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To: Dr. Bogus Pachysandra

it’s OK to disagree, but I really doubt that the ‘stabilizer fin” will be enough to counterweigh the torque of that thing going into a corner at 200+mph. centrifugal force would be a lot.

I bet the design doesn’t make it, unless there is supposed to be a cap on speed.

people who have driven trikes and sidecar-equipped bikes are familiar with the cornering concept. whilst this thing is much more stable, the concept remains, force is force, and the car will want to roll.


33 posted on 02/12/2010 6:45:34 AM PST by camle (keep an open mind and someone will fill it full of something for you)
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To: camle

The stabilizer fin is only one part of the solution. The huge amount of downforce created by the body’s shape, and the greatly increased ground effects will play a big part in cornering stability. I’ve driven trikes and bikes with side cars. One disadvantage they have is a pretty high center of gravity. These cars will have a very low COG. I’m still trustin’ the engineers and designers on this ‘un!
BTW, I haven’t seen a sidecar bike race on the tube in a long time. They were a blast to watch!


59 posted on 02/12/2010 7:28:53 AM PST by Dr. Bogus Pachysandra ( Ya can't pick up a turd by the clean end!)
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To: camle; Dr. Bogus Pachysandra; Reaganesque
The vertical fin in the back gives it straight line stability but it will also resist turning. That's why they use them for land speed vehicles.

If you look closely at the front wheels and their openings you can clearly see there is no room for the wheels to turn. You couldn't even park in without putting dolly under the nose.

61 posted on 02/12/2010 7:32:03 AM PST by BubbaBasher ("Liberty will not long survive the total extinction of morals" - Sam Adams)
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