Stormtrooper Elise (NOT 56K friendly!) - LotusTalk

jasond · 04-13-2008, 05:51 PM

I've been slowly building up the interior and exterior on my Elise over the past couple years, and finally got a chance to take some decent pics. It's still a work in progress, but at a point now where I'm pretty happy with the car and how it's turned out.

Here's a couple teaser pics while I get all the photos uploaded! Maybe you can figure out why I call it storm trooper

DragonRider1 · 04-13-2008, 06:16 PM

Looking good so far!

jasond · 04-13-2008, 06:27 PM

Alright, rest of the pics are up, and the full mod list is below! All the work was done by CarNutz Customz in Bellevue, WA, to my exacting specifications

Jim Pan and the rest of the guys there are a real stand-up bunch, and real perfectionists at the work they do!

=== EXTERIOR ===
6000K HID's from Ekological
LED city/parking lights
Matte-black powdercoated Toybox Hethel forged rims
Goodyear Eagle F1 205/45ZR-16 (front) and 245/40ZR-17 (rear)
Raised Lotus lettering on rear
Black/silver front and wheel emblems from BWR
Blacked-out side markers and taillights
20% tint on side/rear windows
Larini Euro-style Exhaust
Rear Euro-style grills

=== INTERIOR ===
Polished Bollock shift knob
Polished indicator stalks
Polished e-brake cover
S111 carpet buttons
Alcantara (Sensuede Black Ebony) dash
Alcantara air bag cover
Alcantara e-brake boot and shifter boot
Alcantara door inserts, with quilted-stitch teardrop inserts
Alcantara quilted-stitch seat inserts (w/ extra padding)
Alcantara binnacle
Alcantara subwoofer mounting ring
Piano black lacquer center console
Piano black lacquer door sills
Piano black lacquer steering column
Piano black lacquer climate controls cover
Piano black lacquer air vent covers
Piano black lacquer subwoofer and amp enclosures

=== STEREO ===
McIntosh MX5000 head unit imported from Japan
McIntosh MCC301M subwoofer amplifier
Alpine PDX.450
Focal CV100 (front) and Focal CV135 (rear)
Critical Mass LS122 12" subwoofer with custom grill/cover
Fiberglass subwoofer enclosure behind seats
Fiberglass/acrylic amp enclosure in raised trunk floor
Auxiliary "iPod" connector in driver's side "spare change" cubby

=== MISCELLANEOUS ===
Daytime Running Lights Disabled
Extended car alarm antenna
Uni-key from BWR
DarthHOLDER cup holder

Things I still want to do:
Reverie CF diffuser
Reverie CF side scoops
Katana or BWR supercharger

Beanie · 04-13-2008, 06:31 PM

That is very classy. Nice photos, too.

shokwaves · 04-13-2008, 06:33 PM

I'm not much for changing a car that is pretty perfect, but you've done this in very good taste. Love the McIntosh. Nice job.

yellowlotus · 04-13-2008, 06:43 PM

the rear lights are amazing

jasond · 04-13-2008, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yellowlotus

the rear lights are amazing

Thanks, I got the idea from Novitec

Novitec Rosso F430 Bi-Compressor Evoluzione

Wasn't sure if I'd like it, but once I decided to do an all black/white exterior scheme, I pulled the trigger on it

g and the sauce · 04-13-2008, 07:02 PM

Everything looks great!!! What tail lights are those? I love that look.

Edit- I was looking at the pics for a while and didn't reload to see that someone already asked about the lights!

032603 · 04-13-2008, 07:06 PM

WOW! Looks Amazing.

Can you post a high-res pictures.. 1920 x 1200

PatrickShim · 04-13-2008, 07:13 PM

WOW.

If you don't mind, could you share with us where you got some of the modifications done, and the cost involved?

Thanks in advance!

gameson · 04-13-2008, 07:23 PM

I love the rear LED black and red combo. Good job. This makes the car looks more than its worth.

I wish the car comes like this from factory!!

mpsalm · 04-13-2008, 07:32 PM

Wow, looks awesome! Very tastefully done...

AdamT · 04-13-2008, 07:44 PM

How do the piano black interior components hold up handprints, scratches, dirt, etc. I gave some serious consideration to trying that myself but was worried.

Also, if you could post a few more photos of those components that would be great.

Overall, this is one of the best-looking interiors on any Lotus I have ever seen.

