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Charlotte, Nc; Dec 05, 2014 - Dec 07, 2014

eddie66

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JEBar said:
a few additional thoughts .... I now better understand why folks report making multiple long drives to tour locations .... frankly, I'd be willing to do so in a heartbeat .... while I enjoyed having my hands on and sitting in the P4, I'd go back just to stand around and listen to the conversations between the tour staff and those there to see the Elio .... I've tried to post answers to questions raised in the area where those questions were posted .... I can't find where the question was asked if it would come with Hazard Flashers but the answer is yes .... reading reports on this forum has been a good experience but seeing it in person and interacting with the tour staff takes things to the next level .... my recommendation to folks considering attending a tour event, do it .... its well worth the time and expense

Jim
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Stongly agree
 
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goofyone said:
Remember that thanks to the front crumple zone the engine will actually sit fairly far back in the engine compartment. That plus the fact that you do not have to reach around the wheel wells to reach anything in the engine bay tells me that it could be easier to work in the engine bay with the forward hinged hood than a more standard rear hinged hood.

On my Triumph Spitfire the entire from end tilts forward and I can comfortably sit on the front tires while straddling the suspension and work on the engine quite easily and the Elio will have a somewhat similar layout.
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I remember back in the 70s my wife took my Spitfire on a road trip for her boss, without my knowledge, and being low on oil, she siezed the engine. I remember my brother-in-law and myself changing the engine with one of those little rope deer hoists in my garage. That tilt up front end, was never an issue. That was the good ol days.
 
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eddie66 said:
I remember back in the 70s my wife took my Spitfire on a road trip for her boss, without my knowledge, and being low on oil, she siezed the engine. I remember my brother-in-law and myself changing the engine with one of those little rope deer hoists in my garage. That tilt up front end, was never an issue. That was the good ol days.
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Years from now these will be the good old days too. Hope you are having one today.
 
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A couple pictures from the trip. It was great meeting everyone!

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eddie66 said:
Naw, she's still around. Somehow that ended up being my fault for not checking the oil. Ha Ha.
I've had my share of paybacks over the last 40yrs.
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"...my fault..." :D Yeah, they're 'experts' at that [yeah...she's not here, so I can say that...and she doesn't know how to log-on to the site anyway.] ;)

...But I gotcha! Sharing checks [well...my check.] for 33. I think I'll keep her. :) 'All my stuff's here anyway!' (Little 'Barenaked Ladies' ref there...It's the name of a band for anyone over 60...quit thinking dirty.] :)



[Must be a record for "most smilies used in a post" :rolleyes:. But " o_O ", is my favorite!]
 
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