New color poll (white centric) - LotusTalk

lbonham · 12-30-2004, 05:59 PM

There are rumors (not all by me

) that there may be some new colors added (and some replaced) at the end of the first year of production, sometime this summer.

To that end, I am posting this poll to investigate the level of interest in adding a variant of White (what else) to the Elise color palette at that point in time.

Larry

DesignIt · 12-30-2004, 06:18 PM

I think you should buy an Aztec Bronze and paint it Pearl White. Kill two birds with one stone...

John

Ancient Wedgie · 12-30-2004, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by DesignIt
I think you should buy an Aztec Bronze and paint it Pearl White. Kill two birds with one stone...

John

shay2nak · 12-30-2004, 07:35 PM

Larry,

When are you in line to order your car? Ask your dealer to contact Lotus to see if you can get it. White is available so why not special order it? Is not like they have to go out of their way to mix/order the paint. My guess is it would be $2k for a special order paint.

Ara

girlracer · 12-30-2004, 07:46 PM

Why no Old English White in the poll? it is after all the only shade of white currently being used by Lotus (on the Exige).

lbonham · 12-30-2004, 08:14 PM

Hi shay2nak,
Got the call to order a week and a half ago (see this thread ).
I would do as you suggest in a second, if given the chance! Highlights of my interaction during ordering process, was I could NOT special order Monaco White and I could NOT order Olde English White (though OEW is available for non-US consumption). Bottom line is they are really busy at the moment (something about a 1+ year US backlog to fill) and this is a low priority for them at this time. Therefore I asked to be dropped backwards into the next ordering group at my dealer, while I ponder alternatives/nextSteps.

Hi girlracer,
The LotusUSA folks are pretty adamant about NOT offering Olde English White in the US market. They do not think it will sell well here. However, they were kind enough to furnish me with a paint chip, such that I could develop my own opinion. And now having seen it (though not on the elise in person), I think their guess about the US market for OEW is probably correct, except for English expatriates and long time Lotus enthusiasts

I think your comments in the thread referenced above were dead-on wrt/ color taste.

Larry

ekological · 12-30-2004, 08:18 PM

I also asked when it was time to order the second Elise. I wanted a pearl yellow...like the lambo three stage yellow. I'm not too hot about Saffron Yellow, though Stan's pics of his car are outstanding. So I just ended up getting Chrome Orange.

Quote:

Originally posted by lbonham
Hi shay2nak,
Got the call to order a week and a half ago (see this thread ).
I would do as you suggest in a second, if given the chance! Highlights of my interaction during ordering process, was I could NOT special order Monaco White and I could NOT order Olde English White (though it is available for non-US consumption). Bottom line is they are really busy at the moment (something about a 1+ year US backlog to fill) and this is a low priority for them at this time. Therefore I asked to be dropped backwards into the next ordering group at my dealer, while I ponder alternatives/nextSteps.

Hi girlracer,
The LotusUSA folks are pretty adamant about NOT offering Olde English White in the US market. They do not think it will sell well here. However, they were kind enough to furnish me with a paint chip, such that I could develop my own opinion. And now having seen it (though not on the elise in person), I think their guess about the US market for OEW is probably correct, except for English expatriates and long time Lotus enthusiasts
I think your comments in the thread referenced above were dead-on wrt/ color taste.

Larry

lbonham · 12-30-2004, 08:34 PM

Whoops... forgot to post link to another poll (some months back that was a little more generic in nature) that contains a number of pics for those who haven't seen a white Elise.

I have been told by the Lotus USA folks that all the pictures there, where the White appears to be a bright White correspond to Monaco White and where it definitely appears to be an off-white correspond to Olde English White.

The photoshopped pictures here and here are closest (but not an exact match) to Monaco white.

Larry

girlracer · 12-30-2004, 10:05 PM

well good luck Larry!

If I wanted a particular colour as much as you seem to, I would seriously consider ordering a base colour and sending the car straight to be resprayed. But I'm sure you've already thought of that.

