Pain Erickson’s Suicide Softail Chopper is a real hunk

This real custom made hunk on the road is dubbed Softail Chopper and is built by Payne Erickson. As its name suggests, the chopper has a uniquely styled rear swingarm with adjustable air-spring suspension mounted behind the engine.

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This real custom made hunk on the road is dubbed Softail Chopper and is built by Payne Erickson. As its name suggests, the chopper has a uniquely styled rear swingarm with adjustable air-spring suspension mounted behind the engine.

Softail Chopper is equipped with amazing 145 cubic inches of V-twin engine and power is transferred to the rear wheel via six speed Baker transmission. The transmission to the chopper’s rear wheel is done with a hand shifter than a foot one.

All the body work is performed by Erickson, however, the frame comes out after a joint effort between ‘Thee Darkside of Daytona’ and ‘Killer Choppers’ and Chopper’s Springer forks run at a steep rake of 68 degrees.

The Suicide softail has 21-inch front wheel from West Coast Choppers and its rear wheel is Chrome Smoothies, 18-inch. About its brakes, the chopper has Performance Machine, disc for the front and sprocket brake by Exile affixed to a solid, chromed rear wheel.

Via: Bikepost.ru / Howstuffworks

 

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Nisan unveils 36 feet long vehicle made of scraped car parts

Don’t get surprised people; it’s a car, not a tram but as long as a double-decker bus. Made from scraped car parts, Nissan’s UK branch unveiled this all new heap of junk on 29th, 2010 as a part of British trade in Scheme.

The scrap car is...

Don’t get surprised people; it’s a car, not a tram but as long as a double-decker bus. Made from scraped car parts, Nissan’s UK branch unveiled this all new heap of junk on 29th, 2010 as a part of British trade in Scheme.

The scrap car is constructed by the renowned sculptor Graham Wardale and comes out in its present form after 500 hours by a team of four. More than 2000 parts are used in this 36 foot long vehicle, but unfortunately you won’t see it gushing in the streets anytime soon as it doesn’t have an engine and is created as a sculpture only.

Nissan has offered the British Built Trade-in Scheme at a time when the Governments Scrappage Scheme draws to a close. As per the Nissan’s scheme, motorists can exchange any car over seven years old for a Nissan car built in Britain and can save a minimum of £2,000. The scheme will be valid from April 1st to June 30th 2010.

Via: Drive

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Andrew envisions a Tram for public transportation in future

In futures, trams for the public mobility will differ considerably to those currently run in our town. Here is on one concept that reveals how they will look like. This tram is a futuristic vehicle envisioned by Andrew and is designed with populous.

In futures, trams for the public mobility will differ considerably to those currently run in our town. Here is on one concept that reveals how they will look like. This tram is a futuristic vehicle envisioned by Andrew and is designed with populous cites of Japan in mind.

Andrew’s concept is dubbed ‘Future Tram’ and won’t be controlled by a driver sitting inside, but by the host computer that nullifies the use of lights. However, for its visibility in the dark there is blue bar under the roof, and lights inside the cabin.

This tram has two doors and one of the doors has slope that allows the physically challenged people to get inside and out comfortably and safely. Also, the tram roof has 4 powerful racks and the brain of the machine.

The tram also has spare batteries that fulfill the needs of electricity in the difficult times. This tram can best be used for sightseeing transportation as well as a usual route bus, which would have brought people to work and back to home, but that would surely ask to build many new roads.

Via: Cardesign.ru

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Ford registered its appearance in luxury hybrid market with Lincoln MKZ Hybrid

Until now the Lincoln hybrid - the MKZ debuting in New York Auto show were rumors but now its reality. Lincoln has unveiled its MKZ, and boasts to be the best fuel efficient car to any luxury sedan in America.

We can’t take it for granted as...

Until now the Lincoln hybrid - the MKZ debuting in New York Auto show were rumors but now its reality. Lincoln has unveiled its MKZ, and boasts to be the best fuel efficient car to any luxury sedan in America.

