2-tone Alcantara interior {PICS} - Page 2 - LotusTalk

tvacc · 08-24-2007, 08:08 AM

Best one I have seen as well..

lotustt · 08-24-2007, 08:16 AM

Looks incredible indeed! Lotus should offer a Alcantara package like this from the factory as an option.

Determined · 08-24-2007, 08:22 AM

WOW! it makes the inside look like sorta like a lambo....

another thing added to the list....

mp3moose · 08-24-2007, 08:29 AM

Whats the third button next to the start switch for?

perryeyges · 08-24-2007, 08:40 AM

I love it! I think that my stock interior looked pretty Toyota ish . I was thinking of doing exactly what you did(like the Euro cars) but in the end just tossed the interior in the trash and called it a track car. I did do the door panels in Alcantara as you can see.
The little climbers wedge and cable is how I open my doors. Total weight savings was 39.5 lbs after removing all glass and hardware from the doors.

smoseley · 08-24-2007, 08:41 AM

The dash and sills are 1000% improvement over stock.

That's how the Elise should have been delivered from the factory!!!! Plastic my ass!

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Originally Posted by Ken Wright

... I'm darn happy with the plastic parts that are in the car as are most other owners. Lighter is better.

You're happy that your car looks like a piece of plastic crap so you can save 5 pounds?

Give me a f-ing break. The cheap-ass interior of the Elise is the only thing I (and most owners) hate about it.

The really sad thing is that Lotus could have factory-installed a full alcantara dash, sills, and center console for probably $1-2k, cause they could mass produce, eliminating the cost of doing all this custom.

perryeyges · 08-24-2007, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by lotustt

Looks incredible indeed! Lotus should offer a Alcantara package like this from the factory as an option.

They have offered it as an option in Europe for many years. I am pretty sure you can special order FED cars with what ever you want now. I have seen someone in the US that ordered all of the above from the factory. It is WAY cheaper that way and does look just a tiny bit tighter than you get at most upholstery shops.
Anthony01's interior looks great though...

jlj3394 · 08-24-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by perryeyges

They have offered it as an option in Europe for many years. I am pretty sure you can special order FED cars with what ever you want now. I have seen someone in the US that ordered all of the above from the factory. It is WAY cheaper that way and does look just a tiny bit tighter than you get at most upholstery shops.
Anthony01's interior looks great though...

I agree. It is my understanding the trim shop will do just about anything you'd like, with varying prices as the customization level rises.

Robissimo · 08-24-2007, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by transio

The dash and sills are 1000% improvement over stock.

That's how the Elise should have been delivered from the factory!!!! Plastic my ass!

You're happy that your car looks like a piece of plastic crap so you can save 5 pounds?

Give me a f-ing break. The cheap-ass interior of the Elise is the only thing I (and most owners) hate about it.

Hey Transi-Hoe, I like the alcantara seats and door panels but on the dash, it reminds me of a pimp-mobile with all "dat fuzz".

Ol'Racer · 08-24-2007, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transio

The dash and sills are 1000% improvement over stock.

That's how the Elise should have been delivered from the factory!!!! Plastic my ass!

You're happy that your car looks like a piece of plastic crap so you can save 5 pounds?

Give me a f-ing break. The cheap-ass interior of the Elise is the only thing I (and most owners) hate about it.

Ken Wright · 08-24-2007, 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by transio

The dash and sills are 1000% improvement over stock.

That's how the Elise should have been delivered from the factory!!!! Plastic my ass!

You're happy that your car looks like a piece of plastic crap so you can save 5 pounds?

Give me a f-ing break. The cheap-ass interior of the Elise is the only thing I (and most owners) hate about it.

The really sad thing is that Lotus could have factory-installed a full alcantara dash, sills, and center console for probably $1-2k, cause they could mass produce, eliminating the cost of doing all this custom.

Where would you like it?

Your right, the change in weight is nothing but I'll do without the need to recover this stuff after the alcontara starts to contract from heat and sun.

How about this: simpler is better. But then again, who give a rats ass about what you think.

smoseley · 08-24-2007, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Robissimo

Hey Transi-Hoe, I like the alcantara seats and door panels but on the dash, it reminds me of a pimp-mobile with all "dat fuzz".

