07-10-2019, 11:50 AM
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Bear in mind that,the frontal area has nothing to do with the front of the vehicle.It's the overall shadow of the body,projected from dead-ahead,or from dead-behind,with coherent light,as sunlight,or laser light.  |
This is a common misunderstanding of what frontal area is, and how it is measured.
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07-10-2019, 01:16 PM
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Bear in mind that,the frontal area has nothing to do with the front of the vehicle.It's the overall shadow of the body,projected from dead-ahead,or from dead-behind,with coherent light,as sunlight,or laser light. |
Yes, and he's cut the greenhouse in half. Less frontal area. |
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07-10-2019, 01:47 PM
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Yes, and he's cut the greenhouse in half. Less frontal area.
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Yes he did! And I was so distracted by the aggravated rear width that it pulled my attention away from the narrowing.
I went stupid on you,and apologise if my comment was cutting.I never meant that.
And another brain cell bites the dust! 
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07-10-2019, 05:52 PM
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Yes he did! And I was so distracted by the aggravated rear width that it pulled my attention away from the narrowing.
I went stupid on you,and apologise if my comment was cutting.I never meant that.
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Np, the aero on the rear is atrocious... |
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07-15-2019, 10:36 AM
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Anyone posted this thing yet? Sea Lion Prototype (developed 2006-2012) s/n SL001 Brushed Aluminum and Stainless Steel
https://www.fantasyjunction.com/inve...vehicle/photos
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07-15-2019, 02:42 PM
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I think it affected all of us that way. For me it was all those sharp edges.
From Nawrleens to Tennessee, amphibious cars probably look good right now.
http://audi.the-cars.eu/data/media/1...Amphibious.jpg
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07-16-2019, 12:39 AM
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An amphibious jeep can be clumsy, but an amphibious car only stays in character with hydrofoils.
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07-21-2019, 09:53 AM
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Oh, it's amphibious you want:
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07-21-2019, 11:56 AM
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Get the German-made Class A amphibious motorhome. No need for a house. Or boat. Or car. Get a handful of FEMA certifications, TWIC, incorporate, and then temporarily park or dock anywhere to get life’s errands done.
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07-21-2019, 01:05 PM
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Extra points if it's air-liftable?
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