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I saw two things -- the diffuser with fences abaft the wheel well and tubular scoops to bring air across the back of the hub. IIRC they double as dive planes, but I didn't watch it again.
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12-22-2021, 04:56 PM
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Sure a Volvo SUV might not be the most aerodynamic vehicle out there, but look at this almost fully-blocked grille...
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12-28-2021, 03:56 PM
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12-29-2021, 04:28 AM
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"Gullwin dows" ?
I like it!
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12-29-2021, 07:29 AM
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OK, it's a model, but do we think it would have sold, full-size? Any details on the model maker?
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12-29-2021, 08:28 AM
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OK, it's a model, but do we think it would have sold, full-size?
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It looks neat, but I doubt it would be practical.
I would find it at least inconvenient to get my body in and out of that, and it would only get worse as I get older and bigger. Given how low the car is, the gullwings would only make it more difficult.
Also, the tiny wheels will not make a good ride on any road other than fresh, level pavement.
Add to that no cargo space and a greenhouse effect climate control...
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12-29-2021, 12:02 PM
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Also, the tiny wheels will not make a good ride on any road other than fresh, level pavement.
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The small casters we are familiar with are unsprung. A small wheel might be defeated by trying to climb a curb over half its radius, but ride quality is mostly about suspension, and the smaller, lighter wheel is easier to control.
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12-29-2021, 01:14 PM
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OK, it's a model, but do we think it would have sold, full-size? Any details on the model maker?
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There is a clue on the sidepod: Vault-tec.
thedrive.com/.../the-completely-insane-cars-of-fallout-4
Ingress-egress is questionable. But it has the oddity.
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12-29-2021, 01:21 PM
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OK, I'm officially past my best before date. I read almost to the bottom of that thinking Fallout must be a movie. So, this stuff is all just computer graphics?
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12-29-2021, 03:53 PM
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OK, I'm officially past my best before date.
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JACG: toy model of a video game car, but I dig it
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Usually vBulletin will do that automagically. If you want to catch up: www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fallout+vehicles
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