New Morgan 3 Wheeler

[NVP66S]

I actually would love to build my own 3 wheeler. Its been on my mind for a long time.

 

I considered the MEV trike before I decided to buy a Westfield.

http://exomotive.com/tr1ke/

The basic kit is rather low priced.

[bigdog]

I rather like the MEV Aston-Martin DBR1.

 

As for the MEV trike. Front on the MEV trike doesn't look to bad. From the side though, It has no style at all. And really does look like it was built from an old ladder.

[rikker]

I rode one of these (the Ariel not the Carver) a while ago,built around early seventies I think, goofy but fun .

Rear wheels stayed planted while the rest of the machine leaned and floated with you, and quite safe as top speed was about 20 mph with all 49 cc blasting.

I think Hammond rode a leaner on Top Gear a few years ago, was it Dutch, he loved it.(The Carver)

So I guess that 2 wheels up front is generally more stable in a trike than vicky verka..

 

Edited December 16, 2013 by rikker

[NVP66S]

I ....SNIP....

 

So I guess that 2 wheels up front is generally more stable in a trike than vicky verka..

 

Yep, two in front is more stable. Think about hard braking into a turn. I did some design work on a 3-wheel reverse trike a few years ago. The intent was to offer a kit electric using 10 Optima yellow top batteries. Front suspension was from a big Yamaha quad. My design predated the Aptera and looked a bit like it.

 

And who is Vicky Verka? Is she related to Virginia Pipeline?

[xcarguy]

vicky verka . . . . vice versa . . . . or? But I personally like vicky verka.

[DeanD3W]

Yep, two in front is more stable. Think about hard braking into a turn.

 

Before we make conclusions about which design compromise is better than the other, I'd be curious to hear what others think of the Trivette and Vigillante, from a stability and performance point of view (appearance and marketing aside).

 

http://www.vigillante.com/vigillante1.htm

http://www.thetrivette.com

 

I think 2F1R is more popular and has some advantages, but I also think 1F2R has some advantages.

 

1F2R will be stable in straight line braking. We're used to vehicles that would like to swap ends under braking since more braking (the resolved overall force) comes from the front, with the CG aft of that resolved point. With a 1F2R design the CG might still be aft of the resolved overall braking force, but not by near as much. With some focus upon braking while in a straight line, the 1F2R layout might be OK.

 

The Deltawing comes to mind too... It's essentially a 1F2R layout. I believe it was made four wheels only to meet sanctioning body requirements. http://www.deltawingracing.com/

 

Dean

Edited December 17, 2013 by DeanD3W

[DeanD3W]

Oh - and I also think someone should build a trike with a 1F2R layout and call it the VickyVerka.

[rikker]

Oh - and I also think someone should build a trike with a 1F2R layout and call it the VickyVerka.

 

She said she is up for that

 

and down for that.

[coffee break]

Something GM came up with last century

[DeanD3W]

Dashing through the streets...

[seschm1234]

I pray the medication kicks in really soon.