why I won't buy a k3 (Warning: Satire Thread)

robtcorl · 02-03-2020, 08:53 AM - **5 Likes**

73 years ago today a 10 pound baby was born.
Not sure if he saw his shadow.

RoxnDox · 02-03-2020, 08:57 AM - **1 Like**

Used to be one in the north end of Seattle that was mounted on a little bitty Nash Rambler. Us kids loved it, since we were Dr Demento fans and all.

Youtu.be

Racer X 69 · 02-03-2020, 11:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robtcorl

73 years ago today a 10 pound baby was born.
Not sure if he saw his shadow.

Happy birthday Bob!

Racer X 69 · 02-03-2020, 11:22 AM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Used to be one in the north end of Seattle that was mounted on a little bitty Nash Rambler. Us kids loved it, since we were Dr Demento fans and all.

BEEP BEEP ~ THE LITTLE NASH RAMBLER ~ The PLAYMATES ~ ANIMATION - YouTube

I saw the space ship from Futurama fly by in that video.

bertwert · 02-03-2020, 06:40 PM - **3 Likes**

I've shared the bagpipe version several times, but are you ready for the baby version of Thunderstruck?

You Tube

MarkJerling · 02-03-2020, 07:38 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

73 years ago today a 10 pound baby was born.
Not sure if he saw his shadow.

Happy birthday Bob! I hope your day is filled with joy and that your BBQ will be as good as always.

**savoche** · 02-04-2020, 04:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Oh, and I fell down the YouTube Rabbit Hole again this morning.

Motorcycle Engine in a Car - Here's Why and How - YouTube

I wanna do something like this.

Maybe in a VW Beetle body.

Not something I'm into at all, but I found this really entertaining

Saw part two, too.

And Jay Leno's test drive.

Now, this messed up my work plan for the day... Oh well

**savoche** · 02-04-2020, 05:02 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robtcorl

73 years ago today a 10 pound baby was born.
Not sure if he saw his shadow.

Quickly, before it melts!

dbs · 02-04-2020, 05:21 AM - **2 Likes**

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bob.........well for the other day then its almost the 5 th of February here now

Dave

jeallen01 · 02-04-2020, 06:58 AM

Putting hot motorbike engines in lightweight vehicles is quite "popular" over here - especially in Lotus 7-type sports cars - and I've seen pics in magazines like Practical Performance Car (AKA putting "unusual" motors in anything old, cheap, and "customisable"), and I think I've also them in small cars like Minis, and there are track series for some of those as well.

robtcorl · 02-04-2020, 08:11 AM

Thanks guys for the birthday wishes.
It hit a record high of 70 F, this morning it's 39 F with snow and ice in the forecast.
What a difference a day can make.

jeallen01 · 02-04-2020, 09:27 AM

Originally posted by jeallen01

Putting hot motorbike engines in lightweight vehicles is quite "popular" over here - especially in Lotus 7-type sports cars - and I've seen pics in magazines like Practical Performance Car ("PPC") (AKA putting "unusual" motors in anything old, cheap, and "customisable"), and I think I've also them in small cars like Minis, and there are track series for some of those as well.

And there's this sort of thing: Reliant Kitten (small fibreglass-bodied "peoples' " car, originally with 848cc OHV motor) + Kawasaki ZZR1100 bike engine and a "few other" mods: Reliant 1976 KITTEN BIKE ENGINE KAWASAKI ZZR1100. car for sale

Saw something that, but even more "extreme", in a recent issue of PPC!

PS: neither of them have a reverse gear - but the cars are still so light that it would be easy to "get out and push" when required!

Racer X 69 · 02-04-2020, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by jeallen01

PS: neither of them have a reverse gear - but the cars are still so light that it would be easy to "get out and push" when required!

There is a reversing gearbox available that installs inline with the driveshaft. The guy in the video I posted is using one.

