What's Up?
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packapoo
, May 15 2012 04:54
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packapoo
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 04:54
I've just logged on and find there're NO new posts for today; today being 15 May where I am.
Nevertheless, latest posts are all 'yesterday' and were so read.
Next most recent was 12 May.
I'm not a technical person so am unable to further the cause, however since someONE left posts have seemed a bit sparse. (Some other names have dropped off too but not bothered by their MIA).
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Tony Matthews
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 06:44
I haven't kept a log, but surely this is not so uncommon? I've often opened the Forum to find no new posts (for half a day, at least) and it's cheered me up to think that by far the most posters here have got proper jobs. And since someONE left, others, such as Fat Boy, have reappeared...
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Paolo
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 10:12
I want someONE back, even if he often was an ******* he usually was a funny and clever *******.
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Tony Matthews
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 10:48
I've just realized which someONE you meant! I thought you meant another someONE - I agree, sad times...I want someONE back, even if he often was an ******* he usually was a funny and clever *******.
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Magoo
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Posted 15 May 2012 - 10:53
Apparently, Jaguar sixes and continuously variable transmissions are extremely popular topics, as they drive up the post count almost exponentially.
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Kelpiecross
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 03:49
I've just realized which someONE you meant! I thought you meant another someONE - I agree, sad times...
I am not totally sure who is being referred to either.
If it is Cheapy - I think there is one sure way to get him back - discuss (criticise) his Cheapracer car - he'll probably return under a different name or through someone else.
His front suspension, although clever and interesting, would be very expensive and probably have a lot of development headaches - totally against the low-cost idea of the project.
The chassis - why copy the the Atom chassis - it's pretty crappy anyhow.
A real "Cheapracer" probably should be like a typical clubman-style car - front engine/RWD with suspension components etc. from easily-available road cars.
At the incredibly cheap "Chinese" prices it could be a really cheap "Cheapracer".
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 09:55
I think the beam axle would be marginally cheaper.His front suspension, although clever and interesting, would be very expensive
Transaxle drivetrains from FWD donors are far more plentiful.A real "Cheapracer" probably should be like a typical clubman-style car - front engine/RWD with suspension components etc. from easily-available road cars.
I know you are just being negative in an attempt to entice the little fella out of his lair but I couldn't help myself.
Come back Cheapy - we love you!
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Posted 16 May 2012 - 13:42
I think the beam axle would be marginally cheaper.
Compared to a specially-fabricated front suspension. Using road car components from a wrecker might be almost free by comparison.
Transaxle drivetrains from FWD donors are far more plentiful.
True enough (except for Falcon and Commodore stuff). I have something of a set against bum-heavy cars - and I think it would be very difficult to make a rear-engined car using FWD components that wasn't dangerous.
I have to admit that what I described might be cheap and straightforward to make - but it does sound pretty boring.
I know you are just being negative in an attempt to entice the little fella out of his lair but I couldn't help myself.
Yes - an attempt to get the horrible little bastard out of his cave.
Come back Cheapy - we love you!
for all of you 
