RonnieB
Elio Aficionado
I do remember seeing an interview when Paul Elio stated that a sun roof would be an option but I do not see this on the sight. Does anyone else want this option? Has anyone got am update on this?
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Elio Sun Roof
- Thread starter RonnieB
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RUCRAYZE
Elio Addict
was kicked around here. In reality- the moon or sun roof would be about the size of a piece of sheet of paper- 8x11.
I don't think it's gone beyond our discussions.
VIII:XXI, night all
Ty
Elio Addict
RU is correct. It would be very narrow though with the spaceframe, maybe it could be longer... maybe 8" X 20"... basically, big enough to wave through or stick a head cautiously through if you were so inclined...
Buckeyejake
Elio Addict
Have no need for a sunroof that is 8" X 12".
But, I have thought of developing a screen accessory that attaches to the raised open trunk area and the vehicle. With the back seat down and the from seat forward I believe I could lay down and sleep with the trunk lid up. Thinking of some long traveling destinations I plan on making in my Elio.
But, I have thought of developing a screen accessory that attaches to the raised open trunk area and the vehicle. With the back seat down and the from seat forward I believe I could lay down and sleep with the trunk lid up. Thinking of some long traveling destinations I plan on making in my Elio.
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Sethodine
Elio Addict
However, an all-glass roof would be pretty slick. It'd kill MPGs for sure, but I guess the Elio has got MPGs to spare.
bighammer
Elio Addict
Should be an option for no door, rear hatch, or roof, with an aircraft canopy instead. 
Ty
Elio Addict
That. Actually, that might be kind of cool. I'm thinking a sliding canopy old fighter aircraft style. You'd have to be careful not to back into a spot though.Should be an option for no door, rear hatch, or roof, with an aircraft canopy instead.
The most you can hope for is a translucent roof panel that is fixed in place (non-opening).
There is simply not enough space to make it worthwhile or practical.
If you go to the search engine, and use a keyword of Sunroof; you'll see that this idea has been discussed many times before.
bighammer
Elio Addict
I had a friend in high school that removed a couple of windows and their frames from the rear of a wrecked full size van. He then cut holes in his roof to fit them in. Pretty sure they could be removed completely (with removal of a few screws) but it was nice to just open the rear edge for ventilation.
Who's going to try it and tell me if it works?
Who's going to try it and tell me if it works?