DragonRider1 · 04-13-2008, 07:57 PM

Simplist thought: Those shots, and that car, look fantastic!

fredkto · 04-13-2008, 08:01 PM

Awesome!

jasond · 04-13-2008, 08:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g and the sauce

Everything looks great!!! What tail lights are those? I love that look.

Edit- I was looking at the pics for a while and didn't reload to see that someone already asked about the lights!

They are the stock 06 taillights, just tinted black. CarNutz used a paint, not a film, to make them that way. The side markers were done the same way.

andrewgotanelise · 04-13-2008, 08:15 PM

Looks Amazing! And who did the work and how can they help me out?

powerbookguy · 04-13-2008, 08:15 PM

looks fantastic. like the analog mcintosh meters, nice contrast.

jasond · 04-13-2008, 08:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 032603

WOW! Looks Amazing.

Can you post a high-res pictures.. 1920 x 1200

A zip of the original size photos is here.

jasond · 04-13-2008, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PatrickShim

WOW.

If you don't mind, could you share with us where you got some of the modifications done, and the cost involved?

Thanks in advance!

ALL the work was done by CarNutz, so your best bet is to talk to Jim Pan there (425-641-0922). I think I installed the shift knob and carpet buttons myself, that was about it

I can say however that the piano black lacquer is waaaay cheaper than doing wet lay carbon fiber pieces, and the rest of the work is competitively priced as well. Definitely less than what I've seen dealers charging for similar items (painted consoles, alcantara dashboards, etc...).

Also, for those who don't know, CarNutz is one of the best known customization shops on the west coast, you can see their work in numerous magazines and at carshows. Some of their best known cars are a crazy blue Gallardo (featured in ML&E June '07) and an even crazier CL600 (coming up in a future MLE issue). The quality of their work is up there with Brabus or Mansory, in my opinion.

04-13-2008, 05:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 476	Stormtrooper Elise (NOT 56K friendly!) I've been slowly building up the interior and exterior on my Elise over the past couple years, and finally got a chance to take some decent pics. It's still a work in progress, but at a point now where I'm pretty happy with the car and how it's turned out. Here's a couple teaser pics while I get all the photos uploaded! Maybe you can figure out why I call it storm trooper __________________ UPDATE: Stormtrooper Elise is FOR SALE! Shell V-Power

04-13-2008, 06:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
DragonRider1 Sports Photographer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,354	Looking good so far! __________________ 2005 Elise Ardent Red/Black LSS, TP, HT, Knoxville, TN. Surrounded by: Deal's Gap (318 curves in 11 miles) Cherohala Skyway (45miles of sweeping mountain curves) Devil's Triangle (Deal's Gap but with more attitude) ...and of course, the Great Smokey Mountains Parks! Welcome to Elise Country

04-13-2008, 06:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
jasond Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 476	Alright, rest of the pics are up, and the full mod list is below! All the work was done by CarNutz Customz in Bellevue, WA, to my exacting specifications Jim Pan and the rest of the guys there are a real stand-up bunch, and real perfectionists at the work they do! === EXTERIOR === 6000K HID's from Ekological LED city/parking lights Matte-black powdercoated Toybox Hethel forged rims Goodyear Eagle F1 205/45ZR-16 (front) and 245/40ZR-17 (rear) Raised Lotus lettering on rear Black/silver front and wheel emblems from BWR Blacked-out side markers and taillights 20% tint on side/rear windows Larini Euro-style Exhaust Rear Euro-style grills === INTERIOR === Polished Bollock shift knob Polished indicator stalks Polished e-brake cover S111 carpet buttons Alcantara (Sensuede Black Ebony) dash Alcantara air bag cover Alcantara e-brake boot and shifter boot Alcantara door inserts, with quilted-stitch teardrop inserts Alcantara quilted-stitch seat inserts (w/ extra padding) Alcantara binnacle Alcantara subwoofer mounting ring Piano black lacquer center console Piano black lacquer door sills Piano black lacquer steering column Piano black lacquer climate controls cover Piano black lacquer air vent covers Piano black lacquer subwoofer and amp enclosures === STEREO === McIntosh MX5000 head unit imported from Japan McIntosh MCC301M subwoofer amplifier Alpine PDX.450 Focal CV100 (front) and Focal CV135 (rear) Critical Mass LS122 12" subwoofer with custom grill/cover Fiberglass subwoofer enclosure behind seats Fiberglass/acrylic amp enclosure in raised trunk floor Auxiliary "iPod" connector in driver's side "spare change" cubby === MISCELLANEOUS === Daytime Running Lights Disabled Extended car alarm antenna Uni-key from BWR DarthHOLDER cup holder Things I still want to do: Reverie CF diffuser Reverie CF side scoops Katana or BWR supercharger __________________ UPDATE: Stormtrooper Elise is FOR SALE! Shell V-Power Last edited by jasond : 04-24-2008 at 12:50 AM.

