VANDERHALL: Debut of the Vanderhall Speedster

[pmar6004]

Thanks Paul. I didn't get the tongue weight but Bob (the owner) installed it while he was here in Florida. He had some quotes that had come in on water cutting the parts which he hope will reduce the cost but didn't have them to look over. Mine was $600 but he is hoping to reduce that if the quotes are right. Cutting the parts out takes him the most of his labor. Call the parts dept and hopefully by now they will have an update. Tom

Thanks Tom for the come back. I know the parts guy, Mike, quite well at C & C. I'll give him a call, as you suggested. It's finally beginning to look like spring. Hopefully in the weeks that follow, I'll be able to take my first ride/drive of the season. I have a few accessories yet to install first, some of which require it to be a bit warmer than it has been here, like the windshield molding to cover the gap at the lower bottom edge. Take care... Happy Vanderhalling!

pmar6004

 

[tomg]

Thanks Tom for the come back. I know the parts guy, Mike, quite well at C & C. I'll give him a call, as you suggested. It's finally beginning to look like spring. Hopefully in the weeks that follow, I'll be able to take my first ride/drive of the season. I have a few accessories yet to install first, some of which require it to be a bit warmer than it has been here, like the windshield molding to cover the gap at the lower bottom edge. Take care... Happy Vanderhalling!

pmar6004

I've had my luggage rack finally narrowed and tomorrow will be working on modifying the hitch from a ball mount to a reciever. The aluminum rack and luggage box with an average load shouldn't total more than about 60 lbs. I've used this for 9 years on my Stallion and it worked great. Just unpin it and bring it in the motel room if staying more than over night. Plus I could get into motels in the French Quarter as I wasn't pulling a trailer.

Tom

 

[pmar6004]

I've had my luggage rack finally narrowed and tomorrow will be working on modifying the hitch from a ball mount to a reciever. The aluminum rack and luggage box with an average load shouldn't total more than about 60 lbs. I've used this for 9 years on my Stallion and it worked great. Just unpin it and bring it in the motel room if staying more than over night. Plus I could get into motels in the French Quarter as I wasn't pulling a trailer.

Tom

Tom, I'd be interested in seeing a picture of your hitch, once you get it modified to a receiver type hitch. Now, could you send me some of your Florida weather and sunshine? Either that, or I've got to stop reading members comments on the Vanderhall Owners Forum, that they took out their Carmels for a nice drive,... lol!

pmar6004

 

[tomg]

Trailer hitch and lugged rack mods







Shortened both ends of the rack by one section and my wheeled trunk fits great. Shortened the reciever tube about 1 1/2" and angle cut it to have more weld on the tube. I can still use the reciever for a ball mount if needed, just have to angle cut to fit the inner length of the tube. Rack from Harbor Freight and trunk (plastic) from Northern Tool. Tom

 

[mikey]

View attachment 85993View attachment 85994View attachment 85995 Shortened both ends of the rack by one section and my wheeled trunk fits great. Shortened the reciever tube about 1 1/2" and angle cut it to have more weld on the tube. I can still use the reciever for a ball mount if needed, just have to angle cut to fit the inner length of the tube. Rack from Harbor Freight and trunk (plastic) from Northern Tool. Tom

Tom, looks great. Maybe our “stuff” (make-up) will fit in there, too! LOL

Natalie

 

[tomg]

Natalie, Put a paper bag over Mike's head with 2 eye holes. This will work as a corona mask and save on make-up space! LOL Tom

 

[mikey]

Natalie, Put a paper bag over Mike's head with 2 eye holes. This will work as a corona mask and save on make-up space! LOL Tom

We're working on that today! :Wrong:

Natalie

 

[pmar6004]

View attachment 85993View attachment 85994View attachment 85995 Shortened both ends of the rack by one section and my wheeled trunk fits great. Shortened the reciever tube about 1 1/2" and angle cut it to have more weld on the tube. I can still use the reciever for a ball mount if needed, just have to angle cut to fit the inner length of the tube. Rack from Harbor Freight and trunk (plastic) from Northern Tool. Tom

