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Picked this up as I thought it looked cool, was not a fan of the yellow so had it repainted. Now I think it looks really cool. I have a few more ideas to really make it stand out but need to see it in person first. Hopefully they put everything back together correctly...will find out tomorrow when the wife picks it up from the shop.

Shawn

 

I'm attaching some pictures of the stereo I put in as well as the LED lighting...the pics aren't the best and not everything was "buttoned" up when the pics were taken.

This trike is very limited on space to put anything so I built a plywood box, skinned with sheet metal on the top, back and sides (not the front or bottom...especially the front as that is where I mounted the amp). Some body filler, canned primer and a metallic blue spray paint.

I went with marine/boat components as well as an amp and powered sub that are used on bikes and vehicles with limited space.

The head unit was installed in the plywood box, not a normal configuration but also went with a wired remote I was able to place in the front, both Kenwood as I like their head units and these are normally used in a boat. The head unit does not have a CD player but very easy to connect Bluetooth or through a USB. Also put in a powered antenna that pulls in quite a few stations, won't get used often but it was cheap.

The speakers are component 5 1/4" Polk Audio speakers, marine grade (splash proof). I've been in love with Polk speakers for a very long time. To find a smaller sized amp to push these speakers all I could find was a Kenwood amp, very pleased with the power in such a small amp. The mid and tweeters are a bit closer than I would normally want (plus in the back) but it was pretty simple to dial in the amp to get great sound out of them.

I also put a powered sub behind the front seat; rated for damp environments and normally placed under a seat in a vehicle. I was also only able to find a Kenwood to meet my needs...not disappointed as it "thumps" much more than I expected for such a physically small sub.

There is no fuse block in the trike like you would find in a car or truck (all in-line fuses and relays) so I installed a fuse block, powered off of the battery through a 30 amp relay; all I needed to do was find an ignition source to power the relay coil. The fuse block powers the LED lights through some switches and some of the stereo components that need an ignition source. For the fused battery power for the amp and sub I used in-line fuses.

Took a bit longer to install things as our son wanted to work this project with me but it was a good bit of fun and he learned a lot, not just my labor because he has small hands to push wires.

I did not go overboard with the LED lighting but I think it looks pretty good. Still need to get the new seats in (I want either blue or gray) and am looking at a new top that is gray as well...things the wife will have to make happen as I'm back to work.

The stereo is loud but great sound as well, the wife has gotten quite a few comments on that...as well as the switches I put in for the LED lighting.

Shawn

 

You're wrong about it. It is very fast for it's weight. I had it up to 80 kph. And it has a reverse gear. Very handy to go anywhere you desire. Although not as fast as a motorbike it will get you there quick enough and out of the sun and rain.

 

If I was driving something small around here the brighter the colour the then the safer it is IMHO... Statistics show that small dark coloured Cars are more at risk of accident than lighter/brighter coloured Cars. But it does look better in the new colour mate!

 

I was lucky to see this posted in the DI classifieds by member Wildcat...we spoke a bit and I was able to purchase this from him. I wanted this as something for me to drive when I'm home but mostly for the wife to use around Tanjay when it makes more sense than using her motorbike; like when it is raining, shopping and taking the kids or a family member somewhere.

From feedback from the wife it is what I expected so I am quite pleased...and I think it looks cool.

Shawn

 

Of course it has a reverse gear...

 

Fortunately I'm not worried about any cool credentials...especially not in Tanjay.

Shawn

 

Here is a link to an ad.

 

I have a lot of LED if you are interested. I did some lighting in Cebu on motorbikes and still have some. I live in Bacong. PM me is you like.

 

It was pretty convenient; fast enough to make the trip from Tanjay to Dumaguete decent and easy to park. Not a fan of motor bikes in the PI and parking our truck is a massive pain in the backside.

I'd consider another one in the future if it was electric.

Shawn