Okay, I’ve got some time on my hands today. Lake many, I’ve long wondered what it would be like to build my own car from scratch. I’ve often thought of ideas to include. I’ve included some below. What would yours include? SUSPENSION/CHASSIS: A-frames up & down, front & rear. The inner articulati…

The U.S. is losing jobs to people who struggle to afford these. [image] They may be coming to a dealer near you soon.

Unique, to say the least. Peoples in third world countries come up with ways to utilize whatever they can lay their hands on. And if you were to build your own car, Rod, what features would it have?

The features would change from day to day, mountainbike. I guess that’s why I have more than one vehicle. But avante guard styling and technology is anathema to me. My late wife used to say “You’re not much to look at but I can depend on you to get the job done.” I took it as a complement and look f…

My perfect car…hmmm…let me think about that… Well, first of all, it would have to be designed for very easy servicing. It would also have to be big enough to accomodate 5 passengers in comfort, with abundant legroom and headroom, and a floor without a “step-down”-- but not so long that it is a pai…

Rod…like the wife of a friend of mine is always saying to him…" if you can’t be handsome, be handy".

Anybody else got any ideas that aren’t being used in current cars?

Well, since Studebaker stopped producing cars in 1966, I suppose that their designs have little in common with current cars! ;-))

I think that a 2 stroke diesel would have a lot to offer. And a re-think on the hybrid technology. All accessories and power options could be electrically powered by a high efficiency alternator and the hybrid drive function only used to boost acceleration.

What would your ideal car include

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the_same_mountainbike January 26, 2012, 4:10am 17

Dag, your friend’s wife must watch Red Green. He says that in every show.

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What would your ideal car include

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