2005 Elise extreme makeover - Page 6 - LotusTalk

lowboost · 01-06-2009, 07:10 AM

dude it would look stunning with an exige front clam modified to be wider!

Dapcius · 01-06-2009, 04:20 PM

Few shots of front after the side skirts completed ,fenders and some more bodywork . the front end is taing longer than i thought it will .

qu1Z · 01-06-2009, 04:23 PM

keep up the good work!

SUTOL111x · 01-06-2009, 04:32 PM

Insanely great work.

andrewgotanelise · 01-06-2009, 05:01 PM

cant wait to see the front! keep it up!

lowboost · 01-06-2009, 08:12 PM

i wish you lived closer I'd love to learn fiberglass from someone.

Cegan09 · 01-06-2009, 09:10 PM

I don't know how i missed this before. Its looking fantastic. A little unsure on that front, but i'm reserving my final judgment for the painted final version. You have some great skill with fiberglass.

Seb · 01-06-2009, 09:43 PM

I want to see how the front clam and the doors are going to come together. Surely that massive step down isn't going to stay, right?

smoseley · 01-06-2009, 10:07 PM

Just found this thread... as is the consensus, amazing work!!!

PS - didn't see anyone else mention this before.... the front end is looking like the Ferrari Consiso 348 concept car (imo).

PPS - Subscribed!

lustrazor · 01-06-2009, 10:25 PM

Consiso? They should have called it the Mallard.

smoseley · 01-06-2009, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lustrazor

Consiso? They should have called it the Mallard.

I think Consiso is Italian for Mallard.

turbophil · 01-06-2009, 11:00 PM

Awe inspiring. Excellent work!!!!

looney · 01-07-2009, 03:03 AM

how did i miss this thread?

but for colour it has to be bright IMO to show off the custom shape.

Dapcius · 01-07-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seb

Surely that massive step down isn't going to stay, right?

In all of these pictures none of the parts are bolded on . I still have to redo engine cover to mount spoiler to the frame .Once the front parts are sprayed everything has to be secured and then have to work on final bodywork and all the gaps between ,clams ,hood pieces . Once aerocatch latches are installed it will pull the corners of front clam flush with the top part of the door . I think thats what you ment by step down .

fitfan · 01-07-2009, 09:18 PM

awesome! just stumbled on this!!! ...dude, you should pull some molds before final paint.

...then if you crack it up you can replace the clams with lighter stronger units !!

or sell them...

keep up the amazing work and effort!

BrianK · 01-07-2009, 09:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fitfan

...dude, you should pull some molds before final paint.

...then if you crack it up you can replace the clams with lighter stronger units !!

The peanut gallery says, "That's a good idea."

smoseley · 01-08-2009, 08:04 AM

My one concern about the front is that it has very curvaceous, soft lines, whereas the rest of the car is extremely hard-edged. I think you should consider working some sharper angles in there before finishing it off. May be in your plan already, though.

Also, the little air inlets in front of the rear fenders don't really flow with the rest of the bodywork too well. I think you should build up the area around them so they look like cutouts from the panel rather than tack-ons. That would also make them consistent with the Esprit's rocker-panel inlets, giving your car a more recognizable "Lotus" look. (Also, am I mad or does the left one protrude more than the right one? Might just be lighting.)

Just my 2 cents.

Really... that's all it's worth!

cokey · 01-08-2009, 10:52 AM

great work man..

quick sand, where can you get it? link for info? i should have used this on my car if i had known...

Dapcius · 01-08-2009, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cokey

quick sand, where can you get it? link for info? i should have used this on my car if i had known...

Great looking Neon .like the color . Sprayable bondo or glaze you can find in any auto paint store or website . Most common I think is slick sand . If you do a lot of dodywork it is great stuff . instead of going through diferent grid sand paper you can put 2 coats on top of 36 or 40 grid and fine sand it. Plus it has some shine to it so you can see how straight bodywork is .

Quote:

Originally Posted by smoseley

My one concern about the front is that it has very curvaceous, soft lines, whereas the rest of the car is extremely hard-edged. I think you should consider working some sharper angles in there before finishing it off. May be in your plan already, though.

Also, the little air inlets in front of the rear fenders don't really flow with the rest of the bodywork too well. I think you should build up the area around them so they look like cutouts from the panel rather than tack-ons. That would also make them consistent with the Esprit's rocker-panel inlets, giving your car a more recognizable "Lotus" look. (Also, am I mad or does the left one protrude more than the right one? Might just be lighting.)

As far as rear brake cooling ducts they are the same style as headlights they go half way in and half way out of the bodyline . Originaly I thought about smothing out the sharp edge on top of the door and rear but more i looked at it the more i liked it gives more agressive character to the car . the front clam has cut outs in front of the wheels and all the air intakes so there are some sharp edges too . And the whole Lotus look , anyone who is familiar with Elise will recognise that its Lotus .
Looking at the car now there are few things that could have been done diferent , but trying to change and create new lines and look from scratch its harder than one might think .

