Barrykearley 4,806 Report post Posted February 4 So my elite has a properly horrible interior - it really lets the car down frankly. anyone have a complete interior trim lying about ?? If so - send me a pm cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 405 Report post Posted February 4 I will have but it'll need a retrim also 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alan.phillips 6 Report post Posted February 5 Im afterpanels for the rear luggage compartment in my s1 elite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwooll 72 Report post Posted February 5 Luggage compartment panels are easily fabricated. There is a floor board and a board covering the fuel tank, plus a battery cover and maybe something the other side - mine has a high pressue injection pump there. There are also plastic trim pieces covering the filler necks, and covers for the rear lights. I believe the boards were all covered in carpet. Find a friendly Elite owner and measure his boot trim! I was wondering about interior retrims. The Elite and Eclat use standard size fibreglass mouldings for the dash, centre console, door trims and rear side trims. I think only the rear side trims are different between the two models. If a trimmer has done this before, then they should know exactly what shapes are needed already - I guess this work on its own takes a fair amount of time. The seats are very similar also. Does anyone know of a trimmer who's already done an Elite? Maybe they can offer a keen price if there are one or two people who need retrims? ATB Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Berend72 15 Report post Posted February 5 I posted a while ago my great stock of interior parts, centre consoles and dashboard(parts), but received none reply for interest. Should you need anything please let me know which colour interior your car has. I also still have a complete brown 'leather' dashboard in very good condition. Retrimming is another story, but maybe you are looking for parts please let me know. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EXCEL V8 13 Report post Posted February 5 The very early rear interiors were also fabricated completely differently to the later ones - built up in a much more traditional way on a wire frame etc, with each side/seat made in one piece. Pete Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwooll 72 Report post Posted February 5 14 minutes ago, EXCEL V8 said: The very early rear interiors were also fabricated completely differently to the later ones - built up in a much more traditional way on a wire frame etc, with each side/seat made in one piece. Pete Maybe the later ones as well - my rear seats are on a wire frame and are a single piece each side Cheers, Richard Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 161 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 5 23 hours ago, Barrykearley said: So my elite has a properly horrible interior - it really lets the car down frankly. anyone have a complete interior trim lying about ?? If so - send me a pm cheers I thought you were selling it, Barry? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clivef38 151 Report post Posted February 5 Maybe slightly off topic but has any one used foam board to fix head lining behind the cant rails. ? And will the head lining glue to the foam board once given a slight rub over to make a key for the glue. Clive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Barrykearley 4,806 Report post Posted February 5 9 minutes ago, USAndretti42 said: I thought you were selling it, Barry? Maybe... however - if it doesn’t sell - then I shall vapour blast the wheels, fit new rubber and replace the interior. Itll make a lovely car with that done will only add value Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
silverfrost 1,271 Report post Posted February 6 Red real or fake leather interior Barry, Awesome colour combo with silver, would look stunning imo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Straker 10 Report post Posted February 6 red interior would be a great looking colour combo 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mikeeech 279 Report post Posted February 6 This would be where I would start. I was quoted £10k for an interior trim... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-STITCHING-DASH-DASHBOARD-REAL-LEATHER-COVER-FITS-LOTUS-ELITE-ECLAT-S1/232494995065?redirect=mobile 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USAndretti42 161 1 Vehicles Report post Posted February 7 I've read that XJS fromnt seats fit nicely in an Elite. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjwooll 72 Report post Posted February 8 On 06/02/2019 at 20:20, mikeeech said: This would be where I would start. I was quoted £10k for an interior trim... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BLACK-STITCHING-DASH-DASHBOARD-REAL-LEATHER-COVER-FITS-LOTUS-ELITE-ECLAT-S1/232494995065?redirect=mobile That's a great find! If you look at their ebay shop they also do other trims - doors, centre console, knee pads, gaiters: http://www.ebaystores.co.uk/J-F-CUSTOMS/LOTUS-/_i.html?LH_TitleDesc=1&rt=nc&_nkw=elite&_fsub=1153129016&_sid=668506186&_trksid=p4634.c0.m14.l1581&_pgn=2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec 19 Report post Posted February 9 Hi Ihave retrimmed the interior of my series 1 eclat using the trim bought from mikeeech link .It is excellent quality use a high temp spray adhesive but do not fit the dash trim too tight it will shrink to fit after some warm sun on it.Very easy to fit and it is a good excuse to do everything behind the dash that you always wanted to do whilst you have the dash consul out.The handrake tunnel piece comes with the rear ashtray slot already cut out .If you dont want this as I didnt cover a piece of thin ply in black leather and stick it over the cutout it looks fine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
theelanman 405 Report post Posted February 9 @alecDo you have pics? I have asked them about also doing seats and rear quarter panels......lol Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alec 19 Report post Posted February 13 I will take some pics at the weekend I spoke to this company about seats .They said they do not do them but would do rear quarters if Isend them the original covers as patterns Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
