DIY: Floating Console Modification

[allenyao09]

This company nytopusa is coming out with Billet one. Looks nice but I think it takes away from the shifter. Idk yet if I will do this down the route.

Lotus Emira Accessories Store — NYTOP | Not Your Typical Original Parts

nytop.com

Looks pretty nice. But 400 USD is a bit too much.

 

[hellasf1]

I don't see much difference with the printable version shared here on the forum and this 399 dollar plastic part??

It’s made of billet CNC 6061-T6 aerospace grade anodized aluminum. It’s just a different look with a heavier material than the plastic. It’s pricy for that little guy.

 

[hellasf1]

Looks pretty nice. But 400 USD is a bit too much.

Yeah I agree it’s too much for that small little piece. Plus I think comparing the picture to @kitkat one, I still think it’s better bc the highlight is the shifter IMO.

But posted it incase anyone was looking for another option.

 

[B r I a n]

If the entire to of the console (all the back and silver of the console) was one piece aluminum, I think it may give it a cool industrial look. Then again it may take away from the shifter mechanicals .
Agee, not going to have many takers at that price.

 

[FST]

Finally the gap is gone

 

[Andy M]

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Finally the gap is gone

That looks really good

 

[ADC]

I'm psyching myself up to do this in the near future... is anyone here in the UK printing these parts for sale, or can anyone recommend a printing service?

 

[crestima]

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Finally the gap is gone

Hi FST. Looks nice and clean.
Btw, I noticed that you don't have the passenger side footwell storage net. Did your Emira come without it or did you remove it? I prefer the clean look and I'm actually thinking of removing mine to clean things up a bit particularly since it's never used anyway, but was wondering if its removal results in visible residual holes or markings.

 

[Citizen]

Hi FST. Looks nice and clean.
Btw, I noticed that you don't have the passenger side footwell storage net. Did your Emira come without it or did you remove it? I prefer the clean look and I'm actually thinking of removing mine to clean things up a bit particularly since it's never used anyway, but was wondering if its removal results in visible residual holes or markings.

Don’t ask me why but my car also from GCC spec , dubai, didn’t come with the net and I think I didn’t see any emira here with that

I even asked to the dealer months ago but I didn’t get any reply about it

 

[kitkat]

I'm psyching myself up to do this in the near future... is anyone here in the UK printing these parts for sale, or can anyone recommend a printing service?

Don't know about you, but I see a lot of 3d printing services locally by people who own 3d printers for personal use at home. I find them on facebook market place etc and getting someone to print one for cheap should be easy. I'd recommend PETG as a material, it'll look nice and dark and smooth and be temperature resistant in a warm summer day parked outside.

 

[FST]

Hi FST. Looks nice and clean.
Btw, I noticed that you don't have the passenger side footwell storage net. Did your Emira come without it or did you remove it? I prefer the clean look and I'm actually thinking of removing mine to clean things up a bit particularly since it's never used anyway, but was wondering if its removal results in visible residual holes or markings.

Hi Crestima,

As Citizen said here in Dubai, GCC cars didnt come with the net and I prefer as you said the clean look.

 

[crestima]

Hi Crestima,

As Citizen said here in Dubai, GCC cars didnt come with the net and I prefer as you said the clean look.

Thanks to you both. I kind of suspected that to be the case. Hopefully, someone else on the forum that has the netting like mine and has experience with its removal can provide some input. Not a priority, but just something I would do, if there's no collateral visual damage.

 

[chirowolf]

I'm going to do a test print of the surround in PLA-CF. I will post pics after print finishes. Anyone is welcome to the print. Not a difficult print. Will ship in the US if anyone wants it for fitting.
Has anyone made a .stl for the piece that fills the gap at the base of the shifter when mesh is removed?

 

[FST]

I'm going to do a test print of the surround in PLA-CF. I will post pics after print finishes. Anyone is welcome to the print. Not a difficult print. Will ship in the US if anyone wants it for fitting.
Has anyone made a .stl for the piece that fills the gap at the base of the shifter when mesh is removed?View attachment 59486

I dont have a stl file for the bottom. I did a tempo home diy solution until a printable solution is available

 

[mr.suntorytime]

Hey guys... First post! Kitkat has graced me with his design and i have since redrawn it from scratch to be SLM printed out of aluminum.
Here is #1 of 10 i had made.

 

[chirowolf]

Hey guys... First post! Kitkat has graced me with his design and i have since redrawn it from scratch to be SLM printed out of aluminum.
Here is #1 of 10 i had made.

is your plan to sell them? Any pricing?

 

[seriously]

Hey guys... First post! Kitkat has graced me with his design and i have since redrawn it from scratch to be SLM printed out of aluminum.
Here is #1 of 10 i had made.

Hey now. That’s pretty. Ready for installed pics!

 

[Six Speed Stephen]

Hey guys... First post! Kitkat has graced me with his design and i have since redrawn it from scratch to be SLM printed out of aluminum.
Here is #1 of 10 i had made.

Is this entirely aluminum? Or is it like aluminum mixed into plastic?

 

[chirowolf]

@Six Speed Stephen
SLM printing is all aluminum.
Selective Laser Melting uses a process of using a laser to melt an aluminum power to form the product
usually very strong but probably not as strong as a cast or forged part. Plenty strong for this part

 

[mr.suntorytime]

i plan to do another run if there is any interest in the product.