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    Image of Elhigh Elhigh
    11/11/09

    In reply to GM Designer Explains OnStar Car Hero Concept
    Hey. Whoa. A gaming concept that encourages real-world participation and excellence? What the hell?

    I see someone who needs his pay cap adjusted. #conceptcars
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    11/11/09

    In reply to GM Designer Explains OnStar Car Hero Concept
    Oh, smack! #conceptcars
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    11/11/09

    In reply to GM Designer Explains OnStar Car Hero Concept

    That is a pretty good explanation. I approve.

    What is his explanation for making it look like a combination of "It" from South Park and the helmet from Haze? Regardless, it beats getting screwed by the airline companies. #conceptcars
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    11/11/09

    In reply to GM Designer Explains OnStar Car Hero Concept
    OK. Fine. It's still ugly. #conceptcars
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    11/10/09

    In reply to BMW Finally Acknowledges Inline-Six, Sticks It In A Motorcycle
    Somehow, Wes, I just can't imagine you enjoying a big touring bike like a K1200LT replacement, which is my guess as to what this engine is going to wind up in.

    I somehow see the Honda DN01's CVT transmission technology coming into play here, too. The pioneered with the DN01, will almost certainly use it in the next Goldwing, and I doubt BMW will let them get away with advertising that they are the only company with the "advanced, new technology CVT motorcycle transmission." #bmw
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Automaker Future "Youthmobile" Concepts Are Wacky
    I call BS on this one. We all know that cars "aimed at the young" end up being bought by old people trying to look hip. All of those cars look way too hard to climb into for the real target demographic. #conceptcars
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Automaker Future "Youthmobile" Concepts Are Wacky
    Once again Audi and Mazda are the only noteworthy examples of clear design direction. While the other manufacturer's run nillywilly with their nonsensical unfocused designs, Audi and Mazda have instantly recognizable elements that hopefully survive to 2030. #conceptcars
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Automaker Future "Youthmobile" Concepts Are Wacky
    I'm having an irresistable urge to denigrate both the designs and the hare-brained ideas on which they're based. I must be getting old. #conceptcars
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    11/10/09

    In reply to Automaker Future "Youthmobile" Concepts Are Wacky
    Once you enter your destination into the navi app on your smart phone, you can play against the vehicle to "win" complete control over the system and gain access to increasingly outrageous driving scenarios.

    I love the sound of this. I think it'll be hilarious to see kids being forced to square off against a War Games computer every time they want to go somewhere. Didn't make the high score? The car's taking you to Boise! Wanna go to Starbucks? Fat chance, gotta beat the Parnelli Jones boss at his own game! Why didn't you go to school today, Junior? I was driving there, but I couldn't get the Star Power 4x multiplier at 48,375 points and the car sent me the wrong way down an on-ramp! #conceptcars
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    11/10/09

    @bzr: "Dangit... I can't remember how to parallel park."

    "Oh, that's simple! Left, Right, Left, Right, A, B, Up and then Down. Easy!" #conceptcars
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    Image of that ain't the way to have fun, son that ain't the way to have fun, son
    11/10/09

    In reply to Automaker Future "Youthmobile" Concepts Are Wacky
    Crackpipe. #conceptcars
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    11/10/09

    In reply to BMW Finally Acknowledges Inline-Six, Sticks It In A Motorcycle
    The year: 1978
    The maker: Honda
    The engine: 1024cc, 24v I6 generating over 100hp. For the day, it is a bruiser cruiser, a mighty superbike, a factory crotch rocket.
    Welcome to the party, BMW. You're late, but we're glad you're here. #bmw
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    11/10/09

    @Elhigh: Bingo. Funny thing; I think Honda marketed it as a 1000cc for two years, then as an 1100 without changing the displacement of the engine. Here's a pic since no-one else has posted one yet.
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    11/10/09

    @hypnotoad: I remember looking at one when shopping for my first bike. That engine is a work of art, but it scared me. I ended up buying a CB550. #bmw
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    11/10/09

    In reply to BMW Finally Acknowledges Inline-Six, Sticks It In A Motorcycle
    Honda has been doing 6-cylinder bikes for more than 30 years, and they've even toyed with putting one in a sport bike, but I guess it's good to see BMW considering it as well. I wouldn't be surprised if they put it in a sport bike, but I agree that it's probably destined for a tourer - they already have a 175HP engine in their K1300S and the only reason I can think of to engineer a 6 cylinder is to provide for a smoother ride at the expense of extra weight. #bmw
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    11/10/09

    In reply to BMW Finally Acknowledges Inline-Six, Sticks It In A Motorcycle
    So what you're saying is that I need to NOT buy a new motorcycle QUITE yet.

    I was considering a Speed Triple. This looks TWICE as good! #bmw
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    11/10/09

    In reply to BMW Finally Acknowledges Inline-Six, Sticks It In A Motorcycle
    CBX V2.

    So, because of the engine's width, is it going to four water-cooled cylinders flanked by one air-cooled one on each side? #bmw
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    11/10/09

    In reply to BMW Finally Acknowledges Inline-Six, Sticks It In A Motorcycle
    Oh yum. This would be perfect in a Caterham. Or a KP81 Starlet. #bmw
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