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    • R Offline
      robmoors
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      @craigd said:

      Thanks Rob! It's my favorite way to enter a main street from a stop with a wet road and a new passenger!

      They start breathing again after a few seconds! πŸ˜‰

       - CraigD
      

      I only had that happen to me once, I was a passenger in my uncle's car it was something like this car:

      http://www.miljobil.no/images/renault_kangoo/kangoo2.jpg

      Well no problem with that car it doesn't go all that fast or anything, does accelerate fast.

      However my uncle was a pro-go cart driver, and he drove some serious carts back in his day, and that driving style he adopted during his career of go-carting found it's way into his normal driving style.

      When we took that roundabout he was near the edge of a drift, and I mean VERY much near the edge, and he was actually gaining on several cars on that roundabout, he managed to find his way from the most left lane to the utmost right line (four lanes) during some pretty heavy traffic in that 3/4 of a circle we were making on that roundabout. It wasn't even that big of a roundabout and he slammed on it with 80kmph, I nearly shit myself then. But he had full control all of the time it was so awesome πŸ˜„

      Rob Moors
      Architecture Student

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      • tinanneT Offline
        tinanne
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        @sorgesu said:

        Too lazy to take a picture so I found one on the net.

        1997 Ford Escort, Green, Bought it when it was 3 months old from a dealer as a repo

        Susan!!! I drive exactly the same car!! Same color!! πŸ˜„

        Executive Director : American Society of Architectural Illustrators
        AIP 30 Competition opens soon. ASAI.org

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        • Mike LuceyM Offline
          Mike Lucey
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          Hi Guys,

          This thread is growing nicely. It looks like we ALL
          agree on one subject! Cars πŸ˜†

          I've been watching the progress of electrics and hybrids,
          lots of 'coming soon' stuff but not much available at
          reasonable prices.

          One that attracts me is the Zap X. Its a collaboration
          between Zap and Lotus. In the following link there is a
          video on show with a RHD prototype, this has sparked
          my interest added that I understand the price will be
          sub €30K.

          http://www.zapworld.com/ZAPWorld.aspx?id=4560

          The spec is very impressive, especially the 4 wheel
          drive feature.

          *Drive Train
          100% Electric; 4 electronic wheel hub motors sporting
          an aggressive 644 horsepower with super capacitor energy
          bursts

          Speed
          0 to 60 mph in 4.8 seconds with top speed of 155 mph

          Mileage & Range

          350 miles per charge; about 1 cent per mile; rapid 10 min
          re-charge; 9,000 life cycles

          Interior
          Seating for 5 +2 with European ergonomic design; all
          electronic touch screen controls on-board carputer: Win XP,
          Wi-Fi, Blue-tooth, High definition video, iPod ready,
          Fire wire, USB2 and Mini USB ports

          Extras
          Keyless bio-metric entry and ignition, Photovoltaic glass:
          thermoelectric, for heating and cooling, energy collecting windows
          and windshields to harness solar energy*

          I had to laugh at the 'all electronic touch screen controls
          on-board carputer: Win XP'
          I think I'll write to them
          as suggest that they also consider doing a Mac version as
          I've had enough trouble with Windows πŸ˜’

          Mike

          PS: Craig, I'll have my Fuoco 500ie tomorrow (Sunday), its being
          delivered from UK. Only problem is that I won't be able to ride
          it until I get a Provisional Bike License. I can't get this until
          I pass a Theory Test and that will not take place until 28th of
          this month. BTW, I wonder if you can organise some ElectricRain
          discounts? And what is your good lady's name?

          Its also a well balanced smart design but again I would
          expect no less from Lotus.

          Mike


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          • KrisidiousK Offline
            Krisidious
            last edited by

            I don't know where the future of fuel is going... I would think, and hope it was hydrogen

            but no matter where it goes... it better lead to me being in one of these

            here's the test drive Movie!


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            By: Kristoff Rand
            Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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            • boofredlayB Offline
              boofredlay
              last edited by

              I like this "flying car" video better.
              http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hF6hxHyfbgk&mode=related&search=

              http://www.coroflot.com/boofredlay

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              • CraigDC Offline
                CraigD
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                @mike lucey said:

                PS: Craig, I'll have my Fuoco 500ie tomorrow (Sunday), its being
                delivered from UK. Only problem is that I won't be able to ride
                it until I get a Provisional Bike License. I can't get this until
                I pass a Theory Test and that will not take place until 28th of
                this month. BTW, I wonder if you can organise some ElectricRain
                discounts? And what is your good lady's name?

                Its also a well balanced smart design but again I would
                expect no less from Lotus.

                Mike

                Hi Mike, the Fuoco looks very interesting. I've read articles from some good European journalists who thought the front-end traction was incredible! It's still a bike though (and a bit heavy), so train up, get the best gear, and study the conditions (light, rain, likeliness of drowsy of drivers, likeliness of drunk drivers, etc)...it's all about stacking the odds in your favor.

