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IOwnCalculus posted:The bigger and more useful Fiesta 3cyl does better than that on both city and highway, without the weight, expense, and complexity of a hybrid drivetrain and battery. The CR-Z's mileage is downright terrible for a Prius-sized hybrid. Which is weird because I had a 2010 Insight (which is basically a bigger CR-Z) with the same motor and the CVT transmission, and I regularly got in the high 40s for mileage.
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Shampoo posted:Which is weird because I had a 2010 Insight (which is basically a bigger CR-Z) with the same motor and the CVT transmission, and I regularly got in the high 40s for mileage. It could also be underrated, I frequently get in the mid to high 40s while on the freeway.
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CharlesM posted:Why doesn't the cab align with the bed? because  MERICA
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Tekne posted:Listen to the M4 sing. 1:23 it sounds like a clogged hair dryer absolutely belongs in this thread... terrible. It's all up to the aftermarket now.
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Negromancer posted:because It's sitting with the front wheels on a ramp so chassis flex.
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Amphion posted:At least these ridiculous trucks have better bumper levels, don't know what you do with them though. These are some sort of specialist tow vehicles for circumventing needing an air brake endorsement on your licence or something, right? They aren't sold to dickheads to drop their spawn at school and go shopping, are they? I'm struggling to think of how someone can be stupid enough to want such a vehicle (excluding people dodging needing a heavy articulated license), yet rich enough to afford it.
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IPCRESS posted:They aren't sold to dickheads to drop their spawn at school and go shopping, are they? Funny you should ask, as a friend posted this photo to facebook last week, which should answer your question. 
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Amphion posted:At least these ridiculous trucks have better bumper levels, don't know what you do with them though. spends 500$ filling 100 gallon fuel cells, blames Obama
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Amphion posted:At least these ridiculous trucks have better bumper levels, don't know what you do with them though. There is one of these in town (the smaller version  ) that is wrapped in a CrossFit vinyl job and sits out front of the place as a mobile sign. There is a profound irony in using a thing like this to advertise CrossFit of all things, but all the dudes I've ever met IN CrossFit all have extreme cases of small man syndrome so maybe it isn't that ironic.
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IPCRESS posted:These are some sort of specialist tow vehicles for circumventing needing an air brake endorsement on your licence or something, right? No, most of these are stock Ford F-650's & Devyl fucked around with this message at 06:27 on Jan 25, 2014 |
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You just know that they're not ludicrous enough for some people stock, so I had to see how people modify those huge trucks. I started looking at terrible 4x4 forums and found a bunch of trucks. Lots of questionable and baffling stuff but then I got distracted so a bunch are awesome as gently caress.   It's the beige and the subtle graphics that make this one a real work of art.    Box trucks need more style   Tow trucks too  I have no idea what this is but I like it.   OK, the first one of these really confused me, but the second made me feel like I was missing something. Is this a thing?   OK, not a real truck but I saw it, who cares.   1960 JEEP WILLYS 4X4 ONLY ONE IN THE WORLD LIKE THIS. BODY IS HAND BUILT FROM MAPLE AND CHERRY 1'' THICK GLUED AND SCREWED EVERY 4 INCHES 10 COATS OF SPAR VARNISH. TITLED AND STREET LEGAL. A MUST SEE    
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I was going to make a joke about crumple zones but in a 1960s jeep the occupants are probably the crumple zone regardless.
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Ror posted:OK, the first one of these really confused me, but the second made me feel like I was missing something. Is this a thing? Shortbed dually with a sleeper? Lookin' pretty AI to me. (Second "example" has stacks no less.) Only thing missing is a whip antenna for the CB. And a lot lizard or three.
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Ror posted:OK, the first one of these really confused me, but the second made me feel like I was missing something. Is this a thing? If these have 5th wheels (the first one looks like it does) then these are legit IMO.
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Nocheez posted:The CR-Z is not exactly a great gas mileage vehicle. It's rated at 31/37 mpg for the US, which is pretty crappy for a 2-seater hybrid. Doesn't the Camry hybrid get better mileage than that? Yeah. Unless 31/37 is an absurd underrating, that's downright terrible for a little 2-seater. The Camry hybrid, Lexus ES300h, and Avalon hybrid all share the same ~200hp combined Toyota HSD drivetrain, and are all rated for somewhere around 40/39. (They aren't completely the same platform though. The Camry has a shorter wheelbase than the other two.) For what it's worth, the city part of that rating is unrealistic if you aren't willing to drive like a hypermiler, figure on more like 35. The highway part is easy to beat by 1-2 MPG if you set the cruise control for 65mph.
