Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by ScoobsMcGee

At first glance I thought the plow was a rear wing.

That little bit of aero saves like 1 gallon per mile..

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[themadscientist]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

After my venture into the Visual Kei genre of music I no longer trust Japanese performers gender even if there are visible boobs!
I was trapped too many times watching videos and am now gun-shy.

Nope, no "surprises."



Unless you don't like getting your ass kicked. I must say, I would enjoy it.

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by babydriver

Ashikabi,

What's in Austin this weekend? Are you here for the Auto Show?

I got a notice that you quoted me but I can't find the post. What did you say?

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Nevermore

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E34-530i...RWV9t7&vxp=mtr

I saw a V10 out of an F1 car for sale once. Maybe you can find one of those

[Tectoniic]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

Oh sweet, a tank.

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Question for the more militarily inclined on here. Is that actually a plow on the back or is that a stabilizer? It doesn't appear the turret swivels so I'm guessing this is more of an artillery piece than a main battle tank and that plow piece might be lowered into the ground before the gun fires to prevent the vehicle from rocking back too much when firing? Or possible dual purpose?

[p1l0t]

Originally Posted by Tectoniic

Question for the more militarily inclined on here. Is that actually a plow on the back or is that a stabilizer? It doesn't appear the turret swivels so I'm guessing this is more of an artillery piece than a main battle tank and that plow piece might be lowered into the ground before the gun fires to prevent the vehicle from rocking back to much when firing? Or possible dual purpose?

My guess is the store owners use it to plow the parking lot...

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[Tectoniic]

Originally Posted by p1l0t

My guess is the store owners use it to plow the parking lot...

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I can only hope!

[Ashikabi]

Originally Posted by Tectoniic

Question for the more militarily inclined on here. Is that actually a plow on the back or is that a stabilizer? It doesn't appear the turret swivels so I'm guessing this is more of an artillery piece than a main battle tank and that plow piece might be lowered into the ground before the gun fires to prevent the vehicle from rocking back too much when firing? Or possible dual purpose?

Looks a lot like a Paladin. It is artillery. Your guess at stabilizer/brake seems plausible but seems too complex a design for just that. I suspect it has a second purpose(like tearing thru brush) or its just for show

[Nevermore]

Originally Posted by Dadhawk

Supercharged Conley Stinger 609 V8. 6.09CI


EDIT: Just realized you said "mass produced", not "in production". Guess this doesn't qualify since they are built to order.

Haha I guess I should've been more specific and said one that could power a car. But technically, I'd say you win.

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

I saw a V10 out of an F1 car for sale once. Maybe you can find one of those

Haha that would be awesome, and certainly unique. But talk about finicky. If that thing broke, I'd be screwed.

[Tectoniic]

Originally Posted by Ashikabi

Looks a lot like a Paladin. It is artillery. Your guess at stabilizer/brake seems plausible but seems too complex a design for just that. I suspect it has a second purpose(like tearing thru brush) or its just for show

I'm not sure on the tearing brush as the plow is on the rear and the tread design coupled with the turret not appearing to swivel makes me think it wasn't too useful in reverse.

I checked out the paladin and some of the different m109 variants but tread design and overall turret height/shape don't seem to match. I'm gonna keep digging but now i have a starting point

[Tectoniic]

I think I'm getting closer
The M53/M55 looks to have a similar overall shape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M55_se...elled_howitzer

[Talus1]

Originally Posted by Tectoniic

I think I'm getting closer
The M53/M55 looks to have a similar overall shape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M55_se...elled_howitzer

This is what came up when I googled "Anthony tank":

[soulreapersteve]

Alrighty everyone, so after this morning's quick chat and looking at my numbers more in depth, I did a thing...

It was painful clicking "confirm" but it had to be done. Think I'll go out and stare at the car for a bit.

[Teseo]

Hope doesnt come shit involving money