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Old 04-06-2010, 12:08 AM
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Most likely, you're off by a factor of ten.

Typical street engines idle around 900 rpm and redline south of 6,000 rpm.
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Old 04-06-2010, 01:19 AM
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Most likely, you're off by a factor of ten.

Typical street engines idle around 900 rpm and redline south of 6,000 rpm.
I stand chagrined.

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Old 04-06-2010, 05:30 AM
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I stand chagrined.

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Zeke has it right.

Don't be chagrined... I don't know anything about labor law.

At least you didn't try to tell us that islands are going to tip over!
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Old 04-06-2010, 05:32 AM
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Zeke has it right.

Don't be chagrined... I don't know anything about labor law.

How bout shine
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Old 04-06-2010, 06:32 AM
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Or in an auto body designed to absorb and dissipate the crash?

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I would imagine that two vehicles equally designed with equal crumple zones, and the only difference being mass, the one with more mass would protect you better than the lighter one.

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Old 04-06-2010, 06:40 AM
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I would imagine that two vehicles equally designed with equal crumple zones, and the only difference being mass, the one with more mass would protect you better than the lighter one.

Chas

Agree. The lighter one is going to 'bounce' pretty hard. To come to a sudden stop is bad enough, but instantly bouncing the other direction is even worse.

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Old 04-06-2010, 06:41 AM
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Now that's a whole 'nother story!
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Old 04-06-2010, 06:53 AM
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Would you rather hit a telephone pole at 70 MPH drinking 'ol Grandpap or finely crafted shine?

Driving, of course a '55 Buick with a Cadillac motor w three duces.

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Old 04-06-2010, 07:18 AM
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A little something to tap your toes to while you formulate a response to my previous post.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LRH7FtAAbJE

Now it's off to work.

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Old 04-06-2010, 08:07 AM
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Would you rather hit a telephone pole at 70 MPH drinking 'ol Grandpap or finely crafted shine?

Driving, of course a '55 Buick with a Cadillac motor w three duces.

Chas

I think we need to get Junior Johnson in to consult.
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