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Old 09-02-2005, 01:08 PM
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what the h*** is this vehicle?
Seen yesterday, 5:30pm on 85S around Sunnyvale. I noticed it merging from an onramp while I was in the center lane, my cam was on the passenger seat and it was already in the carpool lane and gone gone gone (heavy traffic)

I want one. Anyone knows more about it?
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Old 09-02-2005, 01:14 PM
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yup, looks like the t-rex to me.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/3535/
http://www.go-t-rex.com/
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Old 09-02-2005, 01:19 PM
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cool, but $43k is a bit too much for a toy for me.
Thanks for traxing that down.
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don't make me tap the post count son.
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Old 09-02-2005, 01:34 PM
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I say drop an R1 engine into that beast and let it rip :D

...I need a motorcycle :o
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What? Don't you watch MTV Cribs? T-Rex ya herd?
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Old 09-02-2005, 02:30 PM
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Oh man, these are soo awesome. I'd like to get one for a summer commuter. Should be awesome on gas.
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Old 09-02-2005, 02:40 PM
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hm, yes, gas saver.
That's a way to justify it!!!

1.1 liter 4-cylinder engine, should get 60 mpg. Maybe a used one and trading in the RX-8?

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Old 09-02-2005, 07:57 PM
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Just drop a Renesis in it. Smaller, lighter and more horsepower!!!!
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Old 09-02-2005, 10:44 PM
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What about the Ariel Atom? Has a supercharger option that goes 0-60 in 2.9 and can handle just as well as the T-Rex. Didn't have time to find all the specs, but you get the idea...

http://www.arielatom.com/04/frames.htm
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cant get the atom in the states though
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I think you can have one shipped here
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Originally Posted by nzarnow
What about the Ariel Atom? Has a supercharger option that goes 0-60 in 2.9 and can handle just as well as the T-Rex. Didn't have time to find all the specs, but you get the idea...

http://www.arielatom.com/04/frames.htm
It doesnt look as cool as the T-Rex does. Remember you got to look cool.
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Old 09-12-2005, 10:24 PM
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It looks like a toned-down version of the batmobile =\
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