Embellisher rings - Page 2 - LotusTalk

uglyduck · 11-01-2006, 06:58 AM

I did not notice any change in light pattern from the OEM plastic rings to the aluminum.

Keeper · 11-01-2006, 07:00 AM

The Lotus rings don't affect beam pattern that I can tell.

lotusport · 11-01-2006, 07:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by babak

Does the extension of the rings change the pattern/width of the light beam much? After all it's not a light beam but a 'cone'.

None at all. They do hide the "ant tracks" on mine.

darkSol · 11-06-2006, 08:49 PM

Before and After... looks amazing - Thanks!

(Yes I know it's dirty - it rained yesterday)

Would it REALLY have cost Lotus that much more to make these rings metal?

obanaga · 08-24-2009, 07:03 PM

I just installed Uglyduck's embellisher rings. They're awesome. Ivan was supercool and sent me a 2nd pair free of charge after the 1st pair got lost in the mail. I would highly recommend to those who do not have the rings installed, and oh yeah opt for the tracking just in case they get lost. Thanks again Ivan!

uglyduck · 08-25-2009, 06:16 AM

Thanks for the kind words obanaga

turbophil · 08-25-2009, 07:20 AM

That reminds me, I still need to install mine... How long ago did I purchase these??? And where did I put them???

victec · 08-25-2009, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uglyduck

Thanks for the kind words obanaga

uglyduck, Do you have any more rings left?

Thanks, Vic

darkSol · 08-26-2009, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbophil

That reminds me, I still need to install mine... How long ago did I purchase these??? And where did I put them???

I've seen the shop attic... it's a scaaaaarrrry place!

cisco · 08-26-2009, 12:51 PM

you could get a small amount of flat black paint and use it to cover up the ant trails.it might take two layers of paint. but when dry you will never see them.

btw. this is Cisco that used to be at Lotus BH,then Calabasas. hello to some of my old customers!

dma550 · 08-26-2009, 01:18 PM

I have mine too sitting next to the HID's I got from Chester lol. I am such a lazy modder.

AndrewS · 11-20-2012, 11:17 AM

Hi guys,
Just bought an 05 Elise and going through a punch list of fixes ( worst was replacing leaking radiator. ) now I need to do the embellisher ring fix. I bought a set of aluminum rings and was wondering how the attach. Are they just slotted in from behind or actually glued in? If glued what glue do you recommend?
Cheers,
Andrew

RENDERMAN · 11-20-2012, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by victec

uglyduck, Do you have any more rings left?

Ah, breaker one-nine, this here's the Ugly Duck. You gotta copy on me, Pig Pen, c'mon? Ah, yeah, 10-4, Pig Pen, fer shure, fer shure. By golly, it's clean clear to Flag Town, c'mon. Yeah, that's a big 10-4 there, Pig Pen, yeah, we definitely got the front door, good buddy. Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy...

I need a set too

bugman56 · 11-20-2012, 04:12 PM

Got any more, and cost?

AndrewS · 11-20-2012, 06:34 PM

I got mine on eBay, probably someone in this group selling? Cost $78.00. You can buy oem plastic ones from lotus garage for $17.12 each. Unless I hear otherwise I think I will probably use JB weld to glue the aluminum rings on.
Andrew

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AndrewS · 11-20-2012, 06:41 PM

Actually based on this thread a silicone caulk may be a better idea & allows removal if needed.

Polished Aluminum Headlight Trim Ring

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uglyduck · 11-21-2012, 08:53 AM

Yes silicone adhesive is the best for installing the ring s as it is flexible and allows for the expansion and contraction of the aluminum ring and the plastic housing without breaking or coming loose.
They are once again available but not direct through me. Exoticare.ca now sells them. Contact Andrew at sales@exoticare.ca or on e-bay

Lotus Elise and Exige headlight trim rings Aluminum | eBay

Keeper · 11-21-2012, 10:08 AM

I updated the first post of your original thread with this info. The Uberpost also links to that thread. Thanks.

