Speakerless Ultra Suede dash - LotusTalk

EXigeS · 02-17-2008, 01:16 PM

Just got another part of my project complete; filling the holes left by the speakers and covering in ultra suede. I'm very happy with the results,

EXigeS · 02-17-2008, 01:20 PM

A few more photos including one of the front end without oil coolers...

RoadDad · 02-17-2008, 01:21 PM

Nicely done.

Lotusmotion · 02-17-2008, 01:33 PM

Very, very nice!

delise · 02-17-2008, 03:45 PM

that looks sweet ! nice job, is that suede going to be easier or harder to keep clean than the stock dash? It is so hard to get a hand in towards the windsheild to clean out dust !

jlj3394 · 02-17-2008, 04:03 PM

Looks great.

How hard/expensive was that to add?

EXigeS · 02-17-2008, 06:51 PM

Yep probably harder to clean and keep clean but has zero relection so that's worth it in my opinion.

EXigeS · 02-17-2008, 06:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jlj3394

Looks great.

How hard/expensive was that to add?

$400 total

TMH · 02-17-2008, 07:55 PM

nice work, looks great! I love well-executed DIY stuff

apk919 · 02-17-2008, 07:56 PM

Nice job!

LotusUSA · 02-17-2008, 08:00 PM

Kudos!

shay2nak · 02-20-2008, 05:36 PM

i like!

33truballa33 · 02-20-2008, 05:41 PM

I love it. I have suede dash in mine as well. Its a very clean and nice upgrade.

Where did you get your lower triple gauge pod at? If you don't mind me asking

NCZ06 · 03-16-2008, 11:29 AM

Looks great! Did you cover it with ultra suede yourself or have it done somewhere? I'm currently looking for a shop to do the same to my dash.

MTribe · 03-16-2008, 11:37 AM

Would you mind posting some more pics of it done and in the car? It looks amazing!

big_peaches · 03-16-2008, 11:43 AM

Wow that does look good

how was it done ?

steuspeed · 03-16-2008, 11:48 AM

AWESOME! LOVE IT! This should be factory with stereo delete option.

smashfactory · 03-16-2008, 05:22 PM

Smart!

Sydney111s · 05-12-2008, 11:59 PM

how do you remove the dash top? I'd like to remove mine and then get a shop to cover it only to save on costs

02-17-2008, 01:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
EXigeS Turned up to 11 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 181	Speakerless Ultra Suede dash Just got another part of my project complete; filling the holes left by the speakers and covering in ultra suede. I'm very happy with the results, Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S, Phantom Black, Stand alone EFI ECU with dual maps, 550cc injectors, 10psi pulley, custom intake, ported header, Accusump, Moroso oil pan, Nitrons, Lotus Sport wheels, Pagid pads, Yokohama A005 Slicks, 2Bular 3" no cat exhaust, Sparco wheel with quick release, custom steering arms (2 degrees negative front). 1978lbs...265whp "Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?" Nigel Tufnel: [pause] "These go to eleven."

02-17-2008, 01:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
EXigeS Turned up to 11 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 181	More pics A few more photos including one of the front end without oil coolers... Attached Images __________________ 2007 Exige S, Phantom Black, Stand alone EFI ECU with dual maps, 550cc injectors, 10psi pulley, custom intake, ported header, Accusump, Moroso oil pan, Nitrons, Lotus Sport wheels, Pagid pads, Yokohama A005 Slicks, 2Bular 3" no cat exhaust, Sparco wheel with quick release, custom steering arms (2 degrees negative front). 1978lbs...265whp "Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?" Nigel Tufnel: [pause] "These go to eleven."

02-17-2008, 01:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
RoadDad 道のお父さん Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 3,853	Nicely done. __________________ "There are two things no man will admit he cannot do well: drive and make love" -- Stirling Moss Nunquam est ponenda pluralitas sine necessitate. Pluralitas non est ponenda sine necessitate. Pluralitas non est ponenda, nisi ubi est necessitas. Add RoadDad To My Ignore List

02-17-2008, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lotusmotion Keep it simple and real Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 794	Very, very nice! __________________ '06 Exige - Ph. Black/Touring/Track/LSD/TC/SS. Mods: RTD brace - Manly's red engine mount inserts - decambered - corner balanced - Green Filter - Pagid RS14 pads & Motul fluid - Larini - Schroth belts - extinguisher - AIM lap timer - oil temp & pressure gauges - rear view camera & monitor - visors deleted - tow hooks - sill pockets - speakers upgraded - Sub - iPod controller - Bootie - AO48s & Rotas on track - T1Rs & OEM wheels on street - DRL switch - leather console - functional roof scoop.

