Motorized Drift Trike
This was a solo project that I began during my sophomore year of high school. At the time, it was far beyond my skill level, so progress was slow. When COVID hit and classes moved online, I finally had the time to focus on it. I spent nearly all my free time in the garage building this drift trike, which became my first-ever welding project. Over the course of two months, I learned the fundamentals of metalworking, fabrication, and welding while bringing the design from concept to completion.
The Cad
We tried to keep the design simple. In our experience, the more basic designs tend to be easier to construct and more reliable in the long run.
The Frame
Once the CAD was finished, I started the construction of the frame. I completed the frame and rear axle, but I didn't follow my CAD design perfectly because I realized that I could fabricate something more advance than what I had in my CAD design. I was able to construct a better looking and functioning frame.
Engine Brakes and Electric
Once the frame was done, I created a motor mount and welded it into the chassis of the trike. I set up a custom brake arrangement. I made a switch panel for three switches that control my headlight, under-glow, and ignition of my motor.
The Final Product
My final product was a drift trike that has eight horsepower and can achieve speeds of 30-60 mph (depending on the set-up).