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Post by Stiggy on Jan 7, 2010 17:46:59 GMT
An idea popped into my head over the break. ECO-EXO
The cheapest kit in the world to build, test, register, tax and fuel. Up to 100 MPG and up to 100 MPH. IVA exempt, 2 seats. 125cc up to 650cc engine options. From £15 per year tax.
Electric option with zero tax fee and no congestion charge.
Only a provisional licence required for 17 year olds.
Thats all for now, top secret, but see one at Stoneleigh.
Clue; "burger van"
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Post by JimmyZ on Jan 7, 2010 18:03:22 GMT
haha, I like it "an idea popped into my head... so I'm gonna build it" SWEET!!
Sounds very interesting and looking forward to it. Will it be more bike based being a tandem, or car based (ie seating configuration)?
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Post by r16 on Feb 21, 2010 9:42:02 GMT
With that size engine it can't be car based so must be a scooter/small bike..... ooooh a two stroke car would be cool... has it even been done b4?
I must say i read with quite a bit of interest the write up in march copy of ckc, i even read it out to my girlfriend, who to be fair has no interest in kitcars lol.
what i like most about this idea is the price! times are hard at the moment no doubt, and this price will mean alot more people can start living the dream, i think the rocket/sonic/atomic are good value but a OTR price of About 2K is amazing
top work Mr Mills :-)
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Feb 21, 2010 11:35:37 GMT
Burger Van??
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Post by tr1kerfozzy on Feb 21, 2010 11:36:25 GMT
I've got a 660cc single bike engine going spare, and a complete ZXR400.
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Post by Stiggy on Feb 21, 2010 17:40:39 GMT
Burger van, how vague of me. It's an abreviation for Suzuki Burgman. Available in 125-650cc versions, depends if you need speed up to 100mph or economy up to 100mpg.
Tax is only £15 per year for the 125cc too.
Just started it on Friday, doing some design right now, wheel base will be 2100mm. Track width, I am going for 1650mm, balance looking good. Rear swing arm/CVT unit remains un touched from the donor complete with progressive link suspension. I should be able to create lots of stow space too, both under the seats and above the engine. Will post progress pics in tech section later next week I think. Twist and gone!
Stiggy.
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Post by nigel on Feb 21, 2010 17:41:42 GMT
Try "burgman"  |
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Post by brownie on Feb 26, 2010 19:56:53 GMT
Stiggy, any plans for a hydrogen powered vehicle ? It is the future after all :-) I'm sure a man of your talents could simply knock one up ;D |
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Post by Stiggy on Feb 26, 2010 20:16:00 GMT
Isn't that the stuff with a wide "detonatability" range and if it does "flame" you can't see it.
H scares the hell out of me.
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Post by The Management on Feb 26, 2010 21:31:26 GMT
'H' is out of Bounds  
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Post by brownie on Feb 27, 2010 10:37:57 GMT
There are currently some vehicles using fuel cells (even some bikes) and there are several petrol stations around london selling hydrogen.
plus if you are going to die in a car crash you may as well go with a boom :-)
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Post by donmohr on Mar 9, 2010 18:51:47 GMT
I am anxious to see the new brainstorm, but don't have access to the tech section.
I am feeling very left out - thinking that other folks know more than I do about this new idea.
Help!
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Post by Scott on Mar 9, 2010 20:22:42 GMT
There's nout in tech section, this is it, we are all waiting to hear more,,,,,
Come on stiggy, this might be my hatrick !!!!
Scott
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Post by wheelsgoinround on Mar 9, 2010 21:02:19 GMT
Hi all, I've been watching this post with interest as this would be a kit car I can afford to build. GBS tried something similar a few years ago, but I must admit I was a bit disapointed with the result. i104.photobucket.com/albums/m171/apjilly/CIMG0524.jpgCome on... !!! MB  ) |
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Post by r16 on Mar 9, 2010 21:40:34 GMT
looks like fun, how much was it?
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