raptor213
Elio Addict
In the spirit of many recent forum posts addressing standard and optional features, the mysterious yellow paint scheme, body wraps, custom exterior designs by Silas Sunday, and the sharing of customization and aftermarket plans for each of our Elio's, who has ever heard of or seen a Campagna Motors T-Rex? Better yet, a T-Rex featuring an aftermarket Aero3S body kit upgrade? There are definitely some design elements (lighting, aerodynamic lift/drag surfaces and devices, air intakes and vents, body sculpture, ground effects, etc) that I could see being very appealing to future Elio owners!
http://t-rex16s.com/ca-en/
http://www.aero3s.com/
Thinking less wishfully and more practically, Elio's existing supplier relationships could hint towards what possible aftermarket options could be made available with the fit/finish deserving of being installed on the Elio:
Precision Turbo (http://www.precisionturbo.net/) reportedly attended recent Supplier Summit's since breaking the news to PE in person at SEMA 2014 that turbocharging and/or supercharging were definite possibilities, with initial design concerns/considerations including: the already high 12.x:1 compression ratio of IAV's power-plant, the possible re-configuration of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) architecture and associated cooling components and plumbing, the potential need for re-routed exhaust system components from headers on down in an already confined engine bay cavity, and where to position a charge air cooler (front-mount vs. top-mount?). PE leaked to The Motley Fool in August 2015 that IAV engineers were then pursuing turbo options on the Elio engine, not yet authorized or sanctioned by either IAV or Elio Motors (http://www.fool.com/investing/gener...car-how-elio-motors-plans-to-disrupt-the.aspx).
Addressing the demand for a charge air intercooler in a turbo/super-charged option, T-RAD North America (http://tradna.com/) is already supplying Elio with cooling products and features EGR and charge air intercooler designs of their own.
As for many exterior add-ons such as the front lip spoiler and rear deck-lid spoiler already made available on the Elio Configurator, and others, you can start with A.E.G. (Auto Essentials Group) and the D.E.S. Group, both of which are featured on Elio's Supplier list online.
I couldn't find anything that keyed in on what Auto Essentials could bring to the table, aside from the official press release announcing them as a partner (http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12308255.htm) which highlights:
"The options from Auto Essentials will include items such as chrome trim, lower rocker extensions, rear deck lid spoilers and front chin spoilers. The company also will collaborate with Elio to develop Special Edition packages that will include custom badges, unique graphics, custom body kits, custom wheels and high performance exhaust."
Additionally, the LinkedIn profile of Auto Essentials' CEO Dennis Noonchester reveals:
"Our product portfolio: Chin spoilers, deck lid spoilers, body extensions, chrome trim, gauge clusters, wheels, graphics, emblems, steering wheels and grilles to name a few."
I say again - GAUGE CLUSTERS - this company just might provide a high-quality replacement to the Elgin dash...
As for D.E.S. Group, of which I also could not narrow down to a singular profile or online presence, their role, according to the Elio website, includes:
"DES Group will be providing interior trim development, exterior component, prototype and production tooling and parts for the front fascia, front grille, front tire covers, rear tire covers, rear license plate close out panel, I/P and side wall trim, trunk trim interior as well as additional optional equipment Items for interior and exterior products."
One of D.E.S. Group's subsidiaries is Core-Tech, Inc. (http://www.core-techinc.com/) - Check out their involvement in the final design of the production Tanom Motors Invader trike (http://www.core-techinc.com/CTP_Final_Products.aspx) (http://www.tanommotors.com/), plus they claim to specialize in: "Chin Spoiler, Rocker Panels RH/LH, Rear Fascia Lower, Front Grille, Front Hood Scoops, Rear spoiler, Quarter window vents, Rear diffuser, Shark Fin", etc.
Has anyone else begun researching and investigating which individual companies could supply their most desired and sought after custom-fit accessories to customize their Elio?
One of my most simple wishes is for a company like Weather-Tech to design custom-fit floor mats and trunk cargo liners, especially given that floor carpeting does not appear to be included without additional charge.
http://t-rex16s.com/ca-en/
http://www.aero3s.com/
Thinking less wishfully and more practically, Elio's existing supplier relationships could hint towards what possible aftermarket options could be made available with the fit/finish deserving of being installed on the Elio:
Precision Turbo (http://www.precisionturbo.net/) reportedly attended recent Supplier Summit's since breaking the news to PE in person at SEMA 2014 that turbocharging and/or supercharging were definite possibilities, with initial design concerns/considerations including: the already high 12.x:1 compression ratio of IAV's power-plant, the possible re-configuration of exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) architecture and associated cooling components and plumbing, the potential need for re-routed exhaust system components from headers on down in an already confined engine bay cavity, and where to position a charge air cooler (front-mount vs. top-mount?). PE leaked to The Motley Fool in August 2015 that IAV engineers were then pursuing turbo options on the Elio engine, not yet authorized or sanctioned by either IAV or Elio Motors (http://www.fool.com/investing/gener...car-how-elio-motors-plans-to-disrupt-the.aspx).
Addressing the demand for a charge air intercooler in a turbo/super-charged option, T-RAD North America (http://tradna.com/) is already supplying Elio with cooling products and features EGR and charge air intercooler designs of their own.
As for many exterior add-ons such as the front lip spoiler and rear deck-lid spoiler already made available on the Elio Configurator, and others, you can start with A.E.G. (Auto Essentials Group) and the D.E.S. Group, both of which are featured on Elio's Supplier list online.
I couldn't find anything that keyed in on what Auto Essentials could bring to the table, aside from the official press release announcing them as a partner (http://www.prweb.com/releases/2014/11/prweb12308255.htm) which highlights:
"The options from Auto Essentials will include items such as chrome trim, lower rocker extensions, rear deck lid spoilers and front chin spoilers. The company also will collaborate with Elio to develop Special Edition packages that will include custom badges, unique graphics, custom body kits, custom wheels and high performance exhaust."
Additionally, the LinkedIn profile of Auto Essentials' CEO Dennis Noonchester reveals:
"Our product portfolio: Chin spoilers, deck lid spoilers, body extensions, chrome trim, gauge clusters, wheels, graphics, emblems, steering wheels and grilles to name a few."
I say again - GAUGE CLUSTERS - this company just might provide a high-quality replacement to the Elgin dash...
As for D.E.S. Group, of which I also could not narrow down to a singular profile or online presence, their role, according to the Elio website, includes:
"DES Group will be providing interior trim development, exterior component, prototype and production tooling and parts for the front fascia, front grille, front tire covers, rear tire covers, rear license plate close out panel, I/P and side wall trim, trunk trim interior as well as additional optional equipment Items for interior and exterior products."
One of D.E.S. Group's subsidiaries is Core-Tech, Inc. (http://www.core-techinc.com/) - Check out their involvement in the final design of the production Tanom Motors Invader trike (http://www.core-techinc.com/CTP_Final_Products.aspx) (http://www.tanommotors.com/), plus they claim to specialize in: "Chin Spoiler, Rocker Panels RH/LH, Rear Fascia Lower, Front Grille, Front Hood Scoops, Rear spoiler, Quarter window vents, Rear diffuser, Shark Fin", etc.
Has anyone else begun researching and investigating which individual companies could supply their most desired and sought after custom-fit accessories to customize their Elio?
One of my most simple wishes is for a company like Weather-Tech to design custom-fit floor mats and trunk cargo liners, especially given that floor carpeting does not appear to be included without additional charge.
