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[zelio]

This is a case of Poe's Law in action.

Poe's Law shows up in blue so I got the hint that I should click on it. Did you do that or did my or your computer do it, StuartGrant? I only learned recently that sometimes a word or line is meant to be clicked on. It was very frustrating when you didn't know that - especially when I was dealing with Apple Support, as I was, and had no idea what theywere talking about because I didn't see the significance of the color blue. :-) Z

 

[AriLea]

Poe's Law ...

OIC, this is the law that actually works to Steven Colbert's favor!
In my book, could also be stated as the 'Not Admitted by Steven' law.

Alan Morgan wrote:[6]
"Any sufficiently advanced troll is indistinguishable from a genuine kook."

Under such a subject.. I LOVE this one...
Arthur C. Clark: (as an opposite axiom) Any sufficiently analyzed magic is indistinguishable from science!

 

[NSTG8R]

Kind of like:

The last thing I want to do is hurt you....but you're still on the list.

 

[AriLea]

Kind of like:
The last thing I want to do is hurt you....but you're still on the list.

So we.. . have to make sure we have .. something left to do?

K, I got one more thing done. I realize now it's a bit off in an aspect or two, but not so much that I want to fix it right now.

 

[NSTG8R]

So we.. . have to make sure we have .. something left to do?

K, I got one more thing done. I realize now it's a bit off in an aspect or two, but not so much that I want to fix it right now.
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Wow! That's coming along nicely AriLea! Especially since you didn't have a true topview drawing...that's a lot of triangulation!

....And yes! Gotta make sure we have something left to do.

 

[DScott]

Added the headlights. The visual effect is slightly different from the real, but I think it looks OK.
All the 'line' art is a by-product of 'intersecting' things, and will be cleaned up after the surface geometry is all done.
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When I get done with the P4, I might go on the E, making adjustments as we've heard about. The 1in added height or the smaller more aerodynamic grill for example, just to see/guess what the result might be.

 

[DScott]

Added the headlights. The visual effect is slightly different from the real, but I think it looks OK.
All the 'line' art is a by-product of 'intersecting' things, and will be cleaned up after the surface geometry is all done.
View attachment 3200
When I get done with the P4, I might go on the E, making adjustments as we've heard about. The 1in added height or the smaller more aerodynamic grill for example, just to see/guess what the result might be.

looks like you are doing a fantastic job.
my desktop crashed 2 weeks ago taking most of my programs (photshop/ dreamweaver/illustrator,...) with it. i'm holding on with just my google tablet.. I think i'm going to be out of touch for at least another week.

 

[Jim H]

looks like you are doing a fantastic job.
my desktop crashed 2 weeks ago taking most of my programs (photshop/ dreamweaver/illustrator,...) with it. i'm holding on with just my google tablet.. I think i'm going to be out of touch for at least another week.

Sorry about the computer crash. It seems we are never able to fully recover the files we need or want the most even with backup software. Hope your are more successful with your PC recovery than I have been.

 

[DScott]

Credit Eric Rackley:
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This is a Re- Post off of one of the Elio boards from someone who went to see the Elio in person. They gathered some amazing information and I had to share it, hope that is OK with the original author ......................... I arrived well ahead of most of the crowd and waited for Elio to setup. The result of which was that I was probably the 5th or so to plant my carcass in the P4. Seats are comfortable front and back, and the fabric seats in this Elio were far better than I expected and are quite substantial. Getting in and out was not difficult and the seats adjusted easily and smoothly. This was all well and good as I was then able to spend the next couple of hours talking with and listening to Jerome Vassallo, who is vice president sales/marketing. Very early in this diatribe came the words that Elio was working hard to put together a list of options and prices, and it couldn't be too soon for him. Things I learned:
1. Tires on the P4 are 14's production will be 15's widths to be determined; rear wider than front.
2 Fenders: only they call them shrouds. Those seen on the P4 will be those standard for production. There will be several options for fenders but only 2 were mentioned. a. the hot rod fender with mags, and for those of you that have seen the retro Elio parked in front of the diner b. the Indian fender. Other fender notes: The black fender skirts are fairly thick at nearly an eighth inch and are not very flexible at all They will take standard paint and primer. The same material is used on the rear of the vehicle. Fender liners for the Elio are of the same material GMC uses in their SUV's
3. The instrument cluster that will be used in production is Paul's Elgin design. It is however digital with perhaps 1-1.25" high numbers for speedometer and tach. It is unknown at this time if there would be any other instrument options. I did remind him that Continental, the company providing the optional smartphone interface makes 5 levels of digital instrument clusters.
4. The P5: Will have the basic contours of the P4 with the exception of a raise of about 2" in the rear portion of the roof. Now before anyone gets their dander up, let it be known that the P4 is nearly 4" lower at this location than the P3 was. The other changes will be a reworked front end with the grill area being redesigned and made smaller.
5. Options of leather interior seating colors will only be limited by what Lear produces. If Lear makes it you can get it. Colors mentioned were Black, White, Brown, Gray, Tan. and probably several others.
6. Could the Elio be purchased with only primer? Yes, Credit: none
7. As it now stands, he pick it up in Shreveport option is a 3 day 2 nite stay affair and will be hosted and paid by Elio in conjunction with one of the Casino's upon presentation of your one way ticket stub. Day1 arrive in Shreveport, check in, Day 2, tour plant Day 3 pick up your Elio and head home.
8. Surprise... Just over 1/3 of all reservation holders are all in for $1000. The production numbers are now into the 5100's with 15,123 reservations.
9. Reservation upgrades, "cutoff" at this point don't worry about it. 30 days or so before that happens those all in for 500, 250, 100 will be notified and allowed to upgrade in that 30 day window. Those with refundable deposits will also be notified and allowed to go all in and upgrade if they wish.
10. Reservations will be cutoff at 40,000. Production at startup is expected to be 250/day.
If we need more we'll add another shift and or lines. Canada is the next market, that is the easy one with South America, Asia and Africa clambering to get in line.
11 Delivery is to be $750 to all locations. Paul would like to waive that for factory pickup. Others wish to apply it to all vehicles. Have to wait and see.

interesting news about the plant tour. I was planning on grab and dash. arrive, see the tour, get in and go! all on the same day. this has got to be fairly old news,, my # is 5888. .

 

[DScott]

Sorry about the computer crash. It seems we are never able to fully recover the files we need or want the most even with backup software. Hope your are more successful with your PC recovery than I have been.

thank you.. data recovery looks good so far. I have had Carbonite Back up since i was hit with a virus. from the looks of things it updated to the last minute. it seems that a Windows update is partially to blame. that was the last thing it did before shutting down for a reboot.