Momentum

[Folks]

I think nothing I'm seeing is significant enough to excite me.

I thought Peoria was in Illinois ? LOL Hope your town's more interesting. LOL

 

[Spyche Chaos]

I really do admire David Brower's collection and the hobby too. Though really not in a league with the Elio. Isettas or Messerschmitts were never intended that way either.
A little German trivia follows;
I'm presuming everyone knows that Pres Eisenhower is responsible our Modern day Interstates. His inspiration was in WWII while racing to Berlin on Hitler's Autobaun. LOL Willie Messerschmitt himself finished out his days working for a Spanish Aircraft Co, Hispano Aviacion. Retired in 1970 died 1978. The Me 109 continued to serve in the Spanish Air force as late as 1957. They were also loaned out to make the "Battle Of Britain" movie from that era.

I agree, both vehicles are in a fundamentally different league from the Elio in at least two ways:

1) Both actually exist

2) Both can be purchased

 

[RUCRAYZE]

THE RED ISETTA IS WELL KNOWN IN MICROCAR CIRCLES . IT IS SOMETHING OF A HOT ROD .
IT HAS A 1962 700cs BOXER TWIN IN IT AND IS CAPABLE OF 80mph .
( THE EMBLEM SAYS "700" FOR A REASON ! )

THIS IS MATED TO AN ISETTA GEARBOX AND TELESCOPING DRIVESHAFT
THAT TURNS AN AXLE WITH GEARS , THIS ONE IS SHAFT DRIVE LIKE A BMW MOTORCYCLE.

THE DRIVETRAIN POINTS NORTH/SOUTH , NOT EAST/WEST LIKE A STOCK ISETTA .
IT IS SIGNIFICANT BECAUSE IT IS THE PUREST MIX OF BMW CAR & BIKE EVER BUILT .

I BUILT THIS ONE TO SHOW WHAT BMW COULD HAVE DONE IF THEY HAD TRIED A LITTLE HARDER .
IT IS A FULL CONVERTIBLE SO THE ENGINE CAN BE REMOVED BY HOISTING IT UP THROUGH THE BODY .

OF COURSE IT LOOKS EVEN BETTER WITH A COUPLE OF SPATEN BEER GIRLS .
THERE HAVE BEEN 3 MAGAZINE ARTICLES DONE ON IT . IT TOOK 20 YEARS TO BUILD .

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Your work is incredible, what I can't figure, is how you have time to be here when your skills and talents must take most of your time. lol
I love the pics keep 'em coming.
May I ask what your plans for the Elios you will purchase?

 

[Ekh]

So what are people thinking of the change from Tech Talk to Momentum and at least this ones focus on an Elio Team member?

Wishful thinking. If you have no technical news to report, what do you do? Change the name.

 

[DAVID BROWER]

I INTEND TO DRIVE MY ELIO TO WORK AND DO ALL THE THINGS I DO NOW IN MY 1996 BMW 318ti .
THE ti GETS 35mpg & IS PRETTY PEPPY . IT HAS THE BIG CALIFORNIA SUNROOF BUT IS GETTING A BIT OLD

IT CARRIES A LOT OF STUFF FOR SUCH A LITTLE CAR , SOMETHING THE ELIO CAN'T DO
BUT I WILL STILL HAVE MY SPRINTER VAN FOR THOSE DAYS .

THE MICROCARS ARE JUST WEEKEND TOYS & WE TAKE THEM TO CAR SHOWS .

 

[RUCRAYZE]

I INTEND TO DRIVE MY ELIO TO WORK AND DO ALL THE THINGS I DO NOW IN MY 1996 BMW 318ti .
THE ti GETS 35mpg & IS PRETTY PEPPY . IT HAS THE BIG CALIFORNIA SUNROOF BUT IS GETTING A BIT OLD

IT CARRIES A LOT OF STUFF FOR SUCH A LITTLE CAR , SOMETHING THE ELIO CAN'T DO
BUT I WILL STILL HAVE MY SPRINTER VAN FOR THOSE DAYS .

THE MICROCARS ARE JUST WEEKEND TOYS & WE TAKE THEM TO CAR SHOWS .

thanks, enjoy! Im in envy

 

[carzes]

Timing is everything lack of movement currently does not reflect the strides made over the last few years. "They" are under NO obligation to share anything with us. After that, you lose objectivity i.e. suspension, improper etc.I have decided that you are no longer worthy of my time and I'll process to ignore you. No need to respond, 'cause I won't see it. May you find peace, may we all get our Elios

If that harmless little post set you off so badly you better ignore me too. I'm sure I'll say something MUCH worse than that in no time! B-)

 

[RUCRAYZE]

If that harmless little post set you off so badly you better ignore me too. I'm sure I'll say something MUCH worse than that in no time! B-)

Done

 

[Ty]

I agree, both vehicles are in a fundamentally different league from the Elio in at least two ways:

1) Both actually exist

2) Both can be purchased

Wait, I know that these statements were said specifically to drudge up irritated responses. This isn't one.

1.) I've actually sat in a real, existing Elio.
2.) ... Well, you've got me there. I'll have to assume you can purchase the cars in question. I can't go and purchase an Elio just yet.

 

[John Painter]

Wait, I know that these statements were said specifically to drudge up irritated responses. This isn't one.

1.) I've actually sat in a real, existing Elio.
2.) ... Well, you've got me there. I'll have to assume you can purchase the cars in question. I can't go and purchase an Elio just yet.

I'm sure Elio Motors would sell you the P4 for around $200 million!