Couple dollar carpet button mod - LotusTalk

madden · 09-25-2009, 02:10 PM

i was at home depot buying some cabinet knobs and I was thinking that the knobs looked pretty close to the diameter of the stock carpet buttons. I went home and sure enough they were exactly the same. I bought a couple knobs and grinded off the bases and domed tops. Took no time at all and for a couple bucks they look a lot better than stock. I also grinded off some of the stock buttons top surface and just glued the metal pieces on. excuse the dirty interior, im waiting on a buch of cf stuff to arrive monday

darkSol · 09-25-2009, 02:36 PM

Awesome!

Post the UPC code / Home Depot number!

RoadDad · 09-25-2009, 04:59 PM

Nice. I'm not sure I see a dirty interior at least compared to mine

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ZTEC · 09-25-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by darkSol

Awesome!

Post the UPC code / Home Depot number!

That's the brilliance of this mod - You can pick out so many different finishes, Just take a button in the store and match the diameter, You can even have pretty Hello Kitty carpet buttons

RoadDad · 09-25-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ZTEC

You can even have pretty Hello Kitty carpet buttons

Now I have to hide this thread from the girls.

ZTEC · 09-25-2009, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RoadDad

Now I have to hide this thread from the girls.

Sorry RoadDad, I really think you should do it - I should PM the kids

Hello Kitty · 09-25-2009, 05:28 PM

Im not sure about this mod, because your still using the original buttons.

Your just gluing a button on top of the original button, right?

ZTEC · 09-25-2009, 05:34 PM

Wow, what a coincidence

knucklehead · 09-25-2009, 06:00 PM

Looks good. Just wish I had a grinder now.

darkSol · 09-25-2009, 07:03 PM

Oh never mind - I just re-read it - it's just like a veneer... I thought it was an entire button replacement...

ZTEC · 09-25-2009, 07:05 PM

Heck, why don't we petition Sweetdaddyd to make us some covers?

FIL · 09-25-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZTEC

Heck, why don't we petition Sweetdaddyd to make us some covers?

I second that motion.

madden · 09-25-2009, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by darkSol

Oh never mind - I just re-read it - it's just like a veneer... I thought it was an entire button replacement...

yep it was my cheapo version instead of buying the $40 sector111 replacements. They dont look as good, but look way better than stock. I figured for a couple dollars I'd mess around with them

mrcarcrazy · 09-28-2009, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by madden

yep it was my cheapo version instead of buying the $40 sector111 replacements. They dont look as good, but look way better than stock. I figured for a couple dollars I'd mess around with them

Good work! I think it looks pretty good.

and your interior is not dirty...I won't disgrace the forum with a pic of my interior....

jim-clayton · 09-28-2009, 02:27 PM

Smart idea !

TimMullen · 09-29-2009, 11:05 AM

I guess I'm confused...

What is wrong with the simple plain plastic buttons that come with the car. They hold the carpet (floor mats) in place and are easy to take off and remove. And they don't rust or tarnish. What's not to love about them?

Although this is a clever mod for those that just have to "fix" something.

Dave · 09-29-2009, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

I guess I'm confused...

What is wrong with the simple plain plastic buttons that come with the car.

You mean other than looking like cheap plastic junk?

Great mod idea Madden...I'm off to Lowes

knucklehead · 09-29-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMullen

I guess I'm confused...

What is wrong with the simple plain plastic buttons that come with the car. They hold the carpet (floor mats) in place and are easy to take off and remove. And they don't rust or tarnish. What's not to love about them?

Although this is a clever mod for those that just have to "fix" something.

To me it's kind of like the center console. It's functional, doesn't show scratches, but is kind of ugly.

mrcarcrazy · 09-29-2009, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by knucklehead

To me it's kind of like the center console. It's functional, doesn't show scratches, but is kind of ugly.

Precisely my thoughts.

I want a leather console. I have no reason other than I think its purty.

TimMullen · 09-29-2009, 01:03 PM

Maybe it's just me. I find the console (and carpet buttons) functional and feel it fits into the general feeling of the car.

But then again, I'm one of the few that bought the car without the Touring Package as I didn't want the extra carpet, soft top lining, etc. Plain and simple does it for me. Then again, I did opt for Chrome Orange and that's not very plain...

09-25-2009, 02:10 PM	#1 (permalink)
madden Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northern, VA Posts: 614	Couple dollar carpet button mod i was at home depot buying some cabinet knobs and I was thinking that the knobs looked pretty close to the diameter of the stock carpet buttons. I went home and sure enough they were exactly the same. I bought a couple knobs and grinded off the bases and domed tops. Took no time at all and for a couple bucks they look a lot better than stock. I also grinded off some of the stock buttons top surface and just glued the metal pieces on. excuse the dirty interior, im waiting on a buch of cf stuff to arrive monday Attached Images

09-25-2009, 02:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Awesome! Post the UPC code / Home Depot number! __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

09-25-2009, 04:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	Nice. I'm not sure I see a dirty interior at least compared to mine . __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

09-25-2009, 05:28 PM	#7 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 563	Huh? Im not sure about this mod, because your still using the original buttons. Your just gluing a button on top of the original button, right?

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09-25-2009, 07:03 PM	#10 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Oh never mind - I just re-read it - it's just like a veneer... I thought it was an entire button replacement... __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

09-25-2009, 07:05 PM	#11 (permalink)
ZTEC Third Eye Open Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,737 Images: 3	Heck, why don't we petition Sweetdaddyd to make us some covers? __________________ GO: Vision Function Stage II Intercooled Bliss with Charlie's ECU magic and Ronin's Tenacity! STOP: DBA 4000's, Porterfield R4! TURN: Nitron S/A's Toyo RA1's 225/245 on Rota's!

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09-29-2009, 11:05 AM	#16 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,382 Images: 19	I guess I'm confused... What is wrong with the simple plain plastic buttons that come with the car. They hold the carpet (floor mats) in place and are easy to take off and remove. And they don't rust or tarnish. What's not to love about them? Although this is a clever mod for those that just have to "fix" something. __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

09-29-2009, 01:03 PM	#20 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,382 Images: 19	Maybe it's just me. I find the console (and carpet buttons) functional and feel it fits into the general feeling of the car. But then again, I'm one of the few that bought the car without the Touring Package as I didn't want the extra carpet, soft top lining, etc. Plain and simple does it for me. Then again, I did opt for Chrome Orange and that's not very plain... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

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