Mirrors And Other "cheap" Stuff

[Ty]

I don’t know about you, but with a little tweaking, I’m hoping mine hits 200 MPH.

Just kidding, it’s a total non issue with me, just thought it was an interesting tid-bit
of useless information.

LOL... mileage, not top speed... though Bonneville is just sitting there waiting... record for worlds fastest Elio, perhaps?

 

[H2odog]

LOL... mileage, not top speed... though Bonneville is just sitting there waiting... record for worlds fastest Elio, perhaps?

You can bet that there will be a class it will fit in. Years ago I drove a 1959 MG Roadster fitted with a Chevy 327 equipped with edelbrock headers; a sweet 3x2 setup and 4.11 rear gears topped out at about 137 if I remember.
Wasn't even my ride!

 

[H2odog]

That's not actually true. There are cars in the USA with all-LED headlamps. The Hella headlamps on the 2009 Cadillac Escalade Platinum became the first US market all-LED headlamps. Harley Davidson also has LED headlamps for their motorcycles. They are both replacement units for all models, and also standard on some special models. I think they now measure headlamps in lumens, not watts. There is the Audi design of smart-LED headlamp making waves with USA headlamp regulations because they don't use a manual switch for high/low beam, but rather a smart system to control them instead. Now while some USA cars have a similar system that will auto-dim the headlights, they still have a manual switch (the Chrysler town and country has these).

I'll stand corrected!!

 

[PhilGoings]

I have a backup camera on my SUV, I hope the government knows they get dirty when it rains and are useless.

 

[H2odog]

I have a backup camera on my SUV, I hope the government knows they get dirty when it rains and are useless.

You didn't get the optional Q-tip and alcohol kit? LOL

 

[Kuda]

You didn't get the optional Q-tip and alcohol kit? LOL

I did but cleanin the sucker on the freeway @ speed is a trick!

 

[H2odog]

I did but cleanin the sucker on the freeway @ speed is a trick!

Guess maybe they need a mini wiper over a protected lens! You know a little window for the little guy with the camera to look out of! a tiny wiper on THAT window.

 

[PhilGoings]

You didn't get the optional Q-tip and alcohol kit? LOL

No I just get out and rub my thumb across it. Lo tech but it works. But when it is raining and it is dirty it won't do me much good to see kids behind me as the government thinks it will.

 

[H2odog]

Speaking of wipers.... I'll pull whatever the Elio comes with and replace the blades with silicone ones. Heat, snow and ice doesn't affect them. Have them on both my Camaro and my pickup. A bit pricey at $20+ a blade but worth it.

 

[H2odog]

No I just get out and rub my thumb across it. Lo tech but it works. But when it is raining and it is dirty it won't do me much good to see kids behind me as the government thinks it till.

I can appreciate that!