mod to cover/color the bare interior aluminum? - LotusTalk

thetoast · 09-05-2006, 05:53 PM

with all the interior modifications going around, has anybody ever done anything to all that exposed aluminum? other than just going and carpeting the whole thing, what else could there be?

kestrel74 · 09-05-2006, 05:55 PM

UMMMMMMMM............. WHY ????????????? !!!!!!!!!!!!! it's artwork !!

I suppose you could paint it with some cheap spray paint cans

MattG · 09-05-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by thetoast

with all the interior modifications going around, has anybody ever done anything to all that exposed aluminum? other than just going and carpeting the whole thing, what else could there be?

What?

Cover

the

beautiful

bare

aluminum???

Well to each his own, I guess. Short answer - I've never seen any Elise with such covering added. Carpet would be easy enough though.

Edit - attachment could be easy; the stock side carpeting is held in place partly by velcro, you could use a similar method so it's not permanent.

babak · 09-05-2006, 05:59 PM

That's blasphemy

Chris · 09-05-2006, 06:00 PM

I'm with Kestrel74, that ish is sexy! A lot of my passengers comment on how cool it is the frame is exposed.

British_Marques · 09-05-2006, 06:25 PM

Yikes!!! That is one of the most beautiful parts of the elise. Loved it my S1 and in my FED elise too. If you are thinking over covering the aluminum then I would vote that you sell your elise and buy a civic. I am actually working on Two mods to accentuate the raw aluminum...more details in a new thread when I am done or see them at LOG 26.

JnC · 09-05-2006, 06:28 PM

I predict the first Elise with a faux wood interior.

raggedy1 · 09-05-2006, 06:41 PM

someone unclear on the concept

or maybe he's trolling for a whoopin'!

British_Marques · 09-05-2006, 06:42 PM

Wait I think I noticed some wood grain contact paper at Hoods. On Sale today, come on down.

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Originally Posted by JnC

I predict the first Elise with a faux wood interior.

thetoast · 09-05-2006, 06:51 PM

come now, guys... why can't a trimmed down sports car be a slight bit more comfortable?

andykeck · 09-05-2006, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by thetoast

come now, guys... why can't a trimmed down sports car be a slight bit more comfortable?

How would covering the aluminum make the car more comfortable?

British_Marques · 09-05-2006, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thetoast

come now, guys... why can't a trimmed down sports car be a slight bit more comfortable?

I like comfortable too but the quintasential elise is raw. We are elise drivers not Eclat drivers. I have owned one of those also. When I want really comfortable I drive my wifes Toyota.

British_Marques · 09-05-2006, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by thetoast

come now, guys... why can't a trimmed down sports car be a slight bit more comfortable?

Comfortable would be for my butt on the 8 hour jaunts. Covering the Aluminuim would be more civilzed not comfortable. If you want civilised, we could import you one the the Europa S.

SweetDaddyD · 09-05-2006, 07:27 PM

One of these days I'm still planning on removing my side carpet to expose more aluminum, and see if it looks goofy or not with that little "channel" that would be left there. I wanted the leather and the power windows, but would of prefered them not to cover the aluminum on the sides.

I was in mine 8 hours yesterday. Ran throught the tail of the dragon 5 times. At no point did I ever get uncomfortable.

ChrisB · 09-05-2006, 07:28 PM

There you go. The only bare aluminum showing in the interior is the inder-dash tray and the steering wheel hub. It looked kind of nice...in a Thunderbird kind of way.

JWA · 09-05-2006, 07:33 PM

One of the things that I've always loved about the Elise is that it ISN'T full of carpet. Other than a simple floor mat, what purpose does carpet have in a sports car? I suppose that if you don't like the aluminum color you could do something to change it, but don't use carpet - it just doesn't make sense.

Now, if you're really crazy how about stripping the tub bare and having it anodized...

goelise · 09-05-2006, 07:41 PM

Cover up the aluminum frame? Some carpet is ok but I would not go so far as cover everything.

In my opinion that would be shameful - this is one of the reasons the Elise stands out. But to each his own. If you do, maybe do it in such a way where it is not permanent?

WhitePlume · 09-05-2006, 07:42 PM

How about astroturf?

pianomaniac · 09-05-2006, 07:49 PM

....or crochet some doilies to glue on the inside.

better yet, animal hides

WhitePlume · 09-05-2006, 07:51 PM

An inch of top soil and some grass seed. That way when the tub leaks you can water the grass...

