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Old 09-18-2007, 10:57 PM   #11
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I think you need the Bagger 288 to suitably frighten the townspeople while insuring a safe, smooth, and traffic free commute.
Now that is a rig!
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Old 09-18-2007, 11:20 PM   #12
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I think you need the Bagger 288 to suitably frighten the townspeople while insuring a safe, smooth, and traffic free commute.
That looks really neat, looking at it makes my micro-unit feel all tingly! But then I'd have to get a different license class rating, and actually have to learn how to drive.

Perhaps this is more practical; and you know I am ALL ABOUT practical!



or this?

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That looks really neat, looking at it makes my micro-unit feel all tingly! But then I'd have to get a different license class rating, and actually have to learn how to drive.

Perhaps this is more practical; and you know I am ALL ABOUT practical!

Just put it on one of those Diesel truck flatbeds from Ice Road Truckers. This way you could have a two-stage "thrifty-mode" where your image-dump-truck will be getting infinite MPG with the engine off while it's on the flatbed (you'll need a GPS to credit the MPG, since the odometer won't move). When you get to your destination, you can go 4-wheelin' in the mall parking lot in the image-dump-truck with all the gas you save (about what, 30 seconds worth?!?!?).

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Old 09-18-2007, 11:39 PM   #14
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See, now that's the sort of help I was lookin for!
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Would a wing like this work?
Yes, but only if you mount it upside down and drive fast enough to generate lift. It will then reduce rolling resistance.
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Old 09-19-2007, 06:43 AM   #16
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I just realized I didn't give yous guys enuf info. I use it for commuting 200 miles (one way) and I go home for lunch too (cheaper than dining out).
Then just imagine how much better your mileage is not doing 2 mile urban trips. LOL
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Yes, but only if you mount it upside down and drive fast enough to generate lift. It will then reduce rolling resistance.
I vote that it's filled with 10kg of compressed helium....

Shh.. don't tell anyone that all you're doing is making more mass to move
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Apparently I missed an interesting exchange from this afternoon on a now deleted thread. You guys have all the fun! If thats not the case my suggestion is a "turbonator exhaust" they have excellent swirl production properties.

Edit: My bad, I thought the range rover thread got axed
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