"Hooker" (Hooker)
02/16/2014 at 18:08 • Filed to: None
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"Hooker" (Hooker)
02/16/2014 at 18:08 • Filed to: None | 1
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I had never heard of them before today but Facebook tells me they exist. Kind of cool especially for a low-ish price.
What say you?
Jayhawk Jake
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:15 |
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I'm curious, especially since you can get it with manual.
Could be a fun motorcycle alternative. Maybe even a budget morgan three wheeler starting point?
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Hooker
> Jayhawk Jake
02/16/2014 at 18:20 |
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My thoughts exactly. I just want to know how it drives. If they make it even marginally fun, I'm in.
JasonStern911
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:20 |
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I will believe it when I see it.
That said, I would love to build a kit version of something like this some day:
I would rock that in winter, and with the third stability wheel, I could probably get my girl to ride it.
unfortunately, the fact the kit is based on a scooter that was never for sale in America makes it fairly unrealistic. plus, the added weight to a scooter motor makes me feel like anything short of a 600cc base scooter would be fairly lackluster performance-wise.
Dsscats
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:22 |
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My cousin ordered one. We'll see soon.
GhostZ
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:24 |
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http://jalopnik.com/elio-motors-sc…
No cars have been built, but they have a location at least.
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Hooker
> GhostZ
02/16/2014 at 18:27 |
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Things I miss when I don't visit the fp. Interestingly, they seem to have over 9,000 hand raisers.
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Hooker
> Dsscats
02/16/2014 at 18:28 |
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Please keep us posted on this. I would be interested in any communication that has been sent out to prospective owners and such.
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Hooker
> JasonStern911
02/16/2014 at 18:28 |
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Kit 3 wheeler. I like the sound of it.
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Dsscats
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:34 |
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I definitely will.
MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:40 |
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I like Campagna's version better.
160 hp BMW I6 engine.
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Jayhawk Jake
02/16/2014 at 18:42 |
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It would be a fun motorcycle alternative in the same way a wheelchair is a fun alternative to being bedridden.
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Hooker
> MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
02/16/2014 at 18:43 |
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Yeah but more 3 wheeled motorcycle than car. Not to mention a lot more expensive.
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Jayhawk Jake
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:45 |
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I would maybe buy one as a toy if they were enough fun, and especially if you could strip them down LoCost style , losing some of the body panels and weight.
I think it would be a perfect toy for me since I'm terrified of motorcycles, but still want something light and fun. The only issue? For $6,800 I can get any number of Miatas...
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:46 |
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Ok so it's more expensive, but besides having no real doors it's more car-like than the Elio. It has more power, it sits two people next to each other and it's been around a while and you can actually go buy one.
There's no putting down a deposit and hoping the company is legit and gives you something sometime in the future.
Milky
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:49 |
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I like my design better …..
Bigger here if anyone is interested.
Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 18:50 |
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I'd rather walk, I think.
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Hooker
> Jayhawk Jake
02/16/2014 at 18:58 |
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A valid point. Miata is, again, the answer.
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Jayhawk Jake
02/16/2014 at 18:59 |
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Why are you terrified of motorcycles?
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Hooker
> Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment
02/16/2014 at 18:59 |
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Yeah, I would have to see it in person but JayhawkJake just made a point for a used Miata that made more sense.
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Hooker
> Milky
02/16/2014 at 19:00 |
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I like this better just for the wheels alone.
KnifeKnut
> MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
02/16/2014 at 19:10 |
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That analogy does not really work.
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Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 19:12 |
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I feel like at 6800, there are a lot of choices I'd prefer. I mean, sure, 84 mpg is cool...but then you can just buy a cheap bike for around town.
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JasonStern911
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 19:15 |
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the kit is very cleverly done. by using a scooter drivetrain, the engine/transmission is integrated into the swingarm, seriously reducing the complexity of trying to build a similar motorcycle based kit with a decent suspension. but that also removes the ability for a manual transmission...
