DIY: Floating Console Modification

[Tomwa]

The entire exhaust system is stainless, no?

Hmm I was wondering about that as well. Seems plausible but don't know for sure. Regardless the frame and structure of the car isn't.

 

[FST]

Is there an easy way of cutting the mesh with a dremmel and then remove it as it is not bolted in but slotted in. In not intending to put it ever back in so looking for a rather quick fix

 

[kitkat]

Is there an easy way of cutting the mesh with a dremmel and then remove it as it is not bolted in but slotted in. In not intending to put it ever back in so looking for a rather quick fix

You could most likely destructively cut a strip out of the center and then pull it out. certainly faster to do, you’d also have to vacuum out any debris.

 

[Rupes]

Is there an easy way of cutting the mesh with a dremmel and then remove it as it is not bolted in but slotted in. In not intending to put it ever back in so looking for a rather quick fix

I had the same thought when I saw this post. Would the shifter boot also come off cleanly if cut open?

Let us know how it turns out if you go this route.

 

[FST]

You could most likely destructively cut a strip out of the center and then pull it out. certainly faster to do, you’d also have to vacuum out any debris.

Thats the answer I was looking for

 

[kitkat]

I had the same thought when I saw this post. Would the shifter boot also come off cleanly if cut open?

Let us know how it turns out if you go this route.

The shift boot is so easy to remove, you also have to remove the top cover to bolt the shroud on. No point in cutting anything there.

 

[Porter]

Hmm I was wondering about that as well. Seems plausible but don't know for sure. Regardless the frame and structure of the car isn't.

The whole rear subframe of the V6 is galvanized steel. The rest of the chassis is extruded aluminum.

 

[hellasf1]

It’s not hard but it’s a pain in the ass. I think more so bc you don’t want to break something and wait months for parts from Lotus. That’s what was going on in my head.

But it is worth it! Parked it’s amazing to admire the pure open experience. Then driving it and looking down just makes it that much more special of a drive. That you @kitkat!

Fyi this is in 1st gear with GRP SS at the max setting.

 

[FST]

Finally! Did it as well.. the way it is explained here. Thanks @kitkat. It was a pain in the ass and took me longer than expected.. dropped a few clips and had to source them back. The under process shots below. Finished when it was dark so no finished picture yet.

Now I need a 6spd gear plate to cover the top. For the moment I am keeping my alcantara gear gaiter on.. i was more interested in the below exposed gear linkage system.

If anyone has tried the 6spd cover plate let me know dimensions and will do some 3d print models

 

[FST]

Its done! As you can see now my interior is more alcantara feel with the gear gaiter and the armrest leather removed

 

[FST]

Has anyone done this already with a 3d print? Or attempted?

Currently happy with the open gear but the bottom part doesn't look nice plus I have dropped already some stuff in it so have made this design sketch to cover the bottom part, now I need to transfer this into a 3d printed final product.

Any idea or help how I can transfer this cardboard paper design into a 3d printable file?

 

[scv]

Could be cut from ABS type plastic sheet that matches plastic in front of it, edges smoothed, then installed?

 

[FST]

Could be cut from ABS type plastic sheet that matches plastic in front of it, edges smoothed, then installed?

great idea thanks! Will order it and cut it myself.. i guess thats much easier

 

[virtualmacho]

or, you could aim for an all-cardboard interior...

 

[Orchardbike]

or, you could aim for an all-cardboard interior...

It would match the tan leather…….

 

[KJD]

Has anyone done this already with a 3d print? Or attempted?

Currently happy with the open gear but the bottom part doesn't look nice plus I have dropped already some stuff in it so have made this design sketch to cover the bottom part, now I need to transfer this into a 3d printed final product.

Any idea or help how I can transfer this cardboard paper design into a 3d printable file?

Scroll back to post #73 on the previous page to see my slightly different fix for this.

 

[FST]

Scroll back to post #73 on the previous page to see my slightly different fix for this.

Thanks.. i have tried to understand there what you did earlier. Now i understand that you have put that plate under which makes sense but how did you get it in there? Disassembled the 4 nuts and slide it under?

 

[KJD]

Thanks.. i have tried to understand there what you did earlier. Now i understand that you have put that plate under which makes sense but how did you get it in there? Disassembled the 4 nuts and slide it under?

Exactly.
Take out the 4 bolts holding the shifter to the tunnel, lift it up and slide the cover under.