Great day
Have been lurking here for some time. Into many different things, have young and old kids, business, family, home, and not loads of time.
What I do have, or have ready. Is most of the molds ready for a caterham (10” longer) long fender and short. Basically done my first frame for use with a 1986 Toyota Twin cam 5 speed, with its wiring etc.
Next project, hopefully to be started before 2021. Is a motorcycle engined 7. Front engined, live axel. Though Ive toyed with the idea of independent, for now I will keep it simple. As I have a whack of posi locks that need to be used.
I have a few bike engines etc ready to go, as I deal in salvage. The 2004 Honda Saber 1100, big and chain drive. 2008 R1, 2009 CBR 600, 2006 Aprilia SVX 550 obviously the most torque happy light weight. Or a 2018 BMW S1000RR which is probably being saved for later.
The main candidates are the 2006 Honda Goldwing GL1800, not to tall. Good torque, smooth and with reverse.
Also, a 2004 BMW K1200LT. Not too tall, excellent power delivery. Again, with reverse.
Mostly based on Ron Chapman design, and I sort of got ahead of myself before the winter here in Canada. Got the molds ready, as I dont care too much for glass fibering in the winter. That said, things can be changed in the future if needed.
I am sort of leaning toward the Honda, because it is a bit shorter. And I like the weight being symmetric. As it seems the BMW will have
more of an offset driveshaft encroaching on the passenger compartment. Minor.
Still obviously in the planning stages, but as I start to fit the Toyota. I want to have an idea...
Kind Regards
Jim