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losbadgts
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So i been following for a while and even made a reservation for one if they do make. Cool little car to commute. Here is a vid of it.
https://youtu.be/YYbprouVRIw
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Posts: 3625 | From: redwood city | Registered: Apr 2004
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losbadgts
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Btw the prototype will be at sonoma raceway this weekend
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Vndcatr
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LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage ![[Roll Eyes]](rolleyes.gif)
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CoyoteMike
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I put my 1k deposit on one.
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Blind
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.
a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
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02 Harley F150, 15psi
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Vndcatr
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.
a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
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Built 01 cobra
400 rwhp
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hurting your feelings
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Queer as a three dollar bill.
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I pray cobraracer buys it and gets run over by a semi.
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losbadgts
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Its mostly made by a tubular chassis kinda like a drag car. It much safer than most older cars and much safer that a bike. I like the idea i put a deposit a while back too.
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Blind
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.
a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
helluva lot safer than the 3.5 star crash test rating the 99-04 mustangs achieved too ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Vndcatr
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.
a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
helluva lot safer than the 3.5 star crash test rating the 99-04 mustangs achieved too
lol id like to see a side by side comparison
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Built 01 cobra
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I keep having a fantasy about driving over the wheels with my Excursion while passing one up. Then watching the aftermath as it goes down the embankment....
I guess I'm just not ready for this movement ![[Confused]](confused.gif)
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90GT510
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Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
I put my 1k deposit on one.
Man this whole thing is a sham ur out $1k
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Stay Sydewayz
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CoyoteMike
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Originally posted by 90GT510:
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Originally posted by CoyoteMike:
I put my 1k deposit on one.
Man this whole thing is a sham ur out $1k
Got any proof of that? lol
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2014 Focus ST
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[ 2015-08-27, 10:53 AM: Message edited by: coupe5oh ]
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caca
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JohnB
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The rear windows/sail panels look like they are from a Mach1. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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Yuck
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Infineon/Sears point? same difference!
11.8 @ 115 mph @ Sac Raceway
411 rwhp 402 trq (old set up)
540 rwhp 517 rwtrq (new set up)
ET's to come
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
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Originally posted by Blind:
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Originally posted by Vndcatr:
LOL..lets see how you survive an accident in that turd.. What do you possibly like about this thing? besides the gas mileage
it's a space pod full of air bags with tons of leg room. They are claiming it will hit 5 star crash test ratings across the board.
a helluva lot safer than a rolling death trap aka foxbody!
that i agree to, however im not willing to chance my life in that.. goodluck to those who are buying it ..
They wont need to buy a coffin thats a cost saving advantage
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1970 Mustang Coupe M-Code 351w
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Read more into it. Last I heard the prototype used a dinosaur Geo Metro based 3 cylinder engine, or something to that effect. I think they were having issues developing their own powertrain among other items.
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NEIGHT
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Wtf
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wilit
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I've been following Elio for a while. I think their 84mpg estimate is VERY optimistic. Most motorcycles average 45mpg and they have a lot less weight, drag and rolling resistance. Hell, Ninja 250's barely touch 70mpg.
[ 2015-08-27, 07:59 PM: Message edited by: wilit ]
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"If a man hasn't found something worth dying for, he isn't fit to live." - Martin Luther King Jr.
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moeofit32
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yep ill pass
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theconductor
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Originally posted by wilit:
I've been following Elio for a while. I think their 84mpg estimate is VERY optimistic. Most motorcycles average 45mpg and they have a lot less weight, drag and rolling resistance. Hell, Ninja 250's barely touch 70mpg.
Probably not less drag than a bike, unless you're tucked the entire time.
While it is most likely very optimistic like you said, the Geo metro was getting nearly 50 mpg twenty years ago. A modern version of that motor, plus a lighter and more aerodynamic vehicle could get pretty damn good mileage...
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Woke Bruh
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losbadgts
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Originally posted by theconductor:
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Originally posted by wilit:
I've been following Elio for a while. I think their 84mpg estimate is VERY optimistic. Most motorcycles average 45mpg and they have a lot less weight, drag and rolling resistance. Hell, Ninja 250's barely touch 70mpg.
Probably not less drag than a bike, unless you're tucked the entire time.
While it is most likely very optimistic like you said, the Geo metro was getting nearly 50 mpg twenty years ago. A modern version of that motor, plus a lighter and more aerodynamic vehicle could get pretty damn good mileage...
cant wait if they actually build it to get it. Shit i will be happy with 65 to 70 mpg. My current commuter gets 50mpg and im super happy with that.
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