2008 Prism Green? From Whence it came... - LotusTalk

RoadDad · 11-16-2007, 06:27 PM

It just dawned on me from whence the inspiration for the new $5100

Prism Green paint scheme for the 2008 models came.

Thanks to Robert for the colors and their prices (http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...6&postcount=58)
and to Mick who posted some pictures showing said colors (http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...4&postcount=65).

Quote:

Originally Posted by wallabyguy

The new Exclusive Color Level includes ($5,100)
Prism Green
Moonstone Silver

I have circled what appears to be the Prism Green model

on the table

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RoadDad · 11-16-2007, 06:30 PM

Thanks to James for inspiring Lotus in a new direction:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32645
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32821

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RoadDad · 11-16-2007, 06:39 PM

Although I do think, if that really is the Prism Green

, that it may look a little too much like Barney.

shay2nak · 11-16-2007, 08:34 PM

they're TVR colors.

fitfan · 11-16-2007, 10:06 PM

looks like the popular TVR flip flop green paint color?

thoose cameleon flip flops colors are made by paint compaines... not by car companies, and they are rather expensive paints

Sideoiler · 11-24-2007, 09:13 AM

I have a couple models with Standox paint which do that, cool paint kinda pricey though. Paint matching after a clam replacement might be an "issue".

t65tampa · 11-24-2007, 09:31 AM

I remember seeing "chrome paint" on a show car that gave a mirror like shine. I really liked it. The owner said that it was fragile and couldn't handle stress well. Apparently, it could buckle and crack on plastic or fiberglass trim parts. I really looked beautiful, though. Found an example below.

SpeedGeek · 11-24-2007, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t65tampa

I remember seeing "chrome paint" on a show car that gave a mirror like shine. I really liked it. The owner said that it was fragile and couldn't handle stress well. Apparently, it could buckle and crack on plastic or fiberglass trim parts. I really looked beautiful, though. Found an example below.

I like the way it looks, but driving behind a car like that on a sunny day could be dangerous.

mrluky · 11-24-2007, 10:04 AM

http://www.alsacorp.com/products/ecl...e_prodinfo.htm

ewalberg · 11-24-2007, 10:27 AM

I think that color option should include spoke wheels to complete the look... Or a stinger exhaust like the old dune buggies.

(keep in mind i love AW)

Westrock · 11-25-2007, 09:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by t65tampa

Found an example below.

As an example it makes sense, but I don't know if that is a legitimate picture. It looks like a parking lot in the reflection (right up on a curb & grass) and the horizon is very sharp (no photog).

Stephen · 11-26-2007, 01:32 AM

If that is the prism green and it is $5100, then they can keep it. I never liked the chamelon (sp?) colors. I have seen them on BMW Z3 and Mustangs. I not only find them about as ugly as you can get, but also very blingy. But again, to each their own. As for the chrome M3, you're kidding right? We who dispise chrome (well most seem to on this board); an entire car in chrome look? God help us all.

Stephen · 11-26-2007, 01:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDad

It just dawned on me from whence the inspiration for the new $5100

Prism Green paint scheme for the 2008 models came.

Thanks to Robert for the colors and their prices (http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...6&postcount=58)
and to Mick who posted some pictures showing said colors (http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/show...4&postcount=65).

I have circled what appears to be the Prism Green model

on the table

.

I think you are right. And if you look at the other small model on the table to the right, that could be the moonstone silver. This would make sense if they wanted to keep the semetry of the models in the display based on the prices of the new colors; at least for the two most expensive ones.

Out of those two ($5100 ones), I'll take the moonstone silver any day (the prism green should be a -$15,000 paint option), although my favorites fall in the $1200 and below range, except maybe the burnt orange; I need to see that one in real life.

Darth G-F · 11-26-2007, 04:20 AM

Chameleon paints are ricey as hell. Around here you only see those paints on badly modified or overdone ricer's cars. I don't know what they're smoking at Hethell but this type of paint on a track oriented car is... weird.

Fortunately, at 5100$, not many Elise/Exige are gonna get bastardized into a ricer mobile. But for those who like it, good for them to have the option.

shay2nak · 11-26-2007, 08:25 PM

I saw the color chart at the show and I couldn't get Prism Green to color shift. But moonstone silver...now that is a badass color. the color remains silver, but the metal flake changes color (like an opal) red, green, orange, blue, yellow. Crazy ass color.

Stephen · 11-27-2007, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shay2nak

But moonstone silver...now that is a badass color. the color remains silver, but the metal flake changes color (like an opal) red, green, orange, blue, yellow. Crazy ass color.

