SteersWithThrottle Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, GeordieInExile said: Why have that when you could have this? Renault Kwid. 57bhp, 775kg, simple smoll car from India. Could be coming to Europe as a Dacia. It's £3k for a bASe one in India, even at double that it would be incredible value. Not if it rusts like this 9-year old Indian Dacia Duster https://autoshite.com/topic/34511-ebay-tat-volume-3/?do=findComment&comment=2526071 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 3 hours ago, GeordieInExile said: Why have that when you could have this? Renault Kwid. 57bhp, 775kg, simple smoll car from India. Could be coming to Europe as a Dacia. It's £3k for a bASe one in India, even at double that it would be incredible value. Hope so, we need something to replace the Suzuki Celerios at work. They are doing well considering they've been hire cars for 4 years but won't last forever and we like Renault's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightBulbFun Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 possible a contender for the late registration madness thread as well, but along the same lines as those scale model but still road-registered steam traction engines I posted about I present the Lykamobile a steam (kit) car replica thing? https://www.steamtractionworld.com/lykamobile.htm https://www.steamtractionworld.com/product-lyka.html its so fun to see a steam vehicle being newly produced and on a modern plate although im still disappointed no ones made a "modern" steam vehicle thats actually somewhat fast (ie can go above 4Mph) or practical , it would be really cool to see one of those 1950's Steam engine conversions @barrett talked about, reproduced or such, especially such being a Steam vehicle you would not really have to worry about any sort of modern day regulations, so you would be pretty free to have it look how you want LOL On 09/08/2021 at 18:37, barrett said: Seems a bit pointless that it can only do 12mph, when steam cars from 100 years ago could do ten times that speed... Lots (well, several) cars were converted to steam power right into the 50s, but virtually none of them have survived into preservation. Those that have tend to be 'restored' back to IC power which strikes me as a bit of a shame. There was a big 30s Wolseley Viper discovered recently with a full steam set-up but the new owner is going to put it back to factory spec. Does anyone know if any steam conversions have actually survived intact? lesapandre, D.E, anonymous user and 5 others 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sham Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 9 hours ago, catsinthewelder said: Replace the Suzuki. Won't last forever. Renault's. You expect a Renault to outlast a Suzuki? You going to share those pills? SmokinWaffle, twosmoke300 and AnnoyingPentium 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catsinthewelder Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 They might not last longer than the Suzuki's but if they cost £7k and last 3 years it would be great as Suzuki don't sell cheap cars any more. anonymous user 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 Dutch brand Max. https://www.autoblog.nl/nieuws/koop-deze-nederlandse-poging-tot-sportwagenproductie-86870 Based upon a Citroën AX . D.E, mk2_craig, Yoss and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remspoor Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 VW is lunching a brand of EVs in the USA. They will be using an old name. Scout. https://www.aftermarketinternational.com/en/202205146910/news/volkswagen-will-launch-an-electric-pick-up-and-a-rugged-suv.html https://www.thedrive.com/news/vw-plans-new-off-road-ev-brand-to-revive-scout-name-report bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 8:55 PM, SteersWithThrottle said: Not if it rusts like this 9-year old Indian Dacia Duster https://autoshite.com/topic/34511-ebay-tat-volume-3/?do=findComment&comment=2526071 If it cost three grand and lasted nine years, I'd say that was good value for money for a car. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteersWithThrottle Posted May 18, 2022 Share Posted May 18, 2022 4 hours ago, horriblemercedes said: If it cost three grand and lasted nine years, I'd say that was good value for money for a car. The last car I had that lasted 9 years cost me £250, but I take your point. DSdriver 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3VOM Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 OK it's not a car but I've never seen one before. Dyslexic Viking, Snake Charmer and sheffcortinacentre 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Saw a hideous looking roadster yesterday.. namely a Vauxhall VX220 Roadster.. Never seen one before and never knew they were a thing! Noel Tidybeard and Dick Longbridge 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Saw a hideous looking roadster yesterday.. namely a Vauxhall VX220 Roadster.. Never seen one before and never knew they were a thing! Very closely related to a Lotus Elise. Very good cars apparently. Remspoor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, New POD said: Very closely related to a Lotus Elise. Very good cars apparently. I just can't look past the horrible front end styling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New POD Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 I like it. Would like a 220 Turbo, but I think that dream.wemt the same way as a cavalier turbo 4x4 RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Longbridge Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 21 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: Saw a hideous looking roadster yesterday.. namely a Vauxhall VX220 Roadster.. Never seen one before and never knew they were a thing! VX220... hideous...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dick Longbridge said: VX220... hideous...? It seems I'm on my own then! