I'd say that's a reasonable article. Of course I'd love a more upbeat mood, but it -is- a pragmatic look at the status and opportunities.In today's Detroit News:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/op...01/16/elio-back-cobo-still-far-away/96650168/
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You can register using your Google, Facebook, or Twitter account, just click here.I'd say that's a reasonable article. Of course I'd love a more upbeat mood, but it -is- a pragmatic look at the status and opportunities.In today's Detroit News:
http://www.detroitnews.com/story/op...01/16/elio-back-cobo-still-far-away/96650168/
I'd say that's a reasonable article. Of course I'd love a more upbeat mood, but it -is- a pragmatic look at the status and opportunities.
Although it is the latest Engineering prototype, it looks pretty much like the one before it. I sat in the E1c. It has new bones (the frame) but the same look to its skin except for the color. That said, I noticed a few improvements. The conventional instruments were easier to read. The front seat feels like it has more legroom and that is important because I have long legs (36 in inseam). Finally, I was impressed with how much room there is around the engine because the engineers have located the AC compressor under the engine and that moves most of the hoses below and out of the way. For the show, there is a golf bag in the back and it fits for you golfers out there. The latest frame on display also inspires great confidence in the strength of the Elio body. Safety is important.That's it? Did you get to set in it? Impressions?
"The front seat feels like it has more legroom" Was the steering wheel circular or was the bottom of the steering wheel "squared off"? When horizontal, the "squared off" bottom of the steering wheel should give more leg room.Although it is the latest Engineering prototype, it looks pretty much like the one before it. I sat in the E1c. It has new bones (the frame) but the same look to its skin except for the color. That said, I noticed a few improvements. The conventional instruments were easier to read. The front seat feels like it has more legroom and that is important because I have long legs (36 in inseam). Finally, I was impressed with how much room there is around the engine because the engineers have located the AC compressor under the engine and that moves most of the hoses below and out of the way. For the show, there is a golf bag in the back and it fits for you golfers out there. The latest frame on display also inspires great confidence in the strength of the Elio body. Safety is important.
Agreed, really really really like the new wheel. The few extra millimeters clearance could be noticeable to anyone after getting in and out many times."The front seat feels like it has more legroom" Was the steering wheel circular or was the bottom of the steering wheel "squared off"? When horizontal, the "squared off" bottom of the steering wheel should give more leg room.
And you said the frame they have on display is already outdated; and in photo's they have shown 3 additional frames; what happens to those? Are they simply scrapped? Or can they be reworked to match the current frame?