Stupid Hypotheticals - If The Policy Makers Said, "Fuck it!"

"Lets Just Drive" (lets-just-drive) 02/11/2014 at 21:48 • Filed to: None

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It's 2014 and the world of cars is just as you know it but with one slight difference; the policy makers don't exist. There are no CAFE standards, no Euro NCAP, and no one has ever bothered with making things like seat belts, airbags and crumple-zones mandatory. There are speed limits, drinking and driving is illegal, but the attitude of law enforcement echos the laissez faire attitude of the golden age and it's more an as-will situation. There are front, mid and rear engine cars with front, rear and all wheel drive but there are also mid-rear-front mounted engines with mid-body, single-wheel drive tracks. Innovators invent - so safety belts, air bags and crumple zones all exist, they're just not mandated by Big Brother.

Tell me about your car.

Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 21:54

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Brown manual diesel rotary RWD wagon.

N/A POWAAAHH > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 21:54

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Straight piped AWD coupe, with a 2JZ, full cage, 6MT.

ki-ki-ki-kia > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 21:55

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This must not be about America. I am pretty sure seat belts are required equipment on all vehicles

Bandit > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 21:57

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Some new version of that is mildly safer and slightly more economical. It would probably have a pretty modern leather and aluminum interior. Something totally different than the old 70s design. The exterior would have softer lines and the nose would be swapped for something reeking less of the 70s (maybe something like an americanized early-mid 2000s BMW?) but would still be a recognizable Pontiac. T-tops would be gone in favor of a large sun roof. The fender vents would be gone and break cooling ducts would probably be in their place. The rear window would be changed for one more resembling the early '71-'73 cars. Gold and black would be used but as a sign of the times the hood bird and tacky decals would be eliminated. Suspension wise it would be a pretty modern design, no leaf springs (unless they were like the ones in the new C7)

yamahog > ki-ki-ki-kia 02/11/2014 at 22:00

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brb, looking for required equipment:

(I know what you mean though, couldn't help it!)

Leadbull > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 22:02

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I can't tell you about my car because I am dead.

DollaMoneyAve > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 22:05

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My car would a Mk. 1 GTI with a BMW P83 mounted in the front powering the front wheels. Oh, there's also another P83 in the rear, powering the rear wheels. It has a steering wheels and three pedals, along with a seat, and not much else.

f86sabre > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 22:21

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Either of these would work

bob and john > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 22:23

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v12 turbo diesel, 7speed stick (7th being crazy tall for cruising at 130km/h at like 1500rpm.. AWD with RWD selectable (think clutch in the front drive shaft or something)

Lets Just Drive > Corey CC97, MAZDA DPI IS STILL BAE JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV JOESTACTIV VISIT FLORIDA RACING LIVES FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS 02/11/2014 at 22:30

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Obligatory.

Lets Just Drive > Leadbull 02/11/2014 at 22:30

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Haha!

I laughed way harder at this then I should have.

Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 22:32

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2014 Toyota Corolla.

The WB > Lets Just Drive 02/11/2014 at 23:21

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Check out my awesome car guys!

ki-ki-ki-kia > yamahog 02/11/2014 at 23:23

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I'll give you that that was a good one.

Mattbob > Lets Just Drive 02/12/2014 at 07:56

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oh god, this sounds terrifying. I would probably drive some kind of tank like vehicle if I am going to be around any kind of populated area.

Zibodiz > Velocity- Peuguette Connoisseur 02/12/2014 at 13:50

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Booo! Hiss!

Sorry, I couldn't resist.

ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) > Lets Just Drive 02/12/2014 at 13:54

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So, what you mean to say is that you want TVR to make a comeback.

Lets Just Drive > ADabOfOppo; Gone Plaid (Instructables Can Be Confusable) 02/12/2014 at 13:55

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In a sense, yes.

Gamecat235 > Lets Just Drive 02/12/2014 at 13:55

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In this world, I can still buy a new 1st gen Toyota Celica GT from Toyota's Classic Division and it will be parked next to my custom LHD NISMO Racing Stagea GT-R R34 Nür spec.

Also, the cult of Miata was cut short when the Elise 111s was released to worldwide markets.

Lets Just Drive > Gamecat235 02/12/2014 at 13:58

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For such a short reply that was pretty concise!

Gamecat235 > Lets Just Drive 02/12/2014 at 14:05

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I believe I saw what the intent of your question was. And I took it in the direction which my dreams allowed for. =)

SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman > Lets Just Drive 02/12/2014 at 14:09

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Dude,

Please stop bumping threads needlessly

Thanks,

Snap

/moderator hat

Gamecat235 > Lets Just Drive 02/12/2014 at 14:12

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Did you edit the time on this share, or did someone else?

Lets Just Drive > SnapUndersteer, Italian Spiderman 02/12/2014 at 14:28

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I can do that, but for my own edification, could you clarify what is and what is not an acceptable reason to bump?

For example, I bumped the Oppo Sticker thread about a dozen or more times over the course of three days and the reaction seemed overwhelmingly positive with the thread generating good views, lots of Oppo Sticker Stuck pictures and even encouraged, based on comments, a number of people to order their own. Now, I realize this isn't generating a profit for Oppo, but this is the internet where visibility equals views. It is entirely possible no one with a Mod Hat noticed this, and so it went unnoticed.

Conversely, these three threads (those which I recently bumped) were getting some pretty good attention previous to last nights Shakira Gif and subsequent attempt to spam it out of existence and I didn't want them to be consigned to the depths of many page hell because of something so silly. I also bumped a number of other threads which got hosed by that activity .

So, in summation, I'd just ask for a bit of advice regarding when it's okay, when it ain't and if being spam burnt counts as a good reason.

Not pulling hairs here, Snap. Just asking.