Polished Aluminum Headlight Trim Ring

Drew09 · 11-21-2012, 12:09 PM

The oem part number for these things is pretty elusive. Also have not been able to find the original bulletin from back in the day.

AndrewS · 11-21-2012, 04:46 PM

Oem part number is A117B0721F

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11-01-2006, 07:00 AM	#22 (permalink)
Keeper Probably Lurking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North of Boston Posts: 2,884	The Lotus rings don't affect beam pattern that I can tell. __________________ -Shawn (2005 Elise) \|\| New England Members of Lotus Ltd. (NEMOLL) - PM me to join local info list or to join NEMOLL UberPost - Things Elise/Exige owners should know, common problems/fixes, etc.

08-24-2009, 07:03 PM	#25 (permalink)
obanaga Lotus Elise Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NorCal Posts: 227	I just installed Uglyduck's embellisher rings. They're awesome. Ivan was supercool and sent me a 2nd pair free of charge after the 1st pair got lost in the mail. I would highly recommend to those who do not have the rings installed, and oh yeah opt for the tracking just in case they get lost. Thanks again Ivan! Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise

08-25-2009, 06:16 AM	#26 (permalink)
uglyduck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 654	Thanks for the kind words obanaga __________________ 2006 Elise VF2, custom 2.5" freeflow exhaust, FF headers, Aluminum Flywheel, Decat, Ohlin's, track brace, custom carbon bits 1994 Caterham 7, R400 zetec 1970 Lotus Seven S4 Ford F150 Raptor

08-25-2009, 07:20 AM	#27 (permalink)
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08-26-2009, 01:18 PM	#31 (permalink)
dma550 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: CT, Shoreline area Posts: 1,498	I have mine too sitting next to the HID's I got from Chester lol. I am such a lazy modder. __________________ David Avery 06 Lotus Exige \| Mini Cooper JCW Cab \| Kioti CK35 TLB visit focusedE

11-01-2006, 06:58 AM	#21 (permalink)
uglyduck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 654	I did not notice any change in light pattern from the OEM plastic rings to the aluminum.

08-26-2009, 12:51 PM	#30 (permalink)
cisco Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 4	you could get a small amount of flat black paint and use it to cover up the ant trails.it might take two layers of paint. but when dry you will never see them. btw. this is Cisco that used to be at Lotus BH,then Calabasas. hello to some of my old customers!

11-20-2012, 04:12 PM	#34 (permalink)
bugman56 Livin the dream Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 146	Got any more, and cost?

11-21-2012, 08:53 AM	#37 (permalink)
uglyduck Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 654	Yes silicone adhesive is the best for installing the ring s as it is flexible and allows for the expansion and contraction of the aluminum ring and the plastic housing without breaking or coming loose. They are once again available but not direct through me. Exoticare.ca now sells them. Contact Andrew at sales@exoticare.ca or on e-bay Lotus Elise and Exige headlight trim rings Aluminum \| eBay __________________ 2006 Elise VF2, custom 2.5" freeflow exhaust, FF headers, Aluminum Flywheel, Decat, Ohlin's, track brace, custom carbon bits 1994 Caterham 7, R400 zetec 1970 Lotus Seven S4 Ford F150 Raptor

11-21-2012, 10:08 AM	#38 (permalink)
Keeper Probably Lurking Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North of Boston Posts: 2,884	I updated the first post of your original thread with this info. The Uberpost also links to that thread. Thanks. Polished Aluminum Headlight Trim Ring __________________ -Shawn (2005 Elise) \|\| New England Members of Lotus Ltd. (NEMOLL) - PM me to join local info list or to join NEMOLL UberPost - Things Elise/Exige owners should know, common problems/fixes, etc.

11-21-2012, 12:09 PM	#39 (permalink)
Drew09 Chrome orange is faster! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,092	The oem part number for these things is pretty elusive. Also have not been able to find the original bulletin from back in the day.

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