We can’t take it for granted as the official figures are not available about its fuel efficiency but the car is expected to achieve 41mpg in the city drive. Additionally, the hybrid car can achieve 47mph in electric only mode which is almost double of Lexus HS 250h’s battery-only mode.

However, when in the hybrid mode (gasoline + electric motor), MKZ Hybrid with its 2.5-liter Atkinson-cycle I-4 hybrid engine offers 191hp. On the other, The 2010 Ford Fusion Hybrid gets a 156-hp when runs on gasoline only.

With the introduction of Lincoln MKZ Hybrid, Ford finally forays into the luxury hybrid market.

Via: Autoblog

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Add more fun to your ride with freakin’ reverse penny farthing

You might have come across many bikes so far but this one is little weird but well made, I’d add surely. If we carefully examine the reverse penny farthing, the bike is rather unstable. The rider’s legs go between handlebars with a long and...

You might have come across many bikes so far but this one is little weird but well made, I’d add surely. If we carefully examine the reverse penny farthing, the bike is rather unstable. The rider’s legs go between handlebars with a long and awkward-looking stem.

Owned by bike collector Richard Loncraine, the bike is built on a modified track frame and the weight of the rider is on the rear wheel. As there are no breaks in the bike (I didn’t find in the image), there is (hopefully) a fixed gear to keep the bike in a stable speed.

The bike has no toe-clips on the pedals even and stopping it with feet in emergency would be a difficult task. Nevertheless, those who would love ride (I won’t) this one should do it off road to take the first experience before going on the busy roads.

Via: Wired

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Three Somaliland nationals build DIY helicopter from scrap metals, old van engine

Many have dreams, but a few have guts to make them come true. However, the trio from Somaliland have it in them. They have a common dream to make a helicopter and pursued the same even when there is lack of means and least education in the African...

Many have dreams, but a few have guts to make them come true. However, the trio from Somaliland have it in them. They have a common dream to make a helicopter and pursued the same even when there is lack of means and least education in the African region.

Nevertheless, that doesn’t prove as a major affliction for three creative men from Somaliland – Mohamed Abdi Barkadle, Saed Abdi Jide and Abdi Farah Lidan who are just one step away to make their childhood dream come true.

Trio has designed and built their own helicopter in their own backyard using scrap metals and an old engine from a van. There is a dream and there is a noble cause behind this creation - to use this helicopter to fight fire in the city and surrounding areas.

This is nothing but historical moment as it is the first helicopter built by Somali speaking people, but unfortunately they are not able to make it fly so far and need some assistance in that.

The helicopter may be incomplete but kudos to the trio for their endeavor, particularly when everyone is familiar with the surrounding and sociopolitical scenario of the region.

Via: Redferret / Somalilandpress

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Jon Olsson’s costumed Lamborghini LP670-4 SV is a stunner to pass by

Those of you who love winter sports might surely know about Jon Olsson – one of the world’s best known freeskiers and one of the few owners of Lamborghini LP670-4 SV supercar. Complete with roof box, SOLAS orange lacquered details and completely..

Those of you who love winter sports might surely know about Jon Olsson – one of the world’s best known freeskiers and one of the few owners of Lamborghini LP670-4 SV supercar. Complete with roof box, SOLAS orange lacquered details and completely foiled in carbon fiber look, John’s Lamborghini LP670-4 SV is really mind boggling.

Olsson’s Lamborghini comes painted with matte-black, has an YNIQ logo on the rear wing and ski box on top of the car that closely associates it with Jon Olsson. LP 670-4 SV has a stunning performance with 670 hp and a weight reduction of 220 lbs. The costumed car achieves 0-60 mph sprint in 3.2 seconds with its top speed at 212mph.

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Hybrid Mazda concept breaths new life in Truck design

Designed by Vyacheslav Kazarinov, this Mazda truck concept is really a new breath in truck design. Vyacheslav choose this brand because of two reasons – he loves the Mazda nature style and Mazda didn’t have a truck in modern variety.

