Commutamatic III
Trimaxion
development log, part three

in which there's a big push to get the Trimaxion ready for The 6th Microcar and Minicar Classic

last updated 7/9/01

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The "old" transmission, which will be part of the trike for Microcar Day.

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Lookin' good, amidst the clutter!

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More clutter.

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Original E Z Go motor and differential, top, and a heavier E Z Go version, bottom.

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New transmission takes shape.

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The motor lovingly cradled by 2x4 blocks for lining up the sprockets. Call this the Mark 1.

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Motor in, with its gleaming 24-tooth sprocket on a 1-3/4" bushing. Beefy.

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What it looks like when the rain comes in.

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Put it all together and realize you've made a mistake. These are painful moments. I have nowhere near enough ground clearance with the Mark 1, and it took a day and a half to create.

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So I build the Mark 2, and it's got the ground clearance, but because of alignment (maybe?) and thae shortness of the chain loop, the chain gets way to hot on even a short drive for this to be workable.

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So that's what it looks like when all you do is work on your vehicle for a few days, flat out!

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Here's the Mark 2 out on the pavement; the original lighter drive is back in for Microcar Day.


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The kids hanging out on the "mobile monkey bars."

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That's not a car, that's a rolling jungle gym.

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Composite frames of Krissy's ride. (Krissy, did I spell your name right?)

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And more...

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Jon takes the thing for a spin.

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Then Karen. The great thing is that these were but many in a day full of rides. I think I put >20 miles on the clock starting with less than a full charge, and the thing ran 'til nightfall. I think maybe this one's a keeper...



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