Lotus Elise Register

[sandsmuseum]

I took on the registry long ago because I wanted to keep it up, running and reliable. I failed! My apologies.

I will work on it today and get it running again.

I am not sure I will be able to get the bugs out of all the options but will handle those on a case-by-case basis.

Michael

[sandsmuseum]

I am not sure what happened or why it was broken. However it was and as the responsible person, I take full responsibility. I apologize.

I was able to bring it back up and it appears to be working.

http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elis...try/index.html

I need your help. I am no longer current with options, the various changes in the VIN number to accommodate the new models, or colors. So if you try and enter your car and are unable to provide the complete information, please send me a private message or email me (contacts are on the http://www.sandsmuseum.com website).

I am also interested in various displays of the database. Please let me know if you cannot see the data in the way you want.

I made my career programming or managing programming. I still enjoy it, but only a little. I am happy to make some changes but everyone will not get what they want.

I also make a pledge to be more responsible backing up the data. The down loadable spreadsheet will be updated once a month.

Again, I apologize. I need to pay more attention.

Michael

[mike325ci]

No need to feel so sorry about it-- you were volunteering your time, effort, webspace, etc. to make it happen.

One notable update is that Exige S VIN does not work. According to your VIN http://www.sandsmuseum.com/cars/elis...try/serial.gif decoder, there is no entry for slot #4 for the supercharged 1.8L 2zzge VVTL-i motor. The Exige S is "V". So the 2007 Exige S (USA Federal) start with SCCVC111#7#L8####.

[dbisbee]

Need to add Arctic Silver.

Thank you for the registry

[sandsmuseum]

I hope it is acceptable, but I will wait for the 2008 options to come out and then update the registry.

I suppose the new colors, especially those that are a $5000 option will want special recognition. The supercharged Elise will also want a box. And I will give special consideration for the new Exige that I get, if and when it ever arrives....

Michael

[Kaliuzhkin]

Originally Posted by sandsmuseum

The revised Lotus Elise registry is up and running. The registry allows you to enter your Lotus Elise vehicle identification number (VIN), describe all the options, supply your car's build date, and check some boxes that characterize the manufacturing modifications. There is also room to enter a comment and attach a URL pointing to a picture of your car.

How do I find out the "build date" for my new '06 solar yellow Elise?

Dan the K

[sandsmuseum]

Read the sticker that is inside the driver side door, just a shoulder height. Not only is the inflation pressure for the tires included, but the date of build is there as well.

Some of the entries in the database are incorrect as many people do not know the actual build date. I go in occasionally and fill in a date based on the serial number. The database is sorted by build date, so it is important to get it close...

Michael

[falcon]

I tried to list my car but it won't except my VIN
SCCPC11187HM3xxxx
SCC = Lotus
P = 1.8 liter
C = dual SIR + belts
111 = Elise
8 = check digit ?
7 =2007 model year
H = Hethel
M = body ??? Canada ?
3 = Elise
xxxx = Serial number

[sandsmuseum]

Originally Posted by falcon

I tried to list my car but it won't except my VIN
SCCPC11187HM3xxxx
SCC = Lotus
P = 1.8 liter
C = dual SIR + belts
111 = Elise
8 = check digit ?
7 =2007 model year
H = Hethel
M = body ??? Canada ?
3 = Elise
xxxx = Serial number

It looks like M is the problem. Can someone send me a picture of the current VIN decoding page from the latest Service Manual. Either that or you can wait for me to get my new car and then I will download the manual, getting the relevant page.

I just need to know what the chassis/body codes are. Perhaps there are other changes as well for the new 2008 model line up. I wonder if they will change the layout for the new SC versions and if the Exige S 240 will have an identification. I will enable Exige S and Cup car registry at the same time.

I will be happy to make the changes as soon as I find out what they are...

Michael (keeper of the Registry flame)

[evotell]

doesn't take a vin from my 2007?

