02-08-2013, 03:25 PM
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Old BMW, small, lightweight, RWD = 02 series; I happen to have one for future conversion but I'm concerned about poor (in today's standards) aerodynamics...
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02-08-2013, 09:29 PM
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Hadn't thought about the Nash. Was thinking more along the model T/ Model A lines. No frills, no a/c no power steering or brakes. Not a huge fan of bubble cars but of course if the price were right....
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02-10-2013, 01:58 PM
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Originally Posted by wndsofchng
Hadn't thought about the Nash. Was thinking more along the model T/ Model A lines. No frills, no a/c no power steering or brakes. Not a huge fan of bubble cars but of course if the price were right....
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On the right day a decent subaru 360 which sort of looks like a very small VW bug can be had for sub $500, especially if you don't need a running motor.
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03-13-2013, 10:01 PM
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Still not sure I've ever seen one of the subaru 360..... do they exist in the USA?
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03-14-2013, 08:07 PM
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Still not sure I've ever seen one of the subaru 360..... do they exist in the USA?
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http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/3599257996.html
3- Subaru 360
I own one as well but it looks nicer and tends to run most of the time.
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03-15-2013, 01:35 AM
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If I'd get a Subaru 360 I'd rather throw an Yamaha Banshee engine with some tuning. For a classic EV project there is nothing better than some random old compact Ford such as a Falcon, a Maverick, among others...
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03-20-2013, 11:31 PM
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Good idea rooster
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03-21-2013, 02:14 AM
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Altough the Subaru 360 has a nice design, the packaging of reasonably-sized battery packs gets harder, and the space available to fit the electric drivetrain and the controllers is too tight, so the vehicle would be quite compromised.
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