New and modified colors for 2006 - LotusTalk

Randy Chase · 06-22-2005, 06:52 PM

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Randy Chase · 06-22-2005, 06:55 PM

Deleted colors-

Saffron Yellow
Aztec Bronze
Bordeaux Red Pearl

Modified colors-

Arctic Silver
Storm Titanium
Laser Blue
Racing Green
Graphite Gray

New colors
British Racing Green
Polar Blue
Canyon Red
Solar Yellow
Aspen White
Chili Red
Autumn Gold
Phantom Black

peck555 · 06-22-2005, 07:00 PM

I can't believe that they are getting rid of 2 of the most popular colors:BRP,and SY

Randy Chase · 06-22-2005, 07:02 PM

SY will become rare!

One motivation might be, they sold a lot of SY. Now if you want yellow, you will pay more for Solar Yellow.

Randy Chase · 06-22-2005, 07:03 PM

What amazes me, is how many colors are options on this car. Hell, you can't get this many choices on a large production volume car like an Accord or Camry, yet Lotus can give us 19 choices.. including two different blacks and two reds that looks almost identical?

abechen · 06-22-2005, 07:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peck555

I can't believe that they are getting rid of 2 of the most popular colors:BRP,and SY

Knowing Lotus, they probably ran out of paint

MattG · 06-22-2005, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

What amazes me, is how many colors are options on this car.

Indeed. It's a little disappointing that there are still only two colors that you don't have to pay extra for, but at least they changed to green to offer some more variety there.

ivan1 · 06-22-2005, 07:10 PM

There were rumors of that happening a while back

Daan · 06-22-2005, 07:11 PM

when will we see pictures of actual cars with the new colors? When is the "model year" cutoff? (ie "we stop building 2005's in August" or sometime)
Of course I'm a freak, my old favorite color was AB,and my new favorite is "autumn gold" which Lotus will put on 3 cars worldwide. I can sure pick 'em, right?

JediMindGamez · 06-22-2005, 07:34 PM

aaarrrggg....i was sold on magnetic blue but now they have another british racing green (have to see it on the car but it looks like the one i want, i really like the aston martin brg)

plus a phantom black too....arrrggg...ive alwayz wanted a black sports car....

NOOOOOO.....the choices the choices....

SillyPuppy · 06-22-2005, 07:40 PM

By "modified", what do they mean, exactly? Are they changing the shade? I'm most concerned about LB and GG...

Orrie

Randy Chase · 06-22-2005, 07:44 PM

Yes, the color is different. In the attached PDF you can even see some of the changes.

It looks like Arctic Silver is lighter.

LRG seems lighter and a shade closer to a metallic BRG.

Irishfan04 · 06-22-2005, 08:01 PM

...am I correct in guessing that the phantom black is non-metallic?

er, never mind, just saw the other thread. Pretend like nothing happened.

IBCJ · 06-22-2005, 08:11 PM

I think it's a good thing that they are cycling out the more popular colors - get something new in the mix.

I'm assuming Solar is much more yellow than the Saffron Yellow (w/ red/orange).

TTP · 06-22-2005, 08:12 PM

Autumn gold, the "new" Aztec Bronze

Brian 111 · 06-22-2005, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted byMattG:
It's a little disappointing that there are still only two colors that you don't have to pay extra for, but at least they changed to green to offer some more variety there.

I always disliked this about BMW. Red, white, and black or you pay extra on a 3, even an M3. Until 2000 it was the deal in a 5 as well. At least Lotus doesn't try to ship us "leatherette" (which I think is an even sleazier name than "MB Tex" was).

Prolene · 06-22-2005, 08:34 PM

That's what I always thought BRG was like. That with Bisquit interior would be great, like my 1991 Miata (rip).

Sempai · 06-22-2005, 08:35 PM

ok this sucks... i've been debating safron and bordeaux for like 6 months while waiting...

love brp but sy hides dirt better.... growl....

MUST FIND PUPPIES

MUST KICK ONE!!!

mackinaugh · 06-22-2005, 08:47 PM

Any other SY owners concerned that the new yellow is going to make us look orangey?

I've already had one kid comment "Hey look, it's an orange one and a yellow one!" one day when I was parked next to my buddy's yellow car. I was the 'orange' one..

Also, have any of you guys noticed how at night it looks so much better? It really looks yellow at night, but in the day you can see the orange in it. Put in next to another yellow car in the daylight and it becomes "an orange one".

Vantage · 06-22-2005, 08:48 PM

I like what they've done.

Curious to see what the new Storm Titanium looks like in the flesh, as well as the new colors.

If Chilli or Canyon is darker like BMW's Imola Red, it will be quite striking, with no hint of orange. There must be some appreciable difference, like metallic bits or pearl, to justify having 3 reds! The new yellow looks to have less orange it it. Polar blue looks interesting too.

Interior options? Have they gotten rid of biscuit and gone with a darker saddle/tan?

- J

PS: Next time I go to Symbolic, I may pick up a color swatch sheet if they have them to see the differences.