04-13-2008, 06:31 PM	#4 (permalink)
Beanie untitled Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 2,788	That is very classy. Nice photos, too. __________________ It is all about "Other".

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yellowlotus Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: taxachusetts,usa Posts: 201	the rear lights are amazing __________________ HRM edition,Sport pack,Touring pack,starshield,custom painted engine covers,S111 boomerang rear hook,k&n air filter,Stage II exhaust,Lotus driving lights,Infinity speakers,V1 radar with remote audio/display,Kenwood sub,alotaluv

04-13-2008, 06:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
shokwaves Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Carson, California Posts: 754	I'm not much for changing a car that is pretty perfect, but you've done this in very good taste. Love the McIntosh. Nice job.

04-13-2008, 07:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
g and the sauce Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 254	Everything looks great!!! What tail lights are those? I love that look. Edit- I was looking at the pics for a while and didn't reload to see that someone already asked about the lights! __________________ I feel like I am taking crazy pills! 2004 Land Rover Discovery 2005 Elise Touring and Sport

04-13-2008, 07:06 PM	#9 (permalink)
032603 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Valencia, CA Posts: 160	WOW! Looks Amazing. Can you post a high-res pictures.. 1920 x 1200 __________________ 2006 Solar Yellow Elise - LSS & SS 2004 VW GTI 1.8T http://www.scvexotics.com/

04-13-2008, 07:13 PM	#10 (permalink)
PatrickShim Lotus = Daily Driver Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 647	WOW. If you don't mind, could you share with us where you got some of the modifications done, and the cost involved? Thanks in advance! __________________ '06 Lotus Elise (Laser Blue/Black/Sport-Pack/Touring-Pack/Hardtop/TRD airbox/Stage-II Exhaust) - VIDEO I have three other cars, but the Lotus is my daily driver (My Daily Driver Blog).

04-13-2008, 07:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
gameson Track Addict Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,819	I love the rear LED black and red combo. Good job. This makes the car looks more than its worth. I wish the car comes like this from factory!!

04-13-2008, 07:32 PM	#12 (permalink)
mpsalm BANNED Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 1,348	Wow, looks awesome! Very tastefully done...

04-13-2008, 07:44 PM	#13 (permalink)
AdamT Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 174	How do the piano black interior components hold up handprints, scratches, dirt, etc. I gave some serious consideration to trying that myself but was worried. Also, if you could post a few more photos of those components that would be great. Overall, this is one of the best-looking interiors on any Lotus I have ever seen. __________________ 2005 Lotus Elise / ardent red on black / touring & sport packs 1999 BMW M3 convertible / techno violet on gray [DC-area owners... help me map the great roads of the area]

04-13-2008, 07:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
DragonRider1 Sports Photographer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Knoxville, Tn Posts: 1,354	Simplist thought: Those shots, and that car, look fantastic! __________________ 2005 Elise Ardent Red/Black LSS, TP, HT, Knoxville, TN. Surrounded by: Deal's Gap (318 curves in 11 miles) Cherohala Skyway (45miles of sweeping mountain curves) Devil's Triangle (Deal's Gap but with more attitude) ...and of course, the Great Smokey Mountains Parks! Welcome to Elise Country

04-13-2008, 08:01 PM	#15 (permalink)
fredkto Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Stow, Massachusetts Posts: 78	Awesome Awesome! __________________ _____________ It's about the driving! fredkto 2007 type 72D, Sports Pack, Lotus Harness Bar, Schroth Profi II ASM Harnesses, Larini Sports Cat, Larini SE Exhaust, Hard Top, Passport 9500i, ForcedFed Engine Damper, Sector 111 Shifter Kit Plus Stan's Shifter Mod, Sector 111 Katana Supercharger, Custom Gauging

04-13-2008, 08:15 PM	#17 (permalink)
andrewgotanelise MMA Fighter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Where the drugs are cheap and the girls are easy Posts: 1,093	Looks Amazing! And who did the work and how can they help me out? __________________ 05 NFB Elise / Katana SC / No Snorkle / 3.2 "10" psi pulley / Stage 1 Exhaust / Decat / Green Filter

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04-13-2008, 08:15 PM	#18 (permalink)
powerbookguy Looking Down The Inside Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 952	looks fantastic. like the analog mcintosh meters, nice contrast.