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babak · 02-22-2007, 01:02 PM

Ordered a black Alacantara, carbon look leather, OJ stitching with a small OJ stripe from Robert. I dwaddled on this for a long time and I think I'll be happy with the final result. With a CO car the seats and OJ leather can be a bit too much IMO. I think that we've put together a very 'subtle' look.
Decided to go with one seat only. I figured I'd rather spend the price of the second seat on other things

. But also, more importantly, leaving myself the option of ordering the second seat in case this one didn't turn out like I have envisioned (highly unlikely).

Mr.C · 02-22-2007, 01:59 PM

I tried to find the leather A/C surround on the trim shop web page, but couldn't find it on there?

Do they still make that?
Any idea how I could get one in black perforated leather?

Toad · 03-11-2007, 02:12 PM

Thanks for info; did not see this link prior to my inquiry yesterday.

I'm assuming the Lotus Elise Sport seats are straight bolt in with no additional hardware to be purchased?

Also are the slots the same location/height as the Exige seats? I should have sat in one while I was at the dealer. I don't know if they still have a Sport Elise on the showroom floor.

Thanks
Jeff

Serebo1 · 03-11-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brgm100

Thanks for info; did not see this link prior to my inquiry yesterday.

I'm assuming the Lotus Elise Sport seats are straight bolt in with no additional hardware to be purchased?

Also are the slots the same location/height as the Exige seats? I should have sat in one while I was at the dealer. I don't know if they still have a Sport Elise on the showroom floor.

Thanks
Jeff

Yes, straight bolt in - just did it. And while I can't give you the definitive answer, I see absolutely no reason the slots would be any different than the Exige seats. As a matter of fact, I believe the only difference is the word "Elise."

LARRY · 03-11-2007, 03:13 PM

Love my center console in leather. All black, no white stitching!

Looks great!

Toad · 03-11-2007, 04:01 PM

Thanks for info Serebo1, couple of other questions.

What about the pump up lumbar support; is that included as well? If not I would just strip it out. Also I'm assuming there were no issues with the stock 3pt belt reinstall? Hard to make out from the pics if they were there were any holes for the bolts.

Jeff

babak · 03-11-2007, 04:08 PM

The lumbar support is part of the seat in the 05's only. The probax seats don't have it IIRC.

Toad · 03-11-2007, 05:39 PM

Ok upon reading up on the Probax seats I'm a little more edumucated on the '06 seats and the lumbar support issue.

Another thing; how about ride height? I've read several forums discussing the Probax seats. I'm fairly tall and this is a little bit of a concern. I did ride shot gun in an Exige at a track day and did not notice any loss of head room. I normally do track days with the top off, and do not have a hard top.

I'll probably stop at the dealer again this week w my helmet and sit in an Exige or Sport Elise and try it out...Jeff.

Exxxige · 06-11-2007, 02:04 AM

My harnesses are rubbing against the sides and I fear will eventually rub off the anodised finish, is there anywhere I can get ready made trim for the sides?

catapult · 06-11-2007, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Exxxige

My harnesses are rubbing against the sides and I fear will eventually rub off the anodised finish, is there anywhere I can get ready made trim for the sides?

sides of what? I'm not sure what has an anodized finish in relation to the seats.

Exxxige · 06-16-2007, 12:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catapult

sides of what? I'm not sure what has an anodized finish in relation to the seats.

In the interior as you sit in the seat below the sill is the tub the ali there at the sides. I want to trim the sides myself (lotus charge a lot to do it) as the harness rest down there and when not in use scratch. Has anyone ever measured what I am talking about (if you know what I'm talking about

, I'm not very good at explaining)?

Westrock · 09-08-2007, 03:14 PM

I have a question, does the pricing including the part that is being wrapped? Like the center console is $310, does that include a new center console, or do we have to ship our unit to you and then they wrap it?

The seats as well, is it $1200 just to rewrap it or does that include a new seat? Seems finding a right sized box and then shipping a seat to Lotus could be a little stressful.

