stellaCORSE wheels on the Tesla - LotusTalk

shinoo · 12-09-2008, 11:38 AM

We have been working with Tesla for about 2 yrs to develop some aftermarket solutions. One of these items is a new set of wheels. After showing them our Monolites, they were blown away with the quality. We proposed our stellaCORSE and they ordered up a set to test. We had to build them a special set, at considerable cost, as their fitment is different than the Elise/Exige fitment we offered.

Tesla, their Dealers and customers were very pleased with the wheel. I think it looks awesome as well as it makes the car look even more exotic AND aggressive. I think the silver color would be even better. They have obviously been busy delivering cars so have not yet pulled the trigger on the wheels.

OriginalBlackCi · 12-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Wow, that looks GREAT on the car. I think it looks nicer than on the Elise.

SweetDaddyD · 12-09-2008, 12:07 PM

They look great on the Tesla, even for showing the worst angle of the rest of the car (all the body seams). Would be killer from the cars best angle (front 3/4)

Still probably my favorite Elise wheel.

Imagine the possibilities?

JUNGLISTluder · 12-09-2008, 12:10 PM

16/17" ? Looks great!

BrianK · 12-09-2008, 12:12 PM

Looks great! I bet they would look even better in silver (as you said).

JWA · 12-09-2008, 12:15 PM

Looks great. I love those wheels.

tsunami racer · 12-09-2008, 12:29 PM

are these in stock for the lotus???? i've been checking the website for months and it says "sorry charlie, no stellacorse for you!!"

Vishus_1 · 12-09-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by tsunami racer

are these in stock for the lotus???? i've been checking the website for months and it says "sorry charlie, no stellacorse for you!!"

Yeah what's up with that? I have been watching for the black ones and haven't seen them available for a while.

Brent Bauman · 12-09-2008, 07:23 PM

Shinoo what is the bolt circle for the Tesla 5x?mm Thanks

shay2nak · 12-10-2008, 10:10 AM

silver w/black wheels looks excellent

they're 5 lugs, which is what elise/exige should have been

2Low4morego · 12-10-2008, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by tsunami racer

are these in stock for the lotus???? i've been checking the website for months and it says "sorry charlie, no stellacorse for you!!"

+1

FLuXeXigeS · 12-10-2008, 10:39 AM

looks OK, i think the RAC would look much better or some CE28N from Volk

Iman · 12-10-2008, 12:11 PM

shinoo · 12-11-2008, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Brent Bauman

Shinoo what is the bolt circle for the Tesla 5x?mm Thanks

5x110. Sounds like you're gonna stop in next week? Looking forward to seeing ya.

shinoo · 12-11-2008, 09:57 AM

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Originally Posted by FLuXeXigeS

looks OK, i think the RAC would look much better or some CE28N from Volk

I first brought a Monolite wheel to Tesla. Monolites are light but make a wheel look small. The CE28 are great but don't look exotic enough. The Tesla guys felt the stellaCORSEs were the best overall -weight, style & cachet.

shinoo · 12-11-2008, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Vishus_1

Yeah what's up with that? I have been watching for the black ones and haven't seen them available for a while.

We get these wheels from Japan. We'd like to order more BUT have you seen how strong the Yen is? We would have to raise the prices and then no one would buy them. We have to wait until the Yen depreciates BEFORE I can sink that much $ into stella/monolite inventory.

We do have one set of silver Monolites & grey Denags in stock.

tsunami racer · 12-11-2008, 10:09 AM

ah, that's a good reason. yeah i probably wouldn't pay more than the current list price.

at least you're not getting them from the UK. you only get 1 quid for every 2 bucks

kaiynne · 12-11-2008, 10:32 AM

I have been meaning to ask for a while, is there a reason that none of the parts say they are compatible with '08 cars? Even stuff like the bollock which i have been meaning to get for a while. It seems obvious that it would but i feel like you would have updated the compatibility charts by now if it were.

FLuXeXigeS · 12-11-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by shinoo

I first brought a Monolite wheel to Tesla. Monolites are light but make a wheel look small. The CE28 are great but don't look exotic enough. The Tesla guys felt the stellaCORSEs were the best overall -weight, style & cachet.

Gotcha

shinoo · 12-11-2008, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kaiynne

I have been meaning to ask for a while, is there a reason that none of the parts say they are compatible with '08 cars? Even stuff like the bollock which i have been meaning to get for a while. It seems obvious that it would but i feel like you would have updated the compatibility charts by now if it were.

Most parts fit. We need to update the charts. No the Bollock does not fit the '08s - yet. Give us a call to get the skinny on any other parts you are wondering about.

12-09-2008, 11:38 AM	#1 (permalink)
shinoo Project Nirvana Elise Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 2,617	stellaCORSE wheels on the Tesla We have been working with Tesla for about 2 yrs to develop some aftermarket solutions. One of these items is a new set of wheels. After showing them our Monolites, they were blown away with the quality. We proposed our stellaCORSE and they ordered up a set to test. We had to build them a special set, at considerable cost, as their fitment is different than the Elise/Exige fitment we offered. Tesla, their Dealers and customers were very pleased with the wheel. I think it looks awesome as well as it makes the car look even more exotic AND aggressive. I think the silver color would be even better. They have obviously been busy delivering cars so have not yet pulled the trigger on the wheels. Attached Images __________________ shinoo sector 111 - tasty bits for your elise & exige

12-09-2008, 11:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
OriginalBlackCi Red Alert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 973	Wow, that looks GREAT on the car. I think it looks nicer than on the Elise. __________________ --Ramsen www.euroteknik.com-- Chicago's Premier Euro Community

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SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,644 Images: 2	They look great on the Tesla, even for showing the worst angle of the rest of the car (all the body seams). Would be killer from the cars best angle (front 3/4) Still probably my favorite Elise wheel. Imagine the possibilities? Attached Images

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BrianK very dude Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Los Angeles (Highland Park) Posts: 2,427	Looks great! I bet they would look even better in silver (as you said). __________________ Time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.

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JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,737	Looks great. I love those wheels.

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tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 638	are these in stock for the lotus???? i've been checking the website for months and it says "sorry charlie, no stellacorse for you!!" __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

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Brent Bauman right seat driver Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tustin Ranch, Ca Posts: 840	Shinoo what is the bolt circle for the Tesla 5x?mm Thanks

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shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,053	silver w/black wheels looks excellent they're 5 lugs, which is what elise/exige should have been __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

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12-11-2008, 10:09 AM	#17 (permalink)
tsunami racer Dinky Plastic Car Owner Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Marina Del Rey, CA Posts: 638	ah, that's a good reason. yeah i probably wouldn't pay more than the current list price. at least you're not getting them from the UK. you only get 1 quid for every 2 bucks __________________ 2007 EXIGE S - Nightfall/Black 2007 Lotus Elise (sold) 2004 Subaru STi (sold) 1989 Metro Bus Pass (sold) 1984 BMX Dirt Bike (sold) 1979 Big Wheel (sold)

12-11-2008, 10:32 AM	#18 (permalink)
kaiynne Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 284	I have been meaning to ask for a while, is there a reason that none of the parts say they are compatible with '08 cars? Even stuff like the bollock which i have been meaning to get for a while. It seems obvious that it would but i feel like you would have updated the compatibility charts by now if it were. __________________ '08 Canyon Red Elise Touring, Hardtop, Starshield. HID's, Exige Mesh Upgrade, Reverie Side Scoops, Stealthbulbs, Black and silver wheel/steering logos, lidbone, metal carpet buttons. '92 GMC Rally Van 3500 (Band Van)

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