I've had daydreams of building my own one-place, three-wheeled VW 1L knock-off. I may not get 230+mpg, but it would be damn cool.
- 4130 Chromemoly tubular space frame
- Composite (FRP) body
- Lexan Canopy (from homebuilt aircraft supply company)
- 250cc Kawasaki Ninja Engine w/ MicroSquirt EFI
- Monoshock Rear Suspension
- Double A-arm front suspension (probably from modified ATV parts)
- Skinny Tires + Aluminum disc rims (Either 89-91 Ford Mustang Turbocoupe spare rim or other)
It would be a trike, so in CA that would mean relaxed registration, carpool access, no motorcycle license, and better aerodynamics. It would be relatively light (one person, space frame construction). It would be plenty powerful (28+HP compared to 8hp of the 1L). It would lend itself to a cheap Li-ion electric conversion easily in the future (lightweight, aerodynamic).
It would be pretty scary to drive in the truck lane and would probably be a pain to register and insure, even under relaxed regulations. Seeing as I have no fabrication knowledge and would need to learn some vehicle engineering (ackerman steering geometry, etc.) I would have a slim chance of being successful...
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Originally Posted by trebuchet03
One thing I haven't noticed.... Do an of the windows roll down?
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A sliding canopy could probably solve that issue. Either Van's RV/P-51 Mustang style or Bede BD-5 style.
Vans RV Canopy
BD-5 Canopy
I dream too much...
- LostCause