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Chris Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 441	I'm with Kestrel74, that ish is sexy! A lot of my passengers comment on how cool it is the frame is exposed. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise - CO, Sport/Touring, Ohlins double adjustable Coilovers, Adjustable Front Sway Bar, LSD/TC, Seamless Front Clam, StarShield, Hardtop, Stebel Horn, Tripoint Supercharger-10psi, Aquamist, ForcedFed Header, Sport CAT, Larini Exaust w/F1 Tips, ACT Clutch, Fidanza Flywheel, Porterfield R4s Pads, ULTRAdisc 2 piece rotors, Hoosier R6's on SSR Comp Rims, Carbon Fiber DoorSills/CenterConsole/AC Control Surround, Fire Extinguisher, Garmin NUVI. 1997 BMW M3 - Downgraded to Winter Beater.

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British_Marques Elise...Best Daily Driver Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 611	Yikes!!! That is one of the most beautiful parts of the elise. Loved it my S1 and in my FED elise too. If you are thinking over covering the aluminum then I would vote that you sell your elise and buy a civic. I am actually working on Two mods to accentuate the raw aluminum...more details in a new thread when I am done or see them at LOG 26. __________________ 2005 Elise in Starlight Black. Many of the tasteful MOD's, my most favorite is my Tilting Clam. Last edited by British_Marques : 09-05-2006 at 06:40 PM.

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thetoast Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 556	come now, guys... why can't a trimmed down sports car be a slight bit more comfortable?

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SweetDaddyD BANNED Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: ATL, GA Posts: 7,646 Images: 2	One of these days I'm still planning on removing my side carpet to expose more aluminum, and see if it looks goofy or not with that little "channel" that would be left there. I wanted the leather and the power windows, but would of prefered them not to cover the aluminum on the sides. I was in mine 8 hours yesterday. Ran throught the tail of the dragon 5 times. At no point did I ever get uncomfortable.

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ChrisB I'm Lovin' It! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 3,970 Images: 1	There you go. The only bare aluminum showing in the interior is the inder-dash tray and the steering wheel hub. It looked kind of nice...in a Thunderbird kind of way. Attached Images

09-05-2006, 07:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
JWA '07 NFB/Red Elise Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Racine, WI Posts: 3,838	One of the things that I've always loved about the Elise is that it ISN'T full of carpet. Other than a simple floor mat, what purpose does carpet have in a sports car? I suppose that if you don't like the aluminum color you could do something to change it, but don't use carpet - it just doesn't make sense. Now, if you're really crazy how about stripping the tub bare and having it anodized...

09-05-2006, 07:41 PM	#17 (permalink)
goelise AR #1275 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Midwest, USA Posts: 2,607 Images: 1	Cover up the aluminum frame? Some carpet is ok but I would not go so far as cover everything. In my opinion that would be shameful - this is one of the reasons the Elise stands out. But to each his own. If you do, maybe do it in such a way where it is not permanent? __________________ '06 Ardent Red Elise - black interior with LSS, Touring, HT, Starshield, Lotus Sport Clutch, Moroso Oil Pan, 2ZZ(#2), Ekological HIDs, Lotus Driving Lights, Stebel Horn, Bootie, Razo '06 Pedal mod,Snorkel Delete,Odyssey 680 with s111 bracket. Future Mods:LETSLA (in possession but not yet installed), Rear toe link brace Thank you FVMC! WOO-HOO!

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WhitePlume Eliseless and forlorn Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 666	How about astroturf? __________________ All my laurels you have riven away... and my roses; yet in spite of you there is one crown I bear away with me. And tonight, when I enter before God, my salute shall sweep away all the stars from the blue threshold! One thing without stain, unspotted from the world in spite of doom mine own...and that is... my white plume. Cyrano de Bergerac, Act V, scene vi.

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pianomaniac Elise #76 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,531	....or crochet some doilies to glue on the inside. better yet, animal hides __________________ Owner of '05 Elise S/T- touring- LSS-Stage 2 '07 Audi RS4 4.2L V-8 420 HP - 6 Sp..(sold) '07 Toyota Prius

09-05-2006, 07:51 PM	#20 (permalink)
WhitePlume Eliseless and forlorn Join Date: May 2006 Location: Eastern Virginia Posts: 666	An inch of top soil and some grass seed. That way when the tub leaks you can water the grass... __________________ All my laurels you have riven away... and my roses; yet in spite of you there is one crown I bear away with me. And tonight, when I enter before God, my salute shall sweep away all the stars from the blue threshold! One thing without stain, unspotted from the world in spite of doom mine own...and that is... my white plume. Cyrano de Bergerac, Act V, scene vi.

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