The Future, get use to it!!!

OzzyElsie · Post by **OzzyElsie** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 6:53 pm

The Future, get use to it!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMjsAMlXGBI

There a complete readjustment of reference points isn't there. They put a siren on the car so the spectators know you are coming (at speed). But the driver also has to adjust. It looked almost boring sitting there ;point and shoot'. No dramatic urgency from a screaming straining engine - just wurr whooooshhhh smiley: happy

Post by **hybrid** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 1:18 pm

It's just missing a big part of the excitement. Feels surgical.. clinical.
Not for me.

Happily, I'll either be dead or too old before we're forced to drive/ride these horrible machines.

OzzyElsie · Post by **OzzyElsie** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 7:11 pm

hybrid wrote:It's just missing a big part of the excitement. Feels surgical.. clinical.
Not for me.

I agree, but I think you might get addicted once you adjusted your reference points - that steady surging seamless torque would come pretty addictive I reckon.

But, but, but, the speed. When it delivers that type of speed I reckon you'll get hooked. You'll probably wonder around the pits sounding like ya father reminiscing 'ah, its not as good as in my day - oh!! the noise, the smell of methanol.........'

mboddy · Post by **mboddy** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:00 am

We love our electric car.
I do my bit to promote it by leaving all the dinosaur burners for dead off the lights.
That is my excuse!

Waiting until can I buy an electric van with 800km range to transport three motorcycles to events.

The future will be great!

2TInstitute · Post by **2TInstitute** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 9:34 am

After driving a hybrid Camry around I love what the next generation of electric vehicles will do. I'm going to love that you will be able to power your car/bike/van/whatever from solar panels on your house for nix. Electric racing will be great the track owner will have to pay for the fuel.

What ruined Pikes Peak is tarring the road, a electric engine would have a massive advantage going up there

rgvmad · Post by **rgvmad** » Tue Jul 07, 2015 2:58 pm

Im for it.... Love the Zero class at the IOMTT .
I would rather listen to NOTHING but brakes and Tires than listen to a 4 stroke any day. Great for tin tops, Moms taxi's postie van etc etc..
Take a down hill road Luge for a spin and tell me its doesnt get you heart pumping .

OzzyElsie · Post by **OzzyElsie** » Fri Jul 10, 2015 8:03 am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3PDoGQc4BY

"This package delivers a top speed of 160 km/h (99 mph) and a maximum range of 160 km (99 mi), while a full recharge takes 8 hours. " should be good enough toi get to and from work.

But at $72,500US I wonder why they bothered.

rgvmad · Post by **rgvmad** » Sun Jul 12, 2015 6:46 pm

Is anyone watching the formula E championship.. I like the induction noise and hearing the brakes and tires working . 35 laps top speed 230kmh drivers have to manage tires and battery life . IMO i like it.

Greasemeup · Post by **Greasemeup** » Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:15 pm

Watched FE a few times, was let down by the fact they change cars half way through

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rgvmad · Post by **rgvmad** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 5:10 pm

Greasemeup wrote:Watched FE a few times, was let down by the fact they change cars half way through

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You must feel robbed watching a flag to flag dry/wet race in motogp because they change bikes also.
It is only early days in FE .

OzzyElsie · Post by **OzzyElsie** » Wed Jul 15, 2015 9:35 pm

rgvmad wrote: You must feel robbed watching a flag to flag dry/wet race in motogp because they change bikes also.

I do

Post by **hybrid** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:57 am

Sounds like I'm the last of the redneck cavemen.

I hate hybrids, and I watched about 10 mins of formula E before I got bored and turned it off.
I like the smell, the sound and the feel of real engines... and I like fiddling with them.

OzzyElsie · Post by **OzzyElsie** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:34 pm

hybrid wrote:Sounds like I'm the last of the redneck cavemen.

I hate hybrids, and I watched about 10 mins of formula E before I got bored and turned it off.
I like the smell, the sound and the feel of real engines... and I like fiddling with them.

Gee, I thought I was old and had 'issues'; You're a dinosaur.

Post by **hybrid** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 1:36 pm

Funny thing is, I'm probably one of the youngest here!

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rgvmad · Post by **rgvmad** » Thu Jul 16, 2015 4:36 pm

hybrid wrote:Funny thing is, I'm probably one of the youngest here!

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Admit it... You dont know jack about electronics so your all old fart and anti because you dont want to understand it..

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