leather covered center console?
A local dealer (SVAG, in CA) had their leather supplier make up a sample of a leather covered center console. He used different colors and types of leather to show what sort of possibilities there are, here are some pics:
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As you can see, different colors are an option, as is perforated leather. The design uses the stock shifter boot. They'll be adding some thin foam under the leather on future ones to better hide the seams (note they slightly bulge right now). The "cupholder" is unchanged.
It's similar to the one talked about in this thread, but with a little more interesting design.
They're still working out pricing with their supplier, but to get the cost down, they're hoping to be able to arrange a group buy. My hope is that we could get them down to $300, but it'd probably end up being more like $400. I don't know for sure at this point, we need an idea of how many people would be interested.
(disclaimer - I have no affiliation with the dealer, I just want to get a good deal on this for my own car)
As you can see, different colors are an option, as is perforated leather. The design uses the stock shifter boot. They'll be adding some thin foam under the leather on future ones to better hide the seams (note they slightly bulge right now). The "cupholder" is unchanged.
It's similar to the one talked about in this thread, but with a little more interesting design.
They're still working out pricing with their supplier, but to get the cost down, they're hoping to be able to arrange a group buy. My hope is that we could get them down to $300, but it'd probably end up being more like $400. I don't know for sure at this point, we need an idea of how many people would be interested.
(disclaimer - I have no affiliation with the dealer, I just want to get a good deal on this for my own car)
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Looks like someone had it done along with door panels at a local shop for around $350:
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7521
If they could get it to around $300, might be interested. Then again still got to visit my local body shop to figure out what it'll cost to get it painted (along with a few other items).
http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7521
If they could get it to around $300, might be interested. Then again still got to visit my local body shop to figure out what it'll cost to get it painted (along with a few other items).
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I am guessing you got the touring package, power windows and all...1FASTMX5 said:Damn, what the hell is that leather doing on my seats then? :huh:
Well at least Colin Chapman had an MP3 radio in mind.
I wasn't trying to be insulting, it just wasn't to my taste... bling, bling and a diamond ring...
What's next... cup holders. Neil
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Speaking of the Chapman philosophy...
Lotus should make a car that is nothing but frame, suspension, and drivetrain. No doors, no shell, nothing but what's needed to move it. No seats, even... you can sit on the floorpans, damnit!
The can call it the Chap-Stick
Lotus should make a car that is nothing but frame, suspension, and drivetrain. No doors, no shell, nothing but what's needed to move it. No seats, even... you can sit on the floorpans, damnit!
The can call it the Chap-Stick
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Actually, yes, that's on my to-do list too.Little Bastard said:
The center console is an eyesore. If I can make it better-integrated (visually) with the rest of the interior, I see nothing bad about that. The weight increase of this added leather is really minimal. Merely HAVING that center console cover is pointless and already adds unnecessary weight to the car.
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Whoa, you caught my interest there for a moment. :clap: However. that white on the left of your last photo is due to color-shifting of the image. Darn it all.MattG said:
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As you can see, different colors are an option
I'd been hoping for an off-white interior for my LB all along, but bisquet was the closest Lotus would offer, and it's just inadequate. May have to go to a BMW after-marketeer to get what I precisely want.
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Actually, they did. But if people thought the Elise was too spartan....transio said:
Source: http://www.340r.net/
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Re: Re: leather covered center console?
Yes, it's a color-shift, but they CAN make this out of any color leather.Ancient Wedgie said:Whoa, you caught my interest there for a moment. :clap: However. that white on the left of your last photo is due to color-shifting of the image. Darn it all.
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