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Originally Posted by Old Mechanic
I'm still thinking it would be nice to keep the curb weight close to 1000 pounds and I weigh just over 200. I was hoping it would get to 65 MPH which is probably close to your calculations. Looking at the pictures, the Fiesta is 58 inches high and it looks like the R.I.D.E. is slightly lower. I know it is tight inside for my 6 feet. Thanks for the time and effort aerohead.
regards
Mech
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I think that the hoops for the greenhouse are not full semicircles,so your actual frontal area is probably such that 65 mph is already in the bag.If she's a tad lower in height,then she's golden.
Neil thought he'd be able to use a software-based tool to get an accurate measure with some true-length photos.That would be the hot ticket!
Yeah,the lower weight is always a nice gift.
I enjoyed the thought-experiment of testing the car on paper.It helps me focus on predictive capabilities,which can save a whole lotta man-hours.And I don't have as many of those left.
We've got to tip our hat to you for undertaking the project.She's really a pure form.
