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Old 04-27-2009, 06:34 PM   #1
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A user on another forum spotted this...looks like it started as a Subaru Justy.



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Old 04-27-2009, 06:46 PM   #2
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Looks like a "Loyale" ("Leone" in the Japanese market) from the late 80's, or an earlier one before they had a model name and were simply called Subaru DL or GL. We had a Turbo GL10 4WD with the same front end back in the mid 80's.
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Old 04-27-2009, 09:03 PM   #3
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Cool- I wonder how it handles? Stability would have been better if that back wheel was further back- less weight on it vs front end.

He missed his chance to do some really great aero back there though.
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Old 04-28-2009, 10:36 AM   #4
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interesting... single swing arm...

i would think it could benefit from a longer swing arm... but maybe that kills its turning radius
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Old 04-28-2009, 11:07 AM   #5
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Not sure what the goal here was. Get it registered at a motorcycle?
He may have reduced his weight. He should have cut down on his rolling resistance with one less tire.
I agree it should have the rear wheel farther back. An aero rear would be nice.
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