Just Talked To Neal At Daytona Beach

[tom k]

Do not like that look either, simple nice looking round gauge cluster would be just find.

 

[Coda1]

I also hate the Elgin gauges. Give us plain old analog gauges. The Elgin gauges is made to be pretty not functional.

 

[Travis Bertram]

I really like the Elgin dash, but I fear it strays from the stated goal of using current OEM parts that are already in production.

 

[Btownbuddha]

Not a fan of the Elgin dash as presented either but like red color numerals and display much like what Pontiac did. Seems to be much easier on my eyes on long trips.

 

[Coda1]

I don't see a temp gauge on the Elgin dash.

 

[Craig]

Would the sending units on our own custom dash be a hard fit?

 

[lafrisbee]

You people! You do realize you can LEARN to read the Elgin gauges just as fast and easy as you do your old-timely gauges?
I remember four years ago how everyone laughed at my HUGE PHONE! Yeah it had a gigantic five inch screen. People laughed when they held it up to their ear to talk on it and said,"no way, it is like holding a book up to your head. I can't see around it."
Yeah, really. The. Elgin dash will be an easy "quick read" as soon as you look at it a dozen times.

 

[lafrisbee]

But a flappy paddle gear box? I wanna feel it! I have never driven one, and want to

 

[Jeff Miller]

I went to the Minneapolis Auto Show this weekend and was incredibly surprised at how many cars had paddle shifters on them. I think most new transmissions are electronically shifted instead of hydraulic and that makes it easy for manufacturers to put paddles on the steering column to entice customers.

I haven't driven a paddle myself but I think it would be a natural thing in the elio.

 

[zelio]

I went to the Minneapolis Auto Show this weekend and was incredibly surprised at how many cars had paddle shifters on them. I think most new transmissions are electronically shifted instead of hydraulic and that makes it easy for manufacturers to put paddles on the steering column to entice customers.

I haven't driven a paddle myself but I think it would be a natural thing in the elio.

OK, I have to ask. What on earth is a paddle and why would it be on the steering column. To me a paddle is something used to propel a boat. Obviously that is not what you mean. :-) Z