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horriblemercedes Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 31 minutes ago, RoverFolkUs said: It seems I'm on my own then! I don't think many will agree! The VX220 is a very highly rated thing. People go crazy for them RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 24 minutes ago, horriblemercedes said: I don't think many will agree! The VX220 is a very highly rated thing. People go crazy for them I imagine they go well and I'm sure people have their reasons for liking them, but I just can't see past the looks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angle Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On a theme, what about the Opel Elektro GT? It set a load of speed records for electric cars at Hockenheim in 1971... (That's batteries where the passenger seat would be) catsinthewelder, face, bunglebus and 3 others 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 hour ago, RoverFolkUs said: I imagine they go well and I'm sure people have their reasons for liking them, but I just can't see past the looks You can't see the outside when you're driving it. I remember TG testing one, never seen such flat cornering. I want one. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 55 minutes ago, bunglebus said: You can't see the outside when you're driving it. I remember TG testing one, never seen such flat cornering. I want one. Well that is a good point 😀 Maybe I'll warm upto them one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8 PL8 M8 Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 5 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: Saw a hideous looking roadster yesterday.. namely a Vauxhall VX220 Roadster.. Never seen one before and never knew they were a thing! Also sold in Europe as the Opel Speedster: Also planned was a Daewoo: And a Holden: ...but neither made it to production. egg, RoverFolkUs, Yoss and 4 others 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 1 minute ago, GR8 PL8 M8 said: Also sold in Europe as the Opel Speedster: Also planned was a Daewoo: And a Holden: ...but neither made it to production. Looking at those now I think it's the Vauxhall badge 'V' decal making me think it looks horrible, those other three grilles actually make it look pretty smart GR8 PL8 M8, Ted Eggs and Low Horatio gearbox 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspiral_Mondays Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 5/13/2022 at 4:22 PM, SteersWithThrottle said: The Military of Various Nations have used this kind of system for quite a long time, probably longer than most people would imagine (imagine pre-solid-state electronics era). The main issues with it are drift error, due to serious mechanical complexity and calibration precision, even on modern systems. Here's a more technically detailed link for anyone that may be interested: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inertial_navigation_system I remember visiting Japan a while back and being given a ride in a late 80s/ early 90s something or other (could have been a Toyota Crown) that was still fitted with one of these systems. If memory serves correctly, the map updates were done with a cassette tape. SteersWithThrottle and Dave_Q 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Missy Charm Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 On 13/05/2022 at 01:56, lesapandre said: How did the 'sat nav' work - short-wave radio and detectors along the roadsides? On 13/05/2022 at 06:10, SteersWithThrottle said: That would have required the installation of said detectors... I'd guess some kind of inertial gyroscopic system, hopefully with a method to zero it! Having had a poke about on the internet, I'm not entirely sure that it worked at all. The NRV II was a concept car that functioned after a fashion, however some of the devices within it were just for show. The spec is bizarre too: radar speed sensors and methanol engine but no electric windows! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snake Charmer Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Much tidier with a Holden badge. RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High Jetter Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 3 hours ago, RoverFolkUs said: Looking at those now I think it's the Vauxhall badge 'V' decal making me think it looks horrible, those other three grilles actually make it look pretty smart It's a road-legal go-cart, built in the UK. What's not to like? RoverFolkUs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 Given the unanimous opinions perhaps I'll raise my rose tinted glasses and think better of Vauxhall VX220 Roadster from now on bunglebus and Low Horatio gearbox 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoverFolkUs Posted May 19, 2022 Share Posted May 19, 2022 30 minutes ago, Snake Charmer said: Much tidier with a Holden badge. Definitely, I think that really helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteersWithThrottle Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 11 hours ago, Missy Charm said: Having had a poke about on the internet, I'm not entirely sure that it worked at all. The NRV II was a concept car that functioned after a fashion, however some of the devices within it were just for show. The spec is bizarre too: radar speed sensors and methanol engine but no electric windows! That's pretty normal for concept cars I think. I remember lusting after the Peugeot Proxima when I saw it in Autocar, but realistically it was probably powered by two sweaty blokes pushing it onto its display stand. Even if it is/was capable of moving under its own power, I seriously doubt its ability to achieve the claimed performance figures, or to drive round a track at the speed its specs and form imply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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