by "SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
Published 02/07/2017 at 16:05
by "SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
Published 02/07/2017 at 16:05
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As you might have seen, Morgan is now selling an electric three wheeler targeted at kids. R&T says it will start at $8250. This is quite a bit of coin for a child’s ride on toy, but, what if I had a better use?
A bit of background: I love Morgans. About as much as Ferraris. I really want a M3W but can’t have the both the 348 and the 3 wheeler. I live about a mile from the beach and have been tossing around the idea of a small scooter to use for the beach. I am a former collegiate cross country runner so my dimensions are almost kid sized: ~5'8", 135 lbs.
If you put these together, I might have found a fun little beach transportation device. The 10 mph top speed seems slow but would be similar to a leisurely pace on a bike.
Alternatively: spec racing cup
What do you think OPPO?
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just in case
"Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap" (ddadragon)
02/07/2017 at 16:07, STARS: 3
I think they need the engines out of a Honda Grom before we start a spec series.
"Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras" (jegoingout)
02/07/2017 at 16:09, STARS: 2
Oppo spec racing series
Winner gets to be a mod
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:10, STARS: 0
That is a great idea! You could even mount the engine up front, between the headlights like the full scale M3W.
"tpw_rules" (tpwrules)
02/07/2017 at 16:10, STARS: 2
What happened to the weird offset headlight? That was the best part!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:11, STARS: 2
Loser gets the BAN HAMMER
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 5
Brexit, I’m assuming.
"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
02/07/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 2
drop an LS in it
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:12, STARS: 0
I bet you could mount your own though!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:15, STARS: 0
Might need larger brakes. THINK OF THE CHILDREN!
"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
02/07/2017 at 16:18, STARS: 1
Given that a
GEM e2
retails for $9k without options, why not the Morgan, really... As an electric mobility/in-town zipping around device, it’s pretty competitive, I’d say.
"CalzoneGolem" (calzonegolem)
02/07/2017 at 16:18, STARS: 1
Alternately $9k could get you a wrangler you could remove the doors, roof and windshield from and cruise to the beach in.
"MonkeePuzzle" (monkeypuzzle)
02/07/2017 at 16:21, STARS: 1
only the strong survive!
"Tekamul" (tekamulburner)
02/07/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 1
The answer is always miata
Get a beatup NB for $1500
Remove all body panels, top and glass
Slap on some spotlights
Add big fat wheels and super aggressive sand tires
Pocket the difference
"Wacko" (wacko--)
02/07/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 1
Thanks Obama!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0
It would be unique, that’s for sure!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:27, STARS: 0
Yuussss!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:30, STARS: 0
I have a NB Miata. No room in the garage for another car so it needs to not leak (badly) on the few days a year it rains. Or all of January this year. A Vespa would be an even better option. Best option is to keep riding my bike, but where is the fun in that?
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:34, STARS: 1
Yeah, 9k is not much of a value, but it is unique. Parking for a Jeep would be a hassle. Our house already has 5 cars with parking for 3. A 300cc Vespa would be fun too. In all honesty though, I will likely keep using my bicycle. Unfortunately, the responsible option is the least fun.
"smobgirl" (smobgirl)
02/07/2017 at 16:36, STARS: 0
I had the same “I bet I could fit in that” response you did. Sounds like a good idea to me!
"Urambo Tauro" (urambotauro)
02/07/2017 at 16:43, STARS: 0
Somebody on the FP pointed out that it looks like a helpless, screaming bug on its back, and now I can’t unsee it. It’s like that kid pulled most of its legs off.
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:48, STARS: 0
Exactly!! What could go wrong?!
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 1
I bet that kid has burned many ants with a magnifying glass. Definitely gives off that vibe. I can see the bug on it’s back thing. But, I still like it!
"bhtooefr" (bhtooefr)
02/07/2017 at 17:32, STARS: 0
I think for the beach transportation device, you’re going to be better off with a more conventional electric-assisted recumbent trike (although you’ll want some nice fat tires to not sink into the sand - something that’d be a problem with this, too).
"SPAMBot - Horse Doctor" (spambot2002)
02/07/2017 at 18:58, STARS: 0
I’d park before I got to the sand, with any choice. A little scooter would actually be ideal and my bicycle works well. I like to dream up ridiculous solutions to non-problems though. haha