Terrible Car Stuff - Im sorry but in this thread we measure cargo capacity in shrimp

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freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

Cross posting from PYF
Wasn't sure if this belongs in here or the mechanical failures thread.

The floating blip is a fridge

# ¿ Oct 21, 2013 20:13

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# ¿ May 10, 2024 19:33

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

atomicthumbs posted:

WikiHow, the how-to site that anyone can edit

Good thing nobody would need to look that up in the first place.... right? :ohdear:

# ¿ Nov 21, 2013 15:23

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

Saw this today and thought of you guys

# ¿ Mar 22, 2014 16:20

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# ¿ May 27, 2014 21:43

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

People have mentioned "The Last Chase" here before so I checked it out on amazon

�113 for a DVD :v:

# ¿ May 28, 2014 19:16

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

PYF found another pony car

# ¿ May 31, 2014 17:12

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Mahmoud Ahmadinejad posted:

Rich showoffs are terrible car stuff. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/crime/10898305/Rich-kid-of-Instagram-sees-cars-worth-500000-torched-by-arsonists.html

Also arsonists are terrible too.

Are they sure the Lamborghini and Ferrari was arson?

# ¿ Jun 18, 2014 12:43

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

Would the insurance company pay up before the culprits were caught?
They might argue the owners were attempting to commit fraud

# ¿ Jun 18, 2014 15:51

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Phy posted:

Like
Oh my glob you guys
Seriously

# ¿ Jul 22, 2014 19:57

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KozmoNaut posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7p6hqMnsLFY

They were all wearing gopros so you can see it from many angles

Luckily they all survived

# ¿ Sep 3, 2014 12:07

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xzzy posted:

Also, racing is going to a weird place.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE78Og1MdSw

I'm sure we'll get used to it if alternative energy racing ever catches on but for now it is scary and horrible.

They sound like spaceships.
Now all they need to do is make them hover on electromagnets and we can have real life F-Zero

# ¿ Sep 4, 2014 17:51

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xzzy posted:

I know we have lots of oil left so internal combustion will be around for a good long while but it seems like the writing's on the wall.

If they reduce the rate of oil use it means they can run internal combustion for longer.
Eventually there will only be enough left for 1 racing car and a fighter jet to chase it

# ¿ Sep 4, 2014 19:09

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

A hip flask might fit alright so just take to drinking whiskey whilst driving about

# ¿ Sep 10, 2014 11:59

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# ¿ Oct 1, 2014 19:39

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Throatwarbler posted:

It seems odd that they would spend so much effort making a car in a body style that they aren't known for. You would think their first electric car would be some kind of low slung sports car instead of a small box van?

It's a hybrid rather than a full electric car but they do have the i8

# ¿ Oct 8, 2014 14:14

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InitialDave posted:

~~You're also making everyone think that British~~ engineers are complete sociopaths.

# ¿ Oct 18, 2014 21:43

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atomicthumbs posted:

Stancing is just getting silly now

# ¿ Nov 27, 2014 11:35

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Ludicro posted:

I think its hilarious they think that anyone other than old people who never got anything more than a motorcycle licence would be interested in buying one of these. I had a look on their website and the absolute dirt cheapest model they do is this shitbucket.

Its impossible to find out from the website how much this would cost in the UK, and the UK is usually more expensive but a straight conversion would be �7899. So what else can you get for around that price?

Ford Ka - �8945

Ford Fiesta - �9995

Volkswagen Up - 8765

Peugeot 108 - �8245

Thats just the tip of the iceberg, almost every European manufacturer has a small, cheap and efficient hatchback that you could get brand new for a similar price as one of these Aixam shitboxes. Admittedly they are a bit more money but for that extra cash you get the added peace of mind that you won't feel embarrassed every time you go out for a drive, and that won't die a horrible death in a minor collision.

This just takes the piss though.

Keep in mind this has a top speed of 28mph.

EDIT - Should point out all these cars are barebones and have no additional options selected, including the Aixams.

Looking forward to going into the back of one of these at 70mph.
People take bikes on the A46 (a 70mph road) which is insane enough (yet perfectly legal)
They at least go down the hard shoulder, these things won't.

