Bronze Red S1 - Good colour?

[Fat Arnie]

Just a quick query. I've seen a Bronze Red S1 for sale. I want an ELise for the summer but then intend to sell. Is Bronze Red a colour I'll struggle to sell on?

[Mark B]

Arnie, never heard of it on an S1. I once saw a bronze S1 but only ever once and that was in the hedge having deposited it's nose on the armco near Washington A24 Northbound.

If it's the same, it's not the most popular colour IMHO.

[Fat Arnie]

Hi Mark, Its a kind of dark red metallic. Defo not bronze.

[smiles1]

You mean ruby red? Like mine below....

[Fat Arnie]

Thats the one....

Love it or hate it???

[Mr_C]

I like Ruby S1's

[21TonyK]

Selling on at the end of the summer is going to be the biggest hurdle. Colour is very subjective and the market for these cars is so small and specialised compared to mainstream cars that colour seems to make little difference. If you like it, buy it.

[matc]

smiles1 said:

You mean ruby red? Like mine below....

That is a stunning looking S1; looks just right on those wheels.

[Gad-Westy]

matc said:

smiles1 said:

You mean ruby red? Like mine below....

That is a stunning looking S1; looks just right on those wheels.

Any idea how the lens protectors are fixed? You normally see the black sealent around the edges.

[buccal]

matc said:

smiles1 said:

You mean ruby red? Like mine below....

That is a stunning looking S1; looks just right on those wheels.

What a stunner!

[smiles1]

Thanks for the comments

The rear of the lenses have been painted red and then the tape is underneath the red paint so you can't see it

p.s. the honda in the back adds to the experience!

Edited by smiles1 on Tuesday 5th May 11:25

[Gad-Westy]

smiles1 said:

Thanks for the comments

The rear of the lenses have been painted red and then the tape is underneath the red paint so you can't see it

p.s. the honda in the back adds to the experience!

Edited by smiles1 on Tuesday 5th May 11:25

Ahh. You cunning bd! I might pinch that idea if you don't mind. Looks far neater than the usual bathtub sealant job. Did you have to prime the glass with anything?

[smiles1]

Gad-Westy said:

smiles1 said:

Thanks for the comments

The rear of the lenses have been painted red and then the tape is underneath the red paint so you can't see it

p.s. the honda in the back adds to the experience!

Edited by smiles1 on Tuesday 5th May 11:25

Ahh. You cunning bd! I might pinch that idea if you don't mind. Looks far neater than the usual bathtub sealant job. Did you have to prime the glass with anything?

no mate, it was just sprayed directly onto the plastic

[Gad-Westy]

smiles1 said:

Gad-Westy said:

smiles1 said:

Thanks for the comments

The rear of the lenses have been painted red and then the tape is underneath the red paint so you can't see it

p.s. the honda in the back adds to the experience!

Edited by smiles1 on Tuesday 5th May 11:25

Ahh. You cunning bd! I might pinch that idea if you don't mind. Looks far neater than the usual bathtub sealant job. Did you have to prime the glass with anything?

no mate, it was just sprayed directly onto the plastic

Ta, may give it a go then. Mine need re-sealing any way. Lovely looking car by the way.

[Mark B]

Ruby red is lovely, I would love one this colour..

[GKP]

Ruby or Inferno?

[jamiebae]

Well I like them

[Monkey boy 1]

smiles1 said:

You mean ruby red? Like mine below....

I just love that

[jondude]

Can honestly say that when looking for an Elise the colour meant zilch to me - more the quality of the paint and bodywork, but even then this took 2nd place to engine and gearbox.

[DamienCBR]

GKP said:

Ruby or Inferno?

They are very similar. I hate red cars but really liked this colour hence buying the car.

D