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Originally Posted by ecoboy
Thanks. How far back should it be from the front axle?
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If the trike is FWD, this doesn't matter.
Ideally, a trike would be front engine and FWD. A second best option is mid engine with RWD. The second option would not be ideal for low traction conditions but it generally makes for an easier single seater design.
Regardless of anyone's feelings on the company, I think the elio is one of the best implementations of what a consumer reverse trike should look like. They could have done better with the aerodynamics, but mechanically they chose a sound layout.
I also liked the CRX reverse trike that was built here on ecomodder. It wasn't the most elegant but that guy had the right idea for the most part.
If you're serious about this undertaking, make sure to spend a good 6 months on research.
I have mental plans laying around for a few reverse trikes and other vehicles but I have no real need to spend that kind of money at my current point in life.