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Old 07-30-2008, 04:42 AM   #1 (permalink)
stormbird
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If I was to build my own hypermiler ?

Hi all

I have the urge to build my own hypermiler.

I could get away with 2 seats + 8 bags of shopping.
Three wheels will be fine.
2 cyl 602 cc 2CV engine/chassis is very light and economic. 45pmg urban 55 mpg highway

Like this but I don't have the skill to deal with the curves !

Tryane II

The body will be built from plywood using epoxy boat building methods so ideally the shape must be easily rendered from flat sheets [ few/no compound curves ! ]

So currently I am in the thinking/planning stage.

I need a body shape and 2 have caught my eye.

Welcome to VIGILLANTE'S Page 2

Now this is the shape I love but it has several disadvantages there is little internal space for luggage/spare wheel/fuel tank etc , as there is no room in front of the front wheel.

Aerodynamically it could do with the front wheel fairing in , maybe by making it wider , and of course it is not a teardrop shape ?
Any other areas need improving ?

This is shape 2

The VORTEX plans page

It is better than the TriMagnum as it has room infront of the wheels , where I want to put the engine/gearbox , and it is nearer a teardrop shape.

Aerodynamically it could do with the front wheels fairing in , maybe by making it wider , and of course it is a teardrop shape.
Any other areas need improving ?

regards Paul

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