So whatever, they could have done leather... same difference.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ken Wright

How about this: simpler is better. But then again, who give a rats ass about what you think.

Simpler would have been no dash at all. Who gives a rat's ass? We should hope Lotus gives a rat's ass what their consumers think of their products.

I mean, it's good that you love everything about it, but you're not the voice of all Lotus-shoppers, ya know.

anthony01 · 08-24-2007, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Westrock

Did you disable the passenger side airbag?

Looks awsome BTW.

Thanks, and no, the airbag is still fully functional.

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Originally Posted by Determined

WOW! it makes the inside look like sorta like a lambo....

I will definitely take that as a compliment!

Quote:

Originally Posted by mp3moose

Whats the third button next to the start switch for?

It controls the (in my case) dealer-installed driving lights package. You can buy the driving lights kit from any Lotus dealer I believe, and that triple-switch piece is included in the kit.

psykosis · 09-06-2007, 08:40 AM

stunning.

I like it a lot.

shay2nak · 09-15-2007, 10:54 PM

looks great! The Armos sure did an excellent job!

MTribe · 10-10-2007, 12:33 PM

You planning to upgrade to a supercharged O8? If so, can I buy your car?

It looks amazing.

anthony01 · 10-12-2007, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

looks great! The Armos sure did an excellent job!

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Originally Posted by MTribe

You planning to upgrade to a supercharged O8? If so, can I buy your car?

It looks amazing.

Thanks, but sorry to tell you I don't have any plans to sell her...she only has 2k miles so far and I would have to have the interior done again if I bought a new one

Chris Mackey · 10-12-2007, 11:37 PM

Dude! Your ride is pimped!

MTribe · 10-13-2007, 06:47 AM

I'm totally sold on this... how hard is it to keep alcantra interiors clean since they're so porous? Can you just wipe them down, or is it a lot of work? For example, to keep the dash free of all that dirt that accumulates.

jasond · 11-02-2007, 02:12 AM

Should be pretty easy. I have an alcantara headliner, and it cleans very easily... I just wipe a dry microfiber cloth over it once or twice, and all the hair/dirt magically transfers to the cloth. No different than cleaning the old plastic parts.

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08-24-2007, 08:40 AM	#25 (permalink)
perryeyges XPRMTL Join Date: May 2004 Location: Berzerkley Posts: 3,117	I love it! I think that my stock interior looked pretty Toyota ish . I was thinking of doing exactly what you did(like the Euro cars) but in the end just tossed the interior in the trash and called it a track car. I did do the door panels in Alcantara as you can see. The little climbers wedge and cable is how I open my doors. Total weight savings was 39.5 lbs after removing all glass and hardware from the doors. Attached Images

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10-12-2007, 11:37 PM	#38 (permalink)
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08-24-2007, 08:16 AM	#22 (permalink)
lotustt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NY Posts: 339	Looks incredible indeed! Lotus should offer a Alcantara package like this from the factory as an option.

08-24-2007, 08:29 AM	#24 (permalink)
mp3moose Complete Lotus Junkie Join Date: May 2004 Location: Washington DC Posts: 692	Whats the third button next to the start switch for?

09-06-2007, 08:40 AM	#34 (permalink)
psykosis Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 74	stunning. I like it a lot.

10-10-2007, 12:33 PM	#36 (permalink)
MTribe Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 302	You planning to upgrade to a supercharged O8? If so, can I buy your car? It looks amazing.

10-13-2007, 06:47 AM	#39 (permalink)
MTribe Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 302	I'm totally sold on this... how hard is it to keep alcantra interiors clean since they're so porous? Can you just wipe them down, or is it a lot of work? For example, to keep the dash free of all that dirt that accumulates.

11-02-2007, 02:12 AM	#40 (permalink)
jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 487	Should be pretty easy. I have an alcantara headliner, and it cleans very easily... I just wipe a dry microfiber cloth over it once or twice, and all the hair/dirt magically transfers to the cloth. No different than cleaning the old plastic parts.

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