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hmmmmm interesting.....but I wonder how they can get 1.25 lateral G's out of a 3 wheeler....I thought that was the fatal flaw design of a 3 wheel vehicle......that it tips over too easy.....hence the reason the "ATC's" are no longer produced.
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Originally Posted by GotBoost?
hmmmmm interesting.....but I wonder how they can get 1.25 lateral G's out of a 3 wheeler....I thought that was the fatal flaw design of a 3 wheel vehicle......that it tips over too easy.....hence the reason the "ATC's" are no longer produced.
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Originally Posted by huck
Maybe because it's a reversed 3 wheel layout compared to an ATC?
maybe, but thats still weird to me.....I mean, the "footprint" is still the same shape, and the laws of physics would still apply the same......atleast I would think so, but then again, maybe you're right, the "reversed" design might be more stable. <shrug>
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There is a huge difference between two-front one-rear wheel and one-front two-rear in terms of the physics. The front outside wheel takes the majority of the cornering force in cars; so if you don't have a front outside wheel you'll tip easily. I'm sure it's not as stable as a 4 wheel though.
Originally Posted by Onizuka
Isn't there a Bugatti version of this same thing?
http://www.sportscarforums.com/f7/pe...0cup-8861.html
