Elio Crowdfunding

[Ekh]

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That last just was a $12,000 jump by 1 investor.

 

[AriLea]

If we don't get a big jump here at the end, we're still on track for the goal, this time tomorrow plus 3 hours.
I have 1:42PM, so by 5PM my time (Arizona time)

 

[Ekh]

Elio Motors has been pretty clear, P5 will verify the final draft, though I agree any last minute tweaks will be determined with it then so the remaining P6 - 30 can be built and tested. Looking forward to seeing it!

I'm privately hoping they're starting the P6- P30s now. Some work, such as engine builds, can get going. That first engine took forever! But I guess until they crash one, they won't really know about structural changes, which may delay body panels (they might have to tweak frame dimensions, and thus panel sizes), or some such) and other items that might change if some small engineering tweaks are needed.

To me the wonderful and hard question is: when does Paul say, "that's it, let's get 'em built. This is Elio 1.0!" Where will the final design compromises be -- cost, mpg, safety, manufacturability? What they learn about safety either in crash testing or in test driving (how well glued down is this beast at 95 mph, for instance) may drive some changes and cost increases. What a balancing act!

 

[Ekh]

If we don't get a big jump here at the end, we're still on track for the goal, this time tomorrow plus 3 hours.
I have 1:42PM, so by 5PM my time (Arizona time)

Want to start a new pool on when the goal is reached? You get to administer this one!

 

[AriLea]

Want to start a new pool on when the goal is reached? You get to administer this one!

LOL, I will be soooo burned out by then! I'm going to try and nix my OCD tendencies, try and do some learn-study programming and make some tessellated brick for the yard. I.e. keep it low to the ground until the P5 results come out, then I'm sure I'll go bonkers again!

 

[Ekh]

LOL, I will be soooo burned out by then! I'm going to try and nix my OCD tendencies, try and do some learn-study programming and make some tessellated brick for the yard. I.e. keep it low to the ground until the P5 results come out, then I'm sure I'll go bonkers again!

I bet you don't succeed in tuning out. This soap opera is way too compelling! You've got the SEC filing, the ATVM loan, and P5 unveiling to look forward to. Not to mention some Gas2 (Borros-bashing) to enjoy in the dull spots.

 

[Ekh]

Average investment is now $3,786. If that holds, we're over the top with 6,603 participants. Just 74 additional investors -- midnight tonight anyone?

 

[Kuda]

With the Elgin Dash back lighted in the background....................

Now that's a dash....................

 

[bowers baldwin]

 

[Ekh]

Which would you rather have, the Elgin dash or ....