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Post by srx660 on Dec 18, 2008 13:06:05 GMT -5
Here's a design contest design that i liked from Peugeot called the Fantome. The outline shows this one to be a rather large trike. Because it is a design and not reality i notice that theres no place for rear suspension. No information was given with the design. I imagine a front engine FWD setup could be used, but i remember a front drive go-kart trike i built had a tendency to spin out going around curves on paved roads. Quite the thrill or scare according to your personality. SRX660
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Post by 3verse on Dec 18, 2008 14:56:58 GMT -5
That thing looks awesome! I'm currently obsessed with one-seater RT designs. There's something cool about a one-seater sportscar that makes an RT look all the more original.
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Post by srx660 on Dec 20, 2008 11:25:55 GMT -5
I agree that the single seat trikes look much better. I, still, would build a 2 seater simply because my wife would like to be in on the ride with me. I am tending toward a offset 2 seater to keep a slim profile and still have both seats. Maybe if this idea takes off i can build both. I still think a small trike with room for grocerys, etc would sell quite well if priced right( Less than $7000 complete). I think i could get there but wonder if the profit would be enough.
SRX660
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Post by 3verse on Dec 20, 2008 11:42:49 GMT -5
I've been thinking about the business aspect of the whole RT world as well. And I think that first of all it depends on your business model. If you are going to need a loan to get the business started, then I think you are doomed from the beginning. But, if you get all of the basics together -- jig for your frame, castings for a fiberglass body, and parts lists for building -- and then sell them by order only at first, you should be able to function with smaller profit margins. I guess it all depends on so much, but essentially, if you start out without any debt you should be able to get something going relatively easily. People would wait for a car that they purchased by order if they got something fast, fuel efficient, and turn-key for relatively cheap in comparison to other cars.
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Post by F3W on Jan 7, 2009 22:58:17 GMT -5
I've been thinking about the business aspect of the whole RT world as well. People would wait for a car that they purchased by order if they got something fast, fuel efficient, and turn-key for relatively cheap in comparison to other cars. I couldn't agree with you more 3verse ...todays economy could not support a small business trying to sell a product that people are not that familiar with...now if you had a actual vehicle that you toured the country with for like a year or more and got enough publicity and took enough orders...things might work out for the good...the problem with trying to run a business is it only makes more cents to purchase in bulk...this is the only way to make more then a marginal profit. Dave
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