Got a few ideas , and, after looking around the web, a few questions that i'm sure someone on here will be able to answer ;D
If i was just after a quick, straight line speed in a C5, rather than something to drive around town on, could i attach a motor straight to a chain, without the need of a gearbox ?
And, would it be feasable to run 2 motors in a C5, and what kind of work do you think this would involve ?
I'm still thinking of going 24v in my current C5 ( just checking the different options ), but also planning on getting another one that i can tinker with ;D
I think Fezza was working on a twin motor C5, might want to get in contact with him for some advice/ideas.Not sure how far he has got.
I've seen a few chain drive conversions, so it can be done. If memory serves , the reduction ratio needs to be 13:1 ,but I'm happy to be corrected !
The motor is more than happy coping with 24v - even when the controller is maxxed out - but the weak link remains the gearbox.
Thanks Karl, i'll message him and see what he says.
I've seen a C5 on e-bay, its advertised as near mint condition and runs out on the 10th May. It is at £520.00 at the moment, but you may find the last picture interesting, the seller is going to be selling a C5 with a 49cc petrol engine. You might be able to get it before it goes on e-bay, it would great fun a bit of fun.
Retro Andy
Thanks for the tip. I was actually chatting to Lee about that one when i collected my C5, as he knows the person that built it, and, i believe, has had a go in it aswell.
Have a feeling when that one comes up it will be way past my budget :D
Quote from: Retro Andy on 07, May, 2009 - 16:35:42
I've seen a C5 on e-bay, its advertised as near mint condition and runs out on the 10th May. It is at £520.00 at the moment, but you may find the last picture interesting, the seller is going to be selling a C5 with a 49cc petrol engine. You might be able to get it before it goes on e-bay, it would great fun a bit of fun.
Retro Andy
Well I can tell you they are in Ilkeston and like last time the reserve still is not met, I doubt they will sell it as it reached this last time.
Guys,
Just to let you know, yes I can confirm the C5 you are talking about, belongs to my old mate Chas (The C5 Master), it is BRAND NEW and never been on the road, it is in the best nick I have seen a C5 in.
As for the petrol C5, well what can I say?????
Both me and my son Tom have had a go and I can tell you, it goes like STINK ;)
It has the 49cc engine, twist throttle, electric start/ stop, working horn and indicators and working speedo, for those of you who like 'pimped up' C5's, it even has twin exhausts ;D Its engine is fitted into the rear of the C5 on a specially designed plate/ mount, with chain drive, there is some stuff I will have missed, but I cant remember it all ???
When this comes up on ebay, its well worth a look see, I do have a short video I was going to put on you tube, but if soemone can tell me how to upload on here, I will give it a go!!
Cheers..Lee
That 49cc C5 sounds wicked mate 8)
Pity he doesn't want to hold on to it and show it at "C5-25" in January . I want to have a "modded" section that will include "Malcolm" and the "Ubmobile" etc , assuming all these C5's are still around :)
You could always buy it Karl :D
Karl,
I know it will be up for sale soon, but Chas is currently working on Mk2 at the moment, so Mk1 might not be up for sale untill Mk2 is completed.
I am going to see Chas tomorrow, so will get the info on what improvements he has designed in over Mk1......I'll keep you all posted!!
Sorry forgot.............
I'll see if I can get any photos whilst i'm there, I have the short video, if anyone can tell me if it can be loaded on here??
Lee
No problem if you want to load it on here - look forward to seeing the video
noonoo
I think lee wants to know how to upload it. Unless I'm mistaken you can only post links, your video will need to be hosted on either YouTube or photobucket. Both have size and format restrictions and require a free account.
Depending on the file size you can always send it to me via msn and I can post it on YouTube.
Thanks for the tip, I'll see what i can do!!
Just out of curiosity how much does chas want for his C5
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250418152336
thats a good price but the reserve is still not met.
At one point Mark, previous owner of c5alive, was selling boxed "new old stock" c5's for about £900.
Around the time he sold c5alive he sold one on Ebay for about £600 , so valuing a C5 is not an exact science.
When I placed "Virgin" up for sale I got a few people expressing an interest but no serious offers, so I chose to keep it for exhibitions etc - it was the one used for the studio shots in the recent episode of the Gadget Show.
Fingers crossed Chas gets what he wants, but I'm sure he's aware he is selling in difficult times and quite rightly holding out for the best price.
New "old stock" C5's can only become more rare,so I expect eventually they will go up in price
If you mean the 'standard' C5, I dont know what reserve he has on it (I never asked!).
As for the petrol C5, same again................. I never asked the price, I could'nt, when I was on it last, I passed by him too quick to ask :o :o
I can ask if you want though??
I was just wondering thats all.
Quote from: minidaz on 08, May, 2009 - 19:57:55
You could always buy it Karl :D
I dont need to buy the petrol c5, I've now got this ;
http://c5alive.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=266.0
;D
...I'm working on some ideas for this special c5 8)
I was wanting to ask you about that, but thought it was a secret - lol
Have you done anything with it yet ?
I have just been on the wiki and saw this
Degradation
Polypropylene is liable to chain degradation from exposure to UV radiation such as that present in sunlight. For external applications, UV-absorbing additives must be used. Carbon black also provides some protection from UV attack. The polymer can also be oxidized at high temperatures, a common problem during moulding operations. Anti-oxidants are normally added to prevent polymer degradation.
So I have moved my baby into the shade - lol
Having lef a few scrap shells out in my back garden for a couple of years I wouldn't worry too much about the degradation issue - I am confident Sir Clive built the c5 to last the distance ;D
My plans for the "special" c5 are progressing...thats all I want to say for now :P :-X
...I'll put you on my list for "test pilot" though :D
Awesome !!
How long before you tell more Karl ?
Retro Andy.
Quote from: Retro Andy on 12, May, 2009 - 21:03:07
How long before you tell more Karl ?
Retro Andy.
I'll know a lot more tomorrow as to how far I can go with my idea 8)
That frame work, motor, gears and brakes are a great improvement, if it could still have the original wheel trims and boot fitted etc, it would be very useable on longer runs, you could sell a few of them Karl if you bring the new and the original together.
Retro Andy
Quote from: Retro Andy on 12, May, 2009 - 21:28:50
That frame work, motor, gears and brakes are a great improvement, if it could still have the original wheel trims and boot fitted etc, it would be very useable on longer runs, you could sell a few of them Karl if you bring the new and the original together.
Retro Andy
Building such a fine beastie is beyond my limited skills mate, and the amount of time,materials and effort Spike put into the project probably means producing small numbers of such a machine is not financially viable.
I've enough spare parts to make this special c5 look a lot closer to standard, which is part of my plan 8)
It will be great to try it out and compare it too the standard C5, looking forward to the end result.
Retro Andy
I am after a highbrid myself,so keep me in mind when it comes to selling it,hehehe.
(C5 Nutcase)
(C5 Nutcase) Ain't we all
Retro Andy
Looking forward to seeing what you've got planned. Certainly sounds like a unique, and fun, C5 ;D