Easy In/easy Out?

[Rickb]

One thing I remember is that for some reason every time someone got out they would lower the seat as low as it would go before the next person got in. With my back once I had set down I was wondering about getting back up, but once I had adjusted the seat to my comfort I found that getting out was no problem with the seat as high as it would go. Add to that the raise in clearance planned for the production model I see no problem.

I read that same comment on Elio's FB and thought it was because the steering wheel didn't tilt and was in the way when getting in or out of the Elio. I think the Production Elio specs a tilt steering wheel?.........so should be easier entry and exits both. I could be mistaken on the tilt wheel.

 

[Truett Collins]

I read that same comment on Elio's FB and thought it was because the steering wheel didn't tilt and was in the way when getting in or out of the Elio. I think the Production Elio specs a tilt steering wheel?.........so should be easier entry and exits both. I could be mistaken on the tilt wheel.

http://www.elioowners.com/threads/latest-official-stance-l-a-sept-21-2014.3586/

 

[zelio]

I think the P4 sits lower than the production spec. But I doubt it would be drastically taller. How much could an inch or 2 help?

It can make a big difference. :-) Z

 

[Rickb]

http://www.elioowners.com/threads/latest-official-stance-l-a-sept-21-2014.3586/

Thanks.

 

[Truett Collins]

Thanks.

I think that is what the majority of us are here for? To help each other through the wait with any information that the others might have missed.

 

[zelio]

As I grow a little older......I may have to do some custom high/low rider work on my Elio for easy in & outs.
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UGLY, Ugly, ugly! Can you tell I don't like that idea? I would be so-o-o-o-o embarrassed if you came to visit me in something like that. Z

 

[BlioKart]

UGLY, Ugly, ugly! Can you tell I don't like that idea? I would be so-o-o-o-o embarrassed if you came to visit me in something like that. Z

Air Ride Elio?

Or a lift system like a Lamborghini or other low slung supercars

 

[Rickb]

UGLY, Ugly, ugly! Can you tell I don't like that idea? I would be so-o-o-o-o embarrassed if you came to visit me in something like that. Z

I'd be the coolest guy on the block! LOL Not to worry it really is not my style..........just looked like a fun idea. Our Elio's will be a very harmonious pair.

 

[zelio]

I'd be the coolest guy on the block! LOL Not to worry it really is not my style..........just looked like a fun idea. Our Elio's will be a very harmonious pair.

Good. I'm glad you aren't planning a late mid-life crisis. Z

 

[Mark Ambrose]

Has anyone actually gotten in and out of one?
My '97 Civic is like getting in and out of a go-kart.
I remember, years ago, on "Car Talk" (Klick&Klack), a survey said the then new VW bug was the easiest car for obese people to access because the door opened wider than average. (not that I'm obese)

As easy as any other compact car. This was the P3. Haven't been in the P4 yet.