2005 Elise extreme makeover - Page 12 - LotusTalk

Soigne · 05-28-2009, 03:14 AM

Ok wow. Found this thread a few days ago. Anxious for more!

Dapcius · 06-18-2009, 04:33 PM

What a shame havent worked on car for almost 2 months . Just can't find enough spare time . Thought quick update is in order . Bought roof for it will try to paint it this weekend, Im hopping color will match , after several months of waiting wheels came in.Very impressed with how light they are .
Few pictures of the seats . Im sure everyone who put 5 point harness in elise ran in to same problem . Harness are too far apart when you mount them on the outside of the seat . Sector 111 makes grommets but the area where they recoment to install it is way too low ( im 6'2 ) . This is the solution I came up with . Build up sides of the seat with fiberglass and redid upolstery with black leather . This way I put grommets right at shoulder line .

knucklehead · 06-18-2009, 04:40 PM

I'm not an expert and this being a safety issue you should consult someone who is an expert. BUT my understanding is that the grommets should be below your shoulder line. I recall the number 30 degrees, but I am not sure on this one.

Darkside Eng · 06-18-2009, 04:47 PM

A+ on everything but the "ricer wing."

BrianK · 06-18-2009, 05:02 PM

HA! I can't believe you modded your seats rather than buying new ones with holes already in them. Very cool.

perryeyges · 06-18-2009, 05:30 PM

Did the tour and LOVE the car AND the color. The only thing you need to do now is to cut off the top

I love to see guys doing what they think looks good on these cars. They are just waiting for mods. BE creative don't be BORING. GREAT JOB!!

The headlamp arrangement really came into its own once the paint was applied!

If you want opinions, I would loose the rear wing personally. It doesn't keep up with your level of build(actually a back handed compliment I guess)

jasper · 06-18-2009, 05:46 PM

absolutely amazing - elegant and well executed

Seeing this type of thing makes me feel particularly inept

Simba · 06-18-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knucklehead

I'm not an expert and this being a safety issue you should consult someone who is an expert. BUT my understanding is that the grommets should be below your shoulder line. I recall the number 30 degrees, but I am not sure on this one.

They should be wherever they need to be in order for the shoulder belts to be as close as possible to perpendicular with your spine. For most people with a seat that isn't very reclined, that means at the tops of the shoulders.

Below the shoulders too much, you compress your spine. Above, you compress your head in a rollover.

For someone 6'2, they're right about where they should be in this context. Very cool seat mod, too.

MNlotus · 06-19-2009, 10:42 AM

oooh are those some RAC monolites? i love mine, the black looks so good

JLotus94 · 06-23-2009, 12:35 PM

Beautiful car man!

cokey · 06-24-2009, 03:29 PM

Wats the weight on the wheeles?

BrianK · 06-25-2009, 12:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cokey

Wats the weight on the wheeles?

RS134 Monolites 16x7 & 17x8 for the Lotus Elise and Exige - Sector111

smoseley · 06-30-2009, 01:01 PM

LMFAO what happened to the flame post? That was hillarious! Also was a valid opinion, even if insulting.

DaCrema · 06-30-2009, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by smoseley

LMFAO what happened to the flame post? That was hillarious! Also was a valid opinion, even if insulting.

>>poof<< to the great bit bucket in the sky...

(for the record I like what he is doing, but understand others may be less accepting of change)

Seb · 06-30-2009, 04:47 PM

What the ****? Someone doesn't like the work so their post gets deleted? What a crock of ****.

BrianK · 06-30-2009, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb

What the ****? Someone doesn't like the work so their post gets deleted? What a crock of ****.

FWIW, the guy who posted the flame - it was his first and only post...

Aedo · 06-30-2009, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb

What the ****? Someone doesn't like the work so their post gets deleted? What a crock of ****.

You did not see the post and therefore can only speculate on its contents and the reason for deletion. Your speculation is wrong BTW.

smoseley · 06-30-2009, 07:06 PM

Personally, i don't think the post was ban-worthy... it's expected that some Lotus purists would react violently to such an extreme makeover.

Aedo · 06-30-2009, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoseley

Personally, i don't think the post was ban-worthy... it's expected that some Lotus purists would react violently to such an extreme makeover.

You saw both of them to make that judgement?

Simba · 06-30-2009, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb

What the ****? Someone doesn't like the work so their post gets deleted? What a crock of ****.

It was pretty far from an "I don't agree with the design choices" opinion. Entirely ban worthy, IMO.

Anyway, enough noise. More build pics.

