I was hoping to locate a speedster, but that attempt is proving to be futile. So, I was wondering if anyone has tried to convert their Venice into a single seat speedster by removing passenger seat and fabricating a cowl? I know the rear section is different on the speedster, but a cowl could be fabricated to include the hump behind headrest. To me it would be the best of both worlds. Might approach a custom body shop and see if they would want to give it a go....
thanks
mike
There was a posting in one of the Facebook forums about making a 2-seater into a Speedster.
I'd think it easier to buy a Speedster that do a modification.
(07-08-2020, 12:27 AM)Vector-BFC Wrote: [ -> ]I'd think it easier to buy a Speedster that do a modification
I don't think it would be that difficult. There is not a lot of difference. Besides, finding a speedster now is like trying to locate a needle in a haystack. They have all been sold.
(07-07-2020, 11:17 PM)J Patrick Wrote: [ -> ]There was a posting in one of the Facebook forums about making a 2-seater into a Speedster.
Thanks, was hoping to not have to open Facebook.
I'd like to see VH make a single seater with the driver centered.
(07-08-2020, 01:38 AM)Vector-BFC Wrote: [ -> ]I'd like to see VH make a single seater with the driver centered.
Hmm, would imagine it would have to be rear/mid engine in order for that to happen.
I love the Speedster, but I think Vanderhall missed an opportunity with it.
Vanderhall has said they wanted to put a manual transmission in it from the beginning, but there wasn't enough interior space to fit it. With the Speedster's single seat they would have had plenty space for a manual, and room for a better drivers seat too.
The person on Facebook made a template using plywood ribbing sheeted it.
Then put fiberglass on it and peeled it off. Did a petting nice job.
(10-06-2020, 05:53 PM)4estmccoy Wrote: [ -> ]I love the Speedster, but I think Vanderhall missed an opportunity with it.
Vanderhall has said they wanted to put a manual transmission in it from the beginning, but there wasn't enough interior space to fit it. With the Speedster's single seat they would have had plenty space for a manual, and room for a better drivers seat too.
Maybe. Polaris went the opposite direction (from manual to auto) to try and increase market share. In this day and age, it is difficult to find a car with a manual! I think for the purists, manuals will always be the way to go. The bump/paddle shifters give you the best of both worlds and are faster. To each his own I guess.... Enjoy!
(10-09-2020, 01:20 PM)Trip Wrote: [ -> ]The person on Facebook made a template using plywood ribbing sheeted it.
Then put fiberglass on it and peeled it off. Did a petting nice job.
Thanks! After a little research, I found out you can just buy the panels from Vanderhall and build your own.
Thanks! After a little research, I found out you can just buy the panels from Vanderhall and build your own.
Where did you find them?