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martyo
12-24-2010, 10:26 AM
http://www.streetfire.net/video/kelley-racing-nhra-finals-pomona-ca_2093426.htm
Joe Walsh
12-24-2010, 10:38 AM
Marty, that is a quick little tube frame 'funny car'...
but it is FWD = FAIL!
guspech750
12-24-2010, 10:49 AM
I really do appreciate the work and technology that goes into those 4 bangers. I went to a NHRA event a couple of years ago and the had a bunch of those kind of turbocharged 4 bangers and they are silly fast. But my god do they sound like 1000 steel garbage cans being banged up and smashed. Anyways.

Merry Christmas people.
SC Cheesehead
12-24-2010, 12:37 PM
Marty, that is a quick little tube frame 'funny car'...
but it is FWD = FAIL!

If it's front wheel drive, why the wheelie bars? :confused:


FWD + wheelie bars = MAJOR FAIL :rolleyes:
Blown3.8
12-24-2010, 05:15 PM
If it's front wheel drive, why the wheelie bars? :confused:


FWD + wheelie bars = MAJOR FAIL :rolleyes:

It preloads the chassis so the front tires stay on the ground. When the FWD accelerates it lifts the front end, so they have the wheelie bars very close to the ground if not on it so the front won't lift.
Joe Walsh
12-24-2010, 07:36 PM
It preloads the chassis so the front tires stay on the ground. When the FWD accelerates it lifts the front end, so they have the wheelie bars very close to the ground if not on it so the front won't lift.

Seems like a lot of trouble fighting simple physics....:rolleyes:

RWD for the weight transfer WIN!
MercNasty
12-24-2010, 08:47 PM
I hate seeing those fish bowls on the road.
Joe Walsh
12-24-2010, 08:49 PM
I hate seeing those fish bowls on the road.

I like the Scion better than the Honda Excrement....errr....I mean Element.
martyo
12-25-2010, 05:36 AM
I hate seeing those fish bowls on the road.


I like the Scion better than the Honda Excrement....errr....I mean Element.

I have 2008 xB, and while it is no Marauder, I love it.

28mpg doinmg 75 mph.

A decent factor radio.

Room to fit my plus size frame in.

Not a single warranty claim in 3 years (33,000 miles).

Car only cost $17,500 brand new.

I have no complaints.

Those that don't like them have not driven them.