Handbrake Gaiter Install -Lotus Part - LotusTalk

waydui · 03-28-2007, 07:13 AM

I saw this gaiter on a 2006 Elise Sport Pack car at the dealer. Always thought not having a cover left an unfinished look.

I ordered the part and installed it last night. Took all of 10 minutes and gives a nice, finished look to the brake handle.

Price was $55 from the dealer.

Gaiter consists of black leather attached to a rigid plastic frame that slips over the "tunnel" between the seats. Slips right over the brake handle and locks in place on the tunnel with 2 velcro/adhesive tabs on either side of the gaiter frame.

Matches perfectly the leather on the seat and gear shift.

BTW, Lotus Part # is A120V0172J, Gaiter - Handbrake.

Regards,
Wayne

waydui · 03-28-2007, 07:14 AM

And one more pic.

Wayne

mini63 · 03-28-2007, 07:27 AM

I think that it looks great! I like it a lot...it's a nice touch for sure. I also LOVE the black Lotus sticker!!! I love where you put it...I want one.

SweetDaddyD · 03-28-2007, 07:36 AM

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Originally Posted by mini63

.I want one.

Ahem....
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Looks great Wayne!

waydui · 03-28-2007, 07:37 AM

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Originally Posted by mini63

I also LOVE the black Lotus sticker!!! I love where you put it...I want one.

Thanks, glad you like it.

I got the Lotus stickers, (there are 2 of them, one on each side of the shift housing) off ebay. He makes them in Black and White. $4 for two.

Here is the link to his auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260092968912

Regards,
Wayne

mini63 · 03-28-2007, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by waydui

Thanks, glad you like it.

I got the Lotus stickers, (there are 2 of them, one on each side of the shift housing) off ebay. He makes them in Black and White. $4 for two.

Here is the link to his auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=260092968912

Regards,
Wayne

Thank you so much Wayne! I'll have to buy a bunch...and I'll also look into ordering the handbrake boot. I agree that it "finishes" off the look. Very nice indeed!

Chris

mini63 · 03-28-2007, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by SweetDaddyD

Ahem....
(see signature)

Looks great Wayne!

Thanks...I'll be in contact within a few days.

JLElise · 03-28-2007, 08:14 AM

Handbrake cover looks great. I have Alan Gunn's, but like the way the Lotus one goes over the console.

SweetDaddyD does a great job with stickers, logo, etc.

shay2nak · 03-28-2007, 09:21 AM

looks nice.

TOPGUN750 · 03-28-2007, 09:44 AM

Wayne...it looks great! Good find.

Do you know the part # from Lotus?

Do you have to stick ahesive vecro on your tunnel in order to have a secure fit? I'd rather not put any sticky stuff on my carbon fiber center console.

thanks

waydui · 03-28-2007, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by TOPGUN750

Do you know the part # from Lotus?

Do you have to stick ahesive vecro on your tunnel in order to have a secure fit? I'd rather not put any sticky stuff on my carbon fiber center console.

thanks

Justin,
Lotus Part # is A120V0172J. Description is : Gaiter - Handbrake. Dealer Price was $51.24 plus tax.

FWIW, I had to wait 3 weeks to get the gaiter. They didn't have it in the US warehouse.

The gaiter comes with 2 velcro patches already attached to the sides of the part, see photo above. You certainly can remove these velcro pieces from the gaiter and just let it self-seat. The fit is snug enough to stay in place without the velcro, IMO.

Regards,
Wayne

KingOfJericho · 03-28-2007, 01:11 PM

Looks great~!

JnC · 03-28-2007, 01:44 PM

Should be standard equipment IMHO.

JnC · 03-28-2007, 02:26 PM

Actually, please make this standard (from the 340R I think)

Brendan · 03-29-2007, 05:40 AM

The gaiter does like nice. But I prefer my handbrake:

Yes, it's from a 340R

KingOfJericho · 03-29-2007, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Brendan

The gaiter does like nice. But I prefer my handbrake:

Yes, it's from a 340R

I love that shift boot, where did you get it?

KingOfJericho · 03-29-2007, 06:40 AM

And how do you have Alcantara seats!!!!

1,000th POST!!!

Brendan · 03-29-2007, 06:49 AM

I think they were standard with the touring pack. It's a UK spec car, of course

JnC · 03-29-2007, 01:38 PM

Brendan, where did you get the handbrake?

JMA · 03-29-2007, 01:49 PM

Wayne, thanks for the pictures. Liked it so much I went to Southbay Lotus, they had one, and even installed it for me. Makes things look cleaner in there. Now for the stickers.

