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My new hot rod :D
- Chris_D
- Lifer
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My new hot rod :D
Doesn't have an engine, no ABS, any form of stability control features, no airconditioning, no creature-comforts, not even a cup holder! In fact, it doesn't have much of anything really.... except a lot of speed and fun potential.
All being well I'll be picking it up in Groningen this weekend and riding it the 200km back to Utrecht
What dya reckon? Would you ever ever consider buying one? Or would you just be more inclined to throw your half-eaten Greggs steak pasty at it if it passed you?
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- Mr Tidy
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My new hot rod :D
Well it's certainly different!
I'm not sure about the pink on the wheels, but Laura may like that!
Let us know how you get on, once you've got your breath back.
I'm not sure about the pink on the wheels, but Laura may like that!
Let us know how you get on, once you've got your breath back.
Coupes because stunning!
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
Gone - Montego Blue
Gone - Ruby Black
- Silverzedtom
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My new hot rod :D
Looks like it needs a subtle drop to lower that arch gap
Enjoy the ride!
Enjoy the ride!
E85 2.5si
F55 Cooper S
F55 Cooper S
- Marlon
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My new hot rod :D
We need a picture of you getting in and out of it
Its just plain bonkers if you ask me
Its just plain bonkers if you ask me
Gone: 3.0si 2008 E85
911 997 Carrera S
- buzyg
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My new hot rod :D
200km in that. Hope there are no HGVs on the roads. You could end up road kill.
Also has the roof motor been moved to the boot yet
Also has the roof motor been moved to the boot yet
- bmwaddict
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My new hot rod :D
Reminds me of the movie The World's Fastest Indian! What's the top speed Chris?
Currently zedless
'07 Mugello Blue Audi B7 RS4 Saloon with added goodies
'94 Black/Silver/Green Honda CBR400RR
Previous:
'07 Ruby Black Z4MC
'07 Sapphire Black Z4C 3.0si Sport
'07 Mugello Blue Audi B7 RS4 Saloon with added goodies
'94 Black/Silver/Green Honda CBR400RR
Previous:
'07 Ruby Black Z4MC
'07 Sapphire Black Z4C 3.0si Sport
- Smartbear
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My new hot rod :D
Looks like a faired recumbent? Something like that anyway-aren’t they about 20% more efficient than a normal bike because of the aerodynamics?
Rob
Rob
e89 Sdrive 20i, plenty of mumbo & good economy-the thinking bears z4
e89 Sdrive 30i, this ones busted, pass me another...
e85 3.0si sold
- Crazy Harry
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My new hot rod :D
Look great with the motor bike bolted on the side! - but just love the expression the lights and (vent?) hole make on the front
Post us some pics of you in action
Post us some pics of you in action
- Chris_D
- Lifer
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My new hot rod :D
....is part of the attraction!
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- Chris_D
- Lifer
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My new hot rod :D
I'll have to get Durham Dave on the case if not.
Mostly nice smooth bike lanes over here in NL, physically separated from motor traffic....except at road crossings...
Last edited by Chris_D on Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- Chris_D
- Lifer
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My new hot rod :D
Theyre essentially recumbent trikes with fairing yes - officially referred to as a 'Velomobile' or in Dutch 'Velomobiel'
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- Chris_D
- Lifer
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My new hot rod :D
50km/h+ easily achievable with this particular drivetrain I understand
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- Chris_D
- Lifer
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My new hot rod :D
That vent hole at the front is just about the right size for a 3-skinner including roach I'd say...Crazy Harry wrote: ↑Tue Jul 31, 2018 11:21 pm Look great with the motor bike bolted on the side! - but just love the expression the lights and (vent?) hole make on the front
Post us some pics of you in action
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- Chris_D
- Lifer
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My new hot rod :D
Comes with some nice black wheel covers too...which I will be replacing immediately. Think the ones in the pics were red originally, but have faded in the sun perhaps.
E85 3.0i roadie (03) 'Benny'. E93 320d M-Sport Cabrio (11) 'Bob'.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
'Always different, always the same.' John Peel on The Fall.
- buzyg
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My new hot rod :D
I recall hiring a bike at Amsterdam Station, many many, years ago and riding out to the coast. Not enough hills for me back then. It might be different now. First sight of a hill and I hunt for an ignition switch.