balidey
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 09:49 AM |
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Can you identify this micro car?
As the title, its got me stumped...
Aparantly its a two stroke engine. Its not a Ligier, the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M, and that all i know, any ideas? Links
to other pictures would be much appreciated.
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graememk
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 09:56 AM |
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arghgghgh its horried please remove this thed to protect the eyes of other users 
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smart51
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 10:10 AM |
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Is is a Microcar Virgo?
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Guinness
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 10:14 AM |
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dunno, but someone wants to get it back on the ride behind it where it belongs
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iank
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 10:24 AM |
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the stupid exhaust you can get your arm in seems to have fallen off.
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nib1980
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 10:39 AM |
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Hi,
Its either a Ligier or a Aixam, a french microcar, with a 1cylinder diesel that sounds like a jackhammer.
hope this helps
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Dick Axtell
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 10:41 AM |
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Microcar
As smart51 said, looks like a "Microcar" thingy. Another similar make is "Aixam". They seem to originate from France,
apparently designed to dodge vehicle tax rules.
Looks like it was drawn up by Roger Hargreaves (he of the Mr. Men books).
Work-in-Progress: Changed to Zetec + T9. Still trying!!
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smart51
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 11:11 AM |
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There are 2 grades of micro car - light quadricycle and heavy quadricycle. The light ones have a 5 BHP diesel engine and the heavy have a choice of
500cc petrol or diesel with 20 BHP. 20 BHP being enough for 70 MPH.
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pewe
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 11:16 AM |
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You're all wrong.
One of my kids had one.
You push the body up and down to charge an inertia flywheel - it then goes about 3 metres before stopping. Cheers, Pewe
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 11:38 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by balidey
the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M
MINGING!
Just to be a bit more useful, I have tracked it down to a "JDM Titane GLX", made in the Netherlands.
http://forum.fok.nl/topic/829034
[Edited on 21/8/06 by MikeRJ]
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spunky
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 12:03 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by balidey
the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M
MINGING!
LMAO
So general concensus, is not favourable then.
The reckless man may not live as long......
But the cautious man does not live at all.....
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jonbeedle
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 12:43 PM |
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I think it's called a Pyloshyte!
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion however stupid!"
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Humbug
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 12:47 PM |
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I think this is it
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muzchap
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 12:50 PM |
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BUT - read the comment about it avoiding tax rules etc.
It's not been designed for aesthetic prowess! It's been designed for a single purpose - getting a better deal from the government.
I think it looks no worse than the SMART variety of car - and if the owners quids in due to lower tax bills - fair play to em
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balidey
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 01:09 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by MikeRJ
quote:
Originally posted by balidey
the guy that took the picture thinks it begins with an M
MINGING!
Just to be a bit more useful, I have tracked it down to a "JDM Titane GLX", made in the Netherlands.
http://forum.fok.nl/topic/829034
[Edited on 21/8/06 by MikeRJ]
Winner, thanks, looks like the one.
Glad its not mine as the response so far has been errr..... a little bit Anti.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 01:21 PM |
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Cripes, I just took another look at that web page I posted; missed this one the first time 
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andyps
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 04:59 PM |
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They are known as "sans permis" in France - meaning that no licence is required. These microcars provide a useful way of avoiding lots of
driving laws (speeding is practically impossible though, even in 30kmh areas!). Apparently one of the main uses for them is if you have lost your
licence due to drink driving you can drive these as you don't need a licence... Also, if you are on your way back from a bar you don't
risk losing your licence because you don't need one to drive the thing. Aren't the French rules great!!
Don't thiink I have ever wanted a drink enough to make me drive one of them though!!
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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andyps
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 05:04 PM |
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The ones sold by Noel Edmunds company might be fun though:
 
Rescued attachment qpodmontage.jpg
Andy
An expert is someone who knows more and more about less and less
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t.j.
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 05:26 PM |
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It is a Jdm
In our country you drive it as a moped.
16 years and no drivers-license (max 45 m/h and max 4 kW)
If higher speed our power you need a licensefor a "normal" car.
http://www.jdm-mobiel.nl/
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 06:55 PM |
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It's got me thinking though...with a BEC conversion it could be very interesting. Even with a relatively small/cheap engine like a 600 or 750
it would be a pretty quick machine.
Of course I suspect that the handling and braking could do with some upgrading...
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smart51
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| posted on 21/8/06 at 09:07 PM |
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Microcar claim that their MC1 weighs 350kg, of which 55kg is engine. Take out the gearbox as well and fit a big bike engine and you'd keep the
same weight. 3.5s to 60 with an R1 engine. 150BHP is a bit more than the 15 BHP from their larger engine so the chassis may not be up to it but it
would be quick while it lasted.
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MikeRJ
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| posted on 22/8/06 at 12:28 AM |
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Hmmm....
Do you know if they are FWD or RWD?
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zilspeed
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| posted on 22/8/06 at 05:35 AM |
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If it's the same as an Aixam, it will have a twin cylinder Kubota diesel bolted to the underside of the dashboard.
Mmmm - creamy smooth - not
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Marcus
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| posted on 22/8/06 at 08:29 AM |
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quote:
It's got me thinking though...with a BEC conversion it could be very interesting. Even with a relatively small/cheap engine like a 600 or 750 it
would be a pretty quick machine.
My mate has just collected all the bits to put a GSXR600 engine in his Aixam. Drives it on a bike licence anyway, so why not have a bike engine
At the mo it has a nasty little Kubota dumper truck engine with a CVT, BUT it does 100mpg!
Marcus
Because kits are for girls!!
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Findlay234
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| posted on 22/8/06 at 08:35 AM |
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talking about the laws and licenses and dodging.....
Anyone know what the law is for the mobility chairs???
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