Standard Equipment And Options

I think that things like this are where the aftermarket will really shine.

I'm simply going to do what I'm set up for now; my insurance Road Side Service which is part of my policy phone number and my policy number are on my cell phone; I will just make sure that if there is a separate or different policy number for my Elio.
Flat tire? Break down? bring out phone, push the button for contacts, find right contact #, push dial. Problem solved.

Coss said:

I'm simply going to do what I'm set up for now; my insurance Road Side Service which is part of my policy phone number and my policy number are on my cell phone; I will just make sure that if there is a separate or different policy number for my Elio.
Flat tire? Break down? bring out phone, push the button for contacts, find right contact #, push dial. Problem solved.

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And don't forget that credit card

Coss said:

I'm simply going to do what I'm set up for now; my insurance Road Side Service which is part of my policy phone number and my policy number are on my cell phone; I will just make sure that if there is a separate or different policy number for my Elio.
Flat tire? Break down? bring out phone, push the button for contacts, find right contact #, push dial. Problem solved.

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Now, THAT is way too simple.
I was thinking...carry a radio controlled drone that is capable of lifting at least 400lbs...

outsydthebox said:

One "challenge" to consider is, as you "lift" the body, the suspension "droops". Probably 4-6" before the tires will clear the ground. So, If you work out a way to "pin" the suspension in its compressed position, your "CAM" lift would only need 1 1/2"- 2 1/2" . Or place the "cam" directly under the suspension arms, up close to the tire.

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I was thinking the "D" would be right at the wheel knuckle... It would lift the lower A arm and wheel directly. With the tire completely flat, it looks like you'd just need about 4 -6 inches of lift. The suspension won't droop because you are picking it up as well.

In fact, a long letter "J" type of jack where you basically crowbar the car off the ground should be fairly easy... put the short end under the knuckle of the A arm and step down on the other end. If the short end was 6" long and the long end was 24" long, you'd have to press down 130# to lift 520# (approximately) and THAT should be enough to lift any of the 3 wheels.

Elio Amazed said:

And less messy and hazardous if a line or connection breaks. Brilliant.

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I was a guest at an Indycar race a few years ago. The cars are about 1500 lbs and the airjacks they have operate between 300 and 350 psi. It makes sense because the jacks are small in diameter and made to be light and compact. They have a special line just for them and one guy told me that when the line breaks, you don't want to be around it.

They do have a receptacle in the back of the car that is a ling handle attached to 2 small wheels. I's like a cam where they lift up the rear and then can rotate the car around easily. Also, f you ever watch LeMans, they have a small plate they stick under the car and somehow raise it up. Then it's on 4 casters and they rotate the car and move it around like a toy.

That's why I was thinking a piston with a ball screw. It won't be fast but you can lift really heavy objects with a pretty small motor.

RSchneider said:

I was a guest at an Indycar race a few years ago. The cars are about 1500 lbs and the airjacks they have operate between 300 and 350 psi. It makes sense because the jacks are small in diameter and made to be light and compact. They have a special line just for them and one guy told me that when the line breaks, you don't want to be around it.

That's why I was thinking a piston with a ball screw. It won't be fast but you can lift really heavy objects with a pretty small motor.

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These types of options are wonderful but for that once or twice in the lifetime of the vehicle where you actually NEED an onboard jack (and someone to bring you a spare tire), it doesn't make sense to have an expensive jack system that adds much weight or complexity to the Elio. That's why I was thinking about a simple step-on type of jack. It'd be more simple than a screw jack and definitely more simple than a hydraulic or pneumatic solution.

Ty said:

These types of options are wonderful but for that once or twice in the lifetime of the vehicle where you actually NEED an onboard jack (and someone to bring you a spare tire), it doesn't make sense to have an expensive jack system that adds much weight or complexity to the Elio. That's why I was thinking about a simple step-on type of jack. It'd be more simple than a screw jack and definitely more simple than a hydraulic or pneumatic solution.

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For many years I used a pivot stand when I wanted to work on my Harley Fatboy and needed to get the wheels off of the ground. I'm certain one could be modified for specific use on the Elio https://www.amazon.com/Venom-Adjustable-Motorcycle-Pivot-Center/dp/B00IKSKXLK

MagicDragon said:

For many years I used a pivot stand when I wanted to work on my Harley Fatboy and needed to get the wheels off of the ground. I'm certain one could be modified for specific use on the Elio https://www.amazon.com/Venom-Adjustable-Motorcycle-Pivot-Center/dp/B00IKSKXLK

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Yes, that would work, but, where do you store it when it's not needed?

Coss said:

Yes, that would work, but, where do you store it when it's not needed?

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I agree. Good tool to have leaning in the corner of my home shop. SO, since I plan to install a short pair of air horns, along with an on-board compressor anyway, It will open up some other possibilities for me.