OT butpossibly interesting for some

"RogerM" <RogerM@justrucks.net.au> wrote in message
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http://www.flixxy.com/helicopter-cable-inspector.htm
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More relative, and impressive, is the link to the Veyron top speed run....
 
the_dawggie wrote:
On May 15, 6:54 pm, "RogerM" <Rog...@justrucks.net.au> wrote:
http://www.flixxy.com/helicopter-cable-inspector.htm


The height thing would kill it for me. The bird on
the line comment sums it up.
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It is mind over matter!

If you don't mind it doesn't matter.
** Posted from http://www.teranews.com **
 
"RogerM" <RogerM@justrucks.net.au> wrote in message
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Ergonomically horrible. They'd be off on compo with back or hip problems
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before long.
 
On May 15, 6:54 pm, "RogerM" <Rog...@justrucks.net.au> wrote:
http://www.flixxy.com/helicopter-cable-inspector.htm
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I loved that.

Yes there is no reason to be afraid of 'lectric if it cannot
complete a circuit.

The height thing would kill it for me. The bird on
the line comment sums it up.
 
"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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The Raven wrote:

More relative, and impressive, is the link to the Veyron top speed
run....

Indeed: <http://www.flixxy.com/bugatti-veyron.htm

They sure know how to dramatise it :)

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.
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It was actually a lot closer to 350km/h and 650hp.

--
Kwyj.
 
The Vector might be back; see
http://jalopnik.com/cars/la/blasting-from-the-past-vector-avtech-wx8-321943.php

I wonder if the new Vector will live up to Wiegert's hype this
time.

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Regards
Blue

Remove ZX from email address to reply directly.
 
The Raven wrote:

More relative, and impressive, is the link to the Veyron top speed run....
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Indeed: <http://www.flixxy.com/bugatti-veyron.htm>

They sure know how to dramatise it :)

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.
 
Kwyjibo wrote:

"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.

It was actually a lot closer to 350km/h and 650hp.

--
Kwyj.
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I remember you could adjust the boost from inside the cabin to take it
up to 1300hp at full boost. I thought the TV show Beyond 2000 verified
it at 247mph. The claim was 250.
 
"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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Kwyjibo wrote:

"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.

It was actually a lot closer to 350km/h and 650hp.

--
Kwyj.

I remember you could adjust the boost from inside the cabin to take it
up to 1300hp at full boost. I thought the TV show Beyond 2000 verified
it at 247mph. The claim was 250.
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After getting the dust off my Beyond 2000 book, it shows the Vector W2-A as
having a top speed of 380km/h. Twin turbo 5.7L aluminum V8 with 447KW @
65000rpm.

I rember reading somewhere also that they tended to catch fire.

Dave.
 
"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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The Raven wrote:

More relative, and impressive, is the link to the Veyron top speed
run....

Indeed: <http://www.flixxy.com/bugatti-veyron.htm

They sure know how to dramatise it :)

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.
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this one is more relevant to aus.aviation :)
http://www.flixxy.com/jet-man.htm

--
"Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color."
Don Hirschberg
 
On May 16, 6:48 am, "David L. Jones" <altz...@gmail.com> wrote:
"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_...@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

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Kwyjibo wrote:

"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_...@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.

It was actually a lot closer to 350km/h and 650hp.

--
Kwyj.

I remember you could adjust the boost from inside the cabin to take it
up to 1300hp at full boost. I thought the TV show Beyond 2000 verified
it at 247mph. The claim was 250.

After getting the dust off my Beyond 2000 book, it shows the Vector W2-A as
having a top speed of 380km/h. Twin turbo 5.7L aluminum V8 with 447KW @
65000rpm.
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Oh well I was only a kid for most of the 80s, so I could easily be
wrong. But it does seem odd to quote only 600hp (447kW) at the same
time as claiming 380km/h.