JWA · 12-30-2004, 10:11 PM

White is generally my least favorite color on any car, but the crispness of Monaco White seems to fit the car nicely. I've heard a couple people say that they thought that a pearl white would be nice on the Elise, but I disagree. Pearl white has too much of a luxury feel to match with the sporting nature of the Elise.

adamant · 01-01-2005, 09:37 AM

I think the Pearl white is very nice and would go well with a blue interior too. I can't undestand why Aztec was chosen over any white. But given that CO and LB were not in the original line-up I think that LCUSA marketing do not have a clue regarding their market

If I wer you Larry i would seriously consider gatting one painted. At least you can get the exact type of white you want and the Elise can be repainted very well as all the painted parts are removable. You could probably get it done for the cost of ordering a lifestyle paint too!

adriver · 01-01-2005, 10:38 AM

I owned a Pearl White Audi and received more compliments on it than any car I've ever owned. It looked great, was easy to keep clean, and didn't show chips (unless they were deep).

rbullett · 01-01-2005, 11:04 AM

I love a white car, add the biscuit interior. If you want to make it unique add a light blue strip down the middle (American Racing colors).

Peter R · 01-01-2005, 11:10 PM

I would love to see white in the line-up, regardless if it is pearl, Old English, etc. I was really surprised it wasn't offered when introduced here.

Am I the only one who likes Aztec Bronze?...

John_Mc · 01-02-2005, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Am I the only one who likes Aztec Bronze?...

Yes.

John
COM

Roby Exige · 01-02-2005, 03:23 PM

I suggest Old English White like my Exige...
But, on Lotus i like every type of white

Gromit · 01-03-2005, 09:05 AM

View Poll Results: How do you feel about adding a white variant to the Elise color palette?
I must have Monaco White. It looked great on both the Elan and on the Esprit and would look even better on the Elise.	3	4.23%
I must have Pearl White. I loved it on the Esprit.	8	11.27%
Just give me some variant of white! I need a cool color and it would complete the Lotus color spectrum.	11	15.49%
White/Schmite. I don't care what colors get added, as long as Aztec Bronze is replaced.	12	16.90%
Just paint a white one for Larry, so he'll stop using up valuable forum bandwidth on the topic.	37	52.11%
Voters: 71. You may not vote on this poll

12-30-2004, 05:59 PM	#1 (permalink)
lbonham Elise OCD Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA bay area Posts: 347	New color poll (white centric) There are rumors (not all by me ) that there may be some new colors added (and some replaced) at the end of the first year of production, sometime this summer. To that end, I am posting this poll to investigate the level of interest in adding a variant of White (what else) to the Elise color palette at that point in time. Larry __________________ 4 years and 1 months of ownership and FINALLY (almost) a supercharger... AFT

12-30-2004, 06:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
DesignIt Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Magnolia TX Posts: 430	I think you should buy an Aztec Bronze and paint it Pearl White. Kill two birds with one stone... John __________________ 1991 Miata "slightly" modified 2004 MINI Cooper S JCW 2005 CO LSS Elise 1947 & '48 MGTCs 1957 Thunderbird

12-30-2004, 07:35 PM	#4 (permalink)
shay2nak I'm bored...yawn... Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,460	Larry, When are you in line to order your car? Ask your dealer to contact Lotus to see if you can get it. White is available so why not special order it? Is not like they have to go out of their way to mix/order the paint. My guess is it would be $2k for a special order paint. Ara __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 '08 Acura TSX 6-speed support WTC 2! Last edited by shay2nak : 12-30-2004 at 07:38 PM.*

12-30-2004, 07:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
girlracer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 389	Why no Old English White in the poll? it is after all the only shade of white currently being used by Lotus (on the Exige). __________________ 2005 Elise: Racing Green w/Biscuit

