I think it was closed due to it going for a couple of months, time in which nothing was achieved. That or the OP asked an admin to close it for the same reason I mentioned above.
If you're gonna post the 500, then you might as well show the old mini as well.
Thanks for that! Was getting annoying, and the worst part was that we told him to stop it but he continued. Serves him right.
It's a Messerschmitt Me 262
B1 subclass: auto vehicle with three or four wheels who's mass exceeds 400 kg but not over 550 kg, and equipped with an engine bigger then 45 cm3, or with a top speed trough construction bigger then 50 km/h.
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Making friends and changing the general impression on you, aren't we?
Basically yes...
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Had a look at the zcars website, although I think I checked it before in the past. The Monte Carlo is too extreme and both it and the Hayabusa Mini are too small for my liking.
What really cached my eye was their Lotus Elise. It weighs 700 kgs and although that means that it exceeds my weight requirement, I think the specs are for the Series 2.
"Looking at the standard car its obvious that weight needed to be shed" indicates that they are talking about quite a huge drop in weight, something which could have been done only with the Series 2 which weighs around 950 kgs while Series 1 is already around 725 kgs.
I think it is possible to get a Series 1 Elise to B1 specifications because from what I've seen, they replace the front and rear standard subframes with tubular ones. That alone saves on quite a lot of weight.
I've sent them a message to clarify if the specs on their page are for a modified Series 2 and if it would be possible to modify a Series 1 accordingly.
What really cached my eye was their Lotus Elise. It weighs 700 kgs and although that means that it exceeds my weight requirement, I think the specs are for the Series 2.
"Looking at the standard car its obvious that weight needed to be shed" indicates that they are talking about quite a huge drop in weight, something which could have been done only with the Series 2 which weighs around 950 kgs while Series 1 is already around 725 kgs.
I think it is possible to get a Series 1 Elise to B1 specifications because from what I've seen, they replace the front and rear standard subframes with tubular ones. That alone saves on quite a lot of weight.
I've sent them a message to clarify if the specs on their page are for a modified Series 2 and if it would be possible to modify a Series 1 accordingly.
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That's a bit of a stereotype, really. Romania has never really been a car theft paradise. Actually, the only country here stereotypically know for that is Bulgaria but that was also quite while ago.
Besides, just about any burglar out here only goes for the radio, which won't be a problem since a Caterham or just about any B1 car for that matter doesn't have one.
And even if they planned on stealing it, they wouldn't get very far with a car that has no steering wheel
Was about to say that. The eastern-block countries are actually quite friendly. Insurance won't be a problem for me.
Thanks to all for replying!
Due to the weight requirement, I also didn't found too many cars, hence why I made this thread in the hope that someone might point me to one that I missed. Unfortunately I can't scrap the rule, since only a car that weighs between 400 and 550 kg falls in the B1 category which comes with some advantages.
Lower taxes, lesser requirements, etc. since a B1 isn't considered a fully fledged car (quite ironic when you think that most B1s are capable of out performing most high end sport cars) and I'd be a hypocrite if I wouldn't mention that the best advantage is that a 16 year old can drive it...which will be my age in approximately 4 months or so.
I now what you're thinking now, another hot shot, teenager that will hit the nearest tree within the first kilometer he gets in a car. Although I can't prove you otherwise, I assure you that I'm mature enough to know best then break the law. It's immature, irresponsible and not to mention dangerous.
I have done the local karting league a bit too many times and have moved to the odd autocross and hillclimb event here and there in which I have used an AXR buggy. Currently studying for my driving license and will start school in a month. Apparently the car I shall be driving on is another buggy, hence why I'm not particularly worried about the driving test itself and mostly studying the theory, signs, road rules, etc.
Anyway, to make a long story short, since I have this opportunity to drive myself to this events and spare my father wasting a day doing nothing, plus cut on the transport cost (not to mention getting a chick magnet :tilt
, I will profit from it. Also being able to stay dry for once when rain decides to come by and pay me a visit would be rather nice
Now I'll sincerely and respectfully ask you to abstain from making any remarks on my age and I'd really appreciate it if you'd stick to helping me find a car
My best option so far is a Caterham with the weather equipment package. Then again, I could get a cheaper and faster car from Westfield. I reckon the Caterham weather package could work on a Westfield since they're technically the same car.