06-22-2005, 06:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,822 Images: 761	Deleted colors- Saffron Yellow Aztec Bronze Bordeaux Red Pearl Modified colors- Arctic Silver Storm Titanium Laser Blue Racing Green Graphite Gray New colors British Racing Green Polar Blue Canyon Red Solar Yellow Aspen White Chili Red Autumn Gold Phantom Black __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

06-22-2005, 07:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
peck555 3 years and counting Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: White Plains N.Y. Posts: 2,358	I can't believe that they are getting rid of 2 of the most popular colors:BRP,and SY __________________ Laser blue,biscuit, micro mirror, "Blue knob" ,HID lights,modded rear lights,rear badge,blue starter button, replaced speakers,perma grin, Club111 The Sith lord of the LB's loyal henchman

06-22-2005, 07:02 PM	#4 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,822 Images: 761	SY will become rare! One motivation might be, they sold a lot of SY. Now if you want yellow, you will pay more for Solar Yellow. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

06-22-2005, 07:03 PM	#5 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,822 Images: 761	What amazes me, is how many colors are options on this car. Hell, you can't get this many choices on a large production volume car like an Accord or Camry, yet Lotus can give us 19 choices.. including two different blacks and two reds that looks almost identical? __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

06-22-2005, 07:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Daan Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MN Posts: 34	when will we see pictures of actual cars with the new colors? When is the "model year" cutoff? (ie "we stop building 2005's in August" or sometime) Of course I'm a freak, my old favorite color was AB,and my new favorite is "autumn gold" which Lotus will put on 3 cars worldwide. I can sure pick 'em, right? __________________ can I have your Elise?

06-22-2005, 07:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
ivan1 b3NNAd Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Bedford, NY Posts: 5,446	There were rumors of that happening a while back

06-22-2005, 07:34 PM	#10 (permalink)
JediMindGamez Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Davis, Ca Posts: 997	aaarrrggg....i was sold on magnetic blue but now they have another british racing green (have to see it on the car but it looks like the one i want, i really like the aston martin brg) plus a phantom black too....arrrggg...ive alwayz wanted a black sports car.... NOOOOOO.....the choices the choices.... Last edited by JediMindGamez : 06-22-2005 at 07:36 PM.

06-22-2005, 07:40 PM	#11 (permalink)
SillyPuppy Elise Smileage: 15,445 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 554	By "modified", what do they mean, exactly? Are they changing the shade? I'm most concerned about LB and GG... Orrie __________________ '05 Elise, GG/Red, Touring, SS, HT - SOLD '97 F355 Spider '03 Celica, Wife's car '01 MR2 Spyder, Daily Driver

06-22-2005, 07:44 PM	#12 (permalink)
Randy Chase El Jefe - Agent 111 Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 23,822 Images: 761	Yes, the color is different. In the attached PDF you can even see some of the changes. It looks like Arctic Silver is lighter. LRG seems lighter and a shade closer to a metallic BRG. __________________ *** V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S *** We have been feeling the buzz since 2002 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. 0-60mph in 2.9 seconds. ..is a stranger in an open car. Tempt you in and drive you far away

06-22-2005, 08:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Irishfan04 Bunny Carpooler Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chicago and/or surrounding suburbs Posts: 1,418 Images: 1	...am I correct in guessing that the phantom black is non-metallic? er, never mind, just saw the other thread. Pretend like nothing happened. Last edited by Irishfan04 : 06-22-2005 at 08:10 PM.

06-22-2005, 08:11 PM	#14 (permalink)
IBCJ my name is not cliff !! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: santa monica, ca Posts: 957	I think it's a good thing that they are cycling out the more popular colors - get something new in the mix. I'm assuming Solar is much more yellow than the Saffron Yellow (w/ red/orange).

06-22-2005, 08:12 PM	#15 (permalink)
TTP LeMons Bound Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Austin Posts: 1,373 Images: 28	Autumn gold, the "new" Aztec Bronze

06-22-2005, 08:34 PM	#17 (permalink)
Prolene Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: SoCal, USA Posts: 479 Images: 1	That's what I always thought BRG was like. That with Bisquit interior would be great, like my 1991 Miata (rip).

06-22-2005, 08:35 PM	#18 (permalink)
Sempai Waiting list junkie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montana Posts: 549	ok this sucks... i've been debating safron and bordeaux for like 6 months while waiting... love brp but sy hides dirt better.... growl.... MUST FIND PUPPIES MUST KICK ONE!!! __________________ -s- Lotus Hue Rotation Page (Multiple elise car colors! ) Last edited by Sempai : 06-22-2005 at 08:38 PM.

06-22-2005, 08:47 PM	#19 (permalink)
mackinaugh Commence the jigglin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Orleans Posts: 162	Any other SY owners concerned that the new yellow is going to make us look orangey? I've already had one kid comment "Hey look, it's an orange one and a yellow one!" one day when I was parked next to my buddy's yellow car. I was the 'orange' one.. Also, have any of you guys noticed how at night it looks so much better? It really looks yellow at night, but in the day you can see the orange in it. Put in next to another yellow car in the daylight and it becomes "an orange one". __________________ Y HELO THAR!

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06-22-2005, 08:48 PM	#20 (permalink)
Vantage Weekend Warrior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego / Los Angeles Posts: 4,033	I like what they've done. Curious to see what the new Storm Titanium looks like in the flesh, as well as the new colors. If Chilli or Canyon is darker like BMW's Imola Red, it will be quite striking, with no hint of orange. There must be some appreciable difference, like metallic bits or pearl, to justify having 3 reds! The new yellow looks to have less orange it it. Polar blue looks interesting too. Interior options? Have they gotten rid of biscuit and gone with a darker saddle/tan? - J PS: Next time I go to Symbolic, I may pick up a color swatch sheet if they have them to see the differences. Last edited by Vantage : 06-22-2005 at 08:53 PM.