My Elio Alternate Project Is Underway.

[Mark BEX]

I like to keep you informed, it's simple at the moment, I am struggling with a couple of aspects of the front crossmember design still, and I am re-figuring things the last couple of days.

As soon as I have a result, so will you

 

[Mark BEX]

At this time I am going with the original crossmember so today I started to build some supporting framework to support it.

This is what happens sometimes developing prototype, it's a bit like a maze, you choose a path, and sometimes you hit a dead end.

I made the basic frame, that may need to be altered depending on what framework is needed to mount the engine/gearbox, got some front mounts done, and started on the rear mountings. The template, red arrow, I bought home with me, and have made the .dxf file so tomorrow they will be laser cut.

One thing I'd like to tip into the bucket...
Anti sway is a particular issue for 2F1R trikes, which implicates the need to have a different firmness for roll versus wheel bump.

All roll firmness can only be taken at one end of course (Delta or RT). This implies that a heavier bar is needed

I am banking (no pun) on the lighter weight, and the less leverage due to the vehicle's mass being more centered of course, and that the roll bar I have will suffice. There are ways to change this bar's tension to a degree if needed.

Again, this is all 'off the shelf' parts, the transverse leaf idea is solid, but involves numbers of bespoke parts. My first car, a Datsun 1000, had a front transverse leaf.

 

[ehwatt]

At this time I am going with the original crossmember so today I started to build some supporting framework to support it.

This is what happens sometimes developing prototype, it's a bit like a maze, you choose a path, and sometimes you hit a dead end.

I made the basic frame, that may need to be altered depending on what framework is needed to mount the engine/gearbox, got some front mounts done, and started on the rear mountings. The template, red arrow, I bought home with me, and have made the .dxf file so tomorrow they will be laser cut.

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All roll firmness can only be taken at one end of course (Delta or RT). This implies that a heavier bar is needed

I am banking (no pun) on the lighter weight, and the less leverage due to the vehicle's mass being more centered of course, and that the roll bar I have will suffice. There are ways to change this bar's tension to a degree if needed.

Again, this is all 'off the shelf' parts, the transverse leaf idea is solid, but involves numbers of bespoke parts. My first car, a Datsun 1000, had a front transverse leaf.

The Fiat 850 also, I believe.

 

[Mark BEX]

The Fiat 850 also, I believe.

Numbers have, some Nissan commercials, but not all have the setup that Ari was offering, which adds anti-roll into the fold, literally.

 

[Mark BEX]

and the rear crossmember brackets today

 

[84mpg]

and the rear crossmember brackets today

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Cool indeed!!

My Dad worked with metal his entire career. And was good at it. I wished he had lived long enough to see today’s technology. He would not believe it possible.

Thanks again for the pics, movies and of course the updates themselves! Good work!!

 

[Rickb]

AriLea, It’s a low to no bar to reach the Elio level of sales. Any remaining Elio fans and reservationists in my age group will be to old to drive a concept in the earliest stage of R&D, assuming a FMVSS certified production model.

 

[Mark BEX]

Work continues on the crossmember.
Rear mounts done, tested bolting up the crossmember and the lower control arms ..

 

[Kuda]

AriLea, It’s a low to no bar to reach the Elio level of sales. Any remaining Elio fans and reservationists in my age group will be to old to drive a concept in the earliest stage of R&D, assuming a FMVSS certified production model.

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[JEBar]

what type of metal is the frame made out of ..... aluminum or steel ..?