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Also relevant to this discussion is that the rear wheel and tire appear to be a smaller size then the fronts. Check out the "Elio inside out" thread for images. Smaller wheel could be even more susceptible to pot hole damage.

The Lord Elgin optional dash is unbelievably horrible. To my eyes, ugly, not very functional, and some strange hybrid of not-digital/not-analog. Nasty. The fact that they would even post something like this opens the floodgates of doubt regarding all the upcoming design decisions. On the...

I meant "soft" in pronunciation. It starts with a vowel. What other major brand starts with a vowel sound? It is ambiguous. ee-lio. ell-lio. etc. (And don't say Apple. That doesn't count :) Its already a recognizable word) Addidas, maybe.. Sure there are examples, but they are few...

I've been a cyclist for 10 years, and a motorcyclist for 6. I don't think this vehicle has any relation to the two. In my opinion, this is an interesting question to see how we all came to hear about/dream about the Elio. It is definitely still a niche vehicle, and tracking those niches could...

Nevermind on telescoping. Still not sure about Tilt (but that has to be the absolute least they can offer??!!) I found this quote from Elio in their facebook comments on Jan 11, 2013 .... So I hope things have changed since then!

I looked into this, and discovered it will be tilting and telescoping. I don't recall where I found the info. It was official, though. I'll try to find the relevant source.

I'm here in the region as well. There are a couple other Marylanders floating around in here. Welcome! They had it in DC for the senators last week (ish), but there was no advance notice! They just posted it on Facebook after the fact. Don't know why (other than weather) they are avoiding us!

This forum is growing so quickly as excitement about Elio builds! The tone of the discussions can change quickly as new people dive in. Thanks to all the new comers who have helped address this issue just by being curious, enthusiastic, and respectful!

While I understand the legal classification of this vehicle, I'm not sure any other topic hits as close to the point of the elio. It has nothing in common with a motorcycle. Really, not a single thing. Arguments like this miss the point of this vehicle. Elio sure knows this, which is why the...

Elio Motors Presents F.I.N. Elio is a soft name. It's a word that people don't like to say, as there is uncertainty towards how to say it and self-consciousness about how one sounds saying it. Elio needs a brand for this car. They need it to be the iconic name of a new vehicle. They need...

I've been involved in a lot of enthusiast forums over the years, even created and administered one. I must say, there is a core group on this forum that competes to jump on anything that resembles a suggestion or criticism outside of their view of what the Elio should be. Rudeness is...

Just don't call it the Emo...

Just to clarify. This is not criticism. The Elio is what it is, and I want it. However, in promoting a Automobile-specific safety feature, the Elio invites comparison to cars. Comparing this to a motorcycle is not valid, legality aside. That's kinda the point. So, my post was mainly to...

This just occurred to me, so maybe I'm a bit behind the curve. It is pretty obvious that, in a traditional car, a driver side impact is potentially more dangerous for the driver than a passenger side impact. So, from a statistical perspective, there are a significant portion of side impacts...

Great analysis, Jerry! Also significant would be the insurance and maintenance expenses saved. And I would hope a good portion of those 15,000 miles are nearer the 84 mpg, potentially bumping up your conservative average. Also, if this is a direct replacement, factoring the sale of the vehicle...

HA... I just noticed that due to my manipulation of the source image, the bike drivetrain is on the wrong side. I can't un-see it now, and it hurts! Its like seeing a car you've drooled over in british right-hand drive arrangement. Ouch.

While I can appreciate an integrated bike mount solution, I'm mainly looking for ways to use standard accessories. Cheap to buy, easy to use, quick on and off. The mock up I did above, is using a $80 rear hitch-mount cargo basket (50"x20"), and two rockymount pitchfork carriers. Any...

This is what I'm planning....

Looks like this one is all aluminum too. 90-112 hp, 122 tq, and a 6 speed manual. 51.6 mpg in a standard hatchback would probably translate pretty well to the 1/2 cross-section of the elio. http://jalopnik.com/gms-new-1-0-liter-ecotec-engine-is-the-answer-to-ford-1524282338

Also this... Which is more in line with what the Elio can handle. http://jalopnik.com/gms-new-1-0-liter-ecotec-engine-is-the-answer-to-ford-1524282338