Name of the cover that opens on the rear of the Elise - LotusTalk

TimMullen · 01-31-2006, 10:54 AM

I posted a smart a$$ comment about the name of the cover over the engine:

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

Technically, it would be what's under the bonnet. It is an English car after all...

It drew this response:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icedog_16

Yeah. But Tim, isn't it both a bonnet and a boot at the same time?

What would you call that? A boonet? A bonnoot?

So... What is it. I can't be the hood because that's that thing you put over the cockpit to keep the rain out. But what is the proper name?

Andrikos · 01-31-2006, 10:57 AM

[quote=TimMullen]I posted a smart a$$ comment about the name of the cover over the engine:

It drew this response:

[quote=Icedog_16]Yeah. But Tim, isn't it both a bonnet and a boot at the same time?

What would you call that? A boonet? A bonnoot?

Quote:

So... What is it. I can't be the hood because that's that thing you put over the cockpit to keep the rain out. But what is the proper name?

Bonnoot sounds Canadian.

Robert Puertas · 01-31-2006, 10:58 AM

The Lotus Parts Manual calls it an "Engine Cover Lid"

Stan · 01-31-2006, 10:59 AM

Robert beat me to it!

TimMullen · 01-31-2006, 11:02 AM

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The Lotus Parts Manual calls it an "Engine Cover Lid"

There you guys go being all serious. I was expecting humorous responses, not serious thinking. Didn't I include enough smilies?

Don't forget the sheep:

Crudson · 01-31-2006, 11:06 AM

Bonnet for me should always be at the front of the car, not necessarily covering where the engine is.

Stan · 01-31-2006, 11:12 AM

Lotus also refers to it as:

"engine cover / boot lid"

And:

"engine cover"

For the Exige it is called a "tailgate panel".

choi0706 · 01-31-2006, 11:20 AM

I call it the engine lid

MitchT · 01-31-2006, 11:22 AM

It is the " rump", from the same guys who brought u the spanner ( adjustable wrench)

Roger · 01-31-2006, 12:59 PM

As an ex-sailor, I call it the engine-room hatch.

BTW, MitchT, spanners aren't usually adjustable, and when they are, they're often called wrenches.

Ian · 01-31-2006, 01:01 PM

I call it the "bald spot cover-upper" because that's where it is usually resting.

pla_time · 01-31-2006, 01:02 PM

[quote=Andrikos][quote=TimMullen]I posted a smart a$$ comment about the name of the cover over the engine:

It drew this response:

Quote:

Originally Posted by Icedog_16

Yeah. But Tim, isn't it both a bonnet and a boot at the same time?

What would you call that? A boonet? A bonnoot?

Bonnoot sounds Canadian.

How about calling it a "taint" 'cause 't aint just a bonnet and 't aint just a boot cover.

TimMullen · 01-31-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by SAElise

I call it the "bald spot cover-upper" because that's where it is usually resting.

I try to convince my wife that that's what's causing the bald spot. She isn't buying it...

JWA · 01-31-2006, 01:54 PM

I like "decklid".

Bill B · 01-31-2006, 01:57 PM

The thing that covers not enough horsepower,

jhnmdahl · 01-31-2006, 02:53 PM

I just call it the trunk

EburgE · 01-31-2006, 03:01 PM

I use hatch or deck lid. It's actually where you put the kids.

TimMullen · 01-31-2006, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by jhnmdahl

I just call it the trunk

No!!! That's American for boot.

Next thing you know, you'll be looking for a new tire instead of a tyre. And you'll talk about left and right side instead of the kerb side and near side. Not to mention fender instead of wing. That kind of talk belongs in the Loo...

Tintin · 01-31-2006, 03:42 PM

Its pretty easy to get it right guys and girls. The bonnet is always at the front and the boot is always at the back. No matter where the engine is. Hence old VW beetles had "an engine in the boot".

I'm from the other side of the pond so I must know what I'm talking about

codymac · 01-31-2006, 04:41 PM

Noticed Jezza or Tiff or one of them opening the hatch on something Italian and referring to it as the boot - works for me.

View Poll Results: What is the name of the cover over the engine/boot?
Bonnet.	13	15.48%
Boot.	37	44.05%
Boonet.	0	0%
Bonnoot.	2	2.38%
Thing-a-ma-jig.	4	4.76%
The correct name is in my well thought out reply below.	5	5.95%
The correct name is in my humorous reply below.	3	3.57%
Who cares?	21	25.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 84. You may not vote on this poll

01-31-2006, 10:58 AM	#3 (permalink)
Robert Puertas #0518 Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 2,425 Images: 14	The Lotus Parts Manual calls it an "Engine Cover Lid" __________________ Robert Puertas

01-31-2006, 11:20 AM	#8 (permalink)
choi0706 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Houston/Austin Posts: 4,254	I call it the engine lid __________________ Jay-05' ST, HT, Touring Red Rally Ready

01-31-2006, 01:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
Ian Certified Fun Stopper Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: San Antonio TX/Daytona Beach FL Posts: 4,050	I call it the "bald spot cover-upper" because that's where it is usually resting. __________________ '06 Exige; Polar Blue; Track/Touring/Stage II/LSD-TC '05 Elise; Arctic Silver/Ruby Red (R.I.P)

01-31-2006, 01:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Bill B In search of horsepower Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Plantation, FL Posts: 525 Images: 1	The thing that covers not enough horsepower, __________________ 2006 Time Magazine Person of the year

01-31-2006, 10:59 AM	#4 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,947	Robert beat me to it!

01-31-2006, 11:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
Crudson / Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 2,487	Bonnet for me should always be at the front of the car, not necessarily covering where the engine is.

01-31-2006, 11:12 AM	#7 (permalink)
Stan - Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 6,947	Lotus also refers to it as: "engine cover / boot lid" And: "engine cover" For the Exige it is called a "tailgate panel".

01-31-2006, 11:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
MitchT Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: boca raton Posts: 784	It is the " rump", from the same guys who brought u the spanner ( adjustable wrench)

01-31-2006, 12:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Roger Ancient Briton Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Richmond, TX Posts: 488	As an ex-sailor, I call it the engine-room hatch. BTW, MitchT, spanners aren't usually adjustable, and when they are, they're often called wrenches.

01-31-2006, 01:54 PM	#14 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,790	I like "decklid".

01-31-2006, 02:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
jhnmdahl Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 825	I just call it the trunk

01-31-2006, 03:01 PM	#17 (permalink)
EburgE Super 7 Owner In Training Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Eldersburg, MD Posts: 2,416	I use hatch or deck lid. It's actually where you put the kids. __________________ '05 Lotus Elise '07 Caterham Seven www.hals7.com

01-31-2006, 03:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
Tintin Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,062	Its pretty easy to get it right guys and girls. The bonnet is always at the front and the boot is always at the back. No matter where the engine is. Hence old VW beetles had "an engine in the boot". I'm from the other side of the pond so I must know what I'm talking about

01-31-2006, 04:41 PM	#20 (permalink)
codymac short angry bloke Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: where the east tapers out and the west begins Posts: 9,278 Images: 19	Noticed Jezza or Tiff or one of them opening the hatch on something Italian and referring to it as the boot - works for me. __________________ torque (tôrk) n. - an excuse for the lack of momentum. - let's bring back CanAm & Group B! - have you hugged your Exige today? I'm currently working on my performance driving merit badge. There's always somebody faster, sometimes it's me.

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