Re: [DML] My DeLorean Hit an F150....
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Re: [DML] My DeLorean Hit an F150....



Correction: truck *BASED* SUV's -- most full size SUV's are built on pickup truck platforms.

Bill Robertson
#5939

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "content22207" <brobertson@...> wrote:
>
> F100/F150 has been the largest selling single model vehicle of any type (including passenger cars and minivans) in the United States for 33 years. There are a lot of Americans who like them other than me.
> 
> As stated, I tried with little success to explain the American affinity for pickup trucks to Brits (and future independent Scots) when I was over there in January. You all don't get it, and I know that. But that doesn't change the truth: most Americans like trucks (and truck like SUV's), not just me.
> 
> Bill Robertson
> #5939
> 
> --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Martin Gutkowski <martin@> wrote:
> >
> > Normally I chime in with specific points at odds with what you've said, 
> > but all this F150 worship..... I mean, WTF? Who cares? We get it, you 
> > love the F150, and pointing out that a DeLorean would come off worst if 
> > the two collided is of interest to.... who exactly?
> > 
> > Martin
> > 
> > 
> > On 21/03/2012 14:46, content22207 wrote:
> > > Not really, but if it did, this would be the front to front level of impact:
> > > http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/521931_356464481065475_100001057778755_1061801_1982557112_n.jpg
> > > The DeLorean's crumple extension wouldn't touch anything until it hit the F150's I-beams, 28 inches later.
> > >
> > > Rear impact would be even worse:
> > > http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash3/552062_356472154398041_100001057778755_1061828_414190267_n.jpg
> > > F150's differential is 48 inches from the back bumper. Spare tire is well above the crumple extension.
> > >
> > > Bill Robertson
> > > #5939
> > >
> > >
> >
>




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