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Leon van Dommelen wrote:

> A Leon does not speculate, and neither, AFAIK, does Pat. A Leon observes
> data and them draws the logical conclusions.

From Websters: Speculate - To assume to be true without conclusive
evidence.

That does not sound like Leon to me, he is a little too scientific for that.
His analysis on white paint alone proves that.....

I did speculate that the '95M has the same seats as the '96M. Turns out
I was wrong, there was strong evidence in the pictures to prove me
wrong, and if that did not convince me, I could have looked at a '95M in
person.
I am sure that I have done it other times as well, but I try not to
"believe" in anything that can not be proved.

With the dead and badly beaten horse that is otherwise known as the RX-7
that lost all 4 wheels at Dixie, however, Leon was absolutely correct,
and I love to argue with Leon. ;-)

Pat

Mal Osborne wrote:

> Kinda like kids putting a bit of cardboard in the spokes of their bike?
> IMHO most of us outgrew that. Tacky.

We used playing cards, frequently taken from the decks that the adults
used to play bridge and poker.
I think that they had to count them every time they played if they
weren't breaking a new pack open.

Pat

"Mal Osborne" > wrote:

>
>"Leon van Dommelen" > wrote in message
.. .
>> Lanny Chambers > wrote:
>>
>>>In article > ,
>>> XS11E > wrote:
>>>
>>>> I'm not sure it does have exhaust pipes, the other photos aren't very
>>>> clear? This doesn't help, either: http://www.lightningcarcompany.com/
>>>
>>>The story says the chassis was developed first, using a gas engine,
>>>before the electric stuff was installed. Maybe he saw an old photo.
>>>
>>>Since we're far into the realm of speculation, I'm sure Pat and Leon
>>>will join us soon... <ducking>
>>
>> A Leon does not speculate, and neither, AFAIK, does Pat. A Leon observes
>> data and them draws the logical conclusions.
>>
>> http://www.autobloggreen.com/photos/...ing-gt/273109/
>> There are no exhaust pipes in this picture. Assuming they do not
>> fake-exhaust
>> through the front grille, I would assume no fake exhausts have been added
>> at
>> all.
>>
>http://www.autobloggreen.com/photos/...ing-gt/273101/
>
>This one seems to have E-Type four exhausts sticking out the back. Also,
>the car is supposed to feature regerative braking & hub mounted motors, yet
>this pic shows the hubs full of brake disks.

A plain engine prototype?

Leon
--
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The only thing better than a white Miata is two white Miatas

pws > wrote:

>I did speculate that the '95M has the same seats as the '96M.

You were wrong. They do not have the same seats, they have seats of the
same design. But I will admit that in that case, there was a minor
imperfection in my observations too.

Magnanimously,
Leon
--
Leon van Dommelen Bess, the Miata Bozo, the Miata
http://www.dommelen.net/miata
The only thing better than a white Miata is two white Miatas

Leon van Dommelen wrote:

> You were wrong. They do not have the same seats, they have seats of the
> same design. But I will admit that in that case, there was a minor
> imperfection in my observations too.
>
> Magnanimously,
> Leon

Wow, now we are getting technical.

Yes, it is true that no car can have the same seats in it as another car
at the same time. That would violate some very basic laws of time and space.

However, in the case of the seats that were installed in the '95M, they
are also of a different design than the '96M, having a separate headrest
that I think is unique with the M1's, though I don't want to speculate
on that. :-)

Pat

pws wrote:

> However, in the case of the seats that were installed in the '95M, they
> are also of a different design than the '96M


Excuse me, I meant that the seats originally installed in the '95M are
of a different design than the seats that were originally installed in
the '96M.

Obviously the '95M seats are of a different design than the entire '96M
Miata. I just want to keep things straight. ;-)

Pat

On Sun, 17 Jun 2007 21:18:02 +0800, "Mal Osborne" > wrote:

>Kinda like kids putting a bit of cardboard in the spokes of their bike?
>IMHO most of us outgrew that. Tacky.

"Bit of cardboard"? Unless you grew up up a culturally deprived area, it was a
baseball card, secured with a clothespin.

And I still put them on my motorcycle. So there.

-- Larry (It's just a little harder to hear them these days...)

>
> "Bit of cardboard"? Unless you grew up up a culturally deprived area, it
> was a
> baseball card, secured with a clothespin.
>
> And I still put them on my motorcycle. So there.
>
> -- Larry (It's just a little harder to hear them these days...)

Strewth mate! Not sure Australia is "Culturally deprived". Having seen
Americans play Cricket, I understand why you need a "World series". Not
sure inviting Japan & Cuba along quites cuts it though.

Chris D'Agnolo wrote:
> "Mal Osborne" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Why would a electric car have 4 Exhaust pipes? (first photo). My
>> guess it is a Jag, looks kinda reminiscant of an E-Type.
>>
>>
> IIRC it also has virtual engine sound (maybe that was a different
> car, I started wandering when I read about this car).

You've got to be kidding me.

> You gotta have
> a place for that sound to appear to come out, otherwise, you won't
> fool anybody ;-)

It reminds me of the fake gear changes that some manufacturers are putting
on their CVTs. What...is...the...point?

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On Mon, 18 Jun 2007 18:11:07 +0800, "Mal Osborne" > wrote:

>> "Bit of cardboard"? Unless you grew up up a culturally deprived area, it
>> was a baseball card, secured with a clothespin.
>>
>> And I still put them on my motorcycle. So there.
>
>Strewth mate! Not sure Australia is "Culturally deprived".

Certainly not these days, but it may have been back in the early 50's, by which
time the spoke/card trick was certainly established.

But Oz must have trading cards these days for Aussie Rules football, soccer, and
cricket, no?

>Having seen Americans play Cricket...


Then you've seen a truly rare sight. I've owned a cricket ball and bat since
1950, and have never seen Americans playing the game. 8

>...I understand why you need a "World series". Not
>sure inviting Japan & Cuba along quites cuts it though.

We've never invited any other country to participate in any event leading up to
our baseball World Series. Perhaps you mean the World Series of Poker? We even
let an Aussie win that one...

-- Larry