I've read on the forums that clearance is similar to other small cars. However, I do like the chin scoop but I'm worried because the pics of the Elio's chin already look low. Any chance next time someone is at an Elio showing you good snap a pic of the front end with a tape measure there too?
I know no one has actually seen a real life chin scoop (am I wrong) but I'd hate to get it and then ding it going up an inclined driveway.
The Elio has a ground clearance of 5 1/4"; they have never stated how much you lose with the chin spoiler.
I had a 65 Chevy Shorty van that I put an air dam on, and had to teach myself a new way to drive.
When pulling up to a parking curb, picture it and stop that much before you would hit it; or at least always remember to approach s l o w l y until you hear it scrape, or start to hit.
Driveways, don't go straight into them, always approach from an angle; less likely to scrape, same with leaving.
Road with deep snow between the tire tracks; it makes for a great snow plow.
Avoid deep potholes, and get used to hearing it scrape, because it will.
Two choices (ok 3) 1) Don't buy it. 2) put it on accepting that it will scrape. 3) Buy it, but don't put it on unless you're going to be "showing" the Elio; then install it, do the show, take it off and store till next show.
