Elio Motors @ New York Auto Show 2015

[WilliamH]

Sorry, but you remind me of my ex.
She wasn't happy unless she had something to be unhappy about

You are definitely entitled to your opinion but with your one sided view I can understand why she's your ex. Only your opinion is correct, right?

We are all entitled to our opinions. You to yours, me to mine. My ex to hers.

 

[PJ]

The way I hear it crew chiefs time themselves in seconds. Bankers have a lot of clients with impregnated problems. I as an Artists, however, work slow and hard for a long time. I prefer doing nudes but sometimes I don't have the patience. I can accomplish more with a 3 inch brush than anyone here.

Crew Chiefs measure in pounds of thrust.

 

[Ekh]

See Paul's interview @ NY Auto Show
on: http://beterrific.com/live/ Starts @: 57:47....

Thanks for this link. Lots of new content here. Key points for me:

1. Turbo is definitely going to be available (eventually). Supercharger also possible.
2. Mark-up on options is 20% over cost -- we're not going to get hosed buying options
3. Power points about every 4" along the roof. Paul doesn't know how they'll be used, but figures some after market guy will use 'em all.

 

[Folks]

Crew Chiefs measure in pounds of thrust.

Give it up, PJ. I think only a couple or three of us get your point. You might measure in foot pounds, I measure in.................heck i don't measure anything when it comes to this.

 

[Bert]

Mechanics use WD40. don't worry, it'll buff right out!
Don't forget to check the tailpipe for rattles!
Your headlights are out!
That is one nice bumper!
It'll fit, just wiggle it around and it'll drop right in!
So that's how you do a compression test!
If nothing else will fix it, there's always duct tape..

 

[pistonboy]

Excellent. Thanks for identifying the time of start. Here is a list of "new" facts that Paul mentioned that I caught:

1. 55 hp, 55 lb ft torque
2. 0-60 in 9.6 seconds
3. Top speed of 107 (versus saying 100+)
4. 8 gallon gas tank. This may not be news but I know some were concerned that with the seat lowering, the gas tank would be smaller)
5. $400 is the average reservation amount to date.
6. Elio is announcing at this show that they are now partnered with Network 1 Financial (sp?) so that investors can talk to an actual broker.

Is it Network 1, or Network 1 Financial?

Paul only says "Network 1"

 

[Charlie G]

Don't see this posted anywhere on here yet. Paul was a little awkward as usual, but I thought he handled it well. Good information and came off relatively confident with good answers for most of the questions and concerns.

 

[Rickb]

Charlie G, Thanks for posting the vid.

PE mentioned that EM has only one big investor, has plans to build 31 engines before dropping one into a prototype that has yet to be built, and hedged on the 2016 Production Schedule because there was so much to do. It wasn't a real confidence builder for me. For the first time I felt that the Engineer should let Marketing handle any future press conferences.

I will sit back, relax, watch for any sign of real progress, and hope for the best. Go Elio.

 

['lio]

By the way: the New York Times' Elio Motors piece in the Men's Style Section is out, it's forgettable
http://elioowners.com/threads/the-new-york-times-hack-job-on-elio-mens-style-section.5948/

 

[RUCRAYZE]

By the way: the New York Times' Elio Motors piece in the Men's Style Section is out, it's forgettable
http://elioowners.com/threads/the-new-york-times-hack-job-on-elio-mens-style-section.5948/

"forgettable" for "us" maybe, as we know all the basics, but to the rest of the planet, I think it was well presented and very fair