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More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all
of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg |
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We're starting to see more and more Bombardier Spyders here around the city.
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Mr. Luddite
- hide quoted text - On 5/30/2017 9:04 PM, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg "Mrs.E. suggested that we get one of those or a Can-Am "Spyder" so she and I could tool around on it during the summer months. Â*Can't see it. All the equipment for motorcycles still apply (helmets, leathers, etc.). Â* If I wanted mosquitoes in my face I'd rather have a regular, two-wheeled Harley. Â*Or maybe a BMW touring bike." Buy her the Spyder and get yourself something more fitting for a real biker.. |
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On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:37:12 -0700 (PDT), True North
wrote: We're starting to see more and more Bombardier Spyders here around the city. That is what I thought these were until I got a better look. It is surely a knock off of them. They do have a dash that looks like a car, fancy bluetooth radio, gauges, shifter and such. Not sure if that is Nav and A/C or not http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stom...ike%20dash.jpg |
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On Tue, 30 May 2017 18:37:12 -0700 (PDT), True North wrote: We're starting to see more and more Bombardier Spyders here around the city. "That is what I thought these were until I got a better look. It is surely a knock off of them. They do have a dash that looks like a car, fancy bluetooth radio, gauges, shifter and such. Not sure if that is Nav and A/C or not" That first pic of the front look more like one of those funny little 3 wheel European cars...especially with the side by side seating. |
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On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote:
More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... |
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On Tue, 30 May 2017 21:04:34 -0400, wrote:
More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg Now why would you add Guzzi's into your list? I'm sure you don't see a bunch of used Guzzi's at the Polaris dealer! Some folks like 'em, and more power to 'em. If and when I get to decrepit for my motorcycle, I'll probably switch to a scooter. I'm liking the Honda Silverwing more each year. |
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On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:
On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. |
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"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 5/30/2017 9:04 PM, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg Mrs.E. suggested that we get one of those or a Can-Am "Spyder" so she and I could tool around on it during the summer months. Can't see it. All the equipment for motorcycles still apply (helmets, leathers, etc.). If I wanted mosquitoes in my face I'd rather have a regular, two-wheeled Harley. Or maybe a BMW touring bike. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com Those things are called slingshots. My old neighbor has one. He has spent thousands to make it more car-like. I don't get it. I have a spyder. It's fun to drive, and can be safer than a two-wheel motorcycle. -- ----Android NewsGroup Reader---- http://usenet.sinaapp.com/ |
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On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 5:03:48 AM UTC-5, Poco Deplorevole wrote:
On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. I would like to spin around in a Guzzi powered Morgan kit car, though.At least it's a real head turner... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...a688dcf505.jpg |
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On 5/31/2017 6:45 AM, justan wrote:
"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message: On 5/30/2017 9:04 PM, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg Mrs.E. suggested that we get one of those or a Can-Am "Spyder" so she and I could tool around on it during the summer months. Can't see it. All the equipment for motorcycles still apply (helmets, leathers, etc.). If I wanted mosquitoes in my face I'd rather have a regular, two-wheeled Harley. Or maybe a BMW touring bike. --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com Those things are called slingshots. My old neighbor has one. He has spent thousands to make it more car-like. I don't get it. I have a spyder. It's fun to drive, and can be safer than a two-wheel motorcycle. Yabut, where you live you can use the Spyder year round. It would be like having a boat up here .. three or four months of use .. and even in the summer you need leathers and gloves in the evenings most of the time. |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 03:48:33 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote: I would like to spin around in a Guzzi powered Morgan kit car, though.At least it's a real head turner... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...a688dcf505.jpg === Aye, that's the ticket. http://designs.trikingsportscars.co.uk/fully-built-triking --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. http://www.avg.com |
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justan wrote:
True North Wrote in message: We're starting to see more and more Bombardier Spyders here around the city. Good to see you local boys are getting to see them. They are selling like hotcakes in Florida. Florida is full of old farts who can't ride a real motorcycle. Cushman used to make a three-wheeler woth seating for two and two wheels up front. Good Humor had three wheelers, too. -- Posted with my iPhone 7+. |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 03:48:33 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: I would like to spin around in a Guzzi powered Morgan kit car, though.At least it's a real head turner... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...a688dcf505.jpg === Aye, that's the ticket. http://designs.trikingsportscars.co.uk/fully-built-triking - show quoted text - ...., Lol. I chuckled when I saw they had a "custom dash" |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 06:01:20 -0400, Poco Deplorevole
wrote: Now why would you add Guzzi's into your list? I'm sure you don't see a bunch of used Guzzi's at the Polaris dealer! I just thought about other touring bikes and you guys have Guzzis on mi mind. My guess is a lot of these people never had a bike before. |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 06:03:48 -0400, Poco Deplorevole
wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. These things do seem pretty stable. They were keeping up with me ;-) |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 08:12:01 -0400,
wrote: On Wed, 31 May 2017 03:48:33 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: I would like to spin around in a Guzzi powered Morgan kit car, though.At least it's a real head turner... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...a688dcf505.jpg === Aye, that's the ticket. http://designs.trikingsportscars.co.uk/fully-built-triking I think the trikes using a small block Ford or Chevy and a Harley front end are interesting but probably not that practical. Easyrider magazine had a cartoon about a guy making a VW trike and the next pane was the Harley motor in a VW, |
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On 5/31/17 10:34 AM, wrote:
On Wed, 31 May 2017 06:03:48 -0400, Poco Deplorevole wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. These things do seem pretty stable. They were keeping up with me ;-) Decades and decades ago, I got a ride at Lime Rock race track in a Lotus Super Seven. It was, to put it mildly, an exciting ride. Now, a more modern version of that vehicle is made by Caterham Cars. The one I rode in was much more "vintage" than this modern version, but the fun factor was similar, I am su https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CRdQA7R9xs |
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Well Greg, it's amazing what you can when all you have is a cutting torch and time...