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> KnifeKnut
02/16/2014 at 19:17 |
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JasonStern911
> Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment
02/16/2014 at 19:18 |
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most motorcycles don't get 84MPG in the real world, so I'm skeptical IEV can design a more fuel efficient motor than Honda, BMW, Yamaha, Suzuki, etc.
XJDano
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 19:26 |
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I would be tempted to buy one and sell the metro, although no space for kids, or many tools. I will be watching on this.
evil2win
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 19:52 |
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I checked their site and I looks like the are going with a front engine front wheel drive layout. Not the most sporting, but probably an economical commuter. I guess the questions are 1.) do people want small and economical commuters. 2.) if they do sell how long before they make an SUV.
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XJDano
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 20:02 |
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their actually prett big
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Hooker
> XJDano
02/16/2014 at 20:03 |
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Yeah I just saw that pic and said the same thing.
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Hooker
> evil2win
02/16/2014 at 20:04 |
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That's the thing with me. I want to see how it all plays out. It's a great idea in theory.
McMike
> Hooker
02/16/2014 at 20:31 |
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One year from now, Elio will be an another three-wheeled trivia question.
I just don't think they can sell those for that kind of money, and be profitable. I even have my doubts that they'll get any out the door.
I could be wrong. We'll have to wait and see.
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Jayhawk Jake
> MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
02/16/2014 at 20:55 |
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Well, it's more that I don't trust myself enough to ride one.
I've wrecked bicycles plenty with the scars to prove it, I don't wish to do more harm on something faster.
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Hooker
> McMike
02/16/2014 at 21:02 |
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Yeah, I can't wait to see how this goes. I'm not sure the buying public is ready for it yet.
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Jayhawk Jake
02/16/2014 at 21:05 |
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Right now I feel more comfortable on a motorcycle than a bicycle.
I recommend you take a MSF course and learn the basics of how to ride one, even if you never plan on getting one. If you like it, get a small 100-200cc dirt bike and learn how to handle it off road where you're safe and going slow. Dirtopia.com can show you where you can ride close to you if you're in the US. Even if you crash, you won't get hurt provided you're wearing proper gear. I wear one of these
Thor Impact Rig
It's expensive, but it's saved my ass (well, back and arms actually) more than once. I can take a hard hit to the chest and not even feel it.
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Jayhawk Jake
> MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
02/16/2014 at 21:31 |
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I actually do want to take a course sometime just to see what it's like, but I don't see myself owning a bike anytime soon.
Not that I have anything against them, I just have enough expensive hobbies already, and I still don't own a Miata.
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Jayhawk Jake
02/16/2014 at 21:35 |
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You can never have too many expensive hobbies. Just think- for the price of a Miata, you can have a bike that's faster than a Ferrari 458 Italia, gets better gas mileage than a Camry Hybrid, and will make your chest hair grow in 50% thicker.
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Jayhawk Jake
> MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
02/16/2014 at 21:43 |
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I get good gas mileage in the Sonic, and I really, really don't want any more chest hair...
My car hobby isn't even that bad right now, although since I'm planning to start autocross this year it's going to get bad. It's the RC planes and home theater stuff that's been the wallet destroyer for me.
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MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
> Jayhawk Jake
02/16/2014 at 21:52 |
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Can your Sonic run the 1/4 in 10 seconds?
Well no wonder you're broke. RC aircraft? You crazy SOB, I tried one of those once. It... well, it didn't last very long.
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Jayhawk Jake
> MtrRider Just Wants Doritos
02/16/2014 at 22:06 |
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I've had a few that didn't last long. Eventually they start to stick around.
I bet my sonic could do the 1/4 in 10 seconds if JATO is allowed
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Evan, Pope Of Jalopnik by Self-Appointment
> JasonStern911
02/16/2014 at 22:23 |
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Yeah I wonder exactly what the specs of that engine are.
HiramJahoovafatJr
> Hooker
02/17/2014 at 09:48 |
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View it now, before it swirls down the toilet of failed ideas...
JEM
> Dsscats
02/17/2014 at 14:40 |
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I actually have a deposit on one as well. I commute 80 miles round trip each day and this would be awesome for that.
