Exciting News - Sec Resubmission

[Sethodine]

So frame and panel ... does this make it almost like a kit car ?

Like the Ferrari kits for the old Fiero ?

This seems to be the case exactly.

...And now I want to start drawing up kit designs....

 

[Muzhik]

Maybe they should have done it like the 60's era GM cars; put it behind the license plate; dead center in the rear.

But ... why put it in the rear when the engine is in the front?

 

[Sethodine]

But ... why put it in the rear when the engine is in the front?

Load balancing? Keeping the most flammable part of the car furthest from the hottest part? Gasoline theft deterrant?

 

[AriLea]

Load balancing? Keeping the most flammable part of the car furthest from the hottest part? Gasoline theft deterrant?

For the tank, under the back seat is the only viable space that is safe (heat and crash), in the centerline and low.

 

[Rickb]

On another note:
The SEC filing paper described the Frame-and-Panel construction of the Elio, and how this would make for easier and cheaper repairs (namely, by using a "replace" rather than "repair" philosophy). This got me thinking, this means that entire body swap kits would be really easy to make for the aftermarket! Sure, it'll do some damage to the aerodynamics and reduce your MPG...but still!

Heck, the entire $6800 Elio may technically be replace rather than repair disposable after 3-5 years of trouble free service. Cheaper to buy a new one than repair it. Similar to a computer, TV, or appliance.

 

[wheaters]

Throw it away when the gas tank is empty?

 

[RUCRAYZE]

Heck, the entire $6800 Elio may technically be replace rather than repair disposable after 3-5 years of trouble free service. Cheaper to buy a new one than repair it. Similar to a computer, TV, or appliance.

that was the story of my marriage, where were you when I needed you?, That's exactly what I got-3-5 years trouble and then........
Now, unlike appliances it's costing me too much in "maintenance" -as per her sharp lawyer!!

 

[AriLea]

that was the story of my marriage, where were you when I needed you?, That's exactly what I got-3-5 years trouble and then........
Now, unlike appliances it's costing me too much in "maintenance" -as per her sharp lawyer!!

Yea, off topic, but how about this one ".... we don't have the same taste in furniture...., best to do it now before I get really unhappy...."

ABout Elio, yes the Bic-Pen of cars?

 

[W. WIllie]

My favorite BB hat says:
EX WIFE FOR SALE
take over payments.

Willie

 

[pistonboy]

On page 25 of the revised SEC document, it spells out allocation of money to be spent during the 15 month period. Included is $6,450,000 for advertising.

Why? I would think they would advertise to the general public when they have something to sell to the general public, and that will not be until the reservations are filled, which will be 5 to 6 months after production begins. This money is to be spent during the 15 month period. Who are they targeting?