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[Rickb]

HOW ABOUT A CONVERTIBLE VERSION OR A SPORT OPTION MOTOR ?

A very creative person did these renderings of a removeable hardtop Elio convertible option.

 

[DAVID BROWER]

A very creative person did these renderings of a removeable hardtop Elio convertible option.
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NOW THAT IS PRETTY SLICK !

 

[Elio Amazed]

Rick,
"I like it, I love it, I want some more of it..."
The sliding canopy itself is just plain badd-ast.
But... I just noticed... Where's the second seat?

Edit: Notice the reflectors/lights on the fenders!

 

[CrimsonEclipse]

A very creative person did these renderings of a removeable hardtop Elio convertible option.
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I don't know how the door is going to work on the left side with the new fairing...
Although, I'd be MORE than happy to enter and exit like a jet fighter.
I also like the additional crash protection it it would (might) provide.

The convertible is amazing.
Would the lower structure need to be strengthened?

I'd almost be ok with the loss of the second seat.

 

[Jambe]

Do you guys realize that a convertible would not fit the definition of an autocycle.

 

[NSTG8R]

Looks like Arilea's work! Love to look of the lower one (#8).

 

[Elio Amazed]

Do you guys realize that a convertible would not fit the definition of an autocycle.

Some states yes, some states no.

From what I read in the revised Conn. act provided by Sr. MailMan, autocycles there can be partially enclosed.
I've seen some states say a vehicle can qualify as an autocycle if it is partially enclosed with a roll bar or equivalent device.
You'd have to read the fine print in the laws pertaining to the state in question.

Good reminder Jambe.

 

[JEBar]

Do you guys realize that a convertible would not fit the definition of an autocycle.

how about a hard top convertible ???

 

[BlioKart]

If the top closed like fighter jet or wwII plane it would be kinda cool. Hot but cool

 

[Rickb]

The coolest retractable hard top is on the Terracraft Autocycle Concept.

http://terracraftmotors.com/concepts/terracraft

Scroll down to the video. It takes a minute to get to showing retractable top. A fun video if you haven't seen it.