RoxnDox · 02-04-2020, 09:53 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

I saw the space ship from Futurama fly by in that video.

Yeah, there were a bunch of very unusual little blips in the background... I thought I saw the Mach 5 at one point, even...

EDIT UPDATE - it is indeed the Mach 5, at 0:46s in the clip. You have to watch at the one-fourth speed playback to see it very well though...

jeallen01 · 02-04-2020, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Racer X 69

There is a reversing gearbox available that installs inline with the driveshaft. The guy in the video I posted is using one.

I'm sure there is - but it probably costs more than that car sold for !

02-03-2020, 11:17 AM - 1 Like	#75438
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by robtcorl 73 years ago today a 10 pound baby was born. Not sure if he saw his shadow. Happy birthday Bob! Attached Images

02-04-2020, 09:53 AM - 1 Like	#75449
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Racer X 69 I saw the space ship from Futurama fly by in that video. Yeah, there were a bunch of very unusual little blips in the background... I thought I saw the Mach 5 at one point, even... EDIT UPDATE - it is indeed the Mach 5, at 0:46s in the clip. You have to watch at the one-fourth speed playback to see it very well though... Last edited by RoxnDox; 02-04-2020 at 11:53 AM.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by RoxnDox Used to be one in the north end of Seattle that was mounted on a little bitty Nash Rambler. Us kids loved it, since we were Dr Demento fans and all. BEEP BEEP ~ THE LITTLE NASH RAMBLER ~ The PLAYMATES ~ ANIMATION - YouTube I saw the space ship from Futurama fly by in that video.

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Oh, and I fell down the YouTube Rabbit Hole again this morning. Motorcycle Engine in a Car - Here's Why and How - YouTube I wanna do something like this. Maybe in a VW Beetle body. Not something I'm into at all, but I found this really entertaining Saw part two, too. And Jay Leno's test drive. Now, this messed up my work plan for the day... Oh well

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savoche Master of the obvious Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Lowlands of Norway Posts: 18,311	Originally posted by robtcorl 73 years ago today a 10 pound baby was born. Not sure if he saw his shadow. Quickly, before it melts!

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jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Putting hot motorbike engines in lightweight vehicles is quite "popular" over here - especially in Lotus 7-type sports cars - and I've seen pics in magazines like Practical Performance Car (AKA putting "unusual" motors in anything old, cheap, and "customisable"), and I think I've also them in small cars like Minis, and there are track series for some of those as well.

02-04-2020, 08:11 AM	#75446
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Thanks guys for the birthday wishes. It hit a record high of 70 F, this morning it's 39 F with snow and ice in the forecast. What a difference a day can make.

02-04-2020, 09:27 AM	#75447
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by jeallen01 Putting hot motorbike engines in lightweight vehicles is quite "popular" over here - especially in Lotus 7-type sports cars - and I've seen pics in magazines like Practical Performance Car ("PPC") (AKA putting "unusual" motors in anything old, cheap, and "customisable"), and I think I've also them in small cars like Minis, and there are track series for some of those as well. And there's this sort of thing: Reliant Kitten (small fibreglass-bodied "peoples' " car, originally with 848cc OHV motor) + Kawasaki ZZR1100 bike engine and a "few other" mods: Reliant 1976 KITTEN BIKE ENGINE KAWASAKI ZZR1100. car for sale Saw something that, but even more "extreme", in a recent issue of PPC! PS: neither of them have a reverse gear - but the cars are still so light that it would be easy to "get out and push" when required!

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Originally posted by jeallen01 PS: neither of them have a reverse gear - but the cars are still so light that it would be easy to "get out and push" when required! There is a reversing gearbox available that installs inline with the driveshaft. The guy in the video I posted is using one.

02-04-2020, 10:01 AM	#75450
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by Racer X 69 There is a reversing gearbox available that installs inline with the driveshaft. The guy in the video I posted is using one. I'm sure there is - but it probably costs more than that car sold for !

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