New and modified colors for 2006 - Page 4 - LotusTalk

vortrex · 06-23-2005, 10:44 AM

the new one is non-metallic.

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Originally Posted by MotorCade

If the new black is a non-metallic, I think I may go postal. I wanted a non-metallic black REALLY bad.

At least I really love the BRG I got, too.

Miguel · 06-23-2005, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by MotorCade

At least I really love the BRG I got, too.

Well, from now on we can't use BRG anymore since they offer that as a base color.

You and I have RG and the new metallic one probably will be RGm (modified)

It's going to be confusing

SillyPuppy · 06-23-2005, 12:11 PM

Yes, I'm a little confused by the whole thing (maybe it's 'cuz I'm dumb...).

Why not use new names for the "modified" colors? For example, let's say I love the 2005 Graphite, but for some reason don't care for the 2006 version of it. So, a used one becomes available in a few months, and my wife sees it in the paper: "2006 Graphite Grey Elise", and as a surprise (I wish!) makes an offer and gets it, knowing I like Graphite. It just has the potential to become a big mess, and could be avoided by just using a new name. Call it "#2 Pencil Grey" or something...

Randy Chase · 06-23-2005, 12:15 PM

That point also reinforces why you can't order a replacement "graphite gray" part from the factory.

MotorCade · 06-23-2005, 12:38 PM

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Originally Posted by vortrex

the new one is non-metallic.

SouL · 06-23-2005, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

That point also reinforces why you can't order a replacement "graphite gray" part from the factory.

Is it difficult to reproduce these colors? What if something happens to the car and you need a part repainted in the discontinued color?

Randy Chase · 06-23-2005, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by SouL

Is it difficult to reproduce these colors? What if something happens to the car and you need a part repainted in the discontinued color?

A local paint shop can reproduce the colors.

This also might explain why there were different color codes listed by Lotus for what seemed like the same named color.

Randy Chase · 06-23-2005, 02:02 PM

NOTE-

A little bird has told me that you should not put too much stock into the colors shown on this brochure. It was hurried out to enable dealers to start to take 2006 orders and is not trying to be the definative color chip sample that will be coming later.

crisis · 06-23-2005, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

NOTE-

A little bird has told me that you should not put too much stock into the colors shown on this brochure. It was hurried out to enable dealers to start to take 2006 orders and is not trying to be the definative color chip sample that will be coming later.

Does this mean the new lotus' being produced are 2006 models? How will lotus identify when the new model year begins? BTW, look at this guy go, he is my hero

Randy Chase · 06-23-2005, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by crisis

Does this mean the new lotus' being produced are 2006 models?

Nope. I would not expect to see 2006 cars in build until ~ September.

Ridgemanron · 06-23-2005, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Stan

For those who saw the yellow Exige at the New York Car show, that was the new yellow.

- Looked like Saffron to me when I was at
the show. If what you say is fact, the change to Solar is quite minute.

Patricko · 06-23-2005, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by MotorCade

Cade just get the color code for BRG and paint your car that colour

You need to paint the whole car anyway

ChrisB · 06-23-2005, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Randy Chase

That point also reinforces why you can't order a replacement "graphite gray" part from the factory.

Hardtops ordered as a part come painted from the factory. I suppose that's one of those items you'll have to order by VIN?

Stan · 06-23-2005, 05:36 PM

>>>- Looked like Saffron to me when I was at the show. If what you say is fact, the change to Solar is quite minute.<<<

I thought so at first, too. I'll see if I can find any of my flash shots that bring out the metallic aspect.

Stan · 06-23-2005, 05:57 PM

Some crops of certain Exige shots from the NY car show...

wallabyguy · 06-23-2005, 07:01 PM

The colors that were "modfied" for 2006 but carry the same name are basically the same color. The difference is in the formulation in order to allow easier and more consistant painting. There is a slight difference but it's very hard to tell them apart. Yes, they will have different paint codes.

raggedy1 · 06-23-2005, 07:45 PM

the Exige yellow looks like it has some rather large metallic flakes in it. If Lotus could produce the Lamborghini pearlescent yellow....hmmm....

MikeP · 06-23-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by vortrex

the new one is non-metallic.

That's surprising if you're right because the other lifestyle colors have a bit of metallic in them.

MikeP · 06-23-2005, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by zOOmz

And I do not get this.

The red color swatches look similar, but ardent is non-metallic vs. the metallic canyon red and probably the more subtly metallic chilli red.

Stormy320 · 06-23-2005, 08:07 PM

Wait a minute!!!

The close ups of the yellow Exige at the New York Auto Show look pretty good.

I may have to retract my statement.

I finally decided on Chrome Orange over Saffron Yellow, because I liked the metallic flake to it, but it looks like the color debate will start all over again.

I was wondering what a Saffron Yellow would look like it it had the metallic to it. Now I know.

Decisions, Decisions!

06-23-2005, 12:11 PM	#63 (permalink)
SillyPuppy Elise Smileage: 15,445 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 554	Yes, I'm a little confused by the whole thing (maybe it's 'cuz I'm dumb...). Why not use new names for the "modified" colors? For example, let's say I love the 2005 Graphite, but for some reason don't care for the 2006 version of it. So, a used one becomes available in a few months, and my wife sees it in the paper: "2006 Graphite Grey Elise", and as a surprise (I wish!) makes an offer and gets it, knowing I like Graphite. It just has the potential to become a big mess, and could be avoided by just using a new name. Call it "#2 Pencil Grey" or something... __________________ '05 Elise, GG/Red, Touring, SS, HT - SOLD '97 F355 Spider '03 Celica, Wife's car '01 MR2 Spyder, Daily Driver

06-23-2005, 12:15 PM	#64 (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	That point also reinforces why you can't order a replacement "graphite gray" part from the factory. __________________ *** 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

06-23-2005, 02:02 PM	#68 (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	NOTE- A little bird has told me that you should not put too much stock into the colors shown on this brochure. It was hurried out to enable dealers to start to take 2006 orders and is not trying to be the definative color chip sample that will be coming later. __________________ *** 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

06-23-2005, 05:57 PM	#75 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,928	Some crops of certain Exige shots from the NY car show... Attached Images

06-23-2005, 07:01 PM	#76 (permalink)
wallabyguy Club111. Got the groove? Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 5,322	The colors that were "modfied" for 2006 but carry the same name are basically the same color. The difference is in the formulation in order to allow easier and more consistant painting. There is a slight difference but it's very hard to tell them apart. Yes, they will have different paint codes. __________________ 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

06-23-2005, 05:36 PM	#74 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,928	>>>- Looked like Saffron to me when I was at the show. If what you say is fact, the change to Solar is quite minute.<<< I thought so at first, too. I'll see if I can find any of my flash shots that bring out the metallic aspect.

06-23-2005, 07:45 PM	#77 (permalink)
raggedy1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: belmont Posts: 3,796	the Exige yellow looks like it has some rather large metallic flakes in it. If Lotus could produce the Lamborghini pearlescent yellow....hmmm.... __________________ It's Delux son, Delux. It's not that hard. http://itsdeluxson.com/

06-23-2005, 08:07 PM	#80 (permalink)
Stormy320 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Pasadena, CA Posts: 1,617	Wait a minute!!! The close ups of the yellow Exige at the New York Auto Show look pretty good. I may have to retract my statement. I finally decided on Chrome Orange over Saffron Yellow, because I liked the metallic flake to it, but it looks like the color debate will start all over again. I was wondering what a Saffron Yellow would look like it it had the metallic to it. Now I know. Decisions, Decisions!

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