05-13-2020, 06:55 PM
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"What's cool about the [Accimoto FUV] is its inherently unaerodynamic yet distinctive shape."
I want to make one into a tor-pe-do.
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Different strokes for different folks. Aerodynamics do play a relevant role, but when it comes to classic cars I'm not so excited about a much disruptive facelift.
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05-13-2020, 07:09 PM
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I'd agree about classic cars ...to an extent. But the FUV isn't a classic yet.
I see it more as the foundation for an aftermarket full of specialist bits 'n pieces. As needed for the Rapid Responder, etc. Range extension would be high on the list.
Remember the 4-wheel FMR_Tg500?
Arcimoto could totally do that. Except 160hp all-wheel drive.
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05-15-2020, 12:50 AM
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It's all about Diesel
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Seems like you're considering to build a replica based on the Arcimoto mechanics. Seems quite similar to what was done in Brazil with those MG TD replicas based on a Beetle floorpan, such as the MP Lafer.
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05-15-2020, 02:19 AM
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I'd agree about classic cars ...to an extent. But the FUV isn't a classic yet.
I see it more as the foundation for an aftermarket full of specialist bits 'n pieces. As needed for the Rapid Responder, etc. Range extension would be high on the list.
Remember the 4-wheel FMR_Tg500?
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Looking at these drivers leaning into the turn like its a motorcycle just gives me joy. I can feel those thins hard steering wheels, hear little chirpy engines, smell the pre-catalyst exhaust (with leaded), and the wind as they try not to slide off some flat vinyl seat cover in the turn. 
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05-15-2020, 02:22 AM
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Like the wooden motor home, just scaled down with full pontoon fenders.
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Speechless!
I want one.
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05-15-2020, 03:45 AM
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I am unsure that I have ever seen a parked Tesla, just dozens of moving ones.
Do you guys remember when Balto was trying to troubleshoot his Insight's cooling system? Old Mechanic kept telling him to make sure the fan was working right, Balto refused, and then eventually realized that it was wired backward?
Mech told him to go back and \thank all of his posts in that thread.
Do you guys remember Old Mechanic's transmission?
Do you guys remember Arragonis?
Do you guys remember XPedro's project?
Did HydroJim ever grow up?
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I have a Facebook account. I post witty things all of the time and on average I get one like. One! That is the thanks that I get!
I cannot discuss politics there, though. I have a Twitter account. I do not have any idea why, but I do, and I ignore it as much as possible, but I do not know of anywhere else where people have opinions that sometimes matter to me.
Anyway, I pointed out that in 2017 Google released YouTube TV and in 2020 television became YouTube.
Someone please tell me that they are still making cartoons! I want some kind of format that continues being released besides people video chatting!
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05-15-2020, 04:20 AM
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I remember lots of those usernames, and I remember how old mechanic was always obsessed about whether he got thanked for some post.
They are still making cartoons. There, someone told you. :-)
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05-15-2020, 02:28 PM
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Someone please tell me that they are still making cartoons! I want some kind of format that continues being released besides people video chatting!
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Cartoons, in the form of memes, are the only remaing avenue of free speech. Facebook are determined to close that door: https://duckduckgo.com/?q=facebook+detect+memes
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05-16-2020, 12:21 AM
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Post number 118....
Closer to the goal of eclipsing the locked climate change thread's # of posts. And no politics.
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05-16-2020, 02:13 AM
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You liked the wooden motorhome, but no Thanks? The picture is outdated. The drivetrain needs to be electric, and the door should be double doors that scissor up and meet at the centerline.
Long way to go with no politics, Elio Motors, The Next Big Thing?!!... is up to 1981 posts. No politics, just sketchy financial shenanigans.
I remember HydroJim and Arragonis, but not Xpedro.
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