Troy: Got any more of those smart beans? Riley's indeed no god here, but you gotta admit he's out there doing something when all the big money's been sitting...
The compressed air tanks might be too big for the XR3, but I like the looks of the rotary motor from Oz ... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmqpGZv0YT4...
... Something I miss about older cars, and the last van I had, a 1980 1 ton Voyager, they had vents in the leg space of the driver and passenger side. You...
Installing the same kind of manual vent in the bulkhead wall between the driver and passenger seats should open a hole to a nice low pressure area (under the...
I've seen a lot of comparisons here with RQR's XR3 and his Tri-Magnum. I'd like to do a blend of Riley's XR3/Tri-Mag with his Doran. Anyone got a line to a...
What's the difference between the Doran and the XR3 other than body styling? - Doran has one powertrain instead of 2. - Doran has "normal" car style doors...
I tried searching this message board but couldn't find a thread regarding costs. Can anybody guess what the cost range to build an XR3 would be when the body...
Assuming you count your labor as free, I think costs are supposed to end up somewhere around $15k plus the cost of the body kit assuming mostly new components....
The XR3 design philosophy has 3 points... 1) Make it light: Less weight means less effort needed to move it. 2) Make it slippery: Less aerodynamic drag...
To illustrate a point, allow me to be absurd for a second- Which would accelerate better? A 50 cc Honda trail bike with oh, say 5 hp, or an 18 wheeler (without...
You can get back some of the efficiency lost by using the VW by spending some $$ with these folks. www.sdsefi.com . John BTW, I am considering building the...
... On the subject of A/C, you might want to look into the AC compressor from a Camry Hybrid. I've owned one for about 6 months now, and it appears that the...
Tom, Thanks for the thoughtful reply. I appreciate the info from the other lists that you are on. I can appreciate your example of why weight is important, I...
PS. I'm curious if the other EV lists have discussed the pros/cons of forgoing the entire engine and transmission as a range extender and installing a...
I have been enjoying the design thread.I have a Trimagnum in the almost completed phase. Power plant is a 1990 Honda CBR1000. I Haven't addressed the lack of a...
Regarding using a VW as a frontwheel drive powertrain you might be interested in looking at the British Blackjack Zero the whole frontend of their kit car...
Hey everyone. I have a great forum I have built at xr3hybrid.com but I do not have much time. I would like to find someone (or 2 someones) that would like to...
I started this group awhile back, and am not really able to maintain and moderate as I should. I would like to have you send in suggestions for members who are...
... Neat piece of work, they are getting away (maybe) without forced air cooling for a couple of reasons. first they have the cyls and heads in the breeze...
If you want the VDub engine, use the Type-3 "suitcase" arrangement that has the cooling fan and air routing at the front of the mill, rather than the doghouse...
I nominate darqueleopard, aka Gary M Smith. He is very passionate about the XR3, and very conscientious. He and I share moderator over on the OSBP4EVs group....
Sounds like a plan to me. Second the motion. John ... From: Tom Brannan To: xr3car@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, June 09, 2007 4:22 PM Subject: xxx...
Two minds are better than one and if Mr Smith andMr Brannan are willing to take on the responsibility I say go for it. Whom ever it ends up being good luck, I...
praetornavarre, Thanks for kicking off a lively and useful discussion. And please don't be a stranger if you confirm Smith and Brannan as your successors. ...
... of ... costs ... so ... no ... Tom, Have you or anyone here considered the Steyr Puch 2-cylinder air- cooled engine (like 1/2 of a VW) as a powerplant? It...
