Anyone know where this plastic cap with spring fits? - LotusTalk

kabinski · 05-12-2009, 05:44 PM

I found this on the floor of the Elise I just bought, but couldn't find where it goes. Anyone know if this came off from somewhere in the interior? Who knows, maybe it doesn't even have anything to do with the car

The pics aren't that great... the top of the cap has a straight screwdriver slot. Thanks.

waydui · 05-12-2009, 06:03 PM

That looks like the carpet hold-down screw. Hard to tell from the pics, so I'm making an educated guess.

There are 4 of them in the car, 2 for each side. They screw into the floor of the car and hold the carpets down. The carpets have a hole (2 per side) that you thread this screw through.

The original ones were silver. Looks like these were painted black. Each one has a single slot for a screwdriver or coin to loosen and/or tighten.

Regards,
Wayne

jmiesse · 05-12-2009, 06:05 PM

Wayne, I think that is too small... plus they don't have springs

knucklehead · 05-12-2009, 06:07 PM

Can't tell from the pics, but the seat belt has a bolt with a spring to hold it to the bracket.

shokwaves · 05-12-2009, 06:11 PM

Usually this kind of plug is used to cap a watch battery or some sort of battery casing.

RoadDad · 05-12-2009, 06:19 PM

That is the flux capacitor cover. Put it back on.

kestrel74 · 05-12-2009, 06:28 PM

Tesla part. That holds one of the batteries in.

kabinski · 05-12-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shokwaves

Usually this kind of plug is used to cap a watch battery or some sort of battery casing.

I think that's probably what it is.

kabinski · 05-12-2009, 06:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDad

That is the flux capacitor cover. Put it back on.

That explains it. I tried going back to last years Super Bowl to put a hefty wager on it, but instead, the wife and I ended up at Chic-fil-A

I didn't win any money, but at least the sandwich was good.

RoadDad · 05-12-2009, 06:58 PM

mrcarcrazy · 05-13-2009, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shokwaves

Usually this kind of plug is used to cap a watch battery or some sort of battery casing.

+1. that's what it is.

If I had a dollar, I'd bet it on that!

alil'britdifferent · 05-13-2009, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrcarcrazy

+1. that's what it is.

If I had a dollar, I'd bet it on that!

If I had a flux capacitor I would go back in time and swap the part out and then make that bet with you and win your dollar.

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kabinski Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 51	Anyone know where this plastic cap with spring fits? I found this on the floor of the Elise I just bought, but couldn't find where it goes. Anyone know if this came off from somewhere in the interior? Who knows, maybe it doesn't even have anything to do with the car The pics aren't that great... the top of the cap has a straight screwdriver slot. Thanks. Attached Images __________________ kabinski

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waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,182	That looks like the carpet hold-down screw. Hard to tell from the pics, so I'm making an educated guess. There are 4 of them in the car, 2 for each side. They screw into the floor of the car and hold the carpets down. The carpets have a hole (2 per side) that you thread this screw through. The original ones were silver. Looks like these were painted black. Each one has a single slot for a screwdriver or coin to loosen and/or tighten. Regards, Wayne __________________ _______________________ '05 Elise Magnetic Blue, Black, Touring, Hard Top, Star Shield, Stage II Exhaust, Arqray decat pipe, S2 Front Splitter (UK), Sector 111 Rear Tow Hook, Driving Lights, De-Snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Shift-I System, LSS Dampers & Springs, Sector 111 V-Bar, Schroth Profi II 5 point harness, Exige S Probax seats, 1/4 turn undertray screws, Stealth bulbs, BWR SC with PES tune, Innovative engine mounts, SS brake lines.

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