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Thread: Ever get passed by a Micro bus?

  1. 12-07-2006, 10:45 AM #1
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    Default Ever get passed by a Micro bus?

    What do you get when you mate a VW Micro bus with a 99GT3 Twin Turbo Porche?

    Pictures of the build.
    On the track.

    Hahaha - That's gotta HURT. Getting passed by a Micro bus on the track.
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  2. 12-07-2006, 12:03 PM #2
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    I love it. Got passed in a corner, which I can understand. But to have them walk away from you on a straight is funny.
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  3. 12-07-2006, 12:35 PM #3
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    Does anyone know what the camera car is?
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  4. 12-07-2006, 01:09 PM #4
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    I miss my Bus!
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  5. 12-07-2006, 01:14 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treibenschnell View Post
    I miss my Bus!
    Yea but the one in the Video runs!
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  6. 12-07-2006, 01:17 PM #6
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    I sense a pattern emerging...
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  7. 12-07-2006, 01:28 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treibenschnell View Post
    I sense a pattern emerging...
    Just now sensing it? There have been whispers for months.
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  8. 12-07-2006, 01:37 PM #8
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    The video is amazing!
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  9. 12-07-2006, 01:51 PM #9
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    There's some footage out there somewhere from the inside of the bus. Very cool. I'll see if I can find it.
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  10. 12-07-2006, 01:56 PM #10
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    Found it!!!

    Better vid:
    http://www.linkdump.be/framed.php?ai...810103e543.htm
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  11. 12-07-2006, 02:06 PM #11
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    That's crazy...
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  12. 12-07-2006, 02:09 PM #12
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    How can something with such a high center of gravity be so stable? Is it driver skill?
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  13. 12-07-2006, 02:13 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    How can something with such a high center of gravity be so stable? Is it driver skill?
    I'm guessing since that they've gutted it and the top is barely-thin metal skin, there wouldn't be too much up top. Still though...
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  14. 12-07-2006, 02:14 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by sammm View Post
    How can something with such a high center of gravity be so stable? Is it driver skill?
    Ever taken a VW bus apart? There really isn't much structure or weight to the cab and shell. Plus, the 911 drivetrain has an extremely low center of gravity (flat six engine, dry sump), so while this thing won't have the CG of a 911, it probably has one similar to a typical passenger car.
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    Quote Originally Posted by altiain View Post
    Ever taken a VW bus apart?
    I'm pleading the Fifth on that one.
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    All this talk of ol' Dubs got me looking through my old links...

    How 'bout these?



    I can see POS cruising around town with the family in tow!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treibenschnell View Post
    All this talk of ol' Dubs got me looking through my old links...

    How 'bout these?



    -tacular!
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    Then there's always one for Titus...



    The car, that is...
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    Go to youtube.com and type in "VW Bus Porsche" in the search field...
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    Don't look...there's nothing down here for you!
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  20. 12-07-2006, 03:03 PM #20
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    Quote Originally Posted by Treibenschnell View Post
    Then there's always one for Titus...



    The car, that is...
    Now THAT, I like!!!!!!!!
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