Santa Monica! Dec 5-6

[skygazer6033]

Startengine is in Santa Monica and tomorrow is the last day of the 7 day window. Probably just a coincidence.

 

[Johnny Acree]

OK! I can see the press being all over this

I hope, I hope, I hope.

 

[JEBar]

It will be the P5!

http://www.eliomotors.com/elio-moto...-ADmzooEOtEzwXqBgMZMc9ybzNbVbA&_hsmi=24210204

I am surprised .... thanks for the link

 

[W. WIllie]

At least we can hear it run then.

Willie

 

[JEBar]

At least we can hear it run then.

Willie

until they get the air filter attached, I wouldn't count on hearing it run for very long .... hopefully that is one of the things being taken care of right now

 

[pistonboy]

Formerly, Santa Monica was a bohemian community that was environmentally and socially conscious, welcoming the homeless. It has since been gentrified and is now an expensive upscale community. While it does not welcome the homeless like it formerly did, it is still environmentally conscious. This may have something to do with the Elio being in Santa Monica. Also, it is a community that is into being chic and trendy and can you think of any other vehicle more distinct than the Elio? I suspect a significant person in Santa Monica saw the Elio at the LA Auto Show and invited them to display in that town.

Santa Monica is a good place to show the Elio. It is just the thing for trendy people. I suspect it will be a hit and draw reservations. Elio Motors may even be invited to set up a store in Santa Monica---if they can afford the rent.

I suspect Santa Monica is by far, the most upscale location it has ever presented itself. This may be important to the image and prestige of Elio Motors. There is a big difference between Santa Monica Place and a Pep Boys parking lot. They should not muff this.

 

[goofyone]

until they get the air filter attached, I wouldn't count on hearing it run for very long .... hopefully that is one of the things being taken care of right now

The P5 does have an air filter. It's just a small motorcycle air intake filter and for now not in an optimum location.

 

[JEBar]

The P5 does have an air filter. It's just a small motorcycle air intake filter and for now not in an optimum location.

10-4 .... correct info appreciated

 

[HonestTex]

If anyone is going to the show, I would really like some pics from the cockpit looking in both sideview mirrors. Preferably with someone standing directly behind the vehicle.. just wondering if there is even a need for a backup camera.

 

[Jeff Porter]

If anyone is going to the show, I would really like some pics from the cockpit looking in both sideview mirrors. Preferably with someone standing directly behind the vehicle.. just wondering if there is even a need for a backup camera.

It's personal preference... some will say no backup camera is needed, others will say it is needed. We've had lots of discussions about no rearview mirror, the angle of the sidevew, etc. Plus I've seen a picture somewhere of a tour employee standing behind the P4 and you can see them in the sideview mirror. The P5 sideview mirror looks to be bigger than the P4. But, some will still want the backup camera, which is understandable.