Comments on: Up close and personal – Nick Jones

By: teamtrev

teamtrev — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 08:11:24 +0000

We are all very busy at the moment preparing for Zero Race. However, we have made some modifications to Trev that will make it easier for the home builder. First, we are using more standard components. We have replaced the rear end of the car with the swing-arm assembly from a Vectrix scooter. We are also replacing the front wheels and suspension with components from a Can-Am Spyder. Second, we are exploring the use of polypropylene honeycomb. So far we have made a new rear seat, and will shortly be making a new battery tray. One of the nice properties of the polypropylene core is that it can be moulded into complex curves—we made our contoured rear seat base in a simple timber mould. It is also inexpensive. As we complete this work we will document it on Trevipedia. Peter

By: Engineer-Poet

Engineer-Poet — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 00:49:51 +0000

I’d been hoping that someone would line up as a supplier of body panels and other parts so that the ideal of “a car anyone could build” actually becomes a car anyone could build.

I guess that’s not going to happen until after the race when people have attention to spare.

By: Judy Prior

Judy Prior — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 03:11:01 +0000

Good for you Nick, nice casual approach and we can tell you are comfortable with Trev and are showing a little excitement too.

You obviously picked the photo!