# Lotus Climate Control Modification I came up with... **URL:** \ **Category:** Builds\ **Created:** [April 9, 2009, 4:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911 "2009-04-09T16:04:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/21 "2009-04-10T06:27:47Z")
> [@fiend540](#): > > This is the type of mod a vw owner would do šŸ˜‰ looks good Iā€™m only one mod away from a sweet new Euroswitch! ---
**Author:** ![Willybeen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/willybeen/32/7351_2.png) [@Willybeen](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Willybeen)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/22 "2009-04-10T06:30:19Z")
after looking at this again, i feel its too busy looking with the different logos on itā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/23 "2009-04-10T06:30:36Z")
Seeing that first picture, all I can thinkā€¦is I have to get new bulbs for my halogen lights. j/k nice mod, looks much better. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/24 "2009-04-10T06:33:24Z")
Looks better :tup: Xā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bing/32/7211_2.png) [@bing](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/25 "2009-04-10T06:37:27Z")
why is this shit not in a DIY thread or project thread instead of 15 different gen auto threads? ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/26 "2009-04-10T06:39:15Z")
> [@Willybeen](#): > > after looking at this again, i feel its too busy looking with the different logos on itā€¦ Iā€™m trying to figure out a good way to cut the laminated faceplateā€¦ Right now Iā€™m using an exacto knife, but it looks shitty prior to install. Trying to find a 1/2" hole punchā€¦ Anyway, once I figure that out Iā€™m going to make a new one that has no logos. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/27 "2009-04-10T06:41:14Z")
> [@newman](#): > > I just like stuff to match. lol Girl ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/28 "2009-04-10T06:52:32Z")
definently like the lighting betterā€¦but agree with the additional logos being ā€œclutterā€. Then again, iā€™ve always been a fan of subtlety yet have my ā€œLAFENGASā€ logo everywhere. Iā€™m a hypocrite. ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/29 "2009-04-10T07:07:38Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Iā€™m trying to figure out a good way to cut the laminated faceplateā€¦ Right now Iā€™m using an exacto knife, but it looks shitty prior to install. Trying to find a 1/2" hole punchā€¦ > > Anyway, once I figure that out Iā€™m going to make a new one that has no logos. Hole-saw mabey? Then a countersink to clean it up with a micro chamfer? ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 7:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/30 "2009-04-10T07:10:41Z")
iā€™ve got hole punches for cutting gaskets. 3/16" up to about 1-1/4" if you would like to try. ![http://www.csuchicoag.org/AgMech/ImagePages/images/BeltPunch.jpg](http://www.csuchicoag.org/AgMech/ImagePages/images/BeltPunch.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![newman](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/newman/32/7569_2.png) [@newman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/newman)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 9:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/31 "2009-04-10T09:09:53Z")
we have those in the shop. It didnā€™t work very wellā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 9:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/32 "2009-04-10T09:13:59Z")
how about giving the punch just a light tapā€¦then using the exacto knife. That would give you a pattern to follow and the chamfer on the face. Mabye a dremel with a sanding drum to fine tune. ? ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 9:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/33 "2009-04-10T09:14:54Z")
I liked the before better. ---
**Author:** ![dozr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/41988e/32.png) [@dozr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dozr)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 12:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/34 "2009-04-10T12:29:00Z")
The logos are definitely too much. Keep it simple, stupid. Otherwise looks awesome! ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 12:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/35 "2009-04-10T12:41:00Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > ā€¦ Mabye a dremelā€¦ lol, what was that conversation we had the other day Newman? ---
**Author:** ![LUKE\_L](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/luke_l/32/7462_2.png) [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 12:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/36 "2009-04-10T12:56:27Z")
Laser is your best bet. I could cut them for you at workā€¦ ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 1:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/37 "2009-04-10T13:56:11Z")
> [@newman](#): > > Iā€™m trying to figure out a good way to cut the laminated faceplateā€¦ Right now Iā€™m using an exacto knife, but it looks shitty prior to install. Trying to find a 1/2" hole punchā€¦ > > Anyway, once I figure that out Iā€™m going to make a new one that has no logos. Why donā€™t you just make one? Machine a two parts with a really tight clearance. If you make it tight enough it should cut well. > [@LUKE\_L](#): > > Laser is your best bet. I could cut them for you at workā€¦ He can also cut them at work. šŸ˜‰ Do we have two or three lasers now? ---
**Author:** ![Avatar](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/avatar/32/5076_2.png) [@Avatar](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Avatar)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 6:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/38 "2009-04-10T18:33:24Z")
Good work, but I agree with it being a little distracting with two logos. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/39 "2009-04-10T19:57:24Z")
looks too cluttered with the added logos and stuff. Find a 1/2 hard steel tube 4130 maybe. Use a Dremel to bevel/ knife edge the lip on the inside. Get it razor sharp. I would rough in and finish with a half round file. Use a cardboard notepad backing to punch on. ---
**Author:** ![dmoffitt](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dmoffitt/32/7455_2.png) [@dmoffitt](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dmoffitt)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2009, 9:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911/40 "2009-04-10T21:09:58Z")
lose the lotus / exige logo, that looks ricey and stupid (its like people putting ///M stickers on fucking EVERYTHING). cool idea / well done otherwise. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lotus-climate-control-modification-i-came-up-with/65911.md?page=3)