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No Smartuki for you – Smart Cars says No to Zap

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DaimlerChrysler has refused to sell Smart Cars to Zap, a company planning to import and modify Smart Cars to meet emission requirements for sale in the U.S. DCX says it did not want the liability of having someone else modify and sell the cars and feels, at the present time, it cannot make money selling Smarts due to dollar fluctuations. So, shelve those Smartuki plans. … [Read more...]

R1ot, Yamaha R1 powered car

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This sort of thing is starting to pop up in more places, I just wish more of them were popping up where I live. The R1ot, is a purpose built track day car powered by a 150hp Yamaha R1 engine. And if you're wondering about performance, the total package weighs 410 kilograms, that's 903 pounds! I'll bet some Harley dressers get close to that weight. Built by Sylva Autokits, a … [Read more...]

Osmos hubless wheel

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As I was rummaging around in some dusty old computer files at The Kneeslider, I came across this link to the Osmos hubless wheel. It's an interesting design I've seen on some concept motorcycles and cars. If success depends on looks, this wheel has what it takes. No hub allows all sorts of neat suspension possibilities, that much I get. I understand how brakes and steering and … [Read more...]

Smart Car plus GSXR equals “Smartuki,” a VERY Smart Car

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Let me introduce, Peter Bee. Peter is a sensible English fellow who took a liking to the Smart Car as soon as it was introduced, so he bought one. He found the car so much to his liking that he kept on buying them, great second car, nice for running errands, quick scoots around town, all very sensible. Problem is, Pete spends his days around MHP, makers of high performance … [Read more...]

Greasecar – why not greasebike?

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Despite the life threatening dangers of biodiesel, here is a neat system that will get your diesel powered car on the road with a fill up at the back door of your local greasy spoon. If they could make it a little smaller, diesel motorcycles could use it as well. Take straight vegetable oil and this kit and you're off. I think this is very cool. If I was driving a diesel, I'd … [Read more...]