02-17-2008, 03:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
delise 2005 Ardent Red, Touring Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Beverly Hills Posts: 2,065	that looks sweet ! nice job, is that suede going to be easier or harder to keep clean than the stock dash? It is so hard to get a hand in towards the windsheild to clean out dust ! __________________ "You can run over an insect and know just from the messages coming through the wheel how many legs it had. Was it a beetle? Was it a spider? Hang on......... spider." Jeremy Clarkson - Top Gear

02-17-2008, 04:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
jlj3394 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 668	Looks great. How hard/expensive was that to add? __________________ 2005 GG Elise: LSS, Stage 2, ACT clutch, DBA5000 rotors, CF scoops/splitter/mirrors, Porterfields 2001 Lexus ES300 Coach 1999 Volvo V70R Tuned to 300hp 240,000 miles 1965 Chevy fullsize KSU tailgate bus 1993 Infiniti G20 (sold)01 Seabring Conv. (sold) 65 Olds 98 convert (sold) 04/01 Wranglers (sold) 71 CJ5 (sold)

02-17-2008, 06:51 PM	#7 (permalink)
EXigeS Turned up to 11 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 181	Yep probably harder to clean and keep clean but has zero relection so that's worth it in my opinion. __________________ 2007 Exige S, Phantom Black, Stand alone EFI ECU with dual maps, 550cc injectors, 10psi pulley, custom intake, ported header, Accusump, Moroso oil pan, Nitrons, Lotus Sport wheels, Pagid pads, Yokohama A005 Slicks, 2Bular 3" no cat exhaust, Sparco wheel with quick release, custom steering arms (2 degrees negative front). 1978lbs...265whp "Why don't you just make ten louder and make ten be the top number and make that a little louder?" Nigel Tufnel: [pause] "These go to eleven."

02-17-2008, 07:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
TMH Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Posts: 49	nice work, looks great! I love well-executed DIY stuff

02-17-2008, 07:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
apk919 No Acceptable Substitutes Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NYC & SD Posts: 2,461	Nice job! __________________ 2007 AW Lotus Exige S. Opts: Track Pack, Touring Pack, LSD Mods: Multivex mirrors, JLAudio 525/Stealthbox/Focal 130 spkrs, Alpine PDX-5 Amp, Switchable DRL, Sector111 F&R Tow Hook, Fire Ext, HID Kit, Bootie and Carpet Bling, Lotus Trim Shop leather/alcantara interior, Braille Battery, LED Parking/Dome/License Lights, Bane's stealth bulbs, alex's 1/4 turn kit, Stan's shifter mod, jim-c's spkr rings, codymac's 1/4 turn kit, Lotus Cup roof w/fettled clam, Schroth 6pt harness

02-17-2008, 08:00 PM	#11 (permalink)
LotusUSA The Architect Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 537	Kudos! __________________ "More power makes it fast on the straight, less weight makes it fast everywhere." - Colin Chapman 2006 BRITISH RACING GREEN EXIGE 2005 SAFFRON YELLOW ELISE (R.I.P.)

02-20-2008, 05:36 PM	#12 (permalink)
shay2nak GGM ENFORCER Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Land of da 1000 Oaks, CA Posts: 12,336	i like! __________________ save ~10 lbs gain 1 hp EQ: Y=(190X) / (1984-X) where Y is (HP) and X is (lbs) '07 GG EXIGE S * MY CAR ** VIDEO CLIPS! '08 ACURA TSX 6-speed http://www.makeNYNYagain.com

02-20-2008, 05:41 PM	#13 (permalink)
33truballa33 is it supposed to squeek? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tacoma Posts: 549	I love it. I have suede dash in mine as well. Its a very clean and nice upgrade. Where did you get your lower triple gauge pod at? If you don't mind me asking __________________ 05 Ardent Red Built by Perrin Peformance 260rwhp 190ft lbs of tq, FF'd Spoiler and Wing, Tinted side repeaters, LED Tail upgrade Need to install: V1 Mount, Headlight smoke kit, Taillight smoke kit. HIDs

03-16-2008, 11:29 AM	#14 (permalink)
NCZ06 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Conover, NC Posts: 700	Looks great! Did you cover it with ultra suede yourself or have it done somewhere? I'm currently looking for a shop to do the same to my dash. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise - Ardent Red - Touring / HT / SS / Larini / Micromirror / Team Dynamics wheels with RE01-Rs 2008 Mini Cooper S - Dark Silver, Premium, LSD, Xenon and Rear Fogs 1998 Civic EX

03-16-2008, 11:37 AM	#15 (permalink)
MTribe Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 159	Would you mind posting some more pics of it done and in the car? It looks amazing! __________________ Sport Elise #24 71 TR6

03-16-2008, 11:43 AM	#16 (permalink)
big_peaches Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: County Durham, England Posts: 76	Wow that does look good how was it done ? __________________ MY08 INTERCOOLED EXIGE S IN STARLIGHT BLACK WITH TOURING PACK A/C AND T/C

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03-16-2008, 11:48 AM	#17 (permalink)
steuspeed Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 807	AWESOME! LOVE IT! This should be factory with stereo delete option.

03-16-2008, 05:22 PM	#18 (permalink)
smashfactory Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 790	Smart!

05-12-2008, 11:59 PM	#19 (permalink)
Sydney111s Sydney111s Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 39	how do you remove the dash top? I'd like to remove mine and then get a shop to cover it only to save on costs

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