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clarion

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Sinclair C5
« on: 28 September, 2008, 09:01:43 pm »
I know, I know, but there were a bunch of C5 enthusiasts at Brooklands, and they were having a lot of fun.  They even tried the Test Hill, but were worse than the Choppers  :P

Anyway, here's some pics:

Race Winner


The Peloton


More C5s than I thought still existed!


This happens if you race a C5!  :o


Err...


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TimO

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #1 on: 28 September, 2008, 09:26:28 pm »
There are quite a few C5 enthusiasts around.  I looked around the web (I forget why) a while back, and found a load of websites selling bits for C5.  Some things wear out, and some stuff has just exceeded it's design age.  For example, and original C5 tyre would be seriously perished by now.  Aside from selling replacement bits, there are also a number of bits which can be updated, replaced with items which are designed to increase the functionality of the C5.

It all seems a bit mad, but I suspect many people think the same of enthusiastic cyclists who spend thousands on bicycles and equipment!

But that final shot.... :-\ :sick:
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andygates

  • Peroxide Viking
Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #2 on: 28 September, 2008, 09:29:51 pm »
Just needs a down-low glow and a silver hanky box.  Blingin'!
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ibrahim

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #3 on: 28 September, 2008, 09:45:27 pm »
A shame that it's not in production anymore, but then a very similar, but slightly more practical electric car still is, yes, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you what was once the pride of the Danish automotive industry, now produced in Germany:
Willkommen bei CityEL

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Torslanda

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #4 on: 29 September, 2008, 12:34:26 am »
Wow. How much?

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Quote from: trekker12 on 16 July, 2016, 08:54:33 am
Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.

Gus

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #5 on: 29 September, 2008, 08:48:56 am »
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #6 on: 29 September, 2008, 09:35:25 am »
I ought to point out that at least one C5 had underside lighting.  And a couple were converted to 24v electrics.  One had metal-spoked wheels, and another had a full canopy (though it didn't race).

Apparently, the biggest issues are:

a) overheating/poor dissipation in the nylon gears

b) 15mph limitation on electric power.
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bobajobrob

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #7 on: 29 September, 2008, 11:52:12 am »
Was just reading the wikipedia article for the C5 and this caught my eye:

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A heavily modified C5 reached a top speed of 150 mph (241 km/h) and did 0 to 60 mph in 5 seconds taking the land speed record for an electric vehicle.

Now *that* sounds like fun!
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #8 on: 29 September, 2008, 12:14:20 pm »
They had a display board about that at the rally, but I'm afraid the machine wasn't there... :(
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Regulator

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #9 on: 29 September, 2008, 01:14:07 pm »
Quote from: clarion on 28 September, 2008, 09:01:43 pm

Err...





I reckon that one is Sam's....  ;D
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Sigurd Mudtracker

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #10 on: 29 September, 2008, 07:53:20 pm »
Wouldn't they have a better chance of getting round the track if they switched their headlamps off?

Of course, a large French manufacturer is turning out C5s as we speak.  Only they are a bit different...
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spesh

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #11 on: 29 September, 2008, 09:39:21 pm »
Quote from: Regulator on 29 September, 2008, 01:14:07 pm
Quote from: clarion on 28 September, 2008, 09:01:43 pm

Err...





I reckon that one is Sam's....  ;D

If Sam was mad enough to get himself a C5, surely he'd paint it red.

Makes it go faster.  ;)
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #12 on: 29 September, 2008, 09:52:25 pm »
I have to agree.  The laydeez were not impressed with the mojo levels of this machine.
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ZXfan

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #13 on: 12 November, 2008, 04:47:46 pm »
There's also a very good website for Sinclair C5's which is full of mods and technical help, such as buying and converting C5's ;D


Your C5 - Index
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nuttycyclist

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #14 on: 12 November, 2008, 05:15:46 pm »
Hhhmmmm.....   

Having just bought a Sinclair A-Bike, you go and tempt me with this thread don't you.

Especially as I think I know where a C5 is languishing unused in a garage...  maybe I should stop on my home from work and speak to the owner...
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clarion

  • Tyke
Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #15 on: 12 November, 2008, 05:16:51 pm »
Nutty.

Don't.

Do.

It.

Clive doesn't need encouraging...
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andygates

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #16 on: 12 November, 2008, 06:30:25 pm »
Are you just a hopeless Sinclair fanboy, or is there a dare involved?  ;)
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Zoidburg

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #17 on: 12 November, 2008, 06:37:26 pm »
Is the C5 a symbol of your virginty?

Like the silver ring thing?
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Charlotte

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #18 on: 12 November, 2008, 07:22:47 pm »
Quote from: ibrahim on 28 September, 2008, 09:45:27 pm
A shame that it's not in production anymore, but then a very similar, but slightly more practical electric car still is, yes, ladies and gentlemen, I present to you what was once the pride of the Danish automotive industry, now produced in Germany:
Willkommen bei CityEL



That's not an aesthetically pleasing vehicle by any stretch of the imagination.  But I still want one  :)
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Cunobelin

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #19 on: 12 November, 2008, 07:23:34 pm »
15 years ago - the Principal Medical Officer at Culdrose used to travel around on a C5 and I ued to travel around on a Trice......

For some eason they thought the Medical Centre staff were eccentrics!

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Valiant

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #20 on: 12 November, 2008, 08:20:03 pm »
I want a C5, I'd mod it heavily and yes paint it red too. It'd also have a bitching sound system. Are they fully electric or can you pedal too? Anyone got specs and prices these days?
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Becky

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #21 on: 15 November, 2008, 02:04:09 pm »
Adam Harper (he of Robot Wars fame) is the man behind Sinclair C5 parts these days.  Sinclair Research has some details on standard models, citing auction bids of around £1400 in fine condition without accessories.  There are also pictures of Adam's 150mph version.
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Charlotte

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #22 on: 15 November, 2008, 07:39:12 pm »
He is clearly a complete Fruit Basket  :o
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Torslanda

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Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #23 on: 16 November, 2008, 12:52:23 am »
Quote from: Charlotte on 15 November, 2008, 07:39:12 pm
He is clearly a complete Fruit Basket  :o

Yebbut! Imagine the look on the face of your average chav dickhead moton in his 'loweredSaxoinnit' when that thing just left him for DEAD!

I've got a couple of 12v 1/2 horsepower 800 rpm motors. Anyone fancy building a zero emission velomobile with 7spd Nexus and electric assist? Bollox to the Manchester congestion charge!

luv'n'stuff

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Quote from: trekker12 on 16 July, 2016, 08:54:33 am
Well that's the more blunt way of putting it but as usual he's dead right.

Becky

Re: Sinclair C5
« Reply #24 on: 16 November, 2008, 09:10:49 pm »
Quote from: torslanda on 16 November, 2008, 12:52:23 am
I've got a couple of 12v 1/2 horsepower 800 rpm motors ...

Well to be honest, it would be a shame to see them otherwise go to waste, wouldn't it?  :thumbsup:
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