Retiring in Style / Prius MOD

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by forte88, Feb 27, 2007.

  1. forte88

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    Get out of my way, here I come! [​IMG]
     
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    would look more real if you photoshop a hitch between the Prius & that gigantic thing
     
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    Ha ha ha ha, thats cool, you sure your hatch can handle that weight when it opens?
     
  4. forte88

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(siliconhybrid @ Feb 27 2007, 02:09 PM) [snapback]397343[/snapback]</div>
    ME? Photoshop? :p
     
  5. Bob Allen

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    Think of how much energy you'll generate with regenerative braking!!
     
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    hyo silver Awaaaaay

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    Cute picture, forte.

    I've pedalled into many campsites beside such behemoths. We both shake our heads at each other, for very different reasons.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(siliconhybrid @ Feb 27 2007, 02:09 PM) [snapback]397343[/snapback]</div>
    That thing doesn't use a 'hitch' in the sense I think you're indicating. It's a 5th Wheel rig. The Plate is obviously on the roof of the Prius
     
  8. Bill Merchant

    Bill Merchant absit invidia

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tempus @ Feb 28 2007, 10:38 AM) [snapback]397926[/snapback]</div>
    No, no, it's obviously a glass mount on the hatch...
     
  9. forte88

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    Why do you think the Prius has an engine braking gear! As far as the hitch, I was able to make an adapter to attach the 5th wheel hitch into the radio antenna bolt. That should hold it!
     
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    Can't wait to see the Quicktime video that shows a Boeing 747 landing on a major urban Interstate highway, where the nose wheel collapses and lands on a passenger vehicle. Despite the mass and velocity of the 747, the passenger car driver is able to bring things to a safe stop. We will also need to see a screen shot of the state-of-charge of the Prius battery while "towing" the 747. Then we can argue further about what is more efficient, braking or gliding . . . .
     
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