I rember reading somewhere also that they tended to catch fire.
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Nice :)
 
"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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I remember you could adjust the boost from inside the cabin to take it
up to 1300hp at full boost. I thought the TV show Beyond 2000 verified
it at 247mph. The claim was 250.
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That's not really all that quick for a 1300hp car considering a normally
aspirated big block GT40 could do that with under 600 horses in the '60's.

--
Regards,
Noddy.
 
"Noddy" <me@home.com> wrote in message
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"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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I remember you could adjust the boost from inside the cabin to take it
up to 1300hp at full boost. I thought the TV show Beyond 2000 verified
it at 247mph. The claim was 250.

That's not really all that quick for a 1300hp car considering a normally
aspirated big block GT40 could do that with under 600 horses in the '60's.

That's what I was thinking.
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Roger
 
On May 16, 9:48 am, "Atheist Chaplain" <abu...@cia.gov> wrote:

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.

this one is more relevant to aus.aviation :)http://www.flixxy.com/jet-man..htm

--
"Calling Atheism a religion is like calling bald a hair color."
Don Hirschberg
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OK stretching the memory back myself - the engine firm Callaway that
did the first 300kw engines for HSV, didnt they famously have the twin
turbo Sledgehammer Corvette? Drove it to a speedway, pulled 400+ kmh,
then drove it back?

Just googled and found:

http://www.z06-corvette.com/super/sledgehammer.htm

408 kmh - nice :)

Steve
 
"Atheist Chaplain" <abused@cia.gov> wrote in message
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"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
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The Raven wrote:

More relative, and impressive, is the link to the Veyron top speed
run....

Indeed: <http://www.flixxy.com/bugatti-veyron.htm

They sure know how to dramatise it :)

I remember back in the 80s there was a supercar called the Vector. It
was a twin turbo 350 Chev that could manage 397km/h without all that
shape shifting. However it did put out 1300hp.
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I don't believe the Vector ever proved much over 203mph. The 1300HP was in
some ways like the Veyron, you had to over-ride the default output.

Most Vectors generally ran at sub-600HP. You could wind the boost up to get
that 1300hp but, once again, that appeared to be limited to the speed-run
cars.

By comparison, all Veyrons have the capability to run that speed by simply
using the 'special' key.

BTW I loved the Vectors styling. Unfortunately its interior dated rapidly.
Early aircraft style flat panel displays, F-16 harness (marketing reasons),
a cheap assed automatic shifter, and a low rent ET Performance meter (which
anyone could by for less than $150USD).

this one is more relevant to aus.aviation :)
http://www.flixxy.com/jet-man.htm
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Yep, saw this and the other numerous "strap an R/C turbine to you" ideas.
One day they'll get one that actually provides some decent endurance and
real climbing capability. Most will only climb by 'zooming'.
 
On Fri, 16 May 2008 11:57:08 +1000, RogerM wrote:

"Noddy" <me@home.com> wrote in message
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"Diesel Damo" <Diesel_4WD@yahoo.com.au> wrote in message
news:62c8a4ce-68fc-47dd-92b7-

I remember you could adjust the boost from inside the cabin to take it
up to 1300hp at full boost. I thought the TV show Beyond 2000 verified
it at 247mph. The claim was 250.

That's not really all that quick for a 1300hp car considering a normally
aspirated big block GT40 could do that with under 600 horses in the '60's.

That's what I was thinking.
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And we're just supposed to believe that, are we?
 
"Horry" <horacewachope@gmail.com> wrote in message
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And we're just supposed to believe that, are we?
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You can believe it *not* to be true if you like, but historical fact may
make you look stupid :)

--
Regards,
Noddy.
 
On Sun, 18 May 2008 08:58:04 +1000, Noddy wrote:

"Horry" <horacewachope@gmail.com> wrote in message
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And we're just supposed to believe that, are we?

You can believe it *not* to be true if you like, but historical fact may
make you look stupid :)
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Fortunately for him, it's impossible to prove.
 
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