Maybe an open source car?
The problem with new cars is that they can't be fixed. I knew someone
who got a new BMW 540 and it was replaced by insurance after the radio was
stolen. Wiring and electronics too messed up to fix. 80k disposable car!
Dawie Coetzee wrote:
The problem I've got
Wha?? I did have to replace the radio in my '91 VW because after I
replaced the battery, it went into security mode and wouldn't turn on
again. And I refused to go to the dealership to have them fix that. I
suppose I was supposed to take it there to get the battery replaced to begin
Hey Zeke, are you familiar with this one?
http://www.angelfire.com/ca4/renewables/wilde/sterfo1.htm -D
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Hadn't seen that one. I knew they had some previous electric race cars with
similar setups for the drivetrain -- a mazda somethingorother I think. But
hadn't seen the hotrod.
On 5/23/07, Dawie Coetzee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hey Zeke, are you familiar with this one?
Ah, yes. Wildman Rod rides again! The Ford coupe is a beauty, if a tad
impractical for most applications.
I think we need to rethink the car before we try to open source it. My
idea for a plug-in electric hybrid (biodiesel) has been picked up by
someone else with more resources and I hope to
Speaking of disposable cars:
My ex-girlfriend's parents purchased a new Mercedes-Benz E-class and
when Mercedes shipped the car, the in-dash navigation systems (which
her parents ordered) were not available yet, so they provided them with
another E-class without the navigation system
Hello All,
I am a Kid's Birthday Party Entertainer, as well as a Juggler, Magician, and
Balloon Guy.
I live in the Midwest, and have all 4 seasons during the year, if this is a
helpful bit of information.
Lately my entertainment business has gotten really busy and it's come time for
me to
Hey Darryl;
What about adding a wheelmotor to a dirtsurfer? That would be my ride
of choice...surfing the trails and sidewalks with style.
http://www.dirtsurfer.com/
Would have to factor in some extra battery capacity for some sort of
ghetto blaster. Gotta have tunes to ride the
Look for a mitsubishi delica. A buddy of mine just imported one with
low miles from Japan. He loves it.
Joe
Luke Kareklas wrote:
Hello All,
I am a Kid's Birthday Party Entertainer, as well as a Juggler,
Magician, and Balloon Guy.
I live in the Midwest, and have all 4 seasons during the
Why not? Looks like we could tuck a flat pack under the foot board
between the rails. Definitely a hub motor in one of the wheels. Might
need some custom spokes. What's the size of the rim? A wired hand
control for speed regulation.
Are you going to carry the ghetto blaster, or do I have
Advice to do-gooders: don't go to Africa; Author warns of wasted aid
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The Calgary Herald
Sun 20 May 2007
Page: B6
Section: City Observer
Byline: Sheila Rowe
Source: For The Calgary Herald
Series: Intelligent Aid
Edition: Final
Story Type: Series
Length: 915 words
Illustration: Colour
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