Requests to Lotus - Page 8 - LotusTalk

OneFastLotus · 04-11-2006, 09:11 AM

My request to Lotus regards warranty issues.

As it stands ( or at least the dealership told me this) they have to take pictures of every problem over a certain dollar amount and get it approved by Lotus. This is fine if you live within a few minutes or an hour of a Lotus Dealer and can just pop in, leave your car, and come back.

As someone who lives 7 hours from the dealer, this became a real issue for us on our last trip.

We allocated two full days for the cars to be dropped off at the dealer and was told this was fine. We gave 3 weeks advance notice of our trip down asking explicitly if everything was in stock and ready for our arrival. We even gave details of everything we needed fixed along with the service bulletin #'s so parts could be in stock. Many problems on our cars were unable to be fixed because of this system. We wasted a 14 hour trip/hotel expenses/vacation time etc.

I'd be happy to elaborate if details are needed.

ct20b drifter · 05-11-2006, 12:32 AM

gauges gauges gauges, i like when the car communicates and lets me know everything's alright

dasmoofler · 07-07-2007, 03:57 PM

Stop the windows from rattling when they're down and you close the door or encounter bumps in the road.

jhnmdahl · 07-07-2007, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishfan04

http://www.viperalley.com/forum/gara...-car-gays.html

You think that's bad...

http://www.nvnews.net/vbulletin/show...8&page=1&pp=15

2-Y-CHROMOSOMES · 07-07-2007, 08:42 PM

I want heads up video for the kids in the back seat.

Green Hornet · 07-08-2007, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andykeck

Here's my request for Lotus. There are a great many requests in this thread for things that individually seem reasonable enough, but if taken in sum make it seem that we're asking for a larger, plusher more tricked-out car. If that's where the market takes the mid-level car and the Esprit replacement, fine by me. If Lotus offers some of those options for the Elise, again, fine. But I'd like for there always to be available the bare-bones, spartan, no-nonsense Elise that I love. I have little interest high-quality materials or more comfort, I want low mass, simplest solution stuff. Like the recent review of the S2 Exige said, "Small, tight and angry". Indeed! Give me that.

+100 Well said.

REAL performance mods are always welcome though

SimonMExS · 07-08-2007, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

+100 Well said.

REAL performance mods are always welcome though

Yes, indeed!

shay2nak · 07-09-2007, 08:04 PM

make it easier to remove the front indicators! Instead of the clip, maybe have it screwed on instead.

dasmoofler · 07-11-2007, 02:21 PM

When in valet mode limit the speed, accelaration, and distance like the Tesla does.

vyuen · 07-11-2007, 08:45 PM

I like the car as it is. My request list is:

1. More instrumentation - oil pressure and temp gauge would be nice
2. Keep it pure. Forget about cruise control, cup holders and all that nonsense. We don't need them in most parts of the world anyways.
3. Charge cooling for the supercharged cars
4. They need to do better than a 1yr warranty for the other parts of the world, particularly for a hand-built car like the Lotus

brgelise · 07-12-2007, 12:56 PM

"Small, tight and angry"

The perfect woman and her name is Elise!!!

dasmoofler · 07-14-2007, 12:56 PM

Chamfer the leading edges of the tabs that slide together on the louvers covering the radiator. I could not get them back together until I did this.

fitfan · 07-14-2007, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Green Hornet

+100 Well said.

REAL performance mods are always welcome though

true - but i would prefer less weight first!

uclacyc · 08-13-2007, 02:26 PM

Make Service Bulletins free, instead of $25 to check them, as mentioned in the thread on Lotus Service Bulletins.

LARRY · 08-13-2007, 02:33 PM

Dear Lotus,

Please...no more Elise/Exige rental cars.

They get destroyed so fast.

The last thing you need the sports-car buying public to see on You Tube are Lotus cars in horrible accidents because the drivers have no idea what they're doing.

It's a really bad idea.

