I don't get it?Windshield stickers... - Page 2 - LotusTalk

Chris Mackey · 07-03-2008, 12:48 PM

And of course

Serebo1 · 07-03-2008, 12:49 PM

It really comes down to driver height, or more to the point, torso length. I'm 6', long torso, and had to remove my sun visors. On a couple of occasions, I saw a green light, then next thing you know, I'm entering the intersection to a red light. Never even saw the yellow. No way I could do stickers.

Other people have absolutely no problem whatsoever.

LARRY · 07-03-2008, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by EliseWidow

how totally dumb...how about stop the paint and stripes where the BODY stops!?

Duh...yea........

jriva · 07-03-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Perhaps it was a track-only vehicle at one time where they never needed to see 'up' to see traffic lights and such.

If this piece was at least semi transparent, i could see this as the reason, but it isn't, it's 100 % opaque, you can't see through it. Everyone i've shown it to, or let drive find it's insanely annoying and counter productive to be able to drive, safe.

Unless you slouch, even someone who's 5'6 would have problems seeing. It's not just lights, it's the road in front of you. If you're sitting up straight, you can't see any obstacles more than 20 ft ahead. For a track only mod this is retarded as well. How are you supposed to identify the next turn when you can't see. I'll try and take a pic before I return it.

Battery in the FOB died, so Newport is on their way to return my car.

jriva · 07-04-2008, 11:16 AM

John from Newport came by and picked it up, dropped my car off too, wow, never had that great of service, i liked it.

Anyway, I asked him about the decal, and basically he said that the previous owner had it installed. Most likely before they sold it, they would remove it, as it's a driving hazard, especially for anyone normal sized or taller, unless you were a midget, or significantly short, there's no reason for this to be on there.

biscoradio · 07-04-2008, 12:42 PM

I thought I remembered seeing this:

2005 Lotus Elise

choi0706 · 07-04-2008, 07:03 PM

Looks illegal too.. It appears to be past the AS1 line.. or 4nches..

SweetDaddyD · 07-05-2008, 09:51 AM

I make stickers, and plenty a windshield banner and even I think that is attrocious.

Z-dculus · 07-05-2008, 10:21 AM

that car was for sale on here a little while ago. i can't believe that hasn't sold yet.????i remember a decent asking price and it was in mint condition

nockpoint · 07-05-2008, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by PhoneBoy

Every ricer knows that stickers make a car faster. Duh!

I thought that only worked for ricers when the various stickers represented parts that aren't actually installed on the car.

serpent · 07-05-2008, 11:56 AM

i have my front windshield on my m6 tinted 20%....but i can still see through it.

biscoradio · 07-05-2008, 01:32 PM

so, besides the stupid windshield sticker, how was the car otherwise? It looks like they want less than $32k for it, and it's got less than 7,000 miles. kind of tempting for me...

tmr · 07-05-2008, 05:48 PM

Quote:

I thought I remembered seeing this:

2005 Lotus Elise

Could this be the previous owner?

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Serebo1 fm78.tv - check it. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,394 Images: 1	It really comes down to driver height, or more to the point, torso length. I'm 6', long torso, and had to remove my sun visors. On a couple of occasions, I saw a green light, then next thing you know, I'm entering the intersection to a red light. Never even saw the yellow. No way I could do stickers. Other people have absolutely no problem whatsoever. __________________ Matte Black, Sport, Touring, ***** intake (TBA), RAC Mono wheels, Painted Shift knob, smoked turn signals, Alpine SPS 6.5" rear speakers, MB Quarts, JVC Nav, Starshield, LBH exhaust, Dpic perf. gauge, Custom true HID projectors, GUT wing and splitter, Mesh side pods, Sector111 harness bar and 4-point harness, Lotus Sport Ohlins double-adjustable suspension, swaybar, '06 LED tailights, Toda flywheel, Lotusport interior.

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jriva Oakley Witch King FTW Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 504	John from Newport came by and picked it up, dropped my car off too, wow, never had that great of service, i liked it. Anyway, I asked him about the decal, and basically he said that the previous owner had it installed. Most likely before they sold it, they would remove it, as it's a driving hazard, especially for anyone normal sized or taller, unless you were a midget, or significantly short, there's no reason for this to be on there. __________________ I Love this CAR!! GG/HT/T

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07-04-2008, 12:42 PM	#26 (permalink)
biscoradio Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wayne's world Posts: 71	I thought I remembered seeing this: 2005 Lotus Elise

07-05-2008, 10:21 AM	#29 (permalink)
Z-dculus Derriere Extraordinaire Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Allentown, PA Posts: 2,016	that car was for sale on here a little while ago. i can't believe that hasn't sold yet.????i remember a decent asking price and it was in mint condition __________________ 2006 KG-Sport Pack, LSD, TC, SS, Multivex, Lotus Stage II/powercoated diffuser, CF Zoom Rear View, Sector LidBone, Darth Holder (thanks Kestrel!), Sector 4Tress Harness Bar/CRD Mount, couple exige trim pieces 2004 Nissan 350z - Super Black-too many mods to list-SOLD to my brother 1978 Chevrolet Caprice Classic -(daily driver) *Seasoned veteran member of the KG Mafia

07-05-2008, 11:56 AM	#31 (permalink)
serpent Potential Lotus Driver :D Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 248	i have my front windshield on my m6 tinted 20%....but i can still see through it.

07-05-2008, 01:32 PM	#32 (permalink)
biscoradio Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: wayne's world Posts: 71	so, besides the stupid windshield sticker, how was the car otherwise? It looks like they want less than $32k for it, and it's got less than 7,000 miles. kind of tempting for me...

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