The Real P5 ?

[NSTG8R]

The "Aftermarket" will be huge on the Elio (like a VW bug). Worry not, someone will come up with an aesthetically pleasing alternative.

 

[AriLea]

Since we know the Elio will ship with a sway bar I have already thought about a nice, and simple ,bolt on suspension upgrade kit with upgraded bushings and a stiff sway bar. Combine that by installing some upgraded coilover shocks and the Elio should have some exceptional handling. These simple improvements should make the Elio a lot of fun on an a nice tight autocross course.

And if you swap out the wheels and covers to wider tires, say a 185?, I'm sure an extra inch or two will not hurt your track times.

 

[DanS]

I guess I am one of those guys that isn't going to do a lot of "Aftermarketing" to my Elio. Just thought it might be worth suggesting that they press form these skirts to give it a more refined/finished look. It shouldn't cost them any more to do that and it shouldn't affect the aerodynamics.

 

[Coss]

I guess I am one of those guys that isn't going to do a lot of "Aftermarketing" to my Elio. Just thought it might be worth suggesting that they press form these skirts to give it a more refined/finished look. It shouldn't cost them any more to do that and it shouldn't affect the aerodynamics.

You could go a low bucks route and get some small (low profile / narrow) all black body side molding that's a "self-stick" and do your own lines. Since it's molded in color you can shape it and put it on.

 

[DanS]

You could go a low bucks route and get some small (low profile / narrow) all black body side molding that's a "self-stick" and do your own lines. Since it's molded in color you can shape it and put it on.

Thanks for the suggestion. But I would rather it be factory. EM may give it the thumbs down but no harm in asking

 

[goofyone]

This brings up another change in the P5 which will be readily visible once I have the photos online. The P5 wheels skirts are held on with two thumb screws now instead of the four set screws used in the P4. The pair of thumb screws is likely how they will come from the factory for ease of removal without the need for any tools however other options for securing them should also be available.

 

[DanS]

This brings up another change in the P5 which will be readily visible once I have the photos online. The P5 wheels skirts are held on with two thumb screws now instead of the four set screws used in the P4. The pair of thumb screws is likely how they will come from the factory for ease of removal without the need for any tools however other options for securing them should also be available.

YIKES! I sure hope no one gets a mind to steal them since they will be so easy to remove.

 

[AriLea]

YIKES! I sure hope no one gets a mind to steal them since they will be so easy to remove.

Lordy, some antennas just unscrew commonly, they do go missing, but not very often. Mostly when someone decides to be mean or vengeful. Even so, I'll possibly drill holes in the 'ears' of the nuts and apply safety wire, maybe add 4 tiny lanyard fixtures. Just acts as a high-effort deterrent. (and makes it impervious to vibration) Then all I need is a wire cutter when it needs removing. If you are patient and know how, work-hardening will do the same job. Sometimes meanness doesn't survive extra effort.
So that should reduce the rate of incidence to about the same as loosening lug-nuts. It does happen, but do you often worry about that?

 

[Rob Croson]

So that should reduce the rate of incidence to about the same as loosening lug-nuts. It does happen, but do you often worry about that?

Well, I didn't, until now. Thanks a lot!

 

[NSTG8R]

Haven't seen any good pics of the front wheel fairings attach points, but I could see something like an Ace-type lock being adapted to secure them. Maybe just one per side would do. DO NOT lose your key. You will be absolutely screwed if you get a flat!