Random Thoughts - Part III The Search for Spark (No Politics) - Page 204 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

ichitaka05 · 07-20-2022, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Teseo

You will be the next Thomas?

No thanks. I’m the OG, I’m used to Yo & Jeremy

ScoobsMcGee · 07-20-2022, 04:25 PM

Gif I use to describe what I do for a living.

soundman98 · 07-20-2022, 08:13 PM

arsonist?

Sapphireho · 07-20-2022, 08:20 PM

Inept assistant, or puppet?

NoHaveMSG · 07-20-2022, 08:21 PM

Me: Let’s redesign parts so they are simpler with reasonable tolerances to reduce cost.

Our CAD Guy: lol space ship

ScoobsMcGee · 07-20-2022, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by soundman98

arsonist?

I play with malware for a living. Among other things. So, kinda yeah if/when I do it wrong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Inept assistant, or puppet?

Muppet*

Sapphireho · 07-20-2022, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

Muppet*

Same

Captain Snooze · 07-21-2022, 01:29 AM

The Dymaxion's aerodynamic bodywork was designed for increased fuel efficiency and top speed, and its platform featured a lightweight hinged chassis, rear-mounted V8 engine, front-wheel drive (a rare RF layout), and three wheels. With steering via its third wheel at the rear (capable of 90° steering lock), the vehicle could steer itself in a tight circle, often causing a sensation. Fuller noted severe limitations in its handling, especially at high speed or in high wind, due to its rear-wheel steering (highly unsuitable for anything but low speeds) and the limited understanding of the effects of lift and turbulence on automobile bodies in that era – allowing only trained staff to drive the car and saying it "was an invention that could not be made available to the general public without considerable improvements." Shortly after its launch, a prototype crashed after being hit by another car, killing the Dymaxion's driver. Subsequent investigations exonerated the prototype.
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Ultramaroon · 07-21-2022, 02:44 AM

gen3v8 · 07-21-2022, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

The Dymaxion's aerodynamic bodywork was designed for increased fuel efficiency and top speed, and its platform featured a lightweight hinged chassis, rear-mounted V8 engine, front-wheel drive (a rare RF layout), and three wheels. With steering via its third wheel at the rear (capable of 90° steering lock), the vehicle could steer itself in a tight circle, often causing a sensation. Fuller noted severe limitations in its handling, especially at high speed or in high wind, due to its rear-wheel steering (highly unsuitable for anything but low speeds) and the limited understanding of the effects of lift and turbulence on automobile bodies in that era – allowing only trained staff to drive the car and saying it "was an invention that could not be made available to the general public without considerable improvements." Shortly after its launch, a prototype crashed after being hit by another car, killing the Dymaxion's driver. Subsequent investigations exonerated the prototype.
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Dadhawk · 07-21-2022, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Captain Snooze

The Dymaxion's aerodynamic bodywork was designed for increased fuel efficiency and top speed..

I would totally DD this, maybe switching off with the Wienermobile.

NoHaveMSG · 07-21-2022, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Dadhawk

I would totally DD this, maybe switching off with the Wienermobile.

Please dress like this if you do.

Spuds · 07-21-2022, 12:37 PM

Figured I would take a few minutes to clean out one of my roof gutters before the rain today because it was clogged. That turned into a 2 hour adventure in remounting the downspout that fell off as I was cleaning it out. It's way too hot to work outside today.

spcmafia · 07-21-2022, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Spuds

Figured I would take a few minutes to clean out one of my roof gutters before the rain today because it was clogged. That turned into a 2 hour adventure in remounting the downspout that fell off as I was cleaning it out. It's way too hot to work outside today.

I guess your gut wasn't right about those few minutes, and the whole plan went down the gutter......eh. EHH??

I'll see myself out.

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Captain Snooze Because compromise ® Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: Red Herring Location: australia Posts: 7,823 Thanks: 4,053 Thanked 9,565 Times in 4,199 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s)	The Dymaxion's aerodynamic bodywork was designed for increased fuel efficiency and top speed, and its platform featured a lightweight hinged chassis, rear-mounted V8 engine, front-wheel drive (a rare RF layout), and three wheels. With steering via its third wheel at the rear (capable of 90° steering lock), the vehicle could steer itself in a tight circle, often causing a sensation. Fuller noted severe limitations in its handling, especially at high speed or in high wind, due to its rear-wheel steering (highly unsuitable for anything but low speeds) and the limited understanding of the effects of lift and turbulence on automobile bodies in that era – allowing only trained staff to drive the car and saying it "was an invention that could not be made available to the general public without considerable improvements." Shortly after its launch, a prototype crashed after being hit by another car, killing the Dymaxion's driver. Subsequent investigations exonerated the prototype. Wiki __________________ My car is completely stock except for all the mods.

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