VW GX3? Any interest? - Page 2

blee · 03-16-2006, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Gov'ment mule

Yeah. And would it have the typical VW reliability built in?

Hey, this thing has no windows.

lupinsea · 03-16-2006, 12:26 PM

That would be sweet for competition. Think of the money you'd save. . . . one less tire to buy. You instantly cut your rubber costs by 25%!

If they produce it I hope they realize the super niche market they're going. As others have said, its more like a 2 seat, side-by-side motorcycle but not as fast.

I wonder how well it corners with only a single rear wheel back there holding the rear end down?

Jason C · 03-16-2006, 12:40 PM

^^Wolfgang Bernhard behind the wheel, gives you an idea of the GX3's size and how low it is.

JST · 03-16-2006, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

Can't autocross a three-wheeler, either.

Why not?

If this thing really becomes available, ISTM there'd be a strong argument/good deal of support for including it in the SCCA autox classifications.

JST · 03-16-2006, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by lupinsea

That would be sweet for competition. Think of the money you'd save. . . . one less tire to buy. You instantly cut your rubber costs by 25%!

If they produce it I hope they realize the super niche market they're going. As others have said, its more like a 2 seat, side-by-side motorcycle but not as fast.

I wonder how well it corners with only a single rear wheel back there holding the rear end down?

It probably does not understeer.

*Plaz* · 03-16-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

It probably does not understeer.

That's like a 355 or something on the rear, though, it looks like.

blee · 03-16-2006, 02:12 PM

bren's right, though -- this is a really, really strange idea coming from VW.

Then again, so are those "vee-dub" un-pimp TV commercials.

John V · 03-16-2006, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by JST

Why not?

If this thing really becomes available, ISTM there'd be a strong argument/good deal of support for including it in the SCCA autox classifications.

It's my understanding (though a quick search of the rulebook did not reveal this) that three wheeled vehicles are prohibited in SCCA autocross.

But I have no proof, so I might be just making things up.

JST · 03-16-2006, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by John V

It's my understanding (though a quick search of the rulebook did not reveal this) that three wheeled vehicles are prohibited in SCCA autocross.

But I have no proof, so I might be just making things up.

It wouldn't surprise me--but it also wouldn't surprise me to see those rules revised if a vehicle like this from a mass market manufacturer actually went on sale.

Speaking of autocross, I noted in the most recent Automobile that the Miata will offer a factory-supplied race option package, which will include modest engine tweaks, substantial lightening, and a more robust suspension. Anyone heard whether this will be road-legal?

03-16-2006, 12:26 PM	#12
lupinsea Jeeped Join Date: Sep 2005 Carmudgeonly Ride: Modified Jeep Tj and '07 Miata Location: Seattle Posts: 10,214	That would be sweet for competition. Think of the money you'd save. . . . one less tire to buy. You instantly cut your rubber costs by 25%! If they produce it I hope they realize the super niche market they're going. As others have said, its more like a 2 seat, side-by-side motorcycle but not as fast. I wonder how well it corners with only a single rear wheel back there holding the rear end down?

03-16-2006, 12:40 PM	#13
Jason C Carmudgeon Join Date: Jul 2004 Carmudgeonly Ride: Invalid Carriage Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,932	^^Wolfgang Bernhard behind the wheel, gives you an idea of the GX3's size and how low it is.

03-16-2006, 02:12 PM	#17
blee Doctor Mudgeon Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 6,433	bren's right, though -- this is a really, really strange idea coming from VW. Then again, so are those "vee-dub" un-pimp TV commercials.