 Kegomatix
Male, 18-29, Western US
 1079 Posts
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Friday, October 26, 2012 12:34:33 PM
Yep... I would think that no matter what the vehicle is equipped with, 9000 lbs smashing into a car that can't weigh more than 1500 lbs at oh say, 45 mph, would really hurt. |
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 InTheNameOf
Male, 30-39, Western US
329 Posts
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Friday, October 26, 2012 11:13:41 AM
"I don't know much about the mechanics of vehicle collisions..."
Or the laws of physics it would seem.  inertia = mass * velocity no matter what high-tech materials are being used, no? |
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 Musuko42
Male, 18-29, Europe
2091 Posts
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Friday, October 26, 2012 6:26:35 AM
@Kegomatix
"Every time I see one of those things, I can't help but wonder what it would look like if my 9000 pound truck t-boned it"
I don't know much about the mechanics of vehicle collisions, but with the great variety of technologies, materials and designs around today, I doubt the equation is as simple as "the biggest vehicle wins".
And it really is dangerous overconfidence to assume that it is. |
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 honkeylips
Male, 30-39, Midwest US
1392 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 7:21:38 PM
I've been rolling around town in a manual toyota yaris. It's probably a good bit bigger than this but I can still get in and out of any space and I get 40 mpg so I love my little go-buggy. |
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InTheNameOf
Male, 30-39, Western US
329 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 2:30:56 PM
"Smart" car driver will not feel so smart after being run over by Kegomatix F250.
Isn't that what marketing is all about - "how do we get idiots to buy this car? Oh, I know, lets name it a 'smart' car!" Marketing win! |
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 8BitHero
Male, 18-29, Europe
5417 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 2:16:05 PM
I don't get it. |
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 KtySpix
Male, 18-29, Canada
579 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 11:28:08 AM
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KtySpix
Male, 18-29, Canada
579 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 11:25:20 AM
Aww poor smart. :(
I've been driving company smart cars for years. They've sort of grown on me, I just know them so well. Terrible driver's car, but absolutely amazing city car for darting in and out of traffic. The thing fits anywhere. I always tell people, as a driving enthusiast I think they're terrible. But as an automotive enthusiast, I think they're fantastic! I had a chance to drive a 2013 model last week that had power steering. Mind blown! |
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Doiknowyou
Male, 18-29, Canada
195 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 6:04:20 AM
Fiat 500 > Smart |
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Kegomatix
Male, 18-29, Western US
1079 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 4:24:26 AM
Darkmagic, it is an F250 lol... It isn't lifted but it is 4x4. Also it has the 7.3 turbo diesel, so it really isn't all that bad on fuel. Yesterday I moved an entire living room set for a friend of mine in one trip, a couple weeks ago I was helping another friend move and in one load we fit a refrigerator, two couches, a dining room table, a living room table and two end tables all with the tailgate up. Love an 8 foot bed. |
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Kegomatix
Male, 18-29, Western US
1079 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 4:18:10 AM
Whoops, I meant cry foul.... Not cry fowl... Had a bit to drink last night. |
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 bex753
Male, 40-49, Western US
134 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 2:08:46 AM
the trouble with the smart is for such a tiny car it gets terrible mpg, you need the avago,c1,107 or the VW up in the states tiny but proper cars with excellent mileage |
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 ByOwlPost
Female, 18-29, Western US
520 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:38:46 AM
 no one should do that to any car.. Unless the driver is a total jerk face. |
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 ferdyfred
Male, 40-49, Europe
5510 Posts
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 12:28:55 AM
Afugy
depends if its water based paint on plastic
although WD40 should be ok
may need a buffing afterwards
god, Im a rivet counter
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Afugy
Male, 30-39, Midwest US
100 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 9:34:21 PM
Pro Tip* WD-40 will take that right off without hurting the car paint. |
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 OldOllie
Male, 50-59, Midwest US
8717 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 8:06:33 PM
I'd wager that this has less to do with the car than the driver. |
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 Draculya
Male, 30-39, Asia
6296 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 7:33:31 PM
Someone doesn't like her husband's new mistress. |
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darkmagic14n
Male, 18-29, Western US
1634 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 6:38:42 PM
cry fowl on owning a truck
owning a truck is okay, owning an F250/350, especially if its lifted, serves little purpose for majority of said truck owners. |
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Kegomatix
Male, 18-29, Western US
1079 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 6:17:03 PM
Also, I notice my first post might be easily misconstrued. "Wow what a serious d-bag" was aimed at whoever vandalized the car.
Oh and intrigid, refer to my previous post. |
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Kegomatix
Male, 18-29, Western US
1079 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 6:15:26 PM
@Tiedyed
I have several vehicles, since when did owning a truck mean you're a d-bag? Must have missed that one. You're probably one of those idiots that cry fowl on owning a truck (for whatever reason) then as soon as you need something hauled, you're trying to find a friend who owns one. So how about you go f*ck yourself? |
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intrigid
Male, 18-29, Canada
877 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 6:12:04 PM
Kegomatix, if you're not a freelance lumberjack or heavy equipment mover, you're most likely a douchebag. If you are one of these, you're probably still a douchebag. |
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 tiedyed
Male, 40-49, Western US
132 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 5:54:36 PM
@Kegomatix...you have a 9000lb truck? Wow what a serious d-bag. |
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Kegomatix
Male, 18-29, Western US
1079 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 5:27:26 PM
Wow what a serious d-bag.... Every time I see one of those things, I can't help but wonder what it would look like if my 9000 pound truck t-boned it... Hm.. |
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 fancylad
Male, 30-39, Western US
2512 Posts
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Wednesday, October 24, 2012 4:54:54 PM
Link: Not Everyone Appreciates A Smart Car Driver [Pic] [Rate Link] - Ouch, didn't even get the permanent licence plates yet. |
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