Hi Tom,

Nice looking set up for those short stays/trips where a cargo trailer isn't as necessary. I am curious how the receiver hitch is attached to the swing arm of your Carmel. It looks like there a hitch pin involved and if so, making it easy to disconnect I'm assuming, correct? Could you provide a close up picture of the attachment point when it's convenient?

pmar6004

 

[mikey]

Natalie, Put a paper bag over Mike's head with 2 eye holes. This will work as a corona mask and save on make-up space! LOL Tom

Still needs work, I guess!

Natalie

 

[tomg]

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Still needs work, I guess!

Natalie

No change neede, looks great but make sure you are driving! LOL Tom

 

[tomg]

Hi Tom,

Nice looking set up for those short stays/trips where a cargo trailer isn't as necessary. I am curious how the receiver hitch is attached to the swing arm of your Carmel. It looks like there a hitch pin involved and if so, making it easy to disconnect I'm assuming, correct? Could you provide a close up picture of the attachment point when it's convenient?

pmar6004

Look closely at the photos as it isn't attached to the swingarm but bolts to the hub between the fender bracket and hub. All I did was change the end from a ball mount to a reciever tube so I could use the rack or slide in a ball hitch if ever needed. Tom

 

[mikey]

Natalie, Put a paper bag over Mike's head with 2 eye holes. This will work as a corona mask and save on make-up space! LOL Tom

Still don't have it quite right!

 

[tomg]

Still don't have it quite right!View attachment 86251

But you are getting closer!

 

[pmar6004]

View attachment 85993View attachment 85994View attachment 85995 Shortened both ends of the rack by one section and my wheeled trunk fits great. Shortened the reciever tube about 1 1/2" and angle cut it to have more weld on the tube. I can still use the reciever for a ball mount if needed, just have to angle cut to fit the inner length of the tube. Rack from Harbor Freight and trunk (plastic) from Northern Tool. Tom

Tom, you have a very nice set up, perfect for those shorter overnighter trips using the luggage rack, or the more lengthy ones, where a cargo trailer is more appropriate. The Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally is still on, scheduled for July 12th - 17th http://www.d3wr.com. You, your buddy Mikey and your significant others have my personal invitation and to participate in my Meet & Greet/Ride/Luncheon event that I'll be hosting on July 14th, 8:30 AM. This will be the 4th year that I've hosted this event, but the first year as a "Vanderhaller". Sure would be wonderful to see more, as I currently have 13 that have said they would attend, making up (3) Vanderhalls, (1) Slingshot, (1) Stallion, (1) Victory Trike, (2) Can Am Spyders and (1) Harley Tri-Glide.

pmar6004

 

[tomg]

Tom, you have a very nice set up, perfect for those shorter overnighter trips using the luggage rack, or the more lengthy ones, where a cargo trailer is more appropriate. The Deadwood 3 Wheeler Rally is still on, scheduled for July 12th - 17th http://www.d3wr.com. You, your buddy Mikey and your significant others have my personal invitation and to participate in my Meet & Greet/Ride/Luncheon event that I'll be hosting on July 14th, 8:30 AM. This will be the 4th year that I've hosted this event, but the first year as a "Vanderhaller". Sure would be wonderful to see more, as I currently have 13 that have said they would attend, making up (3) Vanderhalls, (1) Slingshot, (1) Stallion, (1) Victory Trike, (2) Can Am Spyders and (1) Harley Tri-Glide.

pmar6004

Thanks Paul but not sure about any trips for awhile. Already cancelled my Americade trip for June as all of the group I would have been meeting there have cancelled! That trunk actually holds more than the suit case used prior and that was good for a couple of weeks for 2 when you did laundry every 4-5 days. It's 37" w x14" h x 17" d. On sale now at Academy Sports for $25. Very light weight. Tom

 

[mikey]

Natalie, Put a paper bag over Mike's head with 2 eye holes. This will work as a corona mask and save on make-up space! LOL Tom

OK, this might be TOO over the top, but I'm still trying!

