Re: More three wheeler stuff

["Rich Weiss" <RichHeidi@TechHeadNet.com>]

Pinto/Mustang II front ends are VERY inexpensive, and readily available at
salvage yards. Use a stock one, initially, and then go to coil overs and
tubular "A" arms later. [they were designed in the 70s rather than the 30s
also]

Rich


----- Original Message -----
From: "Michael Hurley" <mephit_stophilis@yahoo.com>
To: <ev@listproc.sjsu.edu>
Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 6:53 PM
Subject: Re: More three wheeler stuff


> >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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