Thank you.

machine05elise · 08-13-2007, 02:48 PM

I love my elise I have no problems.. It's pure drivers car!
my only want would be to have it run cooler in traffic...
Maybe a fan override button that allows me turn it on while sitting
in hot traffic.....

thank you I love my car well done

XPcarguy · 08-13-2007, 03:22 PM

Should be standard
------------------------------------
1) A stronger AC/Heater fan and an AC that doesn't freeze up. If the new AC weighs too much, we could always delete it.
2) Locktite on the window bolts
3) Accusump
4) a drain hole in the rear of the truck gutters
5) relocated horn button(s)
6) disarming the alarm/unlocking the doors should automatically enable the starter
7) a little more room between the clutch pedal and the left of the pedal box. I cannot use the deadpedal. The other pedals are perfectly placed for me.

Should be offered
----------------------------
1) alcantara steering wheel trim. The leather one is too slick.
2) sc
3) hydraulic truck lid support

TimMullen · 08-13-2007, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XPcarguy

6) disarming the alarm/iunlocking the doors should automatically enable the starter

It does...

roadrunner · 08-13-2007, 06:52 PM

Redesign fuel tank to eliminate fuel starvation issue on hard left turns.

Z-dculus · 08-13-2007, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ct20b drifter

gauges gauges gauges, i like when the car communicates and lets me know everything's alright

I also vote for more gauges/less idiot lights.

04-11-2006, 09:11 AM	#141 (permalink)
OneFastLotus ad augusta per angusta Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mars Posts: 5,443	My request to Lotus regards warranty issues. As it stands ( or at least the dealership told me this) they have to take pictures of every problem over a certain dollar amount and get it approved by Lotus. This is fine if you live within a few minutes or an hour of a Lotus Dealer and can just pop in, leave your car, and come back. As someone who lives 7 hours from the dealer, this became a real issue for us on our last trip. We allocated two full days for the cars to be dropped off at the dealer and was told this was fine. We gave 3 weeks advance notice of our trip down asking explicitly if everything was in stock and ready for our arrival. We even gave details of everything we needed fixed along with the service bulletin #'s so parts could be in stock. Many problems on our cars were unable to be fixed because of this system. We wasted a 14 hour trip/hotel expenses/vacation time etc. I'd be happy to elaborate if details are needed. __________________ First Fold Member of the Limited Slip Mafia "L'Ombra" -Saffron Yellow Elise, all options. -Chrome OrangeElise/ Superstock pillager "currently living in the wild" -Black on Black Exige debadged, all options.

07-07-2007, 03:57 PM	#143 (permalink)
dasmoofler My garage stinks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 2,296	Stop the windows from rattling when they're down and you close the door or encounter bumps in the road. __________________ 2005 Elise, Touring Package, de-snorkelled, Green filter, Front splitter, V1, 0-60 4.? seconds 2000 Dodge Ram Van, 0-60 17 seconds It's not so much that you only live once, it's more that you're dead for so very long afterwards.

07-07-2007, 08:42 PM	#145 (permalink)
2-Y-CHROMOSOMES Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Silicon Valley Posts: 1,025	I want heads up video for the kids in the back seat. __________________ 2005 Elise 250 whp \| Forcedfed Custom Intercooled Supercharger \| EFI \| Forcedfed Street Header \| Fujita CAI \| TB Bypass \| Toda flywheel \| ACT HD Clutch \| Forcedfed Prototype Exhaust \| Micromirror \| Forcedfed Half Carbon Splitter \| Greddy Catch Can \| ForcedFed Engine Damper

07-09-2007, 08:04 PM	#148 (permalink)
shay2nak GGM ENFORCER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 12,736	make it easier to remove the front indicators! Instead of the clip, maybe have it screwed on instead. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 GG EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEO CLIPS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

07-11-2007, 02:21 PM	#149 (permalink)
dasmoofler My garage stinks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 2,296	When in valet mode limit the speed, accelaration, and distance like the Tesla does. __________________ 2005 Elise, Touring Package, de-snorkelled, Green filter, Front splitter, V1, 0-60 4.? seconds 2000 Dodge Ram Van, 0-60 17 seconds It's not so much that you only live once, it's more that you're dead for so very long afterwards.