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Looks very "Airport Vehicle" to me, especially that tow hook on the back and the beacon up top. Former cargo puller maybe? Reminds me of a taller tug but it looks too light and the tires are too skinny. Green paint so maybe military surplus?
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http://imgur.com/a/ez8L3  and forty freaking grand... yikes. I'd say if meatpimp wants to flip his MR2 he should look into trik'ing it
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drukqs posted:http://imgur.com/a/ez8L3 The only thing terrible about this is the price. I'd drive the gently caress out of that all day every day.
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drukqs posted:http://imgur.com/a/ez8L3
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InitialDave posted:MR2? More like merdeux, ai-je raison? ha, jr high French class finally paid off. Repairs on a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet convertible top not working: http://imgur.com/a/nYbRg
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neckbeard posted:Repairs on a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet convertible top not working: Oh dear god  Can you imagine getting billed flat rate for that job? 
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First thing I think of seeing that. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77CxBagNdYM
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drukqs posted:http://imgur.com/a/ez8L3 The build thread should be called "SW20 MR2 Trike: A cast study in understeer"
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neckbeard posted:Repairs on a Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet convertible top not working: It's trying to punish whoever bought one of those miserable things, but unfortunately a dealer tech suffers instead.
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Guys that wooden jeep is awesome and looks to be extremely well done. I'm calling wrong thread on that one because I'd drive the hell out of it.
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It looks cool as hell but I'm gonna go ahead and recommend you set up an appointment with your chiropractor first.
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Oh hey, look. http://www.cherrybronco.com/cars.php Terrible photos on their site and terrible detail on the cars but they started with a Bronco and built a shitload of wood cars. The jeep photos originally came from craigslist so I guess some of the others are out in the world with various owners.    I was very wrong, totally awesome.
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Amphion posted:At least these ridiculous trucks have better bumper levels, don't know what you do with them though. I can't hate this. I know I should, but instead I love this.
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JackRabbitStorm posted:I can't hate this. I know I should, but instead I love this. I'm with you. I'd drive this poo poo all day every day. If I could afford the gas for it.
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JackRabbitStorm posted:I can't hate this. I know I should, but instead I love this. Yeah. Its literally the exact thing I wanted as a child, but in the Adult Version. I would road-trip that thing to Vegas and just not give a single gently caress.
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They sure look like regular old heavy duty truck chassis with a smaller cab and bed put on top. I wouldn't drive one, I already have a big dumb 20,000lb pickup with a 7x14 foot bed. It cost a hell of a lot less than those do, is diesel, and has a manual transmission. I recommend you all buy one instead Bonus: they come in convertible, hardtop, gas, diesel, auto, manual... you name it. Doccers' girlfriend and I already each have one, who's next in AI? 
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kastein posted:They sure look like regular old heavy duty truck chassis with a smaller cab and bed put on top. Bonus: if you bolt a bed in the back, you can register it as an RV! Not being able to get your vehicles into the garage to work on them is a terrible car thing.  
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kastein posted:They sure look like regular old heavy duty truck chassis with a smaller cab and bed put on top. No, your old heavy ex-military dump truck is a loving luxo-barge on the inside compared to these things. I mean seriously, who spends $150k on a (heavy) SUV and has the cheapest stock ford vinyl interior?
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kastein posted:They sure look like regular old heavy duty truck chassis with a smaller cab and bed put on top. Do you have a thread about it? I... Could get behind the idea if I move somewhere with a little more space, even though it's surely a path of pain, frustration, and expense. How much did it cost? How's the diesel consumption? I sorta like the idea of hauling everything I own at once. Or just setting up a rolling party on the back. Can you get an average-sized sedan up in there?
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Pham Nuwen posted:I sorta like the idea of hauling everything I own at once. Or just setting up a rolling party on the back. Can you get an average-sized sedan up in there?
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I regret not snapping a picture of a porche SUV parked in a handicap space. It had a segway mounted to the back.
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RandomPauI posted:I regret not snapping a picture of a porche SUV parked in a handicap space. It had a segway mounted to the back. Some handicap people use segways to get around.. they can stand fine but walking is difficult for some people with specific issues.
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neckbeard posted:ha, jr high French class finally paid off. They have to disassemble so much of the car it hardly looks like anything anymore from this angle. Unbelievable. 
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neckbeard posted:ha, jr high French class finally paid off. This thing is going to be incredible around 2030 when hipsters buy up the last remaining stock and tell each other on forums how to repair them.
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