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ZenGum 11-10-2009 04:39 AM

They look like lots of fun, but I'd rather have an Ariel Atom, a street-legal stripped back hot rod.
The model demonstrated here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WaWoo82zNUA weighs 500 kilograms (1100 lbs) and produces 300 brake horsepower and does 0-60mph (100kph) in less than 3 seconds, and was the second fastest car top gear have yet tested. I've read of a 500 horsepower model.
Test driver: "It feels like my brains are being sucked out..."

SPUCK 11-10-2009 05:29 AM

Here in CA the fender requirement is a function of the vehicle weight. That's why roadsters don't need fenders and neither would these bumper cars.

xoxoxoBruce 11-10-2009 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by ZenGum (Post 607184)
They look like lots of fun, but I'd rather have an Ariel Atom, a street-legal stripped back hot rod.

That's NOT a hot rod. That's a purpose built, street legal, race car, that looks like most race cars. There's a ton of cars that go fast, if you can afford them.

This is not about going fast, this is about going slow, profiling, looking cool, and having fun.

smillie 11-10-2009 07:06 PM

Last time I checked fenders were required in Michigan only if it was being driven in the rain.

Shawnee123 11-11-2009 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Medic63 (Post 607161)
Gee, I was in Youngstown many years ago, and saw a car with no hood, front fenders or front doors being driven down the street. On the other hand, the driver was wearing a seat belt and was not reading porn, so I guess you are correct. :D

Ha! Youngstown? Probably Vinnie on his way to a hit.

ps I would love one of those bumper cars!


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