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Old 09-26-2007, 01:36 PM
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Old 09-26-2007, 01:44 PM
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I think the San Mateo bridge is longer then that.


but awesome structure.
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Old 09-26-2007, 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kunfuzion
one defective bolt would suck on a windy day.
hopefully someone thought about doing a wind test on a mock up.


speaking of bridges,check this out bridge designed by spanish architect, santiago calatrava.




one of his pedestrian bridges

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Old 09-26-2007, 02:39 PM
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interesting concept, engineering those bridges must be a huge pain in the ***
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Old 09-26-2007, 03:36 PM
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imagine cruising in the canyons and this guy zooms by you. LOL
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Old 09-26-2007, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kunfuzion
imagine cruising in the canyons and this guy zooms by you. LOL
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LWLbu1wII...elated&search=
nuts


vs a motorbike
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Wqj...elated&search=
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Old 09-26-2007, 06:22 PM
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Old 09-26-2007, 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BLITZSTI
hopefully someone thought about doing a wind test on a mock up.


speaking of bridges,check this out bridge designed by spanish architect, santiago calatrava.




one of his pedestrian bridges

where is that at? barcelona?
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Old 09-27-2007, 11:18 AM
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Toyota + Subaru and this is the best they could come up with?
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so it's just a toyota branded tC with SOHC flat four
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Old 09-27-2007, 01:36 PM
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Toyota + Subaru and this is the best they could come up with?
they need to go dig some more in the parts bin and use at least the older 2.5sohc rs motor. either that or make it 1k lbs lighter. but both of them are only concerned about sales volume instead of performance.

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so it's just a toyota branded tC with SOHC flat four
even the tC has better potential than this concept.
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Old 09-27-2007, 03:30 PM
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will it sell if it doesnt perform?
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