# ¿ Dec 13, 2014 01:24

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atomicthumbs posted:

Trees always win

# ¿ Dec 18, 2014 10:43

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

This was the result of someone trying to break into my door. The tumbler was actually inside the door, supposedly it is a common technique to hit the lock with a hammer and chisel in order to get at the lock inside.

They hosed up so badly it sealed the driver's door so I had to get in via the passenger door for a month until I could get it fixed.

# ¿ Jan 23, 2015 23:02

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Powershift posted:

It looks startled

# ¿ Mar 9, 2015 13:53

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

Prototype solar time attack car

# ¿ Apr 2, 2015 07:59

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

Please stop talking about fizzy pop. Some children even prefer the taste of diet drinks, I had a phase of it when younger and my sister currently is.

# ¿ Apr 7, 2015 07:45

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# ¿ Apr 18, 2015 11:47

freelop: Apr 28, 2013; Where we're going, we won't need fries to see

Looks more like the hand goes back in the window as it goes over.
Please keep your arms and legs inside the ride until the vehicle has come to a complete stop.

# ¿ May 6, 2015 08:38

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surebet posted:

Replace the other knobs with these and you've got a deal

# ¿ May 7, 2015 10:49

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Vanagoon posted:

I don't hate this. It needs a Giant comedy mustache above the grille though. It just screams "grinning villain" to me

Specifically Fawful

# ¿ May 12, 2015 10:35

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BigPaddy posted:

Not seen a steam powered truck before.

Not terrible car stuff

Rollin' coal

# ¿ May 20, 2015 15:06

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WebDog posted:

It's like that immature forums exchange where kids argue weather something like a McLaren could charge through a brick wall at top speed, and then adding that if it was made of diamonds it would do better as they're the hardest substance on earth.

That conundrum was solved ages ago

# ¿ Jun 4, 2015 08:35

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Wolfsbane posted:

Thread appropriate comedy option:

I've seen a couple of these in person though not in that colour and they don't look too bad

# ¿ Jun 12, 2015 23:06

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Linedance posted:

Renault Megane - Manchild Edition

It's like the western version of anime covered Japanese cars

# ¿ Jun 17, 2015 09:31

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Wasabi the J posted:

I want to here the audio from inside the merc

# ¿ Jun 17, 2015 14:42

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The gbs OSHA thread has a couple of good ones lately

# ¿ Jun 22, 2015 07:40

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Rhyno posted:

HOW DOES IT STEER?

# ¿ Jun 23, 2015 07:22

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Quantrill posted:

Is the new movie a reboot or a sequel?
If it's a sequel it really should have been Ecto 2, if it is reboot..... why?

# ¿ Jul 10, 2015 10:10

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Powershift posted:

1992 "packard" crown vic

It would be better if the grille was stretched out into a cow catcher type thing from the front of a train

# ¿ Jul 13, 2015 12:56

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Sigma X posted:

I haven't bought anything other than Samsungs TVs ever since I switched away from my Sony Wega CRT that weighed 190 lbs. I haven't had a problem with anything until my most recent purchase, a UN40JU6500FXZA for the bedroom. gently caress, do the apps suck; my older UN55C8000 is way better. I don't know if youtube is the worst offender, or their "stream from your computer" app, but they just. Don't. WORK.

I used to love the youtube app on my Toshiba smart tv as it would be controllable from my tablet but then the app started cutting the last 20-30 seconds of a video off which rendered it pretty pointless.

# ¿ Jul 23, 2015 14:24

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veedubfreak posted:

I'm still amazed that people get out of their cars on the freeway. After hearing the story about the 2 kids that basically lost their legs when some idiot hit them while they were trying to change their tire on the shoulder, whenever I break down, I just call AAA and hang out in my car.

http://www.thedenverchannel.com/news/teens-changing-tire-get-pinned-lose-legs

Staying in the car won't help you if a lorry runs in to the back of you.
I was always taught if you break down on the motorway it's best to get out and get as far behind the crash barrier as possible.

# ¿ Aug 18, 2015 11:52

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DarkSol posted:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pDFFINZdP08

And, of course this was in Florida.

Lets say he somehow got free and for whatever reason couldn't be tracked down.
What's the cost of repairing his vehicle vs the cost of the fine for being towed?

# ¿ Aug 27, 2015 11:41

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# ¿ May 10, 2024 19:33

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netally posted:

I so want this to be real.

Terrible owner stuff

# ¿ Nov 24, 2015 22:34

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