2005 Elise extreme makeover - Page 7 - LotusTalk

cokey · 01-09-2009, 06:44 AM

eh thanks.. well it needs repainting again so I'll try and get tht stuff..

Darkside Eng · 01-09-2009, 07:57 AM

What kind of wheels are you going to put on there?

liggy · 01-09-2009, 09:38 AM

subscribing. what a project! :thumbup:

Dapcius · 01-11-2009, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkside

What kind of wheels are you going to put on there?

I would like to get black RAC Monolites but for the last year that I have checked they only have grey ones in stock . I think with orange car black wheels would look the best also all the brake dust is not that notisable . My previous race car had white Enkei wheels after 2 30 min secions the front ones would start turning black . I have always used Hawk brake pads .
If by the time im ready to track it Sector 111 doesnt have them in stock might go with TR Motorsports F1.
Tires I bought Kumho v700 205/45/16 245/40/17

cokey · 01-12-2009, 10:23 AM

why not go with a 215 atleast up front?

Dapcius · 01-12-2009, 02:26 PM

Finally got the front end sprayed .Some touchups are needed of course , but overal turned out good all the angles , lines look pretty even . Next step is to get spoiler mounting brackets , bolt everything on , make exhaust and rear difuser sounds easy enough .

lowboost · 01-14-2009, 01:34 PM

wow can't wait to see the front end (painted) mounted on the car now! what products do you use? fiber glass weight and epoxy so i can learn this trade?

MaineLotus · 01-14-2009, 02:28 PM

Looks great - keep up the good work!

Cegan09 · 01-14-2009, 02:37 PM

the front looks a lot better now that its sprayed, again excellent work.

snakedude900 · 01-14-2009, 03:59 PM

It must feel a lot better now that the car is almost all one color! Huge milestone!!! Keep the pictures coming

Dapcius · 01-14-2009, 07:42 PM

As far as materials its fiberglass resin with cloth , long hair fiberglass bondo ,jelly , regular bondo , glaze .... thats why there are all diferent colors .
Here is the first look at the complete car at least for the most part . In one color its a completely diferent look .The only thing that I kinda dont like the headlights should have been about 1' further away from the edge, but.... . Nothing is bolted on so gaps are uneven .
By the way decided to make roof for it . That will add to the more of a race car look . I realy didnt like the part that goes on top of roll bar it ads about 1" on top . I'll try to make roof that will extend over roll bar and end above engine cover .That way it will be one piece instead two . Will try to make it flush with top of roll bar so the back side of the roof should be 1"lower than stock . will see how it goes .........

Cegan09 · 01-14-2009, 07:55 PM

Car looks great now that its all one color. you're going to have one of the most unique cars out there. Absolutely fantastic work.

adamjayp · 01-15-2009, 05:02 AM

Can't wait to see the after-color pics!

V-RAPTOR · 01-15-2009, 05:40 AM

Simply Awesome!

Darkside Eng · 01-15-2009, 06:58 AM

Time to prep and paint.... Im waiting!

Carpe | Viam · 01-15-2009, 09:45 AM

This thing is absolutely gorgeous

cokey · 01-15-2009, 11:51 AM

looken good chico

lowboost · 01-16-2009, 10:37 AM

so are you going to move the head lights in somemore? your comment made it sound hard to do! You can do ANYTHING with FIBERGLASS.

thomasde · 01-16-2009, 10:49 AM

I can't get over your front clam! The head lights, the gills, and the change in the grill opening's shape -- they all look great! You're going to have the awesomest Elise in America!

- Thomas;

newman · 01-16-2009, 11:28 AM

I think everything but the headlights looks awesome...

That said, i think the headlights ruin the whole front of the car...

But maybe your vision is greater than mine...

01-09-2009, 06:44 AM	#121 (permalink)
cokey i'm fast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 316	eh thanks.. well it needs repainting again so I'll try and get tht stuff.. __________________ 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/

01-09-2009, 09:38 AM	#123 (permalink)
liggy Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 37	subscribing. what a project! :thumbup: __________________ '05 C2S Launch - (had to scratch the 911 itch) '04 S4 - gas guzzlin' daily '02 S2000 - pure fun

01-12-2009, 10:23 AM	#125 (permalink)
cokey i'm fast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 316	why not go with a 215 atleast up front? __________________ 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/

01-12-2009, 02:26 PM	#126 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	Finally got the front end sprayed .Some touchups are needed of course , but overal turned out good all the angles , lines look pretty even . Next step is to get spoiler mounting brackets , bolt everything on , make exhaust and rear difuser sounds easy enough . Attached Images Last edited by Dapcius : 01-16-2009 at 10:35 AM.

01-14-2009, 01:34 PM	#127 (permalink)
lowboost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 129	wow can't wait to see the front end (painted) mounted on the car now! what products do you use? fiber glass weight and epoxy so i can learn this trade? __________________ 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

01-09-2009, 07:57 AM	#122 (permalink)
Darkside Eng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Track Posts: 880 Images: 22	What kind of wheels are you going to put on there?

