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Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
So i been following for a while and even made a reservation for one if they do make. Cool little car to commute. Here is a vid of it.
https://youtu.be/YYbprouVRIw
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Btw the prototype will be at sonoma raceway this weekend
 
Posted by Vndcatr (Member # 2343) on :
 
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
I put my 1k deposit on one.
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
 
Posted by Vndcatr (Member # 2343) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
 
Posted by hurting your feelings (Member # 13641) on :
 
Queer as a three dollar bill.
 
Posted by 135.0 (Member # 4992) on :
 
I pray cobraracer buys it and gets run over by a semi.
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
Its mostly made by a tubular chassis kinda like a drag car. It much safer than most older cars and much safer that a bike. I like the idea i put a deposit a while back too.
 
Posted by Blind (Member # 3052) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
helluva lot safer than the 3.5 star crash test rating the 99-04 mustangs achieved too [Wink]
 
Posted by Vndcatr (Member # 2343) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
helluva lot safer than the 3.5 star crash test rating the 99-04 mustangs achieved too [Wink]
lol id like to see a side by side comparison
 
Posted by 9cobra7 (Member # 2812) on :
 
I keep having a fantasy about driving over the wheels with my Excursion while passing one up. Then watching the aftermath as it goes down the embankment....

I guess I'm just not ready for this movement [Confused]
 
Posted by 90GT510 (Member # 9199) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
I put my 1k deposit on one.
Man this whole thing is a sham ur out $1k
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by 90GT510:
quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
I put my 1k deposit on one.
Man this whole thing is a sham ur out $1k
Got any proof of that? lol
 
Posted by coupe5oh (Member # 10411) on :
 


[ 2015-08-27, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: coupe5oh ]
 
Posted by fiftwyz (Member # 8351) on :
 
caca
 
Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
The rear windows/sail panels look like they are from a Mach1. [burnout]
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
Yuck
 
Posted by 70stang351w (Member # 9948) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
They wont need to buy a coffin thats a cost saving advantage
 
Posted by Black 02 SS (Member # 5939) on :
 
Read more into it. Last I heard the prototype used a dinosaur Geo Metro based 3 cylinder engine, or something to that effect. I think they were having issues developing their own powertrain among other items.
 
Posted by NEIGHT (Member # 8741) on :
 
Wtf
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
I've been following Elio for a while. I think their 84mpg estimate is VERY optimistic. Most motorcycles average 45mpg and they have a lot less weight, drag and rolling resistance. Hell, Ninja 250's barely touch 70mpg.

[ 2015-08-27, 07:59 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
 
Posted by moeofit32 (Member # 10393) on :
 
yep ill pass
 
Posted by theconductor (Member # 13458) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
I've been following Elio for a while. I think their 84mpg estimate is VERY optimistic. Most motorcycles average 45mpg and they have a lot less weight, drag and rolling resistance. Hell, Ninja 250's barely touch 70mpg.
Probably not less drag than a bike, unless you're tucked the entire time.

While it is most likely very optimistic like you said, the Geo metro was getting nearly 50 mpg twenty years ago. A modern version of that motor, plus a lighter and more aerodynamic vehicle could get pretty damn good mileage...
 
Posted by losbadgts (Member # 4394) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by theconductor:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
I've been following Elio for a while. I think their 84mpg estimate is VERY optimistic. Most motorcycles average 45mpg and they have a lot less weight, drag and rolling resistance. Hell, Ninja 250's barely touch 70mpg.
Probably not less drag than a bike, unless you're tucked the entire time.

While it is most likely very optimistic like you said, the Geo metro was getting nearly 50 mpg twenty years ago. A modern version of that motor, plus a lighter and more aerodynamic vehicle could get pretty damn good mileage...
cant wait if they actually build it to get it. Shit i will be happy with 65 to 70 mpg. My current commuter gets 50mpg and im super happy with that.
 
Posted by *Als50* (Member # 6003) on :
 
Coffin with wheels. I like it! [Whoo Whooooo!]
 
