40inches
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:12 AM |
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Moped car!!!!!!!!!!!!
Good or bad? Can't make my mind up. http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/20451602
But, fit a ZX12R engine. If it this takes off there will be plenty for sale after the kids turns 17 
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designer
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:31 AM |
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We have them here in France and they are a pain on country roads as you can't pass. Ok in towns tho.
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ali f27
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:53 AM |
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just a bit worried at the lesbian range rover haters comments will encourage teenagers to drive too young how do people that stupid get into positions
of power
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spiderman
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:00 AM |
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28MPH top speed!  Average speed on the road is slow enough as it is with tractors at 30-40MPH and lorries restricted to 56MPH, would you like to be
behind one going up hill?
Spider
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designer
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:06 AM |
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It's also another way for the well off, spoilt kid, to rub it in the face of the poorer kids!!
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vanepico
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:09 AM |
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surely to be a 'carped' it should have pedals? But it isn't cool to pedal anymore is it!
I doubt anyone in their right mind would spend £5000 for a year's use, save it and buy a decent car...
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:17 AM |
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They didn't put engine sounds on the video though. It looks like the Aixam with a restricted variator so it would be easy enough to de-restrict
but who could look cool riding round in something that sounds like it's been mixing gobbo on a building site.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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Ninehigh
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:51 AM |
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A 28 mph top speed is going to cause a lot of aggro, even on 30 roads. How many of your local routes are 40+ limits?
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splitrivet
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 11:20 AM |
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I think you can drive one of these in France if you've lost your license they might have closed that loophole though, Designer will no doubt
know more.
Does'nt have to have a dumper motor I think the Renault Twizzy fits in this category.
Something like this fits well into the Locost ethos wonder who's going to build the first
Cheers,
Bob
[Edited on 26/11/12 by splitrivet]
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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loggyboy
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 11:23 AM |
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Im fine with the cars, its the people that are going to drive them that I find worrying. Its bad enough Mopeds can used by any one with CBT and no
proper licence. If they are seriously going with this they should change it so when your on a CBT driving any vehicle you can:
A - only go out during daylight hours, (maybe slightly later in winter)
B- be using it for a noteable/required journey (ie to school, college, shops etc)
C- not be in a group of more than 2-3 people.
Mistral Motorsport
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v8kid
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 12:22 PM |
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So should we have a "light quadricycle" forum on locost builders do you think?
Cheers!
You'd be surprised how quickly the sales people at B&Q try and assist you after ignoring you for the past 15 minutes when you try and start a
chainsaw
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40inches
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 12:25 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Peteff
They didn't put engine sounds on the video though. It looks like the Aixam with a restricted variator so it would be easy enough to de-restrict
but who could look cool riding round in something that sounds like it's been mixing gobbo on a building site.
Looking at the video again, the instructor tells the boy to wait until the glow plug light goes out! Diesel
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splitrivet
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 12:34 PM |
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Never forget the first time I saw an Aixam, working next door to a Motorbike dealers standing having a smoke and heard this dumper engine start up,
what should come chugging round the corner but this little weird car, nearly fell over laughing.
Cheers,
Bob
I used to be a Werewolf but I'm alright nowwoooooooooooooo
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bi22le
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 01:13 PM |
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Stephen Fry is doing a new series on gadgets, I think its about 2 or so episodes in. The one I watched recently had a Renault Twizzy and he tested it
with Johnathon Ross. Seemed quite clever.
Not fussed about 16 year olds on the roads. There are terrible drivers at EVERY age on the road. At least they cant speed and they will be in
noticabel cars so you can avoid them.
Track days ARE the best thing since sliced bread, until I get a supercharger that is!
Please read my ring story:
http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/forum/13/viewthread.php?tid=139152&page=1
Me doing a sub 56sec lap around Brands Indy. I need a geo set up! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHksfvIGB3I
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vanepico
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 01:26 PM |
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not able to speed? Have you seen some of the speeds people do on hairdriers after they have them derestricted?
I wouldn't be seen dead on one of them, much rather get a harley or something! If it were just for transport i'd take a good ol'
bicycle!
I can imagine one going along at 28 mph with a massive sound system blaring out drum and bass, with 40 cars queing up behind!
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wilkingj
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 01:26 PM |
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Hmmm... Maybe a suitable Donor for a Hayabusa transplant
A 30mph car might be on over here in the Fens (where its almost dead flat). Cant see it being useful in Yorkshire ar wales!
I hope it dont catch on.
Just my 2d's worth.
1. The point of a journey is not to arrive.
2. Never take life seriously. Nobody gets out alive anyway.
Best Regards
Geoff
http://www.v8viento.co.uk
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SCAR
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 05:15 PM |
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Will you be allowed to drive it on the pavement, dodge round traffic lights, have no insurance, exhaust or number plate and be exempt from police
pursuit like a normal moped then?
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dlatch
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 06:35 PM |
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The Aixam Coupe S costs £9,999 =fail 
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Peteff
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 07:28 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by wilkingj
Hmmm... Maybe a suitable Donor for a Hayabusa transplant
Then it will no longer be a light quadricycle so not really any point  The legal description limits them to 15kw, about 20bhp and 45kph top speed.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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StevieB
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 08:07 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by loggyboy
Im fine with the cars, its the people that are going to drive them that I find worrying. Its bad enough Mopeds can used by any one with CBT and no
proper licence. If they are seriously going with this they should change it so when your on a CBT driving any vehicle you can:
A - only go out during daylight hours, (maybe slightly later in winter)
B- be using it for a noteable/required journey (ie to school, college, shops etc)
C- not be in a group of more than 2-3 people.
And there lies a dodgy loophole.
On a CBT you cannot carry a pillion - you have to have a full license.
So, assuming you still only need a CBT, why should you be allowed a passenger in the car (especially when anything to do with pillions/passengers
isn't covered in the CBT).
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vanepico
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 08:27 PM |
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Isn't the CBT JUST bike control stuff? Like balance and stuff, ALL of which you do not need on 4 wheels?
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morcus
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 08:36 PM |
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I was under the impression these were already allowed, just that hardly anyone had them because they've never been marketed here.
As said before, 5 grand is alot of money for a vehicle intended for people who won't have propper jobs. The real question is, where are these 16
year olds going that they need this transport? I know some people have good reasons, but what were they doing before hand?
Personally I think it's a bad idea, but I also think they should raise the limit to have a moped to 18 and the same for cars. Maybe even higher.
In a White Room, With Black Curtains, By the Station.
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vanepico
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 09:17 PM |
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Come to think of it though, you could drive a reliant robin on a motorbike license according to jezza, but i suppose atleast there you have had to
pass a test on the road...
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stevebubs
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:36 PM |
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I commute from Reading to Maidenhead every day, dropping my daughter off at school in Woodley and then drive down the A4/M4 depending on what the
traffic is like. Other than that, it's local running.
Had a peek at the car's average speed on the OBC the other day - it was sub 5mph....
[Edited on 26/11/12 by stevebubs]
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stevebubs
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| posted on 26/11/12 at 10:39 PM |
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Useful info...
http://www.3wheelers.com/16.html
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