Cars and other kinds of motoring gibberish

bmwracer wrote:BOXX electric bike: two wheels, four corners, all-electric transport for one

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Has bicycle design reached its pinnacle? Or are electric bike manufacturers just not trying hard enough? The YikeBike begs to differ, and here joining it is BOXX Corporation's diminutive BOXX. Coming in at just under a meter (or 36-inch inches) long, the 120 pound aluminum "bike" has a top speed of 35 miles per hour and can even haul up to 300 pounds of heft. Yet, despite that compact footprint, the company hasn't skimped on tech, as it boasts traction control, anti-lock brakes and yes, even LED lights. Available in one of ten colors, $3,995 nets you a base 40-mile range model, which can optionally be doubled to 80 by ticking the $599 CORE 2 box. And for those willing to spruce even further, there's a $149 heated seat and $349 1-hour charger on offer. Ready to literally hunker down on electric mobility? Go on, peep the source links below -- do it, we've even linked the configurator.

That thing is sweet. I heard it can drift into corners at 90 degree angles.

Looks like a Zippo lighter with wheels. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:Looks like a Zippo lighter with wheels. :beaten:

I wear knee pads so I can really lean into the corners. And then I insert a 3.5 inch floppy into the front of it because the bike chassis is made from my old PC tower.

Tu_triky wrote:I wear knee pads so I can really lean into the corners. And then I insert a 3.5 inch floppy into the front of it because the bike chassis is may from my old PC tower.

Haha.

No USB port? :mrgreen:

bmwracer wrote:
Haha.

No USB port? :mrgreen:

Only when I gash myself with road rash after a spill.

Tu_triky wrote:Only when I gash myself with road rash after a spill.

Oh.

Not worth it. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
Oh.

Not worth it. :beaten:

Hehe. I'll just try to drive in a straight line.

Tu_triky wrote:Hehe. I'll just try to drive in a straight line.

That could be a bit of a problem. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
That could be a bit of a problem. :beaten:

HAHA. Maybe I'll pick a long straight street like Western so when I eventually get tired and ditch the computer, eh bike, at least I'll have hopefully reached Shinsengumi Yakitori at that point.

Tu_triky wrote:HAHA. Maybe I'll pick a long straight street like Western so when I eventually get tired and ditch the computer, eh bike, at least I'll have hopefully reached Shinsengumi Yakitori at that point.

You can turn corners by ricocheting off of obstacles like a billiard ball. :beaten:

bmwracer wrote:
You can turn corners by ricocheting off of obstacles like a billiard ball. :beaten:

:rofl:

I'm saved!

Seinfeld for the Acura NSX. :rofl:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WUFSHzT2xuY

bmwracer wrote:
Cool. :victory:

I'm tempted by the Stormtrooper riding suit. :mrgreen:

Infiniti's Sexy-Looking Emerg-E Supercar Breaks Cover, See the First Official Photos

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February 25, 2012

If you weren't content with the patent images of Infiniti's new supercar concept that we showed you earlier this month, you'll be happy to know that the first official pictures of the studycemerged on the internet today, less than two weeks before its public debut at the 82nd Geneva International Auto Salon.

We will admit that we weren't exactly wowed by the patent renderings, but our opinion change after we laid eyes on the real photos of Infiniti Emerg-E concept.

The Japanese premium brand's study is an impressive looking supercar with what we could even dare to describe as an Italian finesse in its styling. Of course, you'll find Infiniti's latest styling cues such as the pinched rear quarter window and the bulbous front grille, but it all works out nicely.

Infiniti has said that the Emerg-E will be propelled by a mid-mounted range-extender drivetrain comprising an electric motor and an internal combustion engine.

That's all we know for now, but with the Geneva show just around the corner, it's only a matter of days before Infiniti graces us with an official release detailing the concept model.

[More photos at the jump]

http://carscoop.blogspot.com/2012/02/infiniti-new-emerge-e-supercar-breaks.html

^ Doesn't look much different from the new NSX.

bmwracer wrote:^ Doesn't look much different from the new NSX.

I think it's more attractive than the Lexus LFA.

The new Ferrari Berlinetta

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^ Now there's a car worth looking at.

Heh, the face of the car looks like a smiling fish. :hehe:

bmwracer wrote:^ Now there's a car worth looking at.

Heh, the face of the car looks like a smiling fish. :hehe:

Looks pretty darn nice, man. It's a Ferrari so it's no surprise.

Now I know where I've seen that Ferrari:

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