Jack

03-28-2007, 07:13 AM	#1 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,293	Handbrake Gaiter Install -Lotus Part I saw this gaiter on a 2006 Elise Sport Pack car at the dealer. Always thought not having a cover left an unfinished look. I ordered the part and installed it last night. Took all of 10 minutes and gives a nice, finished look to the brake handle. Price was $55 from the dealer. Gaiter consists of black leather attached to a rigid plastic frame that slips over the "tunnel" between the seats. Slips right over the brake handle and locks in place on the tunnel with 2 velcro/adhesive tabs on either side of the gaiter frame. Matches perfectly the leather on the seat and gear shift. BTW, Lotus Part # is A120V0172J, Gaiter - Handbrake. Regards, Wayne Attached Images __________________ _______________________ '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.

03-28-2007, 07:14 AM	#2 (permalink)
waydui GR8 SCAPE Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Kirtland, Ohio Posts: 1,293	Handbrake Gaiter Install -Lotus Part And one more pic. Wayne Attached Images __________________ _______________________ '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.

03-28-2007, 08:14 AM	#8 (permalink)
JLElise Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 485	Handbrake cover looks great. I have Alan Gunn's, but like the way the Lotus one goes over the console. SweetDaddyD does a great job with stickers, logo, etc. __________________ 2005 Elise - Magnetic Blue, Tour, Black, Got Mine 11/04!! 2006 Subaru Baja 2000 BMW 328Ci 1997 Mazda Miata

03-28-2007, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
shay2nak THUG LIFE Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 16,444	looks nice. __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190*X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 Lotus Exige S310 WTC 2

03-28-2007, 09:44 AM	#10 (permalink)
TOPGUN750 Carpe Diem Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: New York City Posts: 601	Wayne...it looks great! Good find. Do you know the part # from Lotus? Do you have to stick ahesive vecro on your tunnel in order to have a secure fit? I'd rather not put any sticky stuff on my carbon fiber center console. thanks __________________ Justin 2007 Exige S: Laser Blue + Touring + Track Pack + Traction Control + Convertible Conversion + Carbon Fiber Console and HVAC surround + Aluminum Carpet Buttons + Toybox Hethel Wheels + Goodyear F1 Rubber + Ekological HID 2005 Elise (#267 Traded): Ardent Red/Black + Touring + Hardtop + Hurricane HID + JL Audio Stealthbox & Sub + Lanzar Opti 4x400D Amp + Alpine Type S & R speakers + iPod Hardwired 2001 Audi S4: Sold but not forgotten

03-28-2007, 07:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
mini63 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Place In, NY Posts: 1,004	I think that it looks great! I like it a lot...it's a nice touch for sure. I also LOVE the black Lotus sticker!!! I love where you put it...I want one.

03-28-2007, 01:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
KingOfJericho Xx-------Exige-------xX Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Salem, NY Posts: 3,343	Looks great~!

03-28-2007, 01:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
JnC Thread unraveler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,906	Should be standard equipment IMHO. __________________ 2007 Cross Country Travelblog 06 Lotus Elise :: Chrome Orange :: Base :: Black Pack :: TC :: SS 00 VW Golf GLS TDI

03-28-2007, 02:26 PM	#14 (permalink)
JnC Thread unraveler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,906	Actually, please make this standard (from the 340R I think) Attached Images __________________ 2007 Cross Country Travelblog 06 Lotus Elise :: Chrome Orange :: Base :: Black Pack :: TC :: SS 00 VW Golf GLS TDI

03-29-2007, 05:40 AM	#15 (permalink)
Brendan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Twycross, England Posts: 69 Images: 11	The gaiter does like nice. But I prefer my handbrake: Yes, it's from a 340R

03-29-2007, 06:40 AM	#17 (permalink)
KingOfJericho Xx-------Exige-------xX Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: South Salem, NY Posts: 3,343	And how do you have Alcantara seats!!!! 1,000th POST!!!

03-29-2007, 06:49 AM	#18 (permalink)
Brendan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Twycross, England Posts: 69 Images: 11	I think they were standard with the touring pack. It's a UK spec car, of course

03-29-2007, 01:38 PM	#19 (permalink)
JnC Thread unraveler Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 2,906	Brendan, where did you get the handbrake? __________________ 2007 Cross Country Travelblog 06 Lotus Elise :: Chrome Orange :: Base :: Black Pack :: TC :: SS 00 VW Golf GLS TDI

03-29-2007, 01:49 PM	#20 (permalink)
JMA Love that Lotus Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tujunga, CA Posts: 209	Wayne, thanks for the pictures. Liked it so much I went to Southbay Lotus, they had one, and even installed it for me. Makes things look cleaner in there. Now for the stickers. Jack

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