05-11-2006, 12:32 AM	#142 (permalink)
ct20b drifter Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 30	gauges gauges gauges, i like when the car communicates and lets me know everything's alright

07-11-2007, 08:45 PM	#150 (permalink)
vyuen Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 152	I like the car as it is. My request list is: 1. More instrumentation - oil pressure and temp gauge would be nice 2. Keep it pure. Forget about cruise control, cup holders and all that nonsense. We don't need them in most parts of the world anyways. 3. Charge cooling for the supercharged cars 4. They need to do better than a 1yr warranty for the other parts of the world, particularly for a hand-built car like the Lotus Last edited by vyuen : 07-11-2007 at 09:00 PM.

07-12-2007, 12:56 PM	#151 (permalink)
brgelise Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: CT Posts: 223	"Small, tight and angry" The perfect woman and her name is Elise!!! __________________ 05 Lotus Elise Sport Hardtop LRG red leather. 04 Skip Barber Race School, Competition certificate; 04 Jaguar XJ Vandan Plas Radiance Red Ivory leather 06 Subaru Tribeca LTD 08 Isuzu Ascender Lux

07-14-2007, 12:56 PM	#152 (permalink)
dasmoofler My garage stinks Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE WI Posts: 2,296	Chamfer the leading edges of the tabs that slide together on the louvers covering the radiator. I could not get them back together until I did this. __________________ 2005 Elise, Touring Package, de-snorkelled, Green filter, Front splitter, V1, 0-60 4.? seconds 2000 Dodge Ram Van, 0-60 17 seconds It's not so much that you only live once, it's more that you're dead for so very long afterwards.

08-13-2007, 02:26 PM	#154 (permalink)
uclacyc Has a skinny fetish Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NorCal Posts: 920	Make Service Bulletins Free Make Service Bulletins free, instead of $25 to check them, as mentioned in the thread on Lotus Service Bulletins. __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise: clam protection, Multivex Mirror + mod, Center Brake Light Pulser, rear window shield, Von Hep Exhaust (twingle), Al trim ring, S111 Carpet Buttons & CF Center Console & Lidbone, toll mount, tray mod, brake light adj, headlight adj, raised letters, stealth bulb, de-snorkel?, painted cover? & caliper? ║ Forza 2 w/ Wheel & ButtKicker, CA Car Cover (less $: Covercraft Evo 4), CDI torque wrench, ProperAutoCare, Zaino Total Protection Kit, gas bib, stub tool, Etymotics.......

08-13-2007, 02:33 PM	#155 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,160	Dear Lotus, Please...no more Elise/Exige rental cars. They get destroyed so fast. The last thing you need the sports-car buying public to see on You Tube are Lotus cars in horrible accidents because the drivers have no idea what they're doing. It's a really bad idea. Thank you. __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

08-13-2007, 02:48 PM	#156 (permalink)
machine05elise #88 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yorba Linda Ca Posts: 534	I love my elise I have no problems.. It's pure drivers car! my only want would be to have it run cooler in traffic... Maybe a fan override button that allows me turn it on while sitting in hot traffic..... thank you I love my car well done __________________ I've Graduating from Tijuana Community Coastal Collage For the Severely Handicapped. I'm now pursuing a masters in Defensive Driving for the Blind!

08-13-2007, 03:22 PM	#157 (permalink)
XPcarguy Unregistered alien Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: The tirewall. Posts: 1,079 Images: 6	Should be standard ------------------------------------ 1) A stronger AC/Heater fan and an AC that doesn't freeze up. If the new AC weighs too much, we could always delete it. 2) Locktite on the window bolts 3) Accusump 4) a drain hole in the rear of the truck gutters 5) relocated horn button(s) 6) disarming the alarm/unlocking the doors should automatically enable the starter 7) a little more room between the clutch pedal and the left of the pedal box. I cannot use the deadpedal. The other pedals are perfectly placed for me. Should be offered ---------------------------- 1) alcantara steering wheel trim. The leather one is too slick. 2) sc 3) hydraulic truck lid support __________________ Fine. I'll go build my own car... with blackjack and hookers. In fact, forget the car and the blackjack. Ahh, screw the whole thing.

08-13-2007, 06:52 PM	#159 (permalink)
roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 605	My pet peeve... Redesign fuel tank to eliminate fuel starvation issue on hard left turns. __________________ 05 SY 4/28/2005 - 3/17/2006 - RIP 06 SY 5/6/2006 - ...

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