Re: More three wheeler stuff

[Michael Hurley <mephit_stophilis@yahoo.com>]

>I agree, the Beetle front end was designed for driving at no more than 40mph
>on bad roads, it doesn't even have equal length track rods! It's also heavy.
>The twin wishbone set-up from a Triumph Spitfire/GT6/Herald/Vitesse is light
>strong and has good brakes available, even to the extent of vented disks and
>four pot callipers. EVERY part is available new from Triumph specialists. The
>front upright was used on many '60's Formula 1 cars. The Vortex used the
>Spitfire suspension, just widening the track and using spreader plates to
>mount to the plywood moncoque.

I'll use anything I can. I was just thinking of the beetls since they 
are everywhere and junkyards are full of them. I'd love to use a more 
high performance suspension, but my issue is cost. As a former 
British classic car owner, I know how much those parts tend to cost. 
New parts are nice and all, but if I spent a grand on the front 
wheels (in effect) that's a grand I don't have to spend on tires or 
controller or fiberglass or whatever. I hate having a limited budget.
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