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Bob Hichborn



Joined: 12 Feb 2004
Posts: 404
Location: Orlando, Fl

PostPosted: Tue May 24, 2005 9:49 pm    Post subject: MINI PULSE? Reply with quote

Now that I've got 2 completed "standard" Pulse relica frames built, I'm beginning the design on a single seat version. The goal will be to make a vehicle that is lighter, shorter, and an improved turning radius. This one may also be an Electric Pulse.

I've mocked up a concept showing the comparison between the standard and mini Pulse, using an image from the autocycles web site. I'd like to remove about 6 inches to a foot off the hose and approx. 2 feet of the passenger area. Still not sure if it's short enough.


One thing that's apparent, is that those outrigger wheels will definitely have to swivel. With the reduced length and increased turning, they will "drag" much more than they do now.

The frame modifications for the "shrink" will be pretty easy. The removal of the passenger section of the body should also go smoothly, since that section of the Pulse is rather uniform in shape. The nose mods will be a bit more involved, but nothing that can't be tackled with enough foam, fiberglass and Bondo.

Does this MINI PULSE look too stubby? I'd prefer to not mess with the height and open up that "can of worms".

http://community.webshots.com/photo/351766140/351766140NQdSIH






Hmmmm.... not sure why images won't post? It might be a webshots thing.
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RFly2Dive



Joined: 14 Apr 2004
Posts: 48
Location: Sebastian, Florida

PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2005 7:13 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

My God Bob...you do like to take on challenges!!!! I like the shape but would prefer a jet engine powered 2 seater with electric backup...
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PostPosted: Thu May 26, 2005 10:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

wow like going to a "plastic "surgeon ..LOL love the nose job BTW
since i added a suzuki 750 into mine and upped the air intakes for cooliing mine is now a one seater also, with a bit of room for stuff to carry.

if i had another i would mod the nose also, its difficult to see over and i have wacked it a few time too, along with the left outrigger into a mailbox post (ouch) good thing i have touch up paint!..

how about one of the preaves,, that would be an interesting build..
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