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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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tacoma narrows bridge rules
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 01:44 PM
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I think the San Mateo bridge is longer then that.


but awesome structure.
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:35 PM
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Originally Posted by kunfuzion
one defective bolt would suck on a windy day.
hopefully someone thought about doing a wind test on a mock up.


speaking of bridges,check this out bridge designed by spanish architect, santiago calatrava.




one of his pedestrian bridges


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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 02:39 PM
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interesting concept, engineering those bridges must be a huge pain in the ***
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:36 PM
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imagine cruising in the canyons and this guy zooms by you. LOL
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LWLbu1wII...elated&search=
Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by kunfuzion
imagine cruising in the canyons and this guy zooms by you. LOL
http://youtube.com/watch?v=LWLbu1wII...elated&search=
nuts


vs a motorbike
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3Wqj...elated&search=

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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pro wrestling then & now

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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BLITZSTI
hopefully someone thought about doing a wind test on a mock up.


speaking of bridges,check this out bridge designed by spanish architect, santiago calatrava.




one of his pedestrian bridges

where is that at? barcelona?
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 07:59 AM
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:18 AM
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Toyota + Subaru and this is the best they could come up with?
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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so it's just a toyota branded tC with SOHC flat four
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 12:27 PM
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Old Sep 27, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sigma pi
Toyota + Subaru and this is the best they could come up with?
they need to go dig some more in the parts bin and use at least the older 2.5sohc rs motor. either that or make it 1k lbs lighter. but both of them are only concerned about sales volume instead of performance.

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so it's just a toyota branded tC with SOHC flat four
even the tC has better potential than this concept.
Old Sep 27, 2007 | 03:30 PM
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will it sell if it doesnt perform?



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