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Ekh

Ekh

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Scott Berridge said:
I would question spending money for power steering. First of all, I've never even heard it mentioned as a factory or distribution center installed option direct from Elio. Second, if someone built an aftermarket version, it would cost big bucks and be a major pain to install. Third, have you checked the curb weight of the Elio? It is extremely light (part of the reason for the great mileage) and most of the people from Elio that I have queried online or at the touring display that I went to said because of the weight, power steering wouldn't be necessary at all. Because most power steering systems use power takeoff direct from the engine (like alternators, water pumps, A/C, etc.) that would rob power from an already small engine. I asked about the factory using electric power steering instead and again the Elio people said it wasn't even considered because of the lack of need per the above stated reasons. (low weight)
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My understanding is they had on power steering is being considered as an option for Elio. That is a change. And it may not go the distance. But yes, it's on the boardds.
 
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Dragonz said:
Who all is going for the Infinite Skyz system? Also, has anyone seen it in action face-to-face and would it be worth obtaining?

Oh, and the Configurator is up and running.
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Not me, my phone and tablet with a BT OBD2 dongle already does almost all of what they advertise. They have it all integrated into a nice dashboard, but that is not worth $2k to me. My phone does lack the ability to remotely start the car or use cameras, but I could add those if I really wanted, which I do not. I do want a rear view camera, but can get one off Amazon with a 4.3" screen for $30.

BTW, looks like the app Car Home Ultra for $4 lets you customize a dashboard for apps that will automatically launch when connected to the car's bluetooth. That might be a good option for cheapskates like me.

If the $2k offers free unlimited internet access, that does sweeten the deal considerably. They have not clarified if there will be a monthly fee or not, people have asked on their Facebook page but no response. You would think that if they did offer free lifetime internet, they would have that in flashing bold text. The Infinite Skyz company seems like an odd one. They seem to have no customers other than Elio. You would think they would at least offer their technology as an add-on kit for existing cars, or at least other select models.
 
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Marshall

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Lil4X said:
Altered? I think that's what we had done to the cat. Sorta the same process as when you get laid off, no matter what you call it.
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The old fashioned term was fired. Then they started making distinctions based on whether the company would pay the unemployment premium for the terminated employee.
 
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