Determining Options, HELP!! - LotusTalk

AKerchoff · 10-25-2009, 09:23 AM

So I took the plunge and bought a 2005 Silver Lotus Elise with Burgundy Leather interior. It's been one of my dream cars for a while (I drove a 2001BMW M coupe w/315hp S54) when it first came stateside. I've had a few other cars since then but, now I have my Lotus!

My question is this: How can I tell what options and packages my Lotus Elise has? Judgeing by the paint chips just forward of the rear wheels I can say I don't think this car has or had the Star Shield. I do have leather, power windows and locks, floor mats, Stereo with 4-speakers, and A/C. So what packages do you think I have? Is there a way to look up the VIN number to find the build sheet?

Thanks for the help!
Andy Kerchoff

ZTEC · 10-25-2009, 09:26 AM

Pictures please??? Are your wheels solid or split spoke?

AKerchoff · 10-25-2009, 09:31 AM

My wheels are a multi spoke, polished aluminum wheel. I think they are about 8 spoke wheels and kind of titanium grey in color.

ZTEC · 10-25-2009, 09:49 AM

I will go out on a limb here and assume they are the Forged wheels which has a split spoke design which come with the "Sport Package", You may or may not have dual oil coolers up front but to be honest, Pics would really help!

Click on this link
FS LSS wheels, 2 rear only, black, $850
Do the wheels look like those? This is the split spoke design found on the forged wheel that came with the "Sport Pack" this could help you determine your options!

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lotusforsale · 10-25-2009, 10:59 AM

If he's saying just 8 or so spokes, I'm guessing Tour....er....standard wheels and therefore non-sport.

Touring packing interior with the color leather.

OP...if your car is in your possession, starshield is easy to spot. It is a clear sheet of material with notable thickness mounted (usually) across the nose, down the rockers, and in front of the rear wheels.

AKerchoff · 10-25-2009, 01:12 PM

The rims don't look like the "split spoke" rims in the picture. And I know what "star sheild" looks like and this car does not have it.

I guess due to the rims, leather interior, power windows, and floor mats, I must have the touring package.

Thanks,
AK

I got this Elise (2005, with just 7500 miles) from a friend who wholesales vehicles so I didn't have a color or options choice. It was just such a deal (~$26k) that I couldn't pass it up. Most important to me, it doesn't look like it has ever seen the track!

10-25-2009, 09:23 AM	#1 (permalink)
AKerchoff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	Determining Options, HELP!! So I took the plunge and bought a 2005 Silver Lotus Elise with Burgundy Leather interior. It's been one of my dream cars for a while (I drove a 2001BMW M coupe w/315hp S54) when it first came stateside. I've had a few other cars since then but, now I have my Lotus! My question is this: How can I tell what options and packages my Lotus Elise has? Judgeing by the paint chips just forward of the rear wheels I can say I don't think this car has or had the Star Shield. I do have leather, power windows and locks, floor mats, Stereo with 4-speakers, and A/C. So what packages do you think I have? Is there a way to look up the VIN number to find the build sheet? Thanks for the help! Andy Kerchoff

10-25-2009, 09:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,737 Images: 3	Pictures please??? Are your wheels solid or split spoke? __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

10-25-2009, 09:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
AKerchoff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	Wheels My wheels are a multi spoke, polished aluminum wheel. I think they are about 8 spoke wheels and kind of titanium grey in color.

10-25-2009, 09:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,737 Images: 3	I will go out on a limb here and assume they are the Forged wheels which has a split spoke design which come with the "Sport Package", You may or may not have dual oil coolers up front but to be honest, Pics would really help! Click on this link FS LSS wheels, 2 rear only, black, $850 Do the wheels look like those? This is the split spoke design found on the forged wheel that came with the "Sport Pack" this could help you determine your options! Visit this site Lotus Elise, Contents, Change the Rules, Index, History It was created and maintained by a member on this forum and is a wealth of information as well as this forum and it's "Uberthread" http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f221...rthread-25131/ __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's! Last edited by ZTEC : 10-25-2009 at 10:00 AM.

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10-25-2009, 10:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
lotusforsale Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,223 Images: 8	If he's saying just 8 or so spokes, I'm guessing Tour....er....standard wheels and therefore non-sport. Touring packing interior with the color leather. OP...if your car is in your possession, starshield is easy to spot. It is a clear sheet of material with notable thickness mounted (usually) across the nose, down the rockers, and in front of the rear wheels.

10-25-2009, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
AKerchoff Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	The rims don't look like the "split spoke" rims in the picture. And I know what "star sheild" looks like and this car does not have it. I guess due to the rims, leather interior, power windows, and floor mats, I must have the touring package. Thanks, AK I got this Elise (2005, with just 7500 miles) from a friend who wholesales vehicles so I didn't have a color or options choice. It was just such a deal (~$26k) that I couldn't pass it up. Most important to me, it doesn't look like it has ever seen the track!

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