04-14-2020, 01:45 AM
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Cyborg ECU
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Snyder trike
A youtuber buys a Snyder trike for $1800 and gives us a detailed walk around, revealing he knows the vehicle well and is looking for an all electric version.
Personally, I would never... that thing is way too unstable.
Good stuff from a channel YouTube understands I kinda like looking at during my quarantine nights... don't miss his Garage54 style "coffee" where the oil should go video, either... 🤷*♂️
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.
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04-16-2020, 08:53 PM
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0-60 and the 1/4 mile, baby!
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See my car's mod & maintenance thread and my electric bicycle's thread for ongoing projects. I will rebuild Black and Green over decades as parts die, until it becomes a different car of roughly the same shape and color. My minimum fuel economy goal is 55 mpg while averaging posted speed limits. I generally top 60 mpg. See also my Honda manual transmission specs thread.
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04-18-2020, 07:46 PM
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I could use one of them. Of course, my commute has 6 turns (including out of my driveway), all with stop signs or lights.
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Transmission type Efficiency
Manual neutral engine off.100% @∞MPG <----- Fun Fact.
Manual 1:1 gear ratio .......98%
CVT belt ............................88%
Automatic .........................86%
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04-23-2020, 02:09 PM
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Looks similar to the Zap Zebra, but those and the Zap trucks were electric. Battery weight may keep them on the ground more; but this setup looks unsafe to me. I would enjoy driving them; keeping in mind the stability!
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04-25-2020, 03:13 AM
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It's all about Diesel
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I could use one of them.
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I have been considering a tricycle for a while, since patellar chondromalacia makes it a PITA to ride a motorcycle (or even a scooter). Well, the main reason why I consider a tricycle is it being easier to haul the dog with me 
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Of course, my commute has 6 turns (including out of my driveway), all with stop signs or lights.
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A centrally-mounted cockpit, despite requiring one less seat, might still be the best way to overcome this concern. |
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04-25-2020, 10:47 AM
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I have been considering a tricycle for a while, since patellar chondromalacia makes it a PITA to ride a motorcycle (or even a scooter). Well, the main reason why I consider a tricycle is it being easier to haul the dog with me
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Due to insurance, tax, title and license the only affordable EV in state would have less than 4 wheels.
There was a 2 seater that reminded me of a 3 wheel Insight, sadly it will probably never get built
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04-27-2020, 07:52 PM
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It's all about Diesel
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Due to insurance, tax, title and license the only affordable EV in state would have less than 4 wheels.
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Motorcycle insurance is more expensive in Brazil, but overall it's still likely that a tricycle may become more affordable than a regular 4-wheeled car due to all the mandatory safety equipments which increase cost, complexity and weight.
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