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Lazarus · 01-31-2010, 09:46 PM

I want the Puffin. it's closer than you think.

Christ · 01-31-2010, 10:00 PM

I mentioned somewhere else that I had almost purchased a personal helicopter (homebuilt) for $500... I only decided not to buy it because it would have gotten me into alot of trouble, I'm sure.

If nothing else, I'd have probably gotten shot down.

alohaspirit · 01-31-2010, 10:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MadisonMPG

Jet Pack? Hell, I just want my Hoverboard.

you can keep it

I got a Pitbull now

Christ · 01-31-2010, 10:11 PM

I really do want a Segway, though. Dunno why.

luvit · 01-31-2010, 10:31 PM

i am very disappointed with the style of automobiles. i like the early year 200x insight body style. now they are looking more like a regular car.

believe it or not, just a few months ago when i bought my old accord, i had a choice between the '91, '92, and '86 models. i like the body style of the 1986 i drive today.
..probably the pop-up lights is what i liked best. up, or down.

lastly, i have to get a 3rd car for the family this summer. it'll probably be a 1700 lbs HF for me.

alohaspirit · 01-31-2010, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Christ

I really do want a Segway, though. Dunno why.

me too

but seriously, i could get behind this or an aero-kitted t-rex

KITT222 · 01-31-2010, 11:03 PM

I want my hovercar! That way I can buy the nuclear power conversion kit for $5k and be able to go without fillups forever! And my time machine so I can stop Ford from making the Model T gasoline powered, and make it electric!

The air car though is interesting. Granted, its a small airplane, but still its a step in the right direction.

gone-ot · 02-01-2010, 09:50 AM

...if Lockheed (XFV-1 "Pogo"), Convair (XFY-1) and Ryan (F-53) couldn't make viable VTOL single-seat fighters, I seriously DOUBT some fly-by-night (pun intended) company can.

tasdrouille · 02-01-2010, 10:05 AM

Because appealing to emotions is the single best way to sell something. And unfortunately, efficiency does not generate strong emotions in most people.

Christ · 02-01-2010, 10:09 AM

I still don't like that T-Rex. Those things are ugly and fairly impractical to begin with... adding an "aero" body and some panniers just isn't really my definition of awesome.

Plus, I dunno if you noticed or not, but that body is more tuned for high-speed downforce generation.

01-31-2010, 10:00 PM	#12 (permalink)
Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	I mentioned somewhere else that I had almost purchased a personal helicopter (homebuilt) for $500... I only decided not to buy it because it would have gotten me into alot of trouble, I'm sure. If nothing else, I'd have probably gotten shot down. __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"

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Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	I really do want a Segway, though. Dunno why. __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"

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luvit epic stock master Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: US Posts: 377 86 Accord LX (carb) - '86 Honda Accord LX 90 day: 35.57 mpg (US) Thanks: 19 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	i am very disappointed with the style of automobiles. i like the early year 200x insight body style. now they are looking more like a regular car. believe it or not, just a few months ago when i bought my old accord, i had a choice between the '91, '92, and '86 models. i like the body style of the 1986 i drive today. ..probably the pop-up lights is what i liked best. up, or down. lastly, i have to get a 3rd car for the family this summer. it'll probably be a 1700 lbs HF for me. __________________ . single person car thread .

02-01-2010, 09:50 AM	#18 (permalink)
gone-ot ...beats walking... Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: . Posts: 6,190 Thanks: 179 Thanked 1,525 Times in 1,126 Posts	...if Lockheed (XFV-1 "Pogo"), Convair (XFY-1) and Ryan (F-53) couldn't make viable VTOL single-seat fighters, I seriously DOUBT some fly-by-night (pun intended) company can. Last edited by gone-ot; 02-01-2010 at 10:51 AM..

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KITT222 Ecomodder en route Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: South of the Cities, Minnesota Posts: 190 Vib - '04 Pontiac Vibe base Thanks: 10 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	I want my hovercar! That way I can buy the nuclear power conversion kit for $5k and be able to go without fillups forever! And my time machine so I can stop Ford from making the Model T gasoline powered, and make it electric! The air car though is interesting. Granted, its a small airplane, but still its a step in the right direction.

02-01-2010, 10:09 AM	#20 (permalink)
Christ Moderate your Moderation. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Troy, Pa. Posts: 8,919 Pasta - '96 Volkswagen Passat TDi 90 day: 45.22 mpg (US) Thanks: 1,369 Thanked 430 Times in 353 Posts	I still don't like that T-Rex. Those things are ugly and fairly impractical to begin with... adding an "aero" body and some panniers just isn't really my definition of awesome. Plus, I dunno if you noticed or not, but that body is more tuned for high-speed downforce generation. __________________ "¿ʞɐǝɹɟ ɐ ǝɹ,noʎ uǝɥʍ 'ʇı ʇ,usı 'ʎlǝuol s,ʇı"

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