Tim Jackson
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Wow, that looks worryingly dodgy as my Dad would say!
Feb 27, 2020,21:47 PM
I now see that the Polaris requires a motorcycle helmet, as it’s considered a motorcycle rather than a car!
Weird, but I suppose there is some reasoning behind it.
Cheers,
Tim
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This a fascinating vehicle...the Polaris Slingshot!
By: Tim Jackson : February 27th, 2020-11:55
Not sure how it drives, but I'm sure it is exhillerating. Light weight and nimble for sure, wonder how a three wheeler corners? Anyone have experience in one of these? Cheers, Tim ...
Ah yes, that old friend!
By: Tim Jackson : February 27th, 2020-13:51
Still, love to hear from anyone who has driven a 3 wheeler, very curious... Cheers and thanks for this reminder, Tim
I’ve driven one ...
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 27th, 2020-14:41
The Morgan... great fun up to a certain limit then things can get very scary 😮... The Caterham is a much better handling car if your in a hurry.
Yep ..
By: Cpt Scarlet : February 28th, 2020-14:13
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It's not very dignified (not as much as you are)
By: cazalea : February 27th, 2020-15:27
I've seen a number of them but never driven one of those. I have driven a Morgan and been terrified to death by a ride in a 2CV-based 3-wheeler called the Lomax. One bad thing you can't dodge speed bumps or potholes because one of the 3 wheels is bound to...
Wow, that looks worryingly dodgy as my Dad would say!
By: Tim Jackson : February 27th, 2020-21:47
I now see that the Polaris requires a motorcycle helmet, as it’s considered a motorcycle rather than a car! Weird, but I suppose there is some reasoning behind it. Cheers, Tim
Interesting ride, fun but flawed in some ways
By: Wojo : February 28th, 2020-09:14
A good friend of mine had on for 3 years, during which time I had the pleasure of putting a hundred or so miles on it. First impression was that it was not a nimble as a bike ( which is good, neither am I anymore), and not as stable as a 4 wheeler. It sit...
thanks WOJO!
By: Tim Jackson : February 28th, 2020-12:47
Appreciate the in depth analysis from a driver of one of these things. Cheers, Tim
Tried last year! Nice one
By: Fla25 : February 29th, 2020-10:11
I tried it last year in the hills of South Carolina, is not fast as it looks but it’s very funny and corners very well, I would definitely buy one for a Sunday drive instead of a bike Cheers F ...