Elio Lighting (head, Tail, Brake, Signal, Fog, Auxiliary, Blinking,etc...)

[wheaters]

Wheaters,
That is about 15 inches, get an aux light kit and through it on the side of the engine cowl -- with the right stand-off,it would lay within the 400 mm. Do you still require the rear fog light in England also? I had fun with that thing when i got back in the states. If I had someone tailgating me, I would switch it on and they would brake thinking it was my brake light.

I think it has to be the main headlights, according to the regulations. As I've said before, the P3 side pod headlights would probably be OK.

Yes, a rear fog light is still mandatory lighting.

The latest requirement is for white daytime driving lights!

They have also made it mandatory for all dash panel warning lights to be off. I've just spent the evening working out how to cancel the brake pad warning light and message on my BMW, having changed the front brakes discs and pads this afternoon. Took me almost as long to sort out the warning light than it did to change the brakes.

 

[HHH]

I’m hoping HID headlights and driving/fog lights will be offered as a factory option. I’ve got some tough roads to travel on my long commute and need all the illumination I can get.

If HID’s aren’t offered I’m wondering if anyone here has retrofitted an existing car they own and if it was worth the cost and effort.

Has anyone inquired as to the type of headlights the Elio will be standardly equipped? I look at the picture of the Audi R8 posted with HID headlights, and the P4, and they appear to be the same. Click on the Elio picture to view both. HIDs are a vast improvement over halogen bulb. 3281[/ATTACH]

 

[wheaters]

HID lighting is great; my BMW has it (and adaptive headlights that turn to point round corners as well as self levelling and washers).

However, as far as the Elio is concerned, we're talking about a very low cost vehicle. PE said they were still working on cost reduction issues. Unfortunately, I can't see Elio including expensive HID lighting over the cheaper old fashioned bulb type.

 

[goofyone]

HID lighting is great; my BMW has it (and adaptive headlights that turn to point round corners as well as self levelling and washers).

However, as far as the Elio is concerned, we're talking about a very low cost vehicle. PE said they were still working on cost reduction issues. Unfortunately, I can't see Elio including expensive HID lighting over the cheaper old fashioned bulb type.

This is my though also. HID headlights could very well be on the options list however I would expect EM to use standard inexpensive halogen bulb units in the base vehicle.

 

[HHH]

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Has anyone inquired as to the type of headlights the Elio will be standardly equipped? I look at the picture of the Audi R8 posted with HID headlights, and the P4, and they appear to be the same. Click on the Elio picture to view both. HIDs are a vast improvement over halogen bulb. 3281[/ATTACH]

No disputing comments from Wheaters and Goofyone, i.e., with further cost reductions needed, and the cheaper alternative being conventional halogens, HID is not likely to be standard. In addition, Elio Motors is not stating that it will be part of the base model. BUT, it appears to be included in the prototypes. So, it would appear to be a possible option.

I neglected to ask the question when I saw the P4. So my inquiry remains: has anyone heard directly from EM?

 

[Marco]

The more concept art and comparisons to motorcycles that I see (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/279786195576121730/), the more I like the thought of a single headlight. Wouldn't that help to keep the base price within budget?

 

[CompTrex]

The more concept art and comparisons to motorcycles that I see (http://www.pinterest.com/pin/279786195576121730/), the more I like the thought of a single headlight. Wouldn't that help to keep the base price within budget?

Especially if it moved with the steering like the Tucker. That may counter your cost savings though, but it'd be pretty cool!

 

[JEBar]

every have a headlight burnout while traveling ?? .... I have and don't like the concept of a single headlight on a vehicle I plan to drive extensively

Jim

 

[CompTrex]

every have a headlight burnout while traveling ?? .... I have and don't like the concept of a single headlight on a vehicle I plan to drive extensively

Jim

Good call. Never thought of that.

 

[Marco]

All of the street motorcycles I've ever had did just fine with one headlight. I've never even had to ever use the emergency backup, which is the brights switch...seperate bulb.