[bboersma]

I wasn't going to get the touring pack but now that I realize I can't get the biscuit seats I am reconsidering.

It looks like all I would need to do would be switch out the seats and door panels in the future to get the biscuit interior if I changed my mind after ordering the cloth seats.

I was also going to get the hard top but may just wait to pick one up in the future from someone who wants to sell theirs.

I don't want the touring pack because I don't like the carpet and will be upgrading the sound system on my own.

 

[Randy Chase]

I wasn't going to get the touring pack but now that I realize I can't get the biscuit seats I am reconsidering.

It looks like all I would need to do would be switch out the seats and door panels in the future to get the biscuit interior if I changed my mind after ordering the cloth seats.

I was also going to get the hard top but may just wait to pick one up in the future from someone who wants to sell theirs.

I don't want the touring pack because I don't like the carpet and will be upgrading the sound system on my own.

It may be cheaper to get Touring and remove the (double sided sticky tape/velcro) carpet.

 

[suv_bait]

I would second that.

It's going to cost you more than $1300 in time and effort to find/buy seats and door panels in biscuit and have them shipped to you and install them.

Just spend the $1300 on touring, remove the carpet, sell the radio on Ebay, and be done with it .

- John

 

[dez]

Re: Re: Leather Seat Retrofit

It may be cheaper to get Touring and remove the (double sided sticky tape/velcro) carpet.

That is exactly my plan. I don't even need the insulated soft top portion of the package because I'll be getting a hardtop, but since the touring package is so reasonably priced it is worth it just for the seats (not sure if the power windows are a plus or minus yet).

 

[YELOTUS]

Re: Re: Re: Leather Seat Retrofit

That is exactly my plan. I don't even need the insulated soft top portion of the package because I'll be getting a hardtop, but since the touring package is so reasonably priced it is worth it just for the seats (not sure if the power windows are a plus or minus yet).

Hmmm...think might need that soft top when driving about without any top and hit unexpected weather...can't stow the hardtop on board unless you plan trailering it

 

[atyclb]

I don't want the touring pack because I don't like the carpet and will be upgrading the sound system on my own.

the carpeted side rails are that big of a deterrent?

 

[Derek]

Re: Re: Leather Seat Retrofit

the carpeted side rails are that big of a deterrent?

Sure they are, I almost cancelled my purchase because of those carpeted side rails

 

[dez]

Re: Re: Re: Re: Leather Seat Retrofit

Hmmm...think might need that soft top when driving about without any top and hit unexpected weather...can't stow the hardtop on board unless you plan trailering it

You're right, of course. But just meant that the insulated version was not an advantage over the standard soft top for me.

 

[bboersma]

Thanks for the info, I will probably get the touring to get the biscuit seats, the carpet/power windows are items I don't want but that is the way it goes. $1,300 is pretty cheap for the package and it is much easier than the hassle of retrofitting.

 

[fitfan]

just my opinion, but...

have you considerd just getting the standard interior and taking it to custom interior shop - i have seen some beautifull seat, and door panel work - and the options are endless. a complaint i have about the color interior on the touring pack are they are not "two-tone" i think, personally, it would look better to get the standard, and change out the inner sections for a two tone color look.

I have a plan for some interior dress-ups, but i am keeping it top secret till i get my car and post pics

 

[Snowphun]

Aftermarket guys like http://www.leatherseats.com/ may get into the Elise as well. I know it's a very low volume car compared to most that they deal with, but if there's a demand. I have a very nice two tone kit in my WRX and it's held up well over the last three years.

Paul

 

[LOTUdaGround]

I just ordered my car and I have decided not to get the Touring. I want two-tone yellow black sport seats, not basic black. My olnly reservation is just how does the door panel look without leather and power windows? Anybody with pics?

 

[shinoo]

I'd guess you could get the inner door panels reskinned with leather quite easily. How about some yellow stitching?

 

[atyclb]

My olnly reservation is just how does the door panel look without leather and power windows? Anybody with pics?

not very good IMO

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4750&highlight=std+interior+pics

 

[Paul MD]

My olnly reservation is just how does the door panel look without leather and power windows? Anybody with pics?

Like God intended...

 

[Goose]

I'm with ya, Paul. Standard interior! Standard interior!

Purists unite!

 

[diveredd]

Standard interior pics

Follow this thread.

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4750&highlight=interior

I'm getting the standard interior cause i want hand cranks!!!!

Ed

 

[atyclb]

Re: Standard interior pics

Follow this thread.

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4750&highlight=interior

http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&postid=85129#post85129

 

[Goose]

Forgive him, he's new...