Nothing, carbon HAS advantages but in a hand layed part where you aren't using a mold or vacuum they will be minimal and most (including me) will consider...
Sounds like nothing as long as there are structural members holding the shape instead of just glass. When I first asked the question about lack of Carbon Fiber...
When I asked RQR about that, he said the XR3 using the fiberglass was just going to be 50 pounds heavier than using the carbon fiber. The shortage of carbon...
... [snip...] ... Any chance you can fill us in on what batteries Peter's suggesting? I have some pretty good electrician resources and would be happy to share...
After spending quite a bit of time catching up on email, I noticed that our group's moderator is looking to opt out. Tom suggested me and him take over, and I...
Tom and Gary are the new moderators. Hope that works better for everyone. Once again, sorry about not having the time to put into the group that I originally...
We've had a lot of new members lately, and I just wanted to remind everybody to go on over to http://www.rqriley.com/xr3.htm and sign up. That will let you get...
Let's start discussing rims for our XR3. I really like the rims that Mr. Riley has on the renderings. To me the 3-spoke fits the three wheel XR3 perfectly. So...
... I have a follow up question Tom. It would appear that since the rear tire is NOT a motorcycle type design, this rim will have a good and bad side. True? or...
... <snip> ... Yeah, those are cool, but they should be for $3300 EACH wheel! I just can't figure out how they keep the wires from getting all twisted up... ...
I know the purpose of the wheels discussion wasn't to shake my confidence, but.... This is going to be my first project like this. I had looked at Doran and...
Weight is also a very important criteria in selecting rims. Reducing unsprung weight should improve fuel economy and handling. Do we know what size wheels...
... out ... IMHO, building the XR3, using the parts kits from Riley will be the easiest project of those you mentioned. From what I have read in the TriMagnum...
Everything you've said is what I've been hoping. I tend to be over optimistic (I'm a software developer...when do WE ever get anything out on time?) so I just...
I agree with Tom. I have been carefully monitoring both forums and sites where people have actually built vehicles. The average time for constructing a...
One more thought on the welding front- I went and took a class in welding at the local junior college. Yeah, I was the oldest guy there, but who cares? It...
Several yrs ago as part of my business I started welding fuselages for Experimental Aircraft, I had a good foundation as I could weld with a torch pretty...
When I was looking into aircraft, everybody swore by TIG. You want to be able to handle a torch, but the real work is done with TIG. One guy was teaching...
I may wimp this. I've got a niece who has studied welding and hasn't been as successful as whe would like in getting jobs. We may partner up so she has a...
I contacted Lincoln Electric last night. I used to live in Cleveland and they have a great teaching program, including several classes in Motor Sports...
