Terrence
Elio Addict
I am pleased that air conditioning is standard. I have allergies which do not allow me to drive around with a window open. I will be going with an automatic transmission for convenience and to maximize the motor drive train mpg. I would like to see them use radiator hoses with silicone in the hose for maximum life in the world of cold to hot coolant and no internal break down from chemicals.My last two vehicles I have had over 236,000 miles (12yrs) on it and never replaced radiator hoses. On my replacement for 11 years and now 183,000 miles no radiator hose replacements. That would well be worth Elio setting as standard an exceptional radiator/heater hose eh! I love the functional direction Paul Elio is headed with his auto-cycle!! I notice on Porsche (example) they include an adhesive pad on the fenders where wind and aerodynamics is so intense that it would take the paint off/wear it down (hence the protective pad). I am curious with this aerodynamic design on the Elio, if in wind tunnel testing they detect area of the body/fenders which over time will be subjected to this paint/body finish from air dynamics wear. Then what is the options to prevent this? Who would steal my Elio when they are affordable, yet maybe an option will be an alarm deter-ant of some type. I currently live in a humid part of the state and in summers when I come out from work, my car is 120 degrees inside. I used an infrared temp gun to check it. This elio has to be adaptable for all the states and all their various temperatures/weathers eh. My current car of 11 years has not one crack in the dash. Also then the exhaust would be beneficial to have some stainless steel in it for longevity eh. Those parking outside 24/7 for 365 days a year would love an exhaust pipe that was designed for the long haul. What about tinted windows, usually standard is the top one third of a front windshield to have tint. or possibly an option to have the side window with different levels of tint. I am so grateful for the Elio, the peoples car, designed with a purpose.
Terrence
Terrence