Exterior Body Options

[ehwatt]

I believe I read where they are redesigning the hood and front intake (again). Apparently they are at 80+ mpg, but not quite 84 and the redesign is an attempt to hit that magic number of 84. Hell anything over 70 is OK with me. Every year they delay is a lot of extra money I'm paying on gas. Since the majority of my driving is around town where super slippery aerodynamics don't count anyway I'm considering going with the earlier style open fenders with nice mag wheels and wide tires for the 'hot rod' look. Buy the car in black then drive it straight to a custom paint shop for a flame job. Oooo-yeah baby!

The Lotus Elise was clever in that when it was at speed it made a little downforce, like 30-50 lbs, hence little drag.

 

[Dusty921]

Spoiler Alert!

There are some folks who will add aero effects. At speeds under 110mph, the downforce produced by spoilers, wings, air dams, and splitters is of questionable effect. Of course, as usual, taste is optional.

This photo is a classic example of "what's the point" and on an 83 Nissan!!

 

[ecdriver711]

When the Elio comes into production, you can bet the aerodynamics will be at optimum. I won't mess with it, I need the high milage.

 

[Jim H]

This photo is a classic example of "what's the point" and on an 83 Nissan!!

All show and no go. Effort in futility and stupidity IMHO

 

[JEBar]

When you hear them sweating bullets over the placement of the windshield wipers you know the wind foil dynamics of this vehicle are foremost in there minds.
MK

now that's cutting things pretty fine ....

Jim

 

[Keith Stone]

needs more "Bling"

And a rotary engine.....

You can modify yours to have a rotary engine...but I think most of us prefer an IAV.

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

You can modify yours to have a rotary engine...but I think most of us prefer an IAV.

Stated in sarcasm.
Also:
http://elioowners.com/threads/please-remember-that-the-elio-is-an-exercise-in-simplicity.1625/

 

[ecdriver711]

I don't think anyone has asked this yet. As I looked over some of the proposed options on the EM website, I was wondering if any of the exterior modification panels have a positive function or just look cool.

 

[CompTrex]

I don't think anyone has asked this yet. As I looked over some of the proposed options on the EM website, I was wondering if any of the exterior modification panels have a positive function or just look cool.

Great question. And I might add 'look cool' is in the eye of the beholder. Some of that stuff just looks like crap!

 

[ElioDigger]

I would say the stock configuration will be the best aerodynamic.