Locking Glove box mod

[Houstontaff]

Hi,
New Elise owner for ~3 weeks. Still have the Elise grin pasted to my face (a bit like Botox, but will take a lot longer to wear off)
The only thing that I find a little annoying, is the lack of a lockable Glove box, so I'm trying to gauge the interest in a mod that I'm going to do for mine. I'm going to build a lockable cover for the little shelf, so that the radio faceplate (the JVC upgrade, that's superb BTW) can be locked away, together with the other items that I want available instead of being locked in the trunk. The hinged door will have no indication that it's a door ( no key lock's) but will be held by a magnetic catch, the same that you get on the glass door's on a video cabinet, you push it to close, push it again and the magnet lets go, allowing the door to open (in my case the glove box door will swing down). I'll attach two solonoids, linked to the ignition, one either side at the top of the door frame, with the pins retracted when the ignition is switched on, (so the door can open with a push to release the magnets). When the power is switched off from the solenoids, the solenoid springs will push the pins to engage into the door, making it impossible to open. This will also mean no power drain when the car is left unattended

Now, my question is, is anyone else interested in this mod? Making a one off is fairly easy for me, but if I can sell this to others it will be a viable option to get a mold made. The pic is an example of what it will look like compete, (photshop'ed)

[insane]

Definitely interesting....

[Lotus Grrl]

+1...As long as it's as simple to install as the snorkle removal mod

[Chococar]

I'm interested.

[Wicked]

+1 ...Also Very Interested

[jlj3394]

The alternative is to use this method. Doesn't lock, but there is no way to know its there. Holds a lot more than you would think:

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17329

We bought the car from the person who performed the mod, but it isn't difficult at all to perform. We have a 60GB older generation Ipod, wrapped in bubble wrap in there, along with all our driving documentation. Works like a charm and nothing rattles around like it might in a glovebox.

[greatshamer]

Me three.

[wrh3]

I'm interested, subscribed.

[Donbecker]

Interested but waiting for $ estimate....

[machine05elise]

Looks very clean!
I like it and would be interested if the price is right.

[slaughtr]

If you can make it look like that, I'm in.

[GreatNeckLawyer]

I would take one too.

Looks great in your picture

[jriva]

I'll buy it !!!

[jlstyle82]

That's clean.

[Houstontaff]

Originally Posted by Donbecker

Interested but waiting for $ estimate....

What do y'all think would be a reasonable price to pay for this very high class mod?

Made in fiberglass, with a top and bottom lip bonded with aluminum to re-enforce. (pointing inwards) The lips would be pre-drilled for fitting to the existing rails. The kit would be pre-assembled with the door already hung on the rails, and all electrical components in place. Fitting would entail drilling the existing rails along the already pre-drilled rails of the kit, and bolting it in place. Electrically, I still have to find an easy source for the solenoids, that would be live only when the ignition is on - radio seems a likely source.

[Donbecker]

Dunno.

Do you have any interest in just making 2 sliding panels that snapped into place and just slid back and forth?

Way cheap, no wiring, no bolting.

[PT17FLYER]

I'd be very interested in the original concept utilizing some locking method, whether it be an electric or keyed operation. Any idea of even an estimated cost?

[morris]

I'm in.

[lotus54]

I like it. Although I'd also be interested in the 'two door sliding' concept.

I wouldn't mind a manual locking setup. Or something so that you could lock it when driving. I'm thinking of how now everything goes flying out of the shelf when 'briskly' cornering.

mark

[slaughtr]

I'd prefer nothing electric. Simpler is better.