That is interesting; I would have to see that one. These colors would have to be for someone who does ot care about money/resale, or someone who loves them and will keep the car a very long time. Otherwise, the depreciation of your new '08 will be about the usual 25 to 30% in 6 months (if you bought at MSRP) plus another $5K........ouch!

charliex · 11-27-2007, 12:37 AM

I've got a laptop done in chameleon paint, but thats about as far as i'd go.

It is indeed pricey and hard to colour match.

lotusport · 12-14-2008, 11:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westrock

As an example it makes sense, but I don't know if that is a legitimate picture. It looks like a parking lot in the reflection (right up on a curb & grass) and the horizon is very sharp (no photog).

Definitely chopped. Look at the reflections in the glass of the building.

MattGold · 12-16-2008, 03:54 PM

Here ya go:
Lotus Elise gallery - BBC Top Gear

Just stumbled across it.

-M

MattGold · 12-16-2008, 03:58 PM

For the Lazy...

-M

11-16-2007, 06:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	Now for the inspiration that some of you may remember... Thanks to James for inspiring Lotus in a new direction: http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32645 http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=32821 __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy Last edited by RoadDad : 11-16-2007 at 06:36 PM.

11-16-2007, 06:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	Although I do think, if that really is the Prism Green , that it may look a little too much like Barney. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

11-16-2007, 08:34 PM	#4 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,042	they're TVR colors. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

11-16-2007, 10:06 PM	#5 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,088	looks like the popular TVR flip flop green paint color? thoose cameleon flip flops colors are made by paint compaines... not by car companies, and they are rather expensive paints __________________ Driving it around!

11-24-2007, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
t65tampa 1/3 Rotweiler, He Crazy Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 654	I remember seeing "chrome paint" on a show car that gave a mirror like shine. I really liked it. The owner said that it was fragile and couldn't handle stress well. Apparently, it could buckle and crack on plastic or fiberglass trim parts. I really looked beautiful, though. Found an example below. Attached Images __________________ Dean 2006 Pontiac GTO 2006 Infiniti G35 2008 M-B C63 AMG 2002 Honda S2000 1997 BMW 318 iC Last edited by t65tampa : 11-24-2007 at 09:31 AM. Reason: added info

11-24-2007, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sideoiler Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 525	I have a couple models with Standox paint which do that, cool paint kinda pricey though. Paint matching after a clam replacement might be an "issue".

11-24-2007, 10:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
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11-24-2007, 10:27 AM	#10 (permalink)
ewalberg Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Redwood City, CA Posts: 714	I think that color option should include spoke wheels to complete the look... Or a stinger exhaust like the old dune buggies. (keep in mind i love AW)

11-26-2007, 01:32 AM	#12 (permalink)
Stephen Waiting for next Lotus... Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: West of Mississippi Posts: 1,889	If that is the prism green and it is $5100, then they can keep it. I never liked the chamelon (sp?) colors. I have seen them on BMW Z3 and Mustangs. I not only find them about as ugly as you can get, but also very blingy. But again, to each their own. As for the chrome M3, you're kidding right? We who dispise chrome (well most seem to on this board); an entire car in chrome look? God help us all. __________________ 2009 Mini Cooper JCW - Dark Silver/Black - sport suspension/cold weather package 2008 997 GT3 - Carrara White/Black - PCCB's - 350 lbs of weight reduction Past Lotus Cars: 2005 NFB Elise, 2007 CO Exige S, 2005 AR Elise, 2008 CO Exige S 240

11-26-2007, 04:20 AM	#14 (permalink)
Darth G-F Liberté! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Quebec City Posts: 1,442	Chameleon paints are ricey as hell. Around here you only see those paints on badly modified or overdone ricer's cars. I don't know what they're smoking at Hethell but this type of paint on a track oriented car is... weird. Fortunately, at 5100$, not many Elise/Exige are gonna get bastardized into a ricer mobile. But for those who like it, good for them to have the option. __________________ 2006 Ronin Supercharged Lotus Elise 2008 BMW 328Xi

11-26-2007, 08:25 PM	#15 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,042	I saw the color chart at the show and I couldn't get Prism Green to color shift. But moonstone silver...now that is a badass color. the color remains silver, but the metal flake changes color (like an opal) red, green, orange, blue, yellow. Crazy ass color. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

11-27-2007, 12:37 AM	#17 (permalink)
charliex OSX Black hat Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 9,935	I've got a laptop done in chameleon paint, but thats about as far as i'd go. It is indeed pricey and hard to colour match. __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100.ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 West Coast Lotus Meet - Las Vegas - November 6-9 2009 http://www.westcoastlotus.com/

12-16-2008, 03:54 PM	#19 (permalink)
MattGold Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 59	Here ya go: Lotus Elise gallery - BBC Top Gear Just stumbled across it. -M

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MattGold Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 59	For the Lazy... -M

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