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Old 06-03-2010, 01:30 PM   #14 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Tango Charlie View Post
I've been thinking on this topic, of building a 3 wheel commuter, for some time. From what I've researched, and with what I would want to accomplish, a reverse trike (aka 'tadpole'-2 wheels forward, one behind) design would be what I would build. I'd use a Geo Metro 1.0 L drivetrain up front and a welded tube chassis. Tandem seats.
Fiberglass body that would have a Cd of ZERO!
Bam, 100 MPG.

It would somewhat resemble a cross between VW's concept and the Vortex.
I think a welded tube chassis would be a lot lighter than all that plywood in the Vortex.
How about something like this???



Don't forget....

_______________ You have to get it safety inspected ________________

The process is not for the faint of heart....

Jim.
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