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Old 05-21-2019, 12:07 PM   #31 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Shaneajanderson View Post
The only part I don't have a solution for yet is the steering wheel, and that might be as simple as extending the center steering shaft depending on how the column is setup, haven't looked into it yet.
I've wondered about that aspect myself with my own paper sketches. I don't know if the more common electronic/electric steering would be any easier or just a different set of problems.

One thing I find interesting is that the "Pill Bug" only slightly narrowed it's rear track.

The Schlörwagen or “Pillbug“ – A German futuristic looking experimental aerodynamic vehicle from 1939 …
https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/...-schlor1939-2/


You have to really look to see it.

Other cars with narrower rear tracks:

Porsche 356
EV-1 Chevy Impact
Gen-1 Honda Insight
(not a complete list...........)

https://www.the-blueprints.com/bluep...honda_insight/


We can add to the list, just mentioning it as excessive rear taper isn't going to fit the aero-template in plan, yes there is a plan view to the aero-template most often ignored.

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