annoying as they used to be...

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by TimMullen

That's the way it was in the US when the foolishness first started - glaringly annoying high beams shining in the back window of low sports cars.

Toyota is now in the process of recalling over 92,000 2000 and 2001 Celicas because the DRLs are too bright.

On a different (but popular here) subject, the NHTSA said it has shut down 24 suppliers of kits that allow people to install their own HID lights.

[John Stimson]

Really? I wish GM would recall all the Saturns they ever made, on which the DRLs are way too bright.

[xxxotic]

Are the US models for 2006 getting drive by wire and new seats too?

I just saw this on the New Zealand site

http://www.lotuscars.net.nz/newsite/index.php?view=news

[andykeck]

Originally Posted by xxxotic

Are the US models for 2006 getting drive by wire and new seats too?

I just saw this on the New Zealand site

http://www.lotuscars.net.nz/newsite/index.php?view=news

Yes. Although my limited understanding was not that the seats were necessarily new, but the padding is different/more/rearranged.

[shay2nak]

looks like the price is going up over there for 2006.

[karajabola]

Originally Posted by shay2nak

looks like the price is going up over there for 2006.

about 8%, or potentially another $3500 in the US. yikes.

[ChrisB]

Originally Posted by John Stimson

Really? I wish GM would recall all the Saturns they ever made, on which the DRLs are way too bright.

GM was also mentioned in the recall, but I didn't catch the details on them, so didn't mention it.

[GabbaGabbaHey]

Originally Posted by karajabola

about 8%, or potentially another $3500 in the US. yikes.

IMO that would be the nail in the coffin for US 06 Elise sales. Might help Prestige shift the 35 cars baking on their lot though

[Randy Chase]

Originally Posted by Genjuro

Does anyone have any pics of the new rear lamps?

This was posted over on SELOC

[Randy Chase]

And the new slotted grill-

[shay2nak]

YES!!! Those LEDs look great!! I kinda figured they'd leave the turn and reverse lights as bulbs. Thanks, Randy!

The grill looks like a stack of bricks, but it looks good!!!

[Crudson]

Originally Posted by andykeck

Yes. Although my limited understanding was not that the seats were necessarily new, but the padding is different/more/rearranged.

The new seats have some funky material that automatically adjusts over time to the correct posture for the driver. The lumbar pump is gone. Can't remember the make of the seats but Lotus have been testing them for some time I was told.

[Adam]

The lights look great , the grill looks alot more aggressive. Can't wait, November delivery!

[lakeland rock]

Anyone know what wheels are fitted to the Exige ? I like black wheels on the Exige but that isnt an option on the Forged Wheels on the Elise. Sports Pack = Silver wheels only ?