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List Of New Parts Versus Existing Parts Thread

Snick

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Hello,

Can we try to put together a list of parts that are existing parts and which are new parts? I keep reading this notion that "the majority of the parts of the Elio are existing parts", but I can't quite see it. So let's try a list to get a better understanding. Please add to the list by copy->add yours.

OLD-- 23 parts
Brake Pedal
Brake Vacuum servo booster
Brake Calipers
Brake Discs
Brake Caliper carriers
Brake caliper slide pins
Brake caliper retractor springs
Engine/Trans: alternator
Engine/Trans power steering pump
Engine/Trans: parts of transmission
Electronics management, wiring harness:sensors
Electronics management, wiring harness: obd I plug
Electronics management, wiring harness:connectors
Electronics management, wiring harness:relays
Exterior: turn signals?
Exterior: side windows?
Exterior:
Exterior:
Exterior: prop rod
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: electric window lift regulators
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: fans
Interior: Seat
Interior: steering wheel
Interior:
Interior: shift lever or knob
Lighting:standard bulbs
Lighting:interior lighting housing
Suspension: none
Wheels/Tires: Wheels
Wheels/Tires: tires (not new but rare and hard to source?)


NEW: ~450 parts
Brakes: hydraulic tubing and hose
Engine/Trans: ~300+ new parts to new engine
Engine/Trans: radiator
Engine/Trans: parts of transmission
Engine/Trans: mounting brackets
Engine/Trans: engine mounts
Engine/Trans: transmission mounts
Engine/Trans: axles
Electronics management, wiring harness:ECU
Electronics management, wiring harness:TCU
Electronics management, wiring harness:wiring harness
Exterior: body panels
Exterior: front window
Exterior: rear window
Exterior: door gaskets
Exterior: trunk gaskets
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: compressor
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: molded ducts, housing, filter
Interior: dash
Interior: carpet
Interior: molded interior panels
Interior: interior trim
Lighting:headlight housings
Lighting:Tail light housings
Suspension: ~80 new parts
Wheels/Tires: hubs
 
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Snick

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Help me out here, what am I missing from this claim? How is the Elio made from mostly developed parts again??
 

Truett Collins

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Hello,

Brakes: hydraulic tubing and hose
Engine/Trans: ~300+ new parts to new engine
Engine/Trans: radiator
Engine/Trans: parts of transmission
Engine/Trans: mounting brackets
Engine/Trans: engine mounts
Engine/Trans: transmission mounts
Engine/Trans: axles
Electronics management, wiring harness:ECU
Electronics management, wiring harness:TCU
Electronics management, wiring harness:wiring harness
Exterior: body panels
Exterior: front window
Exterior: rear window
Exterior: door gaskets
Exterior: trunk gaskets
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: compressor
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: molded ducts, housing, filter
Interior: dash
Interior: carpet
Interior: molded interior panels
Interior: interior trim
Lighting:headlight housings
Lighting:Tail light housings
Suspension: ~80 new parts
Wheels/Tires: hubs

Lets see, you list 300 plus new parts for the engine, WRONG, the only new parts will be the block/head/pan,seals, the rest of the parts springs, valves, pistons, rings, etc exist already and will be incorporated into the engine. As for the engine and transmission mounts, why would they need to be new, existing ones will work just fine, the only difference would be how they are mounted on the frame/engine/transmission. Hydroponic hoses/tubing is also existing, they simply need to order the correct lengths, gasket material for door/trunk already exist, they simply cut it to length, the HVAC compressor is not new, they are ordering existing compressors from and existing company, ducts, filters exist, trim/carpeting etc all exist just cut to size, the suspension is built from existing parts....and on and on and on.....
 

RUCRAYZE

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Hello,

Can we try to put together a list of parts that are existing parts and which are new parts? I keep reading this notion that "the majority of the parts of the Elio are existing parts", but I can't quite see it. So let's try a list to get a better understanding. Please add to the list by copy->add yours.

OLD-- 23 parts
Brake Pedal
Brake Vacuum servo booster
Brake Calipers
Brake Discs
Brake Caliper carriers
Brake caliper slide pins
Brake caliper retractor springs
Engine/Trans: alternator
Engine/Trans power steering pump
Engine/Trans: parts of transmission
Electronics management, wiring harness:sensors
Electronics management, wiring harness: obd I plug
Electronics management, wiring harness:connectors
Electronics management, wiring harness:relays
Exterior: turn signals?
Exterior: side windows?
Exterior:
Exterior:
Exterior: prop rod
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: electric window lift regulators
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: fans
Interior: Seat
Interior: steering wheel
Interior:
Interior: shift lever or knob
Lighting:standard bulbs
Lighting:interior lighting housing
Suspension: none
Wheels/Tires: Wheels
Wheels/Tires: tires (not new but rare and hard to source?)


NEW: ~450 parts
Brakes: hydraulic tubing and hose
Engine/Trans: ~300+ new parts to new engine
Engine/Trans: radiator
Engine/Trans: parts of transmission
Engine/Trans: mounting brackets
Engine/Trans: engine mounts
Engine/Trans: transmission mounts
Engine/Trans: axles
Electronics management, wiring harness:ECU
Electronics management, wiring harness:TCU
Electronics management, wiring harness:wiring harness
Exterior: body panels
Exterior: front window
Exterior: rear window
Exterior: door gaskets
Exterior: trunk gaskets
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: compressor
HVAC/ entertainment /comfort & convenience: molded ducts, housing, filter
Interior: dash
Interior: carpet
Interior: molded interior panels
Interior: interior trim
Lighting:headlight housings
Lighting:Tail light housings
Suspension: ~80 new parts
Wheels/Tires: hubs


Rear window?? Great Movie- this is an Elio discussion thread
 
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