12-30-2004, 08:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
lbonham Elise OCD Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA bay area Posts: 347	Hi shay2nak, Got the call to order a week and a half ago (see this thread ). I would do as you suggest in a second, if given the chance! Highlights of my interaction during ordering process, was I could NOT special order Monaco White and I could NOT order Olde English White (though OEW is available for non-US consumption). Bottom line is they are really busy at the moment (something about a 1+ year US backlog to fill) and this is a low priority for them at this time. Therefore I asked to be dropped backwards into the next ordering group at my dealer, while I ponder alternatives/nextSteps. Hi girlracer, The LotusUSA folks are pretty adamant about NOT offering Olde English White in the US market. They do not think it will sell well here. However, they were kind enough to furnish me with a paint chip, such that I could develop my own opinion. And now having seen it (though not on the elise in person), I think their guess about the US market for OEW is probably correct, except for English expatriates and long time Lotus enthusiasts I think your comments in the thread referenced above were dead-on wrt/ color taste. Larry __________________ 4 years and 1 months of ownership and FINALLY (almost) a supercharger... AFT Last edited by lbonham : 12-30-2004 at 08:17 PM.

12-30-2004, 08:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
lbonham Elise OCD Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: CA bay area Posts: 347	Whoops... forgot to post link to another poll (some months back that was a little more generic in nature) that contains a number of pics for those who haven't seen a white Elise. I have been told by the Lotus USA folks that all the pictures there, where the White appears to be a bright White correspond to Monaco White and where it definitely appears to be an off-white correspond to Olde English White. The photoshopped pictures here and here are closest (but not an exact match) to Monaco white. Larry __________________ 4 years and 1 months of ownership and FINALLY (almost) a supercharger... AFT

12-30-2004, 10:05 PM	#9 (permalink)
girlracer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 389	well good luck Larry! If I wanted a particular colour as much as you seem to, I would seriously consider ordering a base colour and sending the car straight to be resprayed. But I'm sure you've already thought of that. __________________ 2005 Elise: Racing Green w/Biscuit

12-30-2004, 10:11 PM	#10 (permalink)
JWA #33 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,791	White is generally my least favorite color on any car, but the crispness of Monaco White seems to fit the car nicely. I've heard a couple people say that they thought that a pearl white would be nice on the Elise, but I disagree. Pearl white has too much of a luxury feel to match with the sporting nature of the Elise.

01-01-2005, 09:37 AM	#11 (permalink)
adamant Time to DRIVE Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 1,313 Images: 2	I think the Pearl white is very nice and would go well with a blue interior too. I can't undestand why Aztec was chosen over any white. But given that CO and LB were not in the original line-up I think that LCUSA marketing do not have a clue regarding their market If I wer you Larry i would seriously consider gatting one painted. At least you can get the exact type of white you want and the Elise can be repainted very well as all the painted parts are removable. You could probably get it done for the cost of ordering a lifestyle paint too! __________________ 2006 Exige Chrome Orange

01-01-2005, 10:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
adriver Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 134	I owned a Pearl White Audi and received more compliments on it than any car I've ever owned. It looked great, was easy to keep clean, and didn't show chips (unless they were deep).

01-01-2005, 11:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
rbullett Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 498	I love a white car, add the biscuit interior. If you want to make it unique add a light blue strip down the middle (American Racing colors).

01-01-2005, 11:10 PM	#14 (permalink)
Peter R Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 39	I would love to see white in the line-up, regardless if it is pearl, Old English, etc. I was really surprised it wasn't offered when introduced here. Am I the only one who likes Aztec Bronze?...

01-02-2005, 03:23 PM	#16 (permalink)
Roby Exige Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Lugano (TI) - Switzerland Posts: 50	I suggest Old English White like my Exige... But, on Lotus i like every type of white __________________ http://www.s2exige.com

01-03-2005, 09:05 AM	#17 (permalink)
Gromit Instigator Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: San Diego Posts: 758	Attached Images __________________ Our minds must be conflicting because you say plague of snakes and all I hear is Easter bunny, Easter bunny, Easter bunny.

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