Steering Wheel Questions? Tilt? Telescopic? Size? Material?

[DWR]

Has anyone heard if tilt wheel will be standard or an option? I haven't found a thread about that yet, and I hate to drive a car without it.

 

[Scott Miller]

Has anyone heard if tilt wheel will be standard or an option? I haven't found a thread about that yet, and I hate to drive a car without it.

Indeed DWR, I too hope that it has tilt steering wheel. Since I am big enough to burn diesel, ever bit helps when loading and unloading my ass from this vehicle.

 

[Btownbuddha]

I am worried about room and comfort of drive in general. I am 6' 1" and 325 lbs and must admit I am worried about elbow room.

 

[Brian1362]

I know it has a seat you raise/lower, but other than that, I am unsure.

 

[Neal]

Great question. I would imagine so. Even lower end cars have that feature it seems. I can't imagine it adding too much to the overall cost to include it

 

[DWR]

Great question. I would imagine so. Even lower end cars have that feature it seems. I can't imagine it adding too much to the overall cost to include it

It seems to me they would list every feature about this car to peak even more intrest. After all, I have a 2001 Nissan Frontier supercharged that does'nt have tilt. Since buying that truck, I've sworn to never buy another vehicle without it.

 

[JNR]

Has anyone heard if tilt wheel will be standard or an option? I haven't found a thread about that yet, and I hate to drive a car without it.

Not sure where, but I think I remember reading within the last week that the steering wheel was tilting, but not telescoping. It could have been info from someone that sat in the Elio recently, I just can't remember.

 

[goofyone]

I will add this to my list of questions to ask when I see the P4 next week.

 

[Brainmatter]

I would be interested to know what vehicles many of the parts are currently used on. It would be great if they would publish a list sometime near or shortly after production.
If over 80% of the parts content is preexisting then it would be a no-brainer to go to your local salvage yard and get that tilt column (or whatever other upgrade) if the Elio does not have it from the factory. Could be a great opportunity for elio outfitters as well.

Hmm... I might have to open a new specialty shop: "Elio Outfitters" has a nice ring to it.
You all saw it here first. No stealing my name!

 

[Craig]

I am worried about room and comfort of drive in general. I am 6' 1" and 325 lbs and must admit I am worried about elbow room.

Speaking of elbows, if I have to duct tape an arm rest for my right arm, I will. Can’t drive five min without one.