                Not sure on the ERain discounts (beta possibilities though), and my good lady's name is Deb D'Andrea. D'Andrea is the "D" in CraigD! πŸ˜‰ Think D'Andrea guitar picks and you'd be on the right track.

                Good luck resisting the urge to ride your new Fuoco! ...I don't think I'd be able to... πŸ˜‰

                Cheers,

                - CraigD
                

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                • GaieusG Offline
                  Gaieus
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                  @unknownuser said:

                  I like this "flying car" video better...

                  He says "Now that's what I call sport..."
                  πŸ˜„

                  Great video Eric, nice start for my day!

                  Gai...

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                  • Mike LuceyM Offline
                    Mike Lucey
                    last edited by

                    Kris, I've read about the Moller Sky Car some time
                    back and it seems that there is no way the authorities
                    will license these things, pity! Did you see the crane
                    beside the Moller in the video! Just wondering is it
                    actually taking off of on its own steam.

                    Thanks for the the advise Craig. I will have to resist
                    the urge to take it out until I get the license as I
                    can't get insurance without one. However I have a few
                    friends that have bike licenses and insurance and they
                    are more than willing to ride it to a private road and
                    let me have a go.

                    I'm sure a few of the guys here would be interested in
                    having a look a ERain and maybe even Beta Testing.

                    Mike

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                    • John SayersJ Offline
                      John Sayers
                      last edited by

                      that was my immediate reaction also Mike πŸ˜‰ but I did see the hook of the crane for a split second and it wasn't attached to the vehicle.

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                      • Mike LuceyM Offline
                        Mike Lucey
                        last edited by

                        Do you think I'd get away with this?
                        http://www.twike.com/


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                        • Paul RussamP Offline
                          Paul Russam
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                          What I had:

                          http://photo.netcarshow.com/BMW-5_Series_2001_photo_09.jpg

                          BMW 535i 1999 - A 3.5l V8 beast, We loved it but it started to develop a lot of electrical problems and was part exchanged.

                          What I've got:

                          http://photo.netcarshow.com/Volkswagen-Touareg_2003_photo_09.jpg

                          VW Touareg 2003 2.5l diesel - Its good (like a big Golf/Rabbit) but its boring and dull.

                          What I want:

                          http://photo.netcarshow.com/BMW-5_Series_2004_photo_01.jpg

                          BMW 535d sport 3.0l twin turbo diesel - All the economy of the diesel but the umph of an M5 - In black of course with 19" wheels, either one of these 2 styles:

                          http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/bmwheelie/TMP_wheel/bmw_wheel_124.jpg

                          http://www.angelfire.com/biz7/bmwheelie/TMP_wheel/bmw_wheel_172.jpg

                          I don't think I'm asking for too much, am I?

                          Paul Russam
                          English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark allies, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar.

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                          • KrisidiousK Offline
                            Krisidious
                            last edited by

                            the crane has a tether attached to it. the hook is off to the side, the were worried about the hook damaging the car/plane. the reason the tether is there, is in case one of the 4 turbofans fail, and the car comes crashing down. they had a lot of money and time in the prototypes and didn't want to risk it with free flight.... I don't think they have ever taken it to free flight before or forward flight for that matter.

                            on the note of everyone getting one. it's not that they can't you can go and get an experimental pilots license, the thing is they only licensed pilots for aircraft that are approved by the FAA so things like gyro-copters and new designs all fall under one license. the craft has to have written on it in large letters for the pilot to see, experimental aircraft. normally this is inside the cockpit. and you can build your flying device and fly it after passing this very basic flying test.

                            we built one years back, me and some friends from the local libertarian party. the gentleman running for Lt. governor, and the gentleman running for u.s. congressional house seat 7, now our current city councilmen,

                            http://www.mcp.com.au/xcom760/gallery/aircraft-large/aircraft-016.jpg

                            it was a really nice machine, the man who paid for the toy in a box, had lost the use of his legs in a parachuting accident, in the Rangers... so this guy had no fear... we built it, then had to have each 50 hours in the seat with a licensed pilot.

                            well our engine tests and prop tests were all good, and we were all in classes for our license, and our first test flight days came. well the guy running for congress Doug, and our instructor pilot who had never flown a gyro before started on there first hour. as they took off, he pulled back on the stick too hard and the rotor clipped the rear stabilizer or tail. they got off the ground and continued their flight, all was well... on landing they did not clip it again but it came very close.

                            sooo needless to say with my lack of surety in a god, I backed out of the project as to keep my risk of death at a minimum... I'm not sure how much farther they took it. they don't talk about it anymore, but I don't see Phil the owner too often. I know Doug isn't involved any more but I do think he got his Experimental License...

                            anyway the point of the matter is, they will let anyone who can get that certification fly whatever they want... I think the trust fear and monetary hurdles to keep them from doing so...

                            I think this flying car is very unstable, and someone would have to give it port-starboard engine rotation coinciding with the aft-forward rotation. and this would all need to be computerized so that it could compensate for wind gusts and cross winds. I would not trust a man to manipulate the controls quick enough to catch surprise wind changes... it's really cool but I don't know if I would fly one.

