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02-16-2015, 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by sheepdog44
Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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02-16-2015, 12:30 PM
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So how many more years till we see a transmission? Are they using an existing tranny or is it another proprietary design? I wish they would just sell me the body as a kit and I'll figure my own power train.
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With my Wrangler I average 40 mpg. Triumph Speedmaster 60 mpg + Jeep 20 mpg = 40 mpg!
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02-16-2015, 01:00 PM
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I wish they would just sell me the body as a kit and I'll figure my own power train.
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If they'd sell me the kit I'd gut my Insight like a fish and throw the stuff in the Elio and get well over 100 mpg.
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02-16-2015, 07:07 PM
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There are already a dozen DIY trike kits out there.
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02-17-2015, 12:19 PM
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I was told by someone who saw the Elio in Arizona, that they would be using a Toyota transaxle.
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02-17-2015, 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by doclees
So how many more years till we see a transmission? Are they using an existing tranny or is it another proprietary design? I wish they would just sell me the body as a kit and I'll figure my own power train.
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I could bet they would use some outdated Aisin 4-speed for the automatic version. |
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02-17-2015, 01:28 PM
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He hasn't given up on the Elio yet, I will say the guy seems to be determined.
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02-17-2015, 04:54 PM
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Elio is from Arizona...and he originally planned to use Pep-Boys to perform their *warranty* work (bad idea IMHO).
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Changes daily, I guess. When did they rescind that? You think that it would be better to maintain their own repair departments?
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