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07-08-2010, 09:03 PM | #1 | |
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Veyron Speed-Record Debrief
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07-09-2010, 10:23 AM | #2 |
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Although I despise this car, I will give my imput: Going 300 MPH would require a special type of tire. I don't know if we have developed a rubber compound for that to withstand the heat. I suppose that it would require a very thick tire, one that could absorb that much heat. A lot of rubber would be necessary. I read that the tires cost $20,000 for a set. Another way to break 300 would be to drop the weight. This thing weighs 2 tons. All it is designed for is to go in a straight line. And on top of that to top it off, it doesn't even come with manual transmission. WHAT WERE THEY THINKING? They just ruined it, it is supposed to be a super car.
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07-09-2010, 11:44 AM | #3 | |
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07-09-2010, 03:25 PM | #4 |
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07-09-2010, 06:16 PM | #5 |
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Exactly Max!, who actually needs a car that can go 270mph. As long as the car can get me to A to B and back again, that'll do me.
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07-09-2010, 06:32 PM | #6 |
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My car goes 0-60 in 2.4mins. Assuming the engine or transmission doesn't blow-up. haha
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07-10-2010, 05:57 AM | #7 | |
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1: Manual Transmission This is a subject I talk about ad nauseam, but I really feel that it is that important. There is no advantage to an automatic transmission, unless you are a New York taxi cab driver. No matter what you are looking for whether it be fuel economy, power, or torque, a manual transmission will just get the job done better. Finally it is just easier to drive if you ask me. 2: Fuel Economy No matter how much anyone wants me to, I will never see a purpose in owning a hummer. Yes, it gets you from point A to point B, but it costs you a lot of money, and it is a car that makes you a (can't use my favorite word here because too many of them will get offended.) |
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07-09-2010, 06:30 PM | #8 | |
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07-10-2010, 05:50 AM | #9 |
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I don't care if it is more efficient, that just makes it harder to drive. So what if it shifts faster than I can. It's harder to drive.
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07-10-2010, 05:08 PM | #10 |
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So going from park to drive is too hard for you???????
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enough about gears!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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07-12-2010, 04:16 AM | #12 |
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Mart...I have to ask Max one more question..off the subject of the thread of course..
Max..I you were going to buy a car & you could only choose from these two..which would it be 1970 Ford Pinto 3-door hatchback with manual transmission 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 with automatic transmission
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