My Elio Alternate Project Is Underway.

[Mark BEX]

With fuel prices soaring again(unfortunately) and inventory low, the timing might just be right to get a metaphorical foot in the door of the market on car like transportation.

Yeah, admit to watching that side of it.

 

[Hog]

Agree with all of above - just hope it gets out in time to replace my aging Versa (Tiida).

 

[3wheelin]

I'm biking more and driving less, that'll take care of my aging car....and then there's me, just aging.

 

[Mark BEX]

No great moments to post sorry, even my lunch was boring.

Just lots of little boring stuff going on guys, compresssed and fitted the springs back onto the suspension today for example.

Want to get all the wheels on, sit it on the ground, get the engine installed in the next day or 2, so I can have weight on the front suspension to set the front wheel's camber, then design and laser cut the appropriate mounting brackets from the steering knuckle to the struts.

 

[84mpg]

Doesn't matter what project one takes on... takes a lot of small (and sometimes boring) steps to reach the rewarding results.
"We're" getting there!

 

[Mark BEX]

Finally on it's wheels for real, with steering and brakes.

More work to be done, I see it's too low at the front, at least by 1" or more, easy fix as I had planned ahead for it, and I have to make the brackets proper for the suspension to steering knuckle joints.

Good news is the front spring rates feel about right, no reason they shouldn't be close considering the similar weight at the front of the donor.

The rear spring, which is the same as the front, I'm not sure yet until I can get to having a full tank of fuel and a person's weight in the back.

Of course will be great if all 3 spring/damper units are straight "off the shelf" and identical.

 

[Mel]

Looking Good. You, my Boy, are a TRUE Craftsman!

 

[84mpg]

Looking Good. You, my Boy, are a TRUE Craftsman!

Yes sir…. Those pics represent a LOT of effort… including a lot that we can’t see. Proud of Mark’s efforts! Hope many of us can directly benefit one day in the not so distant future!

 

[JohnJ]

In some areas gas is going for over $7 a gallon and expected to go higher. Hurry up Mark, now is the time for a car like yours. Don't miss the boat like Elio.

 

[Hot rod]

In some areas gas is going for over $7 a gallon and expected to go higher. Hurry up Mark, now is the time for a car like yours. Don't miss the boat like Elio.

I think gas will stay high for some time take your time make it right