Posted by TEXAS (Member # 11875) on :
 
Thank god my commute last all of 10 seconds
 
Posted by Venomousnotch (Member # 8695) on :
 
But the real question is does it swang???? [burnout] [burnout]
 
Posted by 92_5.0 (Member # 7624) on :
 
looks like a piper cub minus the wings
 
Posted by Saleen 00-768 (Member # 9379) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Black 02 SS:
Read more into it. Last I heard the prototype used a dinosaur Geo Metro based 3 cylinder engine, or something to that effect. I think they were having issues developing their own powertrain among other items.
I'd take a Geo metro any day over a dorky 3 wheel clown car that's one seat wide. [BS flag]
 
Posted by Saleen 00-768 (Member # 9379) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
If that thing were to get side swiped it would rip the little golf cart front wheels sticking out clean off the car.
 
Posted by CoyoteMike (Member # 13748) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Saleen 00-768:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
If that thing were to get side swiped it would rip the little golf cart front wheels sticking out clean off the car.
That can happen to your mustang...I got side swiped in a Fox and broke the whole front A-Arm off *shrug*
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
Everyone seems to be forgetting it's not a car, it's a motorcycle. And a $6,800 brand new motorcycle at that. Granted it's no Busa or Ducati, but it's hard to get into a new 500cc starter bike for $6,800. Also, it has a roof and windows, so you can actually use it during the winter.

As far as being dangerous, compared to an Excursion, yeah, it's not going to hold up to impact well. But compared to a motorcycle (which it is), it's going to be a lot safer.
 
Posted by Saleen 00-768 (Member # 9379) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
quote:
Originally posted by Saleen 00-768:
quote:
Originally posted by Blind:
quote:
Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage [Roll Eyes]
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.

a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
If that thing were to get side swiped it would rip the little golf cart front wheels sticking out clean off the car.
That can happen to your mustang...I got side swiped in a Fox and broke the whole front A-Arm off *shrug*
I find that very hard to believe you broke off an oem stamped steel a arm.
 
Posted by Saleen 00-768 (Member # 9379) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Everyone seems to be forgetting it's not a car, it's a motorcycle. And a $6,800 brand new motorcycle at that. Granted it's no Busa or Ducati, but it's hard to get into a new 500cc starter bike for $6,800. Also, it has a roof and windows, so you can actually use it during the winter.

As far as being dangerous, compared to an Excursion, yeah, it's not going to hold up to impact well. But compared to a motorcycle (which it is), it's going to be a lot safer.
Lol, how could you call something with a roof an doors a motorcycle?
That thing is nothing more than a glorified golf cart with turn signals.

Some seem to forget Motorcycles are ridden, and there's a difference between riding and driving.

[ 2015-08-28, 03:44 PM: Message edited by: Saleen 00-768 ]
 
Posted by wilit (Member # 3367) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by Saleen 00-768:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Everyone seems to be forgetting it's not a car, it's a motorcycle. And a $6,800 brand new motorcycle at that. Granted it's no Busa or Ducati, but it's hard to get into a new 500cc starter bike for $6,800. Also, it has a roof and windows, so you can actually use it during the winter.

As far as being dangerous, compared to an Excursion, yeah, it's not going to hold up to impact well. But compared to a motorcycle (which it is), it's going to be a lot safer.
Lol, how could you call something with a roof an doors a motorcycle?
That thing is nothing more than a glorified golf cart with turn signals.

Some seem to forget Motorcycles are ridden, and there's a difference between riding and driving.
Because California law defines a motorcycle as anything with fewer than 4 wheels.
 
Posted by Saleen 00-768 (Member # 9379) on :
 
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
quote:
Originally posted by Saleen 00-768:
quote:
Originally posted by wilit:
Everyone seems to be forgetting it's not a car, it's a motorcycle. And a $6,800 brand new motorcycle at that. Granted it's no Busa or Ducati, but it's hard to get into a new 500cc starter bike for $6,800. Also, it has a roof and windows, so you can actually use it during the winter.

As far as being dangerous, compared to an Excursion, yeah, it's not going to hold up to impact well. But compared to a motorcycle (which it is), it's going to be a lot safer.
Lol, how could you call something with a roof an doors a motorcycle?
That thing is nothing more than a glorified golf cart with turn signals.

Some seem to forget Motorcycles are ridden, and there's a difference between riding and driving.
Because California law defines a motorcycle as anything with fewer than 4 wheels.
I'm not surprised, some california laws are a joke. I don't see how any self-respecting man could own that and claim that its their "motorcycle" when they drive it around with a steering wheel.
 




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