Interior Colors?

[Joshua Caldwell]

So that's what the official name for that style? The local name is rude and racist given the population that exclusively drives these things and the irritating super loud volumes at which they blast out rap.

 

[eddie66]

Hi-Risers are a type of highly customized automobile, typically a traditional, full-size, body on frame, V8 powered, rear wheel drive American-built sedan modified by significantly increasing the ground clearance and adding large-diameter wheels with low-profile tires. Depending on the model and style of body, autos customized in this manner can be labeled "donk," "box," or "bubble."

Hi-risers originally grew out of the Dirty South subculture, but the trend has spread across the United States. Vehicles customized in the hi-riser style are distinguished by their oversized (even disproportionate) wheels, ranging from 20 inches to 30 inches or more in diameter (largest being 50 inch), as well as fanciful custom paint-jobs and expensive audio equipment. Suspension modifications similar to those employed on lifted pickup trucks are made to give adequate clearance for the large wheels. Often the suspension is modified so the front end sits slightly higher than the rear end, giving the car a swaggering appearance. Because of the exaggerated look gained from installing a lifted suspension and enormous wheels, donks are also known as "hi-risers" or "sky-scrapers."

The most popular vehicles for these types of modifications are late 20th century, full-size, rear wheel drive sedans and coupes manufactured by General Motors (Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, Buick, andCadillac), namely the Impala, Caprice, Buick Roadmaster, Oldsmobile 98, and Cadillac Fleetwood/Fleetwood Brougham, as well as mid-sized models such as the Chevrolet Monte Carlo and Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme. However, similar full-size Ford models (Crown Victoria, Lincoln Town Car, Mercury Grand Marquis) are also popular, largely due to the ability to cheaply buy former police service Crown Victorias. There are three main sub-types of hi-riser, although the distinctions are blurred and open to debate. Most hi-riser enthusiasts agree that a "donk" traditionally is a 1971 to 1976 Impala. They were given this name because the "Impala" symbol was referred to as a "donkey" by owners or "donk" for short.[citation needed] To complement the sloping rear, the suspension of donks are frequently higher in the front end than the rear, resulting in a nose-up stance. Other hi-risers are usually raised evenly, resulting in a more or less level stance. A box is another sub-type of hi-riser, usually a 1977-1990-era Impala or Caprice with a boxy or squared-off front and rear end. Other models that are frequently made into hi-risers include the G-body Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet El Camino, Pontiac Grand Prix, and Pontiac Bonneville.

Other vehicles gaining in popularity as hi-risers are the Cadillac DeVille and Seville, as well as the Buick Roadmaster. Also gaining in popularity are the Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car sedans. These three are the last full sized, body-on-frame, RWD sedans of which the Lincoln Town Car is the only one still being sold for 2011. In fact, the Grand Marquis in particular is enjoying a slight sales surge due to the increasing popularity of buying them new and turning them into hi-risers.

I dated a girl who's brother had one not my cup of tea I have always been a sports car / racecar person.

Nice paint job, but somehow I just don't see me paying $2.50 to download that ringtone.

 

[zelio]

So that's what the official name for that style? The local name is rude and racist given the population that exclusively drives these things and the irritating super loud volumes at which they blast out rap.

Obviously you live in a different part of the country from me. I actually liked that rap because I could understand it and I liked the paint job. However, the video was definitely sexist! LOL :-) Z

 

[Joshua Caldwell]

The video wasn't bad

 

[BlioKart]

Obviously you live in a different part of the country from me. I actually liked that rap because I could understand it and I liked the paint job. However, the video was definitely sexist! LOL Z

Its a very common thing in rap videos I don't mind it

 

[BlioKart]

So that's what the official name for that style? The local name is rude and racist given the population that exclusively drives these things and the irritating super loud volumes at which they blast out rap.

The music?

 

[Folks]

Is or has there been any resolve on interior color choices as standard on the Elio? I would settle on the marshmallow exterior if I can get a tan or caramel interior. Hey.........even caramel seats and marshmallow interior panel. Any word yet?
Regards

 

[goofyone]

Is or has there been any resolve on interior color choices as standard on the Elio? I would settle on the marshmallow exterior if I can get a tan or caramel interior. Hey.........even caramel seats and marshmallow interior panel. Any word yet?
Regards

There has not been any official word however as every car rolling off the line will be the same I would bet that the standard interior will be the standard automotive black or gray panels with other options, such as body matched color panels, available at an extra fee.

The seats will likely also be a similar black or grey cloth as standard with other colors being options.

 

[NSTG8R]

There has not been any official word however as every car rolling off the line will be the same I would bet that the standard interior will be the standard automotive black or gray panels with other options, such as body matched color panels, available at an extra fee.

The seats will likely also be a similar black or grey cloth as standard with other colors being options.

Colored interior can be an option as far as I'm concerned. I'll take care of the 'modifications' on my end! [I am taking notes on who are the interior/upholstery people on this site by the way , you know who you are. ]

 

[wesley]

I would personally like a more "classy" option. while I like bright colors, I'll be having this for quite some time so something more clean would be nice. a wood of false wood with brushed aluminum would be a package I would willingly upgrade to.