[VisualEchos]

I've always hated having a radio in this car, and I've always wanted a build plate, so I decided to combine the two . This one is just a mock-up, but it'll look just like this with an S2 Exige outline instead of that horrible rendering of an S1. My friend Zach is going to hook me up with that .

Radio Delete Build Plate by VisualEchos, on Flickr

 

[Nessal]

Looks cool.

 

[XHILR8N!]

Very nice

 

[VisualEchos]

Thanks guys. I'll do a silver and a black to see which one I like best. Might switch them with the wheels since I have a silver set and a black set.

 

[XHILR8N!]

I like that rendering of an S1. It's the classic Lotus Sport logo

 

[VisualEchos]

I like that rendering of an S1. It's the classic Lotus Sport logo

I understand, it is a classic logo, but Zach's will be the cat's meow, trust me.

 

[forkmeupscotty]

Looks AWESOME.
Might cool to include a little tidbit (fun facts?) available from one of those 'certificate of provenance' if it's relevant.

 

[RENDERMAN]

Looks great!! Zack can run the production. Why are you deleting the radio, are you tracking your car?

 

[VisualEchos]

Looks great!! Zack can run the production. Why are you deleting the radio, are you tracking your car?

I have used the radio in this car exactly 1 time, and that was only to see it work. The very last thing I want to do in this car is listen to the radio, not that I can hear it much over my decatted Larini SE exhaust lol. I listen to the radio in my TL all the time, but this car, no way, can't wait to sell it .

 

[Copple]

I really like it. I haven't listened to the radio in my Elise in over a year. Crazy thing is the previous owner invested a lot of money and time tweaking the audio to make it nice. First thing I did was get rid of the subwoofer in the passenger footwell... I may someday follow in your footsteps and get rid of it all together. Looks nice and clean.

 

[VisualEchos]

I need to figure out how to get rid of the rear speakers. The fronts are gone due to the carbon fiber dash.

Closer. by VisualEchos, on Flickr

 

[RENDERMAN]

I need to figure out how to get rid of the rear speakers. The fronts are gone due to the carbon fiber dash.

Closer. by VisualEchos, on Flickr

Have Gabe (GB Composites) make you a Carbon set, his name is Richard, don't ask me how that happened it actually threw my ADD off the Richter scale -eek- -eek-

 

[VisualEchos]

I'm wondering if there is an OE piece without the speaker holes at all.

 

[RENDERMAN]

I haven't seen any yet, great idea for those who track their cars, another project for Gabe...

 

[komiko]

looks even cooler because of it's juxtaposition to the Sparco steering wheel.

 

[<@¿@>]

The Cup260s come without those speaker holes...and it looks like carbon fiber too.

 

[Smddanny]

Hey, I'd be interested in a blanking plate.. doesn't have to be anything fancy.. just would like to lighten up and fill the empty radio slot.

 

[VisualEchos]

The Cup260s come without those speaker holes...and it looks like carbon fiber too.

Rub it in :bow:

I think Lotus will want an arm and a leg for it, so I'll just remove the speakers and add carbon-fiber block-off pates.

Hey, I'd be interested in a blanking plate.. doesn't have to be anything fancy.. just would like to lighten up and fill the empty radio slot.

No problem man, let me get mine done and I'll get you a price.

 

[Mr.C]

Maybe try to incorporate some kind of classy looking clock into the panel.
One that fits the style of the car.
Because the clock display is pretty much the only thing I find useful in the stock radio.

 

[SwingLo]

Regarding speakers - you can do this:

- Take the rear bulkhead.

- Use ABS plastic as 'filler' to the area. Could probably cut out and 'flatten' it too if you didn't want the ridges.

- Use Norton SpeedGrip to attach/fill - google this stuff. Guys use it for custom dash fab all the time.

- Body filler/sand/sand/sand

- Paint with Satin Black SEM 'Color Coat'. It's meant for painting plastic/vinyl trim. Works fantastic. No priming. Great finish and dries immediately. Super durable.