05-28-2009, 03:14 AM	#221 (permalink)
Soigne Lotify Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Walnut Creek, CA Posts: 20	Ok wow. Found this thread a few days ago. Anxious for more! __________________ 06' Elise, touring, twin oil coolers, ss, Hid low&high, Braille battery w/cutoff switch, Rear panel delete, stereo lite, K40 w/laser, Ohlins 2-way, RTV brace, 15/16 w/r888's, ss brake lines, motul fluid, Pagid Blues, FF cf front splitter and rear wing, Moroso oil pan, Accusump, Fidanza flywheel, ACT clutch and FF275 kit with Garett gt-28rs turbo and EFI Standalone, 234 whp 200 wtq on pump gas, 275 whp 240 wtq on 100 octane with race map.

06-18-2009, 04:33 PM	#222 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	What a shame havent worked on car for almost 2 months . Just can't find enough spare time . Thought quick update is in order . Bought roof for it will try to paint it this weekend, Im hopping color will match , after several months of waiting wheels came in.Very impressed with how light they are . Few pictures of the seats . Im sure everyone who put 5 point harness in elise ran in to same problem . Harness are too far apart when you mount them on the outside of the seat . Sector 111 makes grommets but the area where they recoment to install it is way too low ( im 6'2 ) . This is the solution I came up with . Build up sides of the seat with fiberglass and redid upolstery with black leather . This way I put grommets right at shoulder line . Attached Images

06-18-2009, 04:40 PM	#223 (permalink)
knucklehead TWRD & Blip advertising Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Marina del Rey, CA Posts: 3,835	I'm not an expert and this being a safety issue you should consult someone who is an expert. BUT my understanding is that the grommets should be below your shoulder line. I recall the number 30 degrees, but I am not sure on this one. __________________ Jacob Join Lotuscar.ning.com for LA Lotus social events 05 Exise, 2bular 6 inch exhaust. BWR double adjustable Penske shocks, Hypercoil springs, HIDs, BWR front sway bar, Light weight PC680 battery w/BWR brace, BWR Black badges and wheel centers, Custom SCC paint job, SCC OEM Exige mesh kit and Exige rear clam details, LSD, Lotus sport clutch and light weight fly wheel. Sector front splitter. Stebel horn. Multivex Mirrors. Volk CE28 wheels

06-18-2009, 05:02 PM	#225 (permalink)
BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,427	HA! I can't believe you modded your seats rather than buying new ones with holes already in them. Very cool. __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

06-19-2009, 10:42 AM	#229 (permalink)
MNlotus 06 elise Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: apple valley MN Posts: 812	oooh are those some RAC monolites? i love mine, the black looks so good __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise-way too many mods to list (k24 swap planned. 300+whp) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjIcCsvhWvY 2003 Caterham Super Seven DeDion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1ysO...e=channel_page

06-18-2009, 04:47 PM	#224 (permalink)
Darkside Eng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Track Posts: 880 Images: 22	A+ on everything but the "ricer wing."

06-18-2009, 05:30 PM	#226 (permalink)
perryeyges Porsche-Pro Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,118	Did the tour and LOVE the car AND the color. The only thing you need to do now is to cut off the top I love to see guys doing what they think looks good on these cars. They are just waiting for mods. BE creative don't be BORING. GREAT JOB!! The headlamp arrangement really came into its own once the paint was applied! If you want opinions, I would loose the rear wing personally. It doesn't keep up with your level of build(actually a back handed compliment I guess)

06-18-2009, 05:46 PM	#227 (permalink)
jasper thread killer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 357	absolutely amazing - elegant and well executed Seeing this type of thing makes me feel particularly inept

06-23-2009, 12:35 PM	#230 (permalink)
JLotus94 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 3	Beautiful car man!

06-24-2009, 03:29 PM	#231 (permalink)
cokey i'm fast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 318	Wats the weight on the wheeles? __________________ BMW steel grey 04' neon srt4 ???hp ???ft lbs pulled the motor myself n rebuilt it.. got my baby back and its running strong. here for the love of the Elise, Exige and gaining the knowledge before I can get my own... my car.. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f152...ny-pics-62883/

06-30-2009, 01:01 PM	#233 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,132 Images: 8	LMFAO what happened to the flame post? That was hillarious! Also was a valid opinion, even if insulting. __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

06-30-2009, 04:47 PM	#235 (permalink)
Seb <3 QR25DE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 750	What the **? Someone doesn't like the work so their post gets deleted? What a crock of **.

06-30-2009, 07:06 PM	#238 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,132 Images: 8	Personally, i don't think the post was ban-worthy... it's expected that some Lotus purists would react violently to such an extreme makeover. __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

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