BRTHTAKR · 09-08-2007, 03:24 PM

New stuff. I'm quite patiently nine weeks into my wait for a whole new interior............

Robert Puertas · 09-08-2007, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Westrock

I have a question, does the pricing including the part that is being wrapped? Like the center console is $310, does that include a new center console, or do we have to ship our unit to you and then they wrap it?

The seats as well, is it $1200 just to rewrap it or does that include a new seat? Seems finding a right sized box and then shipping a seat to Lotus could be a little stressful.

You get all new parts for those prices. You will have an extra set of everything when you are finished.

Westrock · 09-08-2007, 05:41 PM

Great, thanks for replying so quickly.

You may want to add that to the price list just so that is clear....something like "No core needed, Price includeds new part covered in selected material"

Notorious L.R.G. · 12-27-2007, 04:27 PM

I've had the worlds best seats on order since May...it's been 7 months.
(Didn't order through Robert, but someone else I had some loyalty to.)

If you are saving your money up first, forget it, just order and, by the time they come in, you will have the cash.

9 weeks rapidly becomes 9 months...hoping for a happy ending.

BRTHTAKR · 12-27-2007, 09:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Notorious L.R.G.

I've had the worlds best seats on order since May...it's been 7 months.
(Didn't order through Robert, but someone else I had some loyalty to.)

If you are saving your money up first, forget it, just order and, by the time they come in, you will have the cash.

9 weeks rapidly becomes 9 months...hoping for a happy ending.

I have now waited more than 6 months as well.

ducati · 12-28-2007, 12:50 PM

I have been waiting since late march 07 and still no heads up on delivery!!

BRTHTAKR · 12-28-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ducati

I have been waiting since late march 07 and still no heads up on delivery!!

OK, you win!

hackzi · 12-28-2007, 06:50 PM

Oh my.... Just ordered mine earlier this month from the U.K. Was told it'll take 4-6 weeks. Looks like it's going to be a looooooooooong wait!

02-22-2007, 01:02 PM	#21 (permalink)
babak Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 8,269 Images: 23	Ordered a black Alacantara, carbon look leather, OJ stitching with a small OJ stripe from Robert. I dwaddled on this for a long time and I think I'll be happy with the final result. With a CO car the seats and OJ leather can be a bit too much IMO. I think that we've put together a very 'subtle' look. Decided to go with one seat only. I figured I'd rather spend the price of the second seat on other things . But also, more importantly, leaving myself the option of ordering the second seat in case this one didn't turn out like I have envisioned (highly unlikely). __________________ Babak Club111 Central Plains Coordinator '05 Elise - Touring, HT, StarShield '99 Ducati 996 Bip '05 Freelander SE

03-11-2007, 02:12 PM	#23 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,595 Images: 9	Thanks for info; did not see this link prior to my inquiry yesterday. I'm assuming the Lotus Elise Sport seats are straight bolt in with no additional hardware to be purchased? Also are the slots the same location/height as the Exige seats? I should have sat in one while I was at the dealer. I don't know if they still have a Sport Elise on the showroom floor. Thanks Jeff __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

03-11-2007, 03:13 PM	#25 (permalink)
LARRY It's a Lotus Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Beverly Hills, Ca. Posts: 12,100	Love my center console in leather. All black, no white stitching! Looks great! __________________ 2005 Saffron Yellow Elise, Sports & Touring Packages, Hard Top, Stage II Exhaust, '07 Probax leather seats. Los Angeles Lotus Service by Qais at 310-200-0022. "We know they're magical and worth every minute we spend on them. The whole Lotus owners' world is like a secret handshake among people who understand that." (R&T)

03-11-2007, 04:01 PM	#26 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,595 Images: 9	Thanks for info Serebo1, couple of other questions. What about the pump up lumbar support; is that included as well? If not I would just strip it out. Also I'm assuming there were no issues with the stock 3pt belt reinstall? Hard to make out from the pics if they were there were any holes for the bolts. Jeff __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

