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I got beat by 9 seconds 'DRAG RACING' on my PRIUS

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by ski.dive, Jan 18, 2010.

  1. ski.dive

    ski.dive Active Member

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    I got beat relly bad 'drag racing' my PRIUS by 9 seconds at the local track this past Sunday.

    Here's a picture of the 'happy winner' after the end of the race!!!

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  2. Tom183

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    Let me guess - she had a Gen III in PWR mode?
     
    #2 Tom183, Jan 18, 2010
  3. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    The hoveround is no joke, bro. An ECU upgrade and a motor swap, and DAMN.

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GWZp1U2iS4"]YouTube - Hoveround TV Commercial[/ame]
     
    #3 a_gray_prius, Jan 18, 2010
  4. dogfriend

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    I'd be more impressed if they were able to get across the Grand Canyon on the Hoveround. :madgrin:
     
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  5. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    I think you could do it if you added a JATO bottle.

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  6. dogfriend

    dogfriend Human - Animal Hybrid

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    45° ramp would probably work best. Wonder what the launch speed would need to be?
     
    #6 dogfriend, Jan 18, 2010
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    The minimum speed would depend on the width at the crossing, which way you cross (the north side is a 1,000 feet higher), and headwinds. Given that, I would do it scientifically: go for as much speed as you can get. ;)

    Tom
     
    #7 qbee42, Jan 18, 2010
  8. a_gray_prius

    a_gray_prius Rare Non-Old-Blowhard Priuschat Member

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    #8 a_gray_prius, Jan 18, 2010
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    I doubt that the aerodynamics are favorable for a Hoveround with a geriatric pilot. Probably would start to tumble. You would need to strap the pilot in.
     
    #9 dogfriend, Jan 18, 2010
  10. hyo silver

    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    SkiDive looks pretty convincing in drag, don't you think? ;)
     
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    :rofl: That conjures up an image I won't soon forget...
     
    #11 Tom183, Jan 18, 2010
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