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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:33 PM
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The Ultimate Track Car

The ultimate track car.

http://www.ktm-x-bow.com/
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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Very cool!!
How about this one?
http://www.dpcars.net/dp1/index.htm


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Made in Portland, OR.
And he owns a MINI, too!

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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:17 PM
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The x-box will be street legal once it hits the US.

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Old May 1, 2008 | 08:23 PM
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It might perform well, but it is not much to look at. I'll take an Ariel Atom.
 
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Old May 1, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Nabeshin beat me to it damn....
Nothin says funny like floppy faced clarkson..
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
The ultimate track car.

http://www.ktm-x-bow.com/
reminds me of a "transformer"
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 05:10 AM
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wow, that would be a fun autox car
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nabeshin
It might perform well, but it is not much to look at. I'll take an Ariel Atom.

I 2ND that
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 05:23 AM
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Originally Posted by nabeshin
It might perform well, but it is not much to look at. I'll take an Ariel Atom.
I'm pretty sure the Ariel Atom will outperform the x-bow.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by jimz68
Very cool!!
How about this one?
http://www.dpcars.net/dp1/index.htm


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Made in Portland, OR.
And he owns a MINI, too!

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this sucker is sick !!
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 09:44 AM
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I have been watching the X-Bow for some time...I think I would take it over the Ariel Atom...just me though...
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:31 AM
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I have been watching the X-Bow for some time...I think I would take it over the Ariel Atom...just me though...
I have been watching the development for over two years. I would take the x-bow over the Ariel in a second. I love the way it looks. I like ugly cars which is why I drive a Mini .

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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:34 AM
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...Me too(not the 2 years parts though...about a year or so)...

I think that thing looks like a stealth fighter for the streets(just switch out the orange and its good to go), but I love the orange it makes it look like a beast!
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMCS04
...Me too(not the 2 years parts though...about a year or so)...

I think that thing looks like a stealth fighter for the streets(just switch out the orange and its good to go), but I love the orange it makes it look like a beast!
You can get it with full CF body panels . I orange is KTM's heritage color.

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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:56 AM
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Gorgeous, but at £38k I think I'll pass.
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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Originally Posted by jimz68
Very cool!!
How about this one?
http://www.dpcars.net/dp1/index.htm


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Made in Portland, OR.
And he owns a MINI, too!

Jim

I checked out the site. It looks like he took a AWD High End RC car and made it real. Crazy cool!

Longboard
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:01 AM
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+1 on the Ariel Atom, but I wouldn't turn down either car, if offered to me!

Plus, I like the Ariel Atom driving school they offer on many race tracks across the country, where you can spend half a day, or a full day, flogging the hell out of one, and not put the wear and tear on your MINI...
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
I checked out the site. It looks like he took a AWD High End RC car and made it real. Crazy cool!

Longboard
The thing is wicked quick with "just" the Hayabusa engine in it. Can't wait to see it with the Hartley V-8!!!

http://www.h1v8.com/page/page/1562068.htm


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Old May 2, 2008 | 11:14 AM
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I have gone through the dp1 website as well...wow that is quite impressive

I think I would be happy with any of them thought
 
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Old May 2, 2008 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Longboard Mini
I have been watching the development for over two years. I would take the x-bow over the Ariel in a second. I love the way it looks. I like ugly cars which is why I drive a Mini .

LB
Ugly cars???!!!! minis are alot of things but i definately wouldnt call them ugly. atleast mine
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:11 AM
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here is another to add to the mix....



this one is also available w/ a full body!

RCR roadster shown above

here is the coupe version.....hot



www.superlitecars.com
 

Last edited by bean; May 3, 2008 at 10:22 AM. Reason: more info!
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Old May 3, 2008 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bean
here is another to add to the mix....



this one is also available w/ a full body!

RCR roadster shown above

here is the coupe version.....hot



www.superlitecars.com
wow. The coupe looks fantastic. I assume it's street legal? The ride height would be a tad comical if it were just for the track
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 11:55 AM
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it can be street legal. ride height as pictured is about 4 inches. not as high as it appears in the pic. i think that there is an track aero kit that can be installed/unistalled as required. RCR has some nice offerings.



does this angle look better?
 

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Old May 3, 2008 | 12:38 PM
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woah...
 
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Old May 3, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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ahhhh,, they got nothing on my demon:


 
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