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Old 06-18-2011, 12:39 AM   #35 (permalink)
larrybuck
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Buy our wonderful NEW car that saves you money as it gets 35mpg! (lol!)

As per the SILENT car/pedestrian issue: a simple solution..... Have a factory or after market PEDESTRIAN PUSH BUTTON that is as easy to find and use as 3 way flashers.
A small speaker is mounted under the hood. When the helpful noise is needed, a per government level decibal level sound emits for 10seconds.

The sound?? I'm thinking of Steve McQueen's Mustang in BULLIT where he blips the gas a few times waiting for the taxi to clear the intersection, before he lays it on starting to chase the Charger! Nothing unreasonable, but enough anyone could pick up on.... How about any V8 with a loping cam sound?? The early part of drag racers raising their RPM'S just prior to launch???

Here around Portland, many want to ride the Prius green wagon in a snobby way, w/o ever one moment's notice to driving green in a literal way. I'm tailgated by Prius's and Metro's just as often as any thing else!!!
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