Custom Painting by CARS - LotusTalk

ishur · 10-14-2009, 06:12 AM

Just had this custom paint work done by Rich and Chuck from Customized Automotive Resonating Systems (CARS). These guys are meticulous, and do beautiful work--it completely changes the feel of the interior, IMO. The painting is flawless, and matches perfectly. They also do a parts exchange, for a deposit, they do the painting on parts they stock, so you don't lose the use of your car in the meantime.

Not an employee or a paid sponsor, just a happy customer. Check out the pictures, and there's more on their website, Home_Page.

Greenstreak · 10-14-2009, 06:20 AM

Looks gorgeous. They did an especially nice job on the spark plug cover.

mrcarcrazy · 10-14-2009, 07:57 AM

very nice.

Every time I see this done I want to do it myself.

Seb · 10-14-2009, 08:30 AM

Vent rings are overkill IMO.

ishur · 10-14-2009, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Seb

Vent rings are overkill IMO.

You know, I thought so too, at first, when I was deciding what to do. But then I decided it would do a nice job bringing the whole scheme together--it sort of flows from the doors down through the A/C and then to the console. I'm glad I did it that way.

But to each his/her own...definitely a matter of personal taste.

LordZ · 10-14-2009, 02:48 PM

Very nice. Does your driver seat not scratch it up when you move the seat forwards and backwards?

Green Hornet · 10-14-2009, 02:59 PM

Congrats - really looks great

I like the rings painted. It gives it a very cool custom look IMO

It wouldn't work work with all colors, but is does with yours.

BTW - is that the stock color from '05 ?

ishur · 10-14-2009, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Green Hornet

Congrats - really looks great

I like the rings painted. It gives it a very cool custom look IMO

It wouldn't work work with all colors, but is does with yours.

BTW - is that the stock color from '05 ?

It's stock Canyon Red, 2007 model year. On the scratching thing, not a problem on my car. They warned me that has been an issue with the Elise but apparently either they put the holes for my drivers seat further over than for most, or they just got the location right by the '07 model year. Either way, my seat is nowhere near the console, so not a problem.

RacyTracy · 10-14-2009, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Seb

Vent rings are overkill IMO.

Nice of you to be the rain on someone's parade.

dasmoofler · 10-14-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Nice of you to be the rain on someone's parade.

haha, that was his post #666.

Seb · 10-14-2009, 03:36 PM

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Originally Posted by RacyTracy

Nice of you to be the rain on someone's parade.

The implication was that I liked the rest of it. I'm a perfectionist at heart, and I tend to seek imperfections in anything I'm faced with. I really need to work on that

ishur · 10-14-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by dasmoofler

haha, that was his post #666.

Now, don't leap to conclusions, John.

Beast’s real mark devalued to ‘616′

Hello Kitty · 10-14-2009, 06:43 PM

I think the vent rings look awesome in red.
I think, overall, it would look better if the heater/ac controls shroud was black though.

vincesf · 10-14-2009, 07:01 PM

GREAT WORK!!!
Makes a great car all that more custom and special. I like the painted vent rings, as well as all the other parts that really stand out.
Thanks for sharing.

vincesf

Simba · 10-14-2009, 07:57 PM

Very nice work, especially the coil cover. I would have thought the vent rings would be a bit much, but I like them in red.

ErictheBastard · 10-14-2009, 09:00 PM

+1, I don't normally like the vent rings painted, but the canyon red looks great in this case. Very tasteful!

shay2nak · 10-14-2009, 10:15 PM

looks great!

10-14-2009, 06:12 AM	#1 (permalink)
ishur Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 191	Custom Painting by CARS Just had this custom paint work done by Rich and Chuck from Customized Automotive Resonating Systems (CARS). These guys are meticulous, and do beautiful work--it completely changes the feel of the interior, IMO. The painting is flawless, and matches perfectly. They also do a parts exchange, for a deposit, they do the painting on parts they stock, so you don't lose the use of your car in the meantime. Not an employee or a paid sponsor, just a happy customer. Check out the pictures, and there's more on their website, Home_Page. Attached Images

10-14-2009, 06:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
Greenstreak Lotus Wannabe Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Doylestown, Pa Posts: 331	Looks gorgeous. They did an especially nice job on the spark plug cover. __________________ 2000 MR2 Spyder(s)

10-14-2009, 07:57 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrcarcrazy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 690	very nice. Every time I see this done I want to do it myself. __________________ 2005 Magnetic Blue Elise - "the Lotus" (original I know) 2001 Jeep Wrangler - "soul crusher". If you dont GET it after you drive it, then you dont GET it - serpent

10-14-2009, 02:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Green Hornet Zzzzzzz Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 874	Congrats - really looks great I like the rings painted. It gives it a very cool custom look IMO It wouldn't work work with all colors, but is does with yours. BTW - is that the stock color from '05 ? __________________ Life, Liberty and the Happiness of Pursuit

10-14-2009, 07:01 PM	#14 (permalink)
vincesf Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 110	GREAT WORK!!! Makes a great car all that more custom and special. I like the painted vent rings, as well as all the other parts that really stand out. Thanks for sharing. vincesf Last edited by vincesf : 10-14-2009 at 08:26 PM.

10-14-2009, 08:30 AM	#4 (permalink)
Seb <3 QR25DE Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 753	Vent rings are overkill IMO.

10-14-2009, 02:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
LordZ 06 S280 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,304	Very nice. Does your driver seat not scratch it up when you move the seat forwards and backwards?

10-14-2009, 06:43 PM	#13 (permalink)
Hello Kitty Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 563	I think the vent rings look awesome in red. I think, overall, it would look better if the heater/ac controls shroud was black though.

10-14-2009, 07:57 PM	#15 (permalink)
Simba 2/3 hp to the paws. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: NY Posts: 497	Very nice work, especially the coil cover. I would have thought the vent rings would be a bit much, but I like them in red.

10-14-2009, 09:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
ErictheBastard NOT the Stig Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 265 Images: 5	+1, I don't normally like the vent rings painted, but the canyon red looks great in this case. Very tasteful! __________________ Eric the Bastard, Esq. Sylmar, CA 2005 Buzzbomb Chrome Orange Larini SE Exhaust LETSLA shift kit

10-14-2009, 10:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
shay2nak I <3 chicken, I <3 liver Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 15,053	looks great! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEOS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

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