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Title: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: johnc on August 10, 2008, 09:41:50 AM
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Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: Michael Moore on August 10, 2008, 10:25:13 AM
"squeezing into your rubber trousers"? I dunno what he's used to riding.
(http://sock.blogs.com/sock/saddle.jpg)

I kinda get the feeling he's not a bike guy...

Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: johnc on August 10, 2008, 10:47:59 AM
si ... unless it's "drag" racing  [evil]

Quote from: Michael Moore on August 10, 2008, 10:25:13 AM
"squeezing into your rubber trousers"? I dunno what he's used to riding.
(http://sock.blogs.com/sock/saddle.jpg)

I kinda get the feeling he's not a bike guy...


Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: duckwrench13 on August 10, 2008, 02:22:58 PM
Quote from: Michael Moore on August 10, 2008, 10:25:13 AM
"squeezing into your rubber trousers"? I dunno what he's used to riding.

Maria has some specific products at work for just such a problem! [thumbsup]

If you ask nicely, she'll even make you a Pony outfit too...in your favorite color of latex! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


Back on topic... I want one. And I've already figured out how to mount an M240 .30cal belt fed machine gun in the fuselage. [evil] [laugh]
Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: johnc on August 10, 2008, 02:41:35 PM
Quote from: duckwrench13 on August 10, 2008, 02:22:58 PM
Maria has some specific products at work for just such a problem! [thumbsup]

If you ask nicely, she'll even make you a Pony outfit too...in your favorite color of latex! [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]


Back on topic... I want one. And I've already figured out how to mount an M240 .30cal belt fed machine gun in the fuselage. [evil] [laugh]

maybe you should also focus on making it "blowed up proof" ... just a thought.  ;D
Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: duckwrench13 on August 10, 2008, 03:30:18 PM
Quote from: johnc on August 10, 2008, 02:41:35 PM
maybe you should also focus on making it "blowed up proof" ... just a thought.  ;D

Well, given its narrow cross section and the sleek shaping, unless the blast is directly centered under the vehicle, it should be fairly survivable. Reinforce the lower "skin" of the fuselage with kevlar sheeting and some "light" armor plating, and you will be able to use the existing shape to direct the blast upwards and away from the vehicle.

Humvees don't do so well. They're really not much more than "mechanical catcher's mitts" when viewed from below. Big, flat, non-energy dispersing death traps. [bang] That's the joy of being attached to the S.F. teams, we'd run missions in Toyota Hi-Luxes...which oddly enough is identical to the 4Runner I drive now. It does, however, make for some trippy moments while running errands these days. [laugh]

Bottom line: I'll take my chances in the Ecomobile. I'm not getting in another Humvee ever!!!

And if you wonder what I mean by being a catcher's mitt, here's what's left of my truck.
(http://a443.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/34/l_589455db28ad4b867b73e74e19148bc2.jpg)
Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: Michael Moore on August 10, 2008, 07:05:19 PM
Jeebus Dan, I couldn't imagine being in anything that ended up looking like that. Whoa.

BTW, exactly where does Maria work?
Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: duckwrench13 on August 10, 2008, 08:09:18 PM
Quote from: Michael Moore on August 10, 2008, 07:05:19 PM
BTW, exactly where does Maria work?

Madame S Latex, 8th & Harrison. www.madame-s.com She designs all the latex clothing, and makes all the custom pieces.

She does leather work too, but that's mostly her own side projects.
Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: johnc on August 10, 2008, 10:40:06 PM
Quote from: Desmostro on August 10, 2008, 09:49:30 PM
I'd wear latex inside of one of those. Sign me up [thumbsup]

there's a visual i did not need to imagine  :-X
Title: Re: jeremy clarkson tests ecomobile ...
Post by: duckwrench13 on August 10, 2008, 11:34:15 PM
Quote from: Desmostro on August 10, 2008, 09:49:30 PM
I'd wear latex inside of one of those. Sign me up [thumbsup]

[puke] [puke] [puke]

[laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh] [laugh]