06-27-2009, 02:15 PM
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Junkyard Wars does a Hypermiling Episode!
I found some old Junkyard Wars episodes, and I noticed that one of the episodes is about hypermiling. The teams build little econo-mobiles out of wheelchairs and engines from a hedge trimmer and a motor scooter. It's pretty well done.
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06-27-2009, 06:34 PM
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cool, p&g for the win 
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06-27-2009, 07:02 PM
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When they actually do the contest, you'll find the P&G doesn't go quite as planned... 
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06-27-2009, 08:01 PM
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When I downloaded it, it was only audio???
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06-27-2009, 08:48 PM
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When I downloaded it, it was only audio???
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Try using VLC Media Player. Windows Media Player sometimes sucks at playing video properly.
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06-27-2009, 08:58 PM
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They don't make any new episodes anymore, do they? I always liked Junkyard Wars, it was a great show.
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06-28-2009, 12:19 AM
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I will download this soon, I used to love junkyard wars!
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06-29-2009, 11:12 PM
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Look between 8:30 and 9:00, same shape as the aptera.
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07-02-2009, 04:21 PM
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That was a great episode. I must've watched every show when it was on. I was always amazed at the stuff that actually ran when they were done.
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07-03-2009, 11:31 AM
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That was a great episode. I must've watched every show when it was on. I was always amazed at the stuff that actually ran when they were done.
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I have every junkyard wars episode ever on my hard drive; let me know if you want to re-watch any! 
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