03-11-2007, 04:08 PM	#27 (permalink)
babak Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 8,269 Images: 23	The lumbar support is part of the seat in the 05's only. The probax seats don't have it IIRC. __________________ Babak Club111 Central Plains Coordinator '05 Elise - Touring, HT, StarShield '99 Ducati 996 Bip '05 Freelander SE

02-22-2007, 01:59 PM	#22 (permalink)
Mr.C German Import Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 536	I tried to find the leather A/C surround on the trim shop web page, but couldn't find it on there? Do they still make that? Any idea how I could get one in black perforated leather?

03-11-2007, 05:39 PM	#28 (permalink)
Toad A lot of stickers! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: 30 miles due east, take a right Posts: 1,595 Images: 9	Ok upon reading up on the Probax seats I'm a little more edumucated on the '06 seats and the lumbar support issue. Another thing; how about ride height? I've read several forums discussing the Probax seats. I'm fairly tall and this is a little bit of a concern. I did ride shot gun in an Exige at a track day and did not notice any loss of head room. I normally do track days with the top off, and do not have a hard top. I'll probably stop at the dealer again this week w my helmet and sit in an Exige or Sport Elise and try it out...Jeff. __________________ Jeff Formerly known as brgm100 1991 Lotus M100 Elan 2005 Lotus Elise 2008 Saturn Astra XR 3 door 5 Speed

06-11-2007, 02:04 AM	#29 (permalink)
Exxxige Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 12	My harnesses are rubbing against the sides and I fear will eventually rub off the anodised finish, is there anywhere I can get ready made trim for the sides?

09-08-2007, 03:14 PM	#32 (permalink)
Westrock Haxord but mine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,133	I have a question, does the pricing including the part that is being wrapped? Like the center console is $310, does that include a new center console, or do we have to ship our unit to you and then they wrap it? The seats as well, is it $1200 just to rewrap it or does that include a new seat? Seems finding a right sized box and then shipping a seat to Lotus could be a little stressful. __________________ -David 2006 Storm Ti Exige 168HP / 120TQ Wallpapers \|Stereo Harness Info \| Exige with no wing??

09-08-2007, 03:24 PM	#33 (permalink)
BRTHTAKR 009 License to Drill Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 787	New stuff. I'm quite patiently nine weeks into my wait for a whole new interior............ __________________ Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. Leonardo Da Vinci 2005 Elise LRG, Trim Shop interior 2007 Toyota Tundra (about 10 cup holders) 2004 BMW X3 (4 small cup holders) 1980 Rover SD1 Last edited by BRTHTAKR : 09-08-2007 at 05:55 PM.

09-08-2007, 05:41 PM	#35 (permalink)
Westrock Haxord but mine Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,133	Great, thanks for replying so quickly. You may want to add that to the price list just so that is clear....something like "No core needed, Price includeds new part covered in selected material" __________________ -David 2006 Storm Ti Exige 168HP / 120TQ Wallpapers \|Stereo Harness Info \| Exige with no wing??

12-27-2007, 04:27 PM	#36 (permalink)
Notorious L.R.G. Oh, NOW I get it! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia, U.S.A. Posts: 347	I've had the worlds best seats on order since May...it's been 7 months. (Didn't order through Robert, but someone else I had some loyalty to.) If you are saving your money up first, forget it, just order and, by the time they come in, you will have the cash. 9 weeks rapidly becomes 9 months...hoping for a happy ending.

12-28-2007, 12:50 PM	#38 (permalink)
ducati Only the good die young!! Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18	LATE MARCH I have been waiting since late march 07 and still no heads up on delivery!!

12-28-2007, 06:50 PM	#40 (permalink)
hackzi Fibreglass Junkie Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 227	Oh my.... Just ordered mine earlier this month from the U.K. Was told it'll take 4-6 weeks. Looks like it's going to be a looooooooooong wait!

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