01-14-2009, 02:28 PM	#128 (permalink)
MaineLotus Parts scattered about... Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Maine Posts: 1,374	Looks great - keep up the good work! __________________ My car is modified.

01-14-2009, 02:37 PM	#129 (permalink)
Cegan09 Carb novice Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 985	the front looks a lot better now that its sprayed, again excellent work. __________________ 1987 Porsche 924S - Project restarting very soon 1976 Yamaha XS500 '05 Elise - Dads

01-14-2009, 03:59 PM	#130 (permalink)
snakedude900 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 6	It must feel a lot better now that the car is almost all one color! Huge milestone!!! Keep the pictures coming __________________ 1971 Lotus Europa

01-14-2009, 07:42 PM	#131 (permalink)
Dapcius Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 105	As far as materials its fiberglass resin with cloth , long hair fiberglass bondo ,jelly , regular bondo , glaze .... thats why there are all diferent colors . Here is the first look at the complete car at least for the most part . In one color its a completely diferent look .The only thing that I kinda dont like the headlights should have been about 1' further away from the edge, but.... . Nothing is bolted on so gaps are uneven . By the way decided to make roof for it . That will add to the more of a race car look . I realy didnt like the part that goes on top of roll bar it ads about 1" on top . I'll try to make roof that will extend over roll bar and end above engine cover .That way it will be one piece instead two . Will try to make it flush with top of roll bar so the back side of the roof should be 1"lower than stock . will see how it goes ......... Attached Images Last edited by Dapcius : 01-15-2009 at 05:59 AM.

01-14-2009, 07:55 PM	#132 (permalink)
Cegan09 Carb novice Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Nashua NH Posts: 985	Car looks great now that its all one color. you're going to have one of the most unique cars out there. Absolutely fantastic work. __________________ 1987 Porsche 924S - Project restarting very soon 1976 Yamaha XS500 '05 Elise - Dads

01-15-2009, 05:02 AM	#133 (permalink)
adamjayp So... You're a Human eh? Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Back at: Fort Bragg, NC Posts: 127	Can't wait to see the after-color pics! __________________ Drive Safe 2005 GMC Canyon Z71 4x4 Reg Cab, 3.5L I5, 3.73 Rear diff w/Locker

01-15-2009, 05:40 AM	#134 (permalink)
V-RAPTOR STARLIGHT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NOVA (Winchester) Posts: 645	Simply Awesome! __________________ 2005 Starlight Black Biscuit Interior // Hard Top // Von Hep Exhaust // Von Hep Rear Delete // Full Heat Shield Removed // Fujita CAI // Rota Torque Wheels W/ Toyo R1R's // ForceFed Carbon Fiber Splitter // Carbon Fiber Engine lid cover // LidBone // JL Audio VR525-CXi Front and Rear // Micro Mirror // Painted interior bits // Bling Buttons // Darth Holder

01-15-2009, 06:58 AM	#135 (permalink)
Darkside Eng Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: On the Track Posts: 880 Images: 22	Time to prep and paint.... Im waiting!

01-15-2009, 09:45 AM	#136 (permalink)
Carpe \| Viam Aeternum Vale Join Date: May 2007 Location: Redwood City, CA / Lake Forest, IL Posts: 89	This thing is absolutely gorgeous __________________ *Carpe Viam "Seize the Road"*

01-16-2009, 11:28 AM	#140 (permalink)
newman POSITIVE! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 1,005	I think everything but the headlights looks awesome... That said, i think the headlights ruin the whole front of the car... But maybe your vision is greater than mine... __________________ 2008 Aspen White Exige S240: CF splitter\|CF wing\|CF diffuser\|CF side scoops\|CF mirrors\|Arquay Titanium\|Von-hep delete\|Saikou Michi catch can\|Cup car airbox\|6000K HIDs\|Custom short shift\|Stan+sector111+ctn shifter mods\|vinyl wrapped floorboards\|Flat black AC surround & center gusset\|Tow hooks\|Bootie\|Led park & plate lights\|Smoked front sidemarkers\|DRL delete\|Hella Supertones\|JVC KDAVX44 head unit\|Boyo 420t back up cam. PICS E30GTR Build... too slow... http://www.onyxsyndicate.com/newman

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01-15-2009, 11:51 AM	#137 (permalink)
cokey i'm fast Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: brooklyn ny Posts: 316	looken good chico __________________ 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/

01-16-2009, 10:37 AM	#138 (permalink)
lowboost Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 129	so are you going to move the head lights in somemore? your comment made it sound hard to do! You can do ANYTHING with FIBERGLASS. __________________ 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

01-16-2009, 10:49 AM	#139 (permalink)
thomasde Calls it Mr. Bigglesworth Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 68	I can't get over your front clam! The head lights, the gills, and the change in the grill opening's shape -- they all look great! You're going to have the awesomest Elise in America! - Thomas; __________________ Daily driver: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise. Weekend toy: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise. Road tripper: Arctic Silver 2005 Lotus Elise.