This...

Designed by Vyacheslav Kazarinov, this Mazda truck concept is really a new breath in truck design. Vyacheslav choose this brand because of two reasons – he loves the Mazda nature style and Mazda didn’t have a truck in modern variety.

This truck design has awesome facade with dynamic and future exterior. The eco friendly truck has hybrid engine – diesel + hydrogen cells – along with solar batteries and wind generator inside the airintakes.

Mazda Truck has an appealing truck package and front entering is ensured through one door to make your drive cool and emission free at the same time.

Via: Industrialdesignserved

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Lamborghini fan builds a garage house to park the car in his living room

Couple of weeks ago we introduced you a crazy Ferrari fan from US who built a 10-foot long 15-foot high bridge to connect his sports car’s living-room to parking spot, and this time it’s a Lamborghini fan from Fukushima, Japan, who has asked the..

Couple of weeks ago we introduced you a crazy Ferrari fan from US who built a 10-foot long 15-foot high bridge to connect his sports car’s living-room to parking spot, and this time it’s a Lamborghini fan from Fukushima, Japan, who has asked the designer Takuya Tsuchida to make a 9 car garage and he should be able to enjoy viewing one of them in the living room.

Well, if one has a Lamborghini Countach Anniversary edition, it is expected that he don’t wanna miss its look before he closes his eyes in the evening or opens in the morning. That’s the reason why he wants his Lamborghini at a spitting distance from his couch.

On the other, the house is designed in such a way to have a platform that the owner can raise and lower as per his wish, placing the car in your bed room or the garage below.

Via: Gizmodo

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£30,000 Chrome Mini Cooper – A Valentine gift that turned into a nightmare

Ian Grice was the most excited man to buy Chrome plated Mini Cooper to present it as a valentine gift to his wife, Toni. But he wasn’t having any idea in his remotest imagination that this flashiest thing on the road would prove to be a burden...

Ian Grice was the most excited man to buy Chrome plated Mini Cooper to present it as a valentine gift to his wife, Toni. But he wasn’t having any idea in his remotest imagination that this flashiest thing on the road would prove to be a burden instead.

Bought for £30,000, Chrome mini cooper proved nothing but money wasted as the insurance companies have denied covering it on the grounds that it’s too fragile and it’ll get scratched and scuffed too easily.

Here goes the word irony; this car which remains a costliest mirror than a luminous roadster, that too not in home but in a London showroom and Ian couldn’t drive it home even when BMW has given a week’s free insurance.

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Airstream's Bambi 422 Trailer adds luxury to fun

When fun is added with luxury, it increases enjoyment ten times more than you would normally have while spending your summer country holidays in a caravan. With this thing in mind, Airstream has launched the Bambi 422 trailer at the UK’s National...

When fun is added with luxury, it increases enjoyment ten times more than you would normally have while spending your summer country holidays in a caravan. With this thing in mind, Airstream has launched the Bambi 422 trailer at the UK’s National Boat, Caravan and Outdoor Show.

In order to cater well to the twisty European roads, Airstream redesigned and engineered Bambi 422 trailer to present it as the most compact and nimble model. Made of authentic steel and aluminum, the Bambi, though, is based on its original early 60’s Airstream but is chiseled to compact size and added with better facilities.

On the top of this, Bambi 422 trailer has a MIRO weight of 1080kg and loaded towing weight MTPLM of just 1320kg that nullifies the need of a 4X4 vehicle to toe it but a VW Golf Diesel 2.0 and BMW 330i are just two examples of vehicles that are fully capable to drag it around.

This Bambi as all the features that the people in caravan can ask for: an L shaped lounge area, mid mounted kitchen air conditioning, an audio set-up, TV and a set of kitchen appliances, a WC in the rear with a shower cubicle suitable for six-footers and a vacuum flush toilet.

Bambi with cleverly squeezed an end-washroom two-berth into just 4.14metres is bit price at $51,000 but the amount is, as I think, worth the luxury and fun.

Via: Autoevolution

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