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BMW re-invents turn of the century airplane tech...

 
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Dewey316
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:05 pm    Post subject: BMW re-invents turn of the century airplane tech... Reply with quote
http://jalopnik.com/395588/bmw-gina-light-visionary-model-revealed-creepy

Color me not impressed by ANYTHING Chris Bengal has designed, but the idea is cool, I would just like to see it on a car that looks better...

--John
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PostPosted: Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:10 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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...that could allow designers like Chris Bangle create multiple unattractive shapes.


QFT. I love the 3-series, but the Z3 and Z4 are pug-fugly.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 12:32 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
interesting.

i think "what a great idea", then i think about how much the convertible top on Ian's firebird swells while he drives, and i am less impressed.
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:11 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
I didin't like it until i saw the video. Its a cool concept that has potential but i don't like to see the fabric crinkle. I think they could have attached the fabric at the door seam to prevent that. The headlight area is pretty cool though! i would definetly like to see this car naked though.
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83Z28BlackBetty
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PostPosted: Wed Jun 11, 2008 1:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I want to see how it handles at 100 mph. It looks pretty light weight, but what happens when it goes fast, or crashes into something while going fast?

~JAKE

i like the ideas and stuff though. its no different than a fabric covered airplane. i just wonder how safe it would be.
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