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 03:48:33 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:
On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 5:03:48 AM UTC-5, Poco Deplorevole wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. I would like to spin around in a Guzzi powered Morgan kit car, though.At least it's a real head turner... https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com...a688dcf505.jpg Saw lots of those in Germany. |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 09:30:45 -0400, Keyser Söze wrote:
justan wrote: True North Wrote in message: We're starting to see more and more Bombardier Spyders here around the city. Good to see you local boys are getting to see them. They are selling like hotcakes in Florida. Florida is full of old farts who can't ride a real motorcycle. Cushman used to make a three-wheeler woth seating for two and two wheels up front. Good Humor had three wheelers, too. Gotta get negative, eh? Tell us about that *real* Ducati! |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 09:26:05 -0400 (EDT), justan wrote:
True North Wrote in message: Mr. Luddite - hide quoted text - On 5/30/2017 9:04 PM, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg "Mrs.E. suggested that we get one of those or a Can-Am "Spyder" so she and I could tool around on it during the summer months. Can't see it. All the equipment for motorcycles still apply (helmets, leathers, etc.). If I wanted mosquitoes in my face I'd rather have a regular, two-wheeled Harley. Or maybe a BMW touring bike." Buy her the Spyder and get yourself something more fitting for a real biker. What exactly is a real biker in your estimation? To Harry Krause, it's probably someone who owns a 'virtual' Ducati. |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 10:34:05 -0400, wrote:
On Wed, 31 May 2017 06:03:48 -0400, Poco Deplorevole wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. These things do seem pretty stable. They were keeping up with me ;-) I'm thinking it would be very dependent on the road. But, not having driven one, I could well be wrong. It *seems* like a motorcycle would do better in the twisties. |
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Keyser Soze wrote:
On 5/31/17 10:34 AM, wrote: On Wed, 31 May 2017 06:03:48 -0400, Poco Deplorevole wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. These things do seem pretty stable. They were keeping up with me ;-) Decades and decades ago, I got a ride at Lime Rock race track in a Lotus Super Seven. It was, to put it mildly, an exciting ride. Now, a more modern version of that vehicle is made by Caterham Cars. The one I rode in was much more "vintage" than this modern version, but the fun factor was similar, I am su https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CRdQA7R9xs The Lotus super seven, Elite and a couple,others were sold as kit cars in England for years until the laws were changed. About 50% of the price in England was Tax, and a kit car was exempted. I think there were 7 parts to put together. |
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On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:50:14 AM UTC-4, Poco Deplorevole wrote:
On Wed, 31 May 2017 10:34:05 -0400, wrote: On Wed, 31 May 2017 06:03:48 -0400, Poco Deplorevole wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned.. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. These things do seem pretty stable. They were keeping up with me ;-) I'm thinking it would be very dependent on the road. But, not having driven one, I could well be wrong. It *seems* like a motorcycle would do better in the twisties. You can actually carry more speed in turns in many sports cars than you can on a bike. Four tires give you more traction than two, and you get downforce. Here's a fun video. Not your average car though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 11:14:39 -0700 (PDT), Its Me wrote:
On Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at 11:50:14 AM UTC-4, Poco Deplorevole wrote: On Wed, 31 May 2017 10:34:05 -0400, wrote: On Wed, 31 May 2017 06:03:48 -0400, Poco Deplorevole wrote: On Tue, 30 May 2017 19:58:42 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote: On Tuesday, May 30, 2017 at 8:04:57 PM UTC-5, wrote: More than any other motorcycle thing that isn't a Harley. I guess all of the Gold Wing, Guzzi, BMW people went for a Polaris trike. Some are rentals but there seem to be a lot that are privately owned. (tricked up paint and screw on doodads). They must have a very aggressive dealer here. There are also at least 3 Harley shops nearby. http://gfretwell.com/ftp/Mash%20stomp%20NC/trike.jpg They sell well here in my locale, but I never saw much future in one for myself. If you want a motorcycle get one, if you want a convertible, get one. To me, these are like a For Ranchero or a Chevy El Camino. They weren't a good car and they weren't a good truck, but they looked cool... They just don't look like they'd be fun to drive or easy to drive on a nice twisty. Seems like it would be a lot like running a sidecar rig, always worrying about the inside tire coming off the ground on a sharp curve. These things do seem pretty stable. They were keeping up with me ;-) I'm thinking it would be very dependent on the road. But, not having driven one, I could well be wrong. It *seems* like a motorcycle would do better in the twisties. You can actually carry more speed in turns in many sports cars than you can on a bike. Four tires give you more traction than two, and you get downforce. Here's a fun video. Not your average car though. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA That's not surprising. But, I see sidecar wheels coming up in the air with only the slightest provocation. I'm wondering if the Spyder styles have the same characteristic. |
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On Wed, 31 May 2017 15:35:30 -0400, Poco Deplorevole
wrote: That's not surprising. But, I see sidecar wheels coming up in the air with only the slightest provocation. I'm wondering if the Spyder styles have the same characteristic. The dynamics are completely different. To start with the 2 wheel axle is in front and it is centered between the center of gravity. I think if you did lift a wheel it would cause a violent yaw/understeer effect but I am not sure. It might end up being a Porche/VW type trailing oversteer once you try to correct. It would be fun to play with one on a skid pad if you had a decent roll cage. I am fairly impressed with this Hundai Santa Fe. I have been hitting these twisties pretty aggressively and it has not really seemed squirrelly to me yet. Rent, buy the insurance and drive it like you stole it is my philosophy ;-) |
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