                            one of the big let downs for me of the pilot's licnese was that you were not supposed to get acrobatic, and that most of the plane you would fly would not even structurally handle banking hard much less acrobatics... and the cost of the planes that would was huge... maybe one day I'll have my mustang

                            http://www.centaf.af.mil/shared/media/photodb/photos/050427-F-2295B-058.jpg

                            By: Kristoff Rand
                            Home DesignerUnique House Plans

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                            • Mike LuceyM Offline
                              Mike Lucey
                              last edited by

                              @paul russam said:

                              What I want
                              BMW 535d sport 3.0l twin turbo diesel - All the economy of the diesel but the umph of an M5 - In black of course with 19" wheels, either one of these 2 styles:

                              I don't think I'm asking for too much, am I?

                              Good choice of engine Paul. This new 3lt twin turbo from BMW offers the perfect
                              balance of performance and economy for the car enthusiast. Personally I would go for it in the X3 with a LUMMA tuning kit!

                              Mike


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                              • T Offline
                                todamgood4U
                                last edited by

                                WOOT...a post I can actually be a part of and talk for days on...the second love of my life...my realistic dream car...my baby. πŸ˜„

                                Been featured in magazines and is still a daily driver! In the process of putting in a new twin turbo 500+ HP engine. Hoping to run the dyno closer to 600HP though.


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                                • CraigDC Offline
                                  CraigD
                                  last edited by

                                  Whoa! ToDamGood, that thing is off the hook!

                                  Sweet!

                                  • CraigD

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                                  • Paul RussamP Offline
                                    Paul Russam
                                    last edited by

                                    I like the look, nice and anonomous, a real Q car.

                                    Paul Russam
                                    English doesn't borrow from other languages. It follows them down dark allies, knocks them over, and goes through their pockets for loose grammar.

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                                    • W Offline
                                      Will03
                                      last edited by

                                      I love how you kept the exterior a little bit more 'sleeper' ish, bet you've won a race or two with that eh? lol

                                      my one question: is that a bottle of NO on the console? where do you put your arm while driving? lol

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                                      • T Offline
                                        todamgood4U
                                        last edited by

                                        Yea, I love the sleeper look as well. A great story...

                                        I went to my son's daycare to pick him up and this little girl comes up to me and said "My daddy likes your car and saw it in a magazine". I said oh really. Just then her mom came up and the little girl says "hey mommie, it's HIS car". She then turned and smiled and said she got home from work the other night and her husband was looking through a magazine and shouts out "HEY, I know that car, it's always at (whatever their girls name is) daycare". She said he couldn't believe I had all that in there and that he actually saw it in real life. Pretty funny stuff.

                                        I can't go anywhere without people wanting to take a look. They are blown away when they really see what I have inside. Almost 10,000 watts of audio, Playstation 2, TV tuner, DVD, CD, Navigation, 5.1 surround processor, the works. Drive-In movie theaters never sounded so good. πŸ˜†

                                        Yes, that is nitrous there...and my arm fits perfectly over the top of it. My hand rests right at the valve and is actually more confortable on the bottle than without.


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                                        • W Offline
                                          Will03
                                          last edited by

                                          I found the problem, you have no steering wheel... ahahah

                                          great looking car! how fast can you actually get going with NOS? and do you just turn the nozzle on and off by hand when you want? sorry for my ignorance, but I've never ridden in a car that has it.

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                                          • T Offline
                                            todamgood4U
                                            last edited by

                                            LOL...that's called a theft deterent - one of many located on the car. No steering wheel = harder to drive away. Special unique locking pins prevent other steering wheels being put in its place, even if from the same company/brand.

                                            As for the speed thing...I really don't know. I have the car built to look fast, run fast and be fast, but I just cruuiiizzeeee in it. Although, I did, just this one time, put it down as I saw a ricer (slang for a wanna-be import tuner) about a mile up and as I went by him about 140mph (speedo goes to 160), I looked in my rear view mirror only to see a nice gold colored car with interior lights going crazy. So I pulled over and waited for him to catch up...and he was not very happy with me. Luckily for me, I was going faster than he could even determine and I wouldn't admit guilt, so all he could do is yell (and he was literally yelling at me like I was his kid) and look the car over for something stolen.

                                            I haven't ever run it with the nitrous though...but to turn it on, you have to turn the bottle on, allowing gas to the engine. You can then purge (you might see people doing this by spraying up in the air)it at this point to get any air out of the lines to prevent hesitation. Flipping the switch ("go baby go" on Gone in 60 Seconds movie - highly recommended by the way, not only for the hot cars, but Angelina Jolie is fiiiiine in it πŸ˜„ ) putting the petal all the way to the floor opens up the solenoid to inject the gas into the air intake and mixing with the fuel. Mine is set for 60 additional HP per "hit". The injectors are replaceable and can be adjusted from 25hp to blown motor.

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