Due to the weight requirement, I also didn't found too many cars, hence why I made this thread in the hope that someone might point me to one that I missed. Unfortunately I can't scrap the rule, since only a car that weighs between 400 and 550 kg falls in the B1 category which comes with some advantages.
Lower taxes, lesser requirements, etc. since a B1 isn't considered a fully fledged car (quite ironic when you think that most B1s are capable of out performing most high end sport cars) and I'd be a hypocrite if I wouldn't mention that the best advantage is that a 16 year old can drive it...which will be my age in approximately 4 months or so.
I now what you're thinking now, another hot shot, teenager that will hit the nearest tree within the first kilometer he gets in a car. Although I can't prove you otherwise, I assure you that I'm mature enough to know best then break the law. It's immature, irresponsible and not to mention dangerous.
I have done the local karting league a bit too many times and have moved to the odd autocross and hillclimb event here and there in which I have used an AXR buggy. Currently studying for my driving license and will start school in a month. Apparently the car I shall be driving on is another buggy, hence why I'm not particularly worried about the driving test itself and mostly studying the theory, signs, road rules, etc.
Anyway, to make a long story short, since I have this opportunity to drive myself to this events and spare my father wasting a day doing nothing, plus cut on the transport cost (not to mention getting a chick magnet :tilt
, I will profit from it. Also being able to stay dry for once when rain decides to come by and pay me a visit would be rather nice Now I'll sincerely and respectfully ask you to abstain from making any remarks on my age and I'd really appreciate it if you'd stick to helping me find a car
My best option so far is a Caterham with the weather equipment package. Then again, I could get a cheaper and faster car from Westfield. I reckon the Caterham weather package could work on a Westfield since they're technically the same car.
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That's the thing, less moving parts should mean higher reliability when, from what I've seen, it isn't the case. Therefore cool actually
I have also checked the Ariel Atom. Quite impressive for it's price tag but it's a bit too buggy-like. I'm looking for something that doesn't require protective gear like a helmet or a leather jacket.
Added two extra rules to better explain what I'm looking for.
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Serves you right for stealing my 69 joke on page one!
The help me find a car thread
Hey, lads! I'm currently on the look out for a fairly cheap and fast track-like car. The problem is that other then Lotus 7 kit-cars, there aren't really too many cars out there that fulfill my requirements:
-it has to weigh between 400 and 550 kgs
-it has to be road legal
-it has to be decent (bugs and old 500s are definitely not valid options for me, minis might make it)
-should not require any protective gear such as a helmet or leather jacket, preferably impervious to weather conditions (thus closed cockpit)
-should have atleast 2 seats
-my budget is at around 25 000 - 30 000 euros. Nevertheless post anyway even if it doesn't fit in my budget, I won't say no to admiring a car even if I can't afford it
Thanks for helping out!
-it has to weigh between 400 and 550 kgs
-it has to be road legal
-it has to be decent (bugs and old 500s are definitely not valid options for me, minis might make it)
-should not require any protective gear such as a helmet or leather jacket, preferably impervious to weather conditions (thus closed cockpit)
-should have atleast 2 seats
-my budget is at around 25 000 - 30 000 euros. Nevertheless post anyway even if it doesn't fit in my budget, I won't say no to admiring a car even if I can't afford it
Thanks for helping out!
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Can't wait to get to number 69
Edit: Damn you, CSU1! Not only do I have to find a new picture now, but you also stole my joke, you bastard!
Cool but if you take into account the fact that's it's a 8 liter, quad turbocharged engine, it's output of 1001hp is not really that impressive.
Game, set and match!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NgViQNgOW2o
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA7ASlcrIH8
Definitely not one of the best looking cars ever made but it's four-cam, 24-valve, normally aspirated 3-litre V6 had a power output which was quoted at 410bhp at 9000rpm! Something which made it one if not the most powerful, natural aspirated rally car ever.
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Wut?!?
Uhhh...give a whole new meaning to Master Bation?
Why that makes him perfectly qualified to claim that Vauxhall, Ford or any other company who's name doesn't begin with "Volks" and ends with "wagen" is producing "crap" cars without providing any logical argument or evidence to back up his statement, don't you think?
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