[jacksen]

The entry level K-Series-powered Elise went with it along with a loyal customer base that couldn't stretch to a whopping for the Toyota-powered . The new entry level Elise. It's cheaper than the and is powered by a distant relative of the trick VVTLi engine, built by Yamaha for the Toyota Celica. The engine sitting under the rear clamshell is lifted from the current Corolla. Unlike the 'R' it’s not been fettled by Yamaha, meaning different internals, no electronic valve lift and one less cog in the gearbox.
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[type72dQ]

We love it, I am 58 years old and non problem to get in and out

[sandsmuseum]

I took over the registry a bit more than three years ago. I converted it to use PHP and MySQL, running on my server, sandsmuseum.com. I tried to keep up with all the running changes and with all the new options offered each new year. Even though I now own an Exige, I have not made the necessary modifications to support it.

However as time passed I was less successful, partly because the changes were unknown to me, partly because I got tired of the updates, and partly because it seemed like no one was interested.

Hopefully someone will be excited about taking it over. You will need to be web development aware and be a programmer. I prefer it were hosted elsewhere but I am willing to negotiate. Volunteers?

For those if you who have never heard of the registry, look here:

Lotus Elise Registry, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Should no one step up, I will clean up the database, freeze the data and leave the existing information for display. It will no longer be possible to add more entries.

(The clean up is easy. All that is required is looking for entries that forgot to enter the manufacturing date, guessing on a date based on existing entries, and updating the field.)

Please contact me at sandsmuseum.com or send me a private message.

thanks,

Michael

[sandsmuseum]

I have been maintaining the Elise Registry since July, 2005. It is clear that I have not been doing what is needed for some time. It is time for someone else to take responsibility for the registry, and hopefully enhance it to cover the current cars.

Lotus Elise Registry, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Lotus Elise Registry, Display Entries

I have not kept up with the modification and option lists and have not added the Exige. The Exige lists should have been added to make it easier to maintain the registry of the cars instead of having a thread do the work.

Also included is the VIN decoder:

Lotus Elise Registry, Decode VIN

While the decoder will continue to work for the Elise, it would not be difficult to update the data to include the current cars, including the Exige.

So, what is required? Currently the code uses PHP and MySQL, with the registry being a MySQL database. I am happy to turn over the database and code. I will help with the transition and explain the code as needed.

Should no one want to take it over, I will archive the data base and not allow any further entries. The existing entries will remain. I will fix the current bug that prevents people from viewing the data with pictures. I will leave the VIN decoder but will not update it, adding some words about how it covers only 2004-2006.

Please, someone, take it and run!

Michael

Originally Posted by sandsmuseum

The revised Lotus Elise registry is up and running. The registry allows you to enter your Lotus Elise vehicle identification number (VIN), describe all the options, supply your car's build date, and check some boxes that characterize the manufacturing modifications. There is also room to enter a comment and attach a URL pointing to a picture of your car.

The new registry allows you to enter your car's information, edit the information later as you learn more about your car, and print a page with all the information. It is possible to display a current compilation of all the cars in the registry. There is a decode section that allows you to enter a VIN and see what all the fields mean. It is possible to see pictures that characterize all the changes. The registry attempts to accomodate 2005 and 2006 cars, with the new colors and options listed.

Lotus Elise Registry, Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)

Please try it out and let me know what you think. Suggestions are gratefully accepted. There are some bugs. Most are described on the front page. I will fix them as time allows. I hope the database is stable enough so no data will be lost. I still need some pictures that help illustrate some of the later changes. For example, I need pictures of the Exige wheels and the painted LSS wheels, and will provide credit to the person that supplies the pictures. I need more information about the changes in diffuser bolts pattern and dimples.

I will continue to enhance the registry and will add more running changes as I get more information. I will fix the way I handle color input after the 2006 cars start to ship and some other odd user interface issues. Again, see the front page for a list.

My thanks to cranium for the initial implementation and to apkom, andykeck, and TimMullen for preliminary testing. For those of you that are curious, I used php and MySQL to implement the registry. My original profession was software development and I used to be pretty good at it. However it has been a long time since I tried to issue the magic incantations and so sometimes the magic does not work quite right. The code is ugly... I will go back to doing my museum quality restorations of antique coin operated games now...