Natalie

 

[Gorilla]

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OK, this might be TOO over the top, but I'm still trying!

PERFECT!!!!

Natalie

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!

 

[tomg]

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OK, this might be TOO over the top, but I'm still trying!

Natalie

It's PERFECT and fits his head to a T LOL Tom

 

[tomg]

W

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OK, this might be TOO over the top, but I'm still trying!

Natalie

I forgot to ask, does he get many comments when you take him to the store?

 

[PosseRider]

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Still needs work, I guess!

Natalie

Looks better !! sorry mike

 

[mikey]

Looks better !! sorry mike

OUCH, that hurt! :Wrong: Now we're starting over from square one.

 

[mikey]

I forgot to ask, does he get many comments when you take him to the store?

Not any more than usual!

(Giggle)

Natalie

 

[sledman]

Venice Specs

These are the listed specs for the Vanderhall Carmel taken from the website.

Specifications

GENERAL

Passengers: 2

Body Construction: Composite

Exterior Colors: Silver Vintage Metallic, Poseidon Blue Metallic, Ruby Metallic, Pearl White

Model Year: 2019

Place of Manufacture: Provo, Utah

STANDARD EQUIPMENT

Convenience: Heated seats, dual-vent heating system, front entry doors

Safety: Dual servo-brakes with ABS, traction control, electric power steering

Interior Material: Saxony Brown V-Tex synthetic upholstery

Audio: Two channel, amplifier – with Bluetooth connectivity

Lighting: LED (headlights, turn signals, brake lights)

ENGINE

Location: Front

Alignment: Transverse

Manufacturer: General Motors

Engine Code: LFV

Cylinders: 4

Configuration: Inline

Displacement: 1.5 liters (1490cc)

Valves: 16

Bore x Stroke: 74.0 x 86.6mm

Bore Center: 81mm

Compression: 10:1

Redline: 6,500 rpm

Aspiration: Turbocharged

Horsepower: 200 @ 5700 rpm

Torque: 203 lb-ft @ 2,450 rpm

Block: Aluminum

Sump Design: Wet

Fuel Supply: Direct Fuel injection

Recommended Fuel: 91 octane

Catalytic converter: Yes

TRANSMISSION

Type: 6T40 (MNH)

Gears: 6

Driven Wheels: Front

Top Gear Ratio: .75

Clutch: Automatic torque converter

Final Gear Ratio: 3.87

PERFORMANCE

0-60 mph: 4.5 seconds

Top Speed: 138 mph

Lateral Cornering Stability: .95 G

Power-to-Weight Ratio: 7.9 lb/hp

CHASSIS

Suspension, Front: Pushrod, coil-over hydraulic shocks (Vanderhall)

Suspension, Rear: Single-sided swingarm, coil-over hydraulic shock (Vanderhall)

Base Wheels: 19x8.5 Front, 19x11 Rear

Base Tires: 235/35ZR19 Front, 275/35ZR19 Rear

Brake Calipers: 4 Piston

Brake Rotor, Front 315mm

Brake Rotor, Rear: 275mm

Steering: GM rack-and-pinion, electronic assist

BODY

Base Platform: Vanderhall Mono Aluminum

Bodywork Material: Composite

Cargo Capacity: 83 liters

DIMENSIONS, WEIGHT & CAPACITIES

Length: 3700mm

Overall Width: 1750mm

Track, Front: 1500mm

Height: 1140mm

Wheelbase: 2575mm

Weight Distribution: 75/25

Ground Clearance: 125mm

Dry Weight: 1,505 lbs.

Curb Weight: 1595 lbs.

Load capacity: 500 lbs.

Fuel Capacity: 9.5 gal.

I am waiting for a new Venice GT to arrive, and I'm wondering if anyone here has a list of specs like these for the Venice?