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An EV will get you there quicker. Especially if it's a Toyota.

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by hkmb, Aug 7, 2023.

  1. hkmb

    hkmb Senior Member

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    In Australia's far North, it's a 120km drive from Darwin to Cox's Peninsula, even though you can see the Peninsula from Darwin.

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    Frustrating. And if you've only got a few percent left on your EV battery, it is bound to induce range anxiety, as there are very few rapid chargers in such a remote location.

    But if you have the right EV, you can take a shortcut. All you need is an FJ40 EV conversion and misplaced confidence that a croc or a shark won't get you, and you'll be fine.

    How two mates drove an FJ LandCruiser underwater for 7km | CarExpert

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    Easy, really.

     
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    bwilson4web BMW i3 and Model 3

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    Do you have to fill the tires with concrete?

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    hkmb Senior Member

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    I don't know. They must have done something to weigh it down.
     
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Probably water.
    Easier to remove after you're back on land.
     
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    Like that word; aka “blind, unswerving enthusiasm”. (y)
     
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    Trollbait It's a D&D thing

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    Just water.
    The battery alone might be enough.
     
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    I'd rather stick with the James Bond Lotus

    No concrete tires required
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    ETC(SS) The OTHER One Percenter.....

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    Yeah.
    Just make sure you don't take it down too deep, or you might not get it back in one piece.

    Water is HEAVY!
    You can't squeeze it much either.....
     
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    I have always wanted one of these. It would make the school run so much more fun.

    I had a toy one when I was a kid. It was one of my favourites. I think it's still my favourite Bond car, ahead of even the DB5 (which i also had a toy of, with the ejector seat and everything).
     
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