Robbie (Forum Supporter)
Robbie (Forum Supporter) MegaDork
11/4/21 9:36 a.m.
obsolete
obsolete GRM+ Memberand Reader
11/4/21 10:01 a.m.

Oh, I've seen this thing before. It's either still for sale, or for sale again.

I think I remember the old ad saying something like "It wasn't built for you to like!" to which I can only say "No, no it wasn't."

Given the similarity to "If you don't like it just move along!" I'm guessing it's the same seller.

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
11/4/21 10:07 a.m.

Wow, what a combo!  

I did not expect the triangle handle bar steering.  

Another seemingly fatal flaw is non-opening windows.  I guess it could have Cavalier AC but it doesn't seem likely as I don't see any dashboard vents.  Air coming from behind the seats would seem ineffective. 

Note the red knob above the driver's seat windshield area.  Is that a manually operated windshield wiper?  

New York Nick
New York Nick GRM+ Memberand HalfDork
11/4/21 10:12 a.m.

It's not my cup of tea but the body on it looks fairly well done.

John Welsh
John Welsh Mod Squad
11/4/21 10:21 a.m.

In reply to New York Nick :

The body does seem like someone with experience in the aviation industry.  

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand UberDork
11/4/21 10:43 a.m.

I didn't know what to expect from the title then seeing it it was exactly what you described.

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ PowerDork
11/4/21 10:47 a.m.
Robbie (Forum Supporter) said:

Now you can. 

..........thanks?

¯\_(ツ)_/¯
¯\_(ツ)_/¯ PowerDork
11/4/21 10:51 a.m.

I feel like there's a really low likelihood that this steering setup nailed the geometry and actually doesn't have terrifying, bombing a hill in a radio flyer wagon-esque lack of control:

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Appleseed
Appleseed MegaDork
11/4/21 11:03 a.m.

What if Mosler made a Consulier motorcycle ?

nocones
nocones GRM+ Memberand UberDork
11/4/21 12:25 p.m.

In reply to ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ :

It does look extremely unlikely that there is any amount of mechanical trail there..  Which would make for some excitement when the ..  .  Vehicle? wants to turn more instead of return to center.  

I had a VW fox that at higher steering angles the steering becomes "negative trail" and it would be weird when the steering no longer self center but increase the turn at about half total steering lock.  You had to physically unwind the wheel from lock if you where in a parking lot.  

Cooter
Cooter UberDork
11/4/21 12:49 p.m.

In reply to nocones :

This damage appears to agree with your assessment.

randyracer
randyracer New Reader
11/4/21 12:58 p.m.

In reply to nocones :

My 1962 MG Midget autocross simple race car was like that.

randyracer
randyracer New Reader
11/4/21 12:59 p.m.

In reply to Appleseed :

I know exactly what you mean, and you are spot on, and I am smiling, thx.

 

914Driver
914Driver MegaDork
11/5/21 7:15 a.m.

Blind spots in aircraft is OK I guess.

MattGent
MattGent Reader
11/11/21 8:15 p.m.

I just respect that someone had a dream and made it come true. Heck of a project that looks impressive from a few feet away. 
 

I love seeing E36 M3 like this and going "huh". Figure someone does that on some of my projects too. 

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