Elio Kit, Would You Still Buy?

[JNR]

Since this is hypothetical, no, I'd wait for the lit C1 instead.

 

[Tomg3rd]

Yes I'd love to be able to put this together as a kit...

 

[Neal]

Yes I'd love to be able to put this together as a kit...

I voted no. But since you have the know-how and we are practically neighbors, I would happily allow you to assemble mine

 

[Rickb]

Since this is hypothetical, no, I'd wait for the lit C1 instead.

I'm waiting for the C-1 too. It's been a long long wait for both of these concepts.

 

[jtmarten]

Something tells me this thread isn't really about kits.

Yep, sounds like another 3card alias ....

 

[Inigo93]

By training, I am a Mechanical Engineer. I have a pretty well stocked garage. I have the expertise. I have the equipment. I have the space.

But no way in hell would I buy it as a kit.

My time is far too valuable. I'd rather go play catch with my son or something.

 

[Snick]

I should have mentioned some kit build criteria:


(EXCEPT WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE TO MODIFY TO YOUR DONOR ENGINE)

Assume it requires no welding.
Assume it requires no sanding, painting, or forming.

Assume it requires:

• power drill
• hand tools
• torque wrench(s)
• Threadlock and other adhesive compounds
• Minor trimming of rubber, fabrics--using utility knife
• Use of sharp tools and stencils
• Ability to lift 45 lbs
• Knowledge and safe use of wheel chocks, lifts, jackstands
• Assembly, use, and positioning of alignment jigs
• Wire crimp and knowledge of proper butt splicing, routing harness, making electrical connections. Maybe minor soldering.

-Anyone with a craft background can do it.
-Anyone who can assemble an Ikea office hutch can do it.

Would that change your answer any?

 

[Rickb]

WTH! NO it's still a Kit!....................................well maybe......................o.k. I will buy a kit........but it sounds so easy I may just design and build my own three wheeler................a tilting three wheeler.........with three seats, convertible, and 5 star safety.........not anticipated but actual 5 star safety! I'm signing up for a craft class tomorrow to get the ball rolling. The hardest part will be choosing a universally accepted concept vehicle name........maybe The KIT. Yes, that seems catchy.

 

[Snick]

WTH! NO it's still a Kit!....................................well maybe......................o.k. I will buy a kit........but it sounds so easy I may just design and build my own three wheeler................a tilting three wheeler.........with three seats, convertible, and 5 star safety.........not anticipated but actual 5 star safety! I'm signing up for a craft class tomorrow to get the ball rolling. The hardest part will be choosing a universally accepted concept vehicle name........maybe The KIT. Yes, that seems catchy.

Lol.

Now you've been drinking tonight.

 

[Keith Stone]

If It saved me a $1000 or more... yes It would be fun to build, other than that hopefully the only kit vehicle I build In my life is capable of flying.