Cegan09 · 01-08-2009, 08:33 PM

I think its just an optical illusion, but in a few of the pictures above it almost looks like the front wheels are set further out than the back ones. are my eyes just playing tricks on me?

01-06-2009, 07:10 AM	#101 (permalink)
lowboost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 129	dude it would look stunning with an exige front clam modified to be wider! __________________ Wanted Elise/Exige (in south east!) and willing to trade a mint condition Supra 1995 model. PM if interested. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...MG_4873sig.jpg

01-06-2009, 04:20 PM	#102 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	Few shots of front after the side skirts completed ,fenders and some more bodywork . the front end is taing longer than i thought it will . Attached Images

01-06-2009, 04:23 PM	#103 (permalink)
qu1Z ub3r s3xy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Montana Posts: 414	keep up the good work! __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise (Chrome Orange) - RIP 2006 Lotus Exige (Aspen White) - Larini SE Exhaust/Decat & Naked.

01-06-2009, 04:32 PM	#104 (permalink)
SUTOL111x Currently NA Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 530	Insanely great work. __________________ Steve *Exige S or S 240* in 2009 - PLANS ON HOLD DUE TO ECONOMY 2008 Triumph Daytona 675 - Jet Black

01-06-2009, 05:01 PM	#105 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,203	cant wait to see the front! keep it up! __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

01-06-2009, 08:12 PM	#106 (permalink)
lowboost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 129	i wish you lived closer I'd love to learn fiberglass from someone. __________________ Wanted Elise/Exige (in south east!) and willing to trade a mint condition Supra 1995 model. PM if interested. http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d1...MG_4873sig.jpg

01-06-2009, 09:10 PM	#107 (permalink)
Cegan09 Carb novice Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 985	I don't know how i missed this before. Its looking fantastic. A little unsure on that front, but i'm reserving my final judgment for the painted final version. You have some great skill with fiberglass. __________________ 1987 Porsche 924S - Project restarting very soon 1976 Yamaha XS500 '05 Elise - Dads

01-06-2009, 09:43 PM	#108 (permalink)
Seb <3 QR25DE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 737	I want to see how the front clam and the doors are going to come together. Surely that massive step down isn't going to stay, right?

01-06-2009, 10:07 PM	#109 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,132 Images: 8	Just found this thread... as is the consensus, amazing work!!! PS - didn't see anyone else mention this before.... the front end is looking like the Ferrari Consiso 348 concept car (imo). PPS - Subscribed! Attached Images __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

01-06-2009, 10:25 PM	#110 (permalink)
lustrazor Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: San Francisco Posts: 59	Consiso? They should have called it the Mallard.

01-06-2009, 11:00 PM	#112 (permalink)
turbophil Plug Whisperer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kansas City/ Overland Park Posts: 2,544 Images: 6	Awe inspiring. Excellent work!!!! __________________ \| '05 GG LSS Elise \| A Track Chariot \| BOE ClamHinge \| BOE TVS SuperCharger 280whp/180wtq \| EFI Standalone Engine Management \| BOE Fuel Surge System \| BOE Lotus Tow Package See my car at BOE Fabrication: www.boefabrication.com *----->Last Updated: 9/25/2009* If something ain't worth doing right, it ain't worth doing... *Whoever thought working on a Lotus is hard, clearly hasn't tried it. Pick up a wrench and get some grease under your nails*

01-07-2009, 03:03 AM	#113 (permalink)
looney Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Gold Coast, Australia Posts: 396	how did i miss this thread? but for colour it has to be bright IMO to show off the custom shape.

01-07-2009, 09:18 PM	#115 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,083	awesome! just stumbled on this!!! ...dude, you should pull some molds before final paint. ...then if you crack it up you can replace the clams with lighter stronger units !! or sell them... keep up the amazing work and effort! __________________ Driving it around!

01-08-2009, 08:04 AM	#117 (permalink)
smoseley Bubble Boy Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 12,132 Images: 8	My one concern about the front is that it has very curvaceous, soft lines, whereas the rest of the car is extremely hard-edged. I think you should consider working some sharper angles in there before finishing it off. May be in your plan already, though. Also, the little air inlets in front of the rear fenders don't really flow with the rest of the bodywork too well. I think you should build up the area around them so they look like cutouts from the panel rather than tack-ons. That would also make them consistent with the Esprit's rocker-panel inlets, giving your car a more recognizable "Lotus" look. (Also, am I mad or does the left one protrude more than the right one? Might just be lighting.) Just my 2 cents. Really... that's all it's worth! __________________ - Steve Transio - Software Development & Web Design, Miami, FL

01-08-2009, 10:52 AM	#118 (permalink)
cokey i'm fast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 316	great work man.. quick sand, where can you get it? link for info? i should have used this on my car if i had known... __________________ 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/

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01-08-2009, 08:33 PM	#120 (permalink)
Cegan09 Carb novice Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 985	I think its just an optical illusion, but in a few of the pictures above it almost looks like the front wheels are set further out than the back ones. are my eyes just playing tricks on me? __________________ 1987 Porsche 924S - Project restarting very soon 1976 Yamaha XS500 '05 Elise - Dads