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Nov 11, 2010 10:04:21 GMT
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Just had an idea for a new Thread. A thread about Retros that were ahead of their time, for some specific tangible reason, a piece of engineering, design, safety, whatever. The more obscure and specific the better. Loads of obvious ones out there but I thought I would start with this - The dash from a Series 1 Honda Prelude. Why? look at the rev counter, sat within the speedo, like a floating instrument as seen on some very new stuff. Small, trivial but oh so cool. What you got?
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Nov 11, 2010 10:13:27 GMT
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So many reasons to choose the DS, but let's go with the turning headlights. Now being trumpeted by BMW as an exciting new idea...
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Nov 11, 2010 10:18:49 GMT
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Spyker 60 H.P. - permanent all wheel drive & internal combustion engine (8.6l l6), brakes for all 4 wheels. From 1903.
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Nov 11, 2010 10:36:18 GMT
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how about the Honda Vtec system (1990 i think), i know its not THAT old, but for the time it was VERY clever, and is still in use
or the triumph dolomite, wasnt that one of the first mass production 16v engines?
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Nov 11, 2010 10:38:49 GMT
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Fiat 128 The Grand Daddy of all today's transverse FWD machinery as it was the first to use a proper gearbox on the end of the engine. 1936 Mercedes 260D The first production diesel passenger car.
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Nov 11, 2010 10:41:39 GMT
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how about the Honda Vtec system (1990 I think), I know its not THAT old, but for the time it was VERY clever, and is still in use Porsche, Fiat, GM and Alfa Romeo were all ahead of them.
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Nov 11, 2010 10:43:10 GMT
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Jaguar D type, first use of disc brakes i think? they were aircraft technology at the time.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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will
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Nov 11, 2010 10:49:17 GMT
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Triumph 2000, first production injection. Or is just some lies I was fed?
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Davenger
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Ahead of their timeDavenger
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Nov 11, 2010 10:55:21 GMT
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Hillman Avenger was supposedly the first car to have crumple zones engineered into it. Don't fancy testing it though
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Davenger
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It's only metal
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Ahead of their timeDavenger
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Nov 11, 2010 10:55:58 GMT
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Triumph 2000, first production injection. Or is just some lies I was fed? Cheverolet did it in the late 50's
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will
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Nov 11, 2010 10:58:26 GMT
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Triumph 2000, first production injection. Or is just some lies I was fed? Cheverolet did it in the late 50's Had a feeling that would be the case ;D
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Nov 11, 2010 10:59:49 GMT
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So many reasons to choose the DS, but let's go with the turning headlights. Now being trumpeted by BMW as an exciting new idea... Didn't Vauxhall try that one a couple of years ago? All were beaten by the 1948 Tucker Torpedo - the central light turned with the steering.
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Nov 11, 2010 11:06:46 GMT
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All were beaten by the 1948 Tucker Torpedo - the central light turned with the steering. OK, I'll revise: The DS was the first to have lights that turned whilst also having lights that pointed straight on...
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Nov 11, 2010 11:10:22 GMT
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Triumph 2000, first production injection. Or is just some lies I was fed? The Rambler Rebel could be had with Efi in'57, Chevy used MFI from about the same time, hot rodders had Fuel injection back in the 40's but i don't know much about it.
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Volvo back as my main squeeze, more boost and some interior goodies on the way.
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Seth
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Nov 11, 2010 11:10:53 GMT
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OK, I'll revise: The DS was the first to have lights that turned whilst also having lights that pointed straight on... I imagine the Tucker's normal headlights stayed pointing forwards
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Last Edit: Nov 11, 2010 11:14:27 GMT by Seth
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Nov 11, 2010 11:13:17 GMT
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Dolomite Sprint - first 16v 'hot' version of a production car
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Currently driving a '68 Karmann Ghia as my daily. Don't ask about previous cars - there have been way too many and I stopped counting at 160!
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Nov 11, 2010 11:13:27 GMT
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I imagine the Tuckers normal headlights stayed pointing forwards Oh, bloody hell. *wanders off somewhere he can't make a fool of himself*
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Last Edit: Nov 11, 2010 11:14:36 GMT by dbizzle
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Nov 11, 2010 11:20:20 GMT
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1926 Riley 9 Monaco. First production three box saloon. Also first production car to feature recessed footwells (prior to this, car floors were on top of the chassis, the Monaco had the rear footwells recessed between the rails). Derivatives of its engine also went on to power the ERA racing cars.
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-Scott-
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Nov 11, 2010 11:27:16 GMT
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The austin princess.. the first car to obscure its wipers!
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Keep calm and carry on
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Nov 11, 2010 11:30:26 GMT
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I'm sure that there was plenty of US stuff to do that first - the Corvette C3 springs to mind.
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