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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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off road wheelchair

IT'S A TANK! http://www.tankchair.com/
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 05:21 PM
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All I can say is: IT'S ABOUT TIME!

The mobility challenged can now go where they want, when they want! We will no longer have to build ramps or have nearby parking. And, think of the economic benefits! Oil change and tune-up shops will popup to service these chairs not to mention construction jobs created to widen all the doors.

Look out streams, mud and sand...

Seriously though, as good of an idea as it is (their heart is in the right place), it looks a little top-heavy. They even have a picture in their gallery that shows a woman about to tip over sideways.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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Yeah, I also had thoughts of the CG issue.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 05:35 PM
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That is awesome !


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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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As has been mentioned, they need to improve the center of gravity, and its a super idea. I really like it. imagine how much fun those would be to drive through everything though, I mean its on tracks, and looks like something unstoppable. now lets work on figuring out how to make it more powerful.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 09:05 PM
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If they can make it do 50 mph, I'll buy one even though I don't need it.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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put a small v-8 on it, say a 302 under the seat. solves the top heavy problem and the power problem.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:44 AM
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put a small v-8 on it, say a 302 under the seat. solves the top heavy problem and the power problem.
I dont think it even needs that big, just a 2.3 would do it just fine.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:51 AM
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but it would be fun to set a land speed record in a tracked wheel chair.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 12:54 AM
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Naw, 302, (dry sump,) shorty headers, spiked treads, active suspension, full armament.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 03:08 AM
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And a tater gun on the side!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2006 | 04:24 AM
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I forwarded it to a friend that has some property and is in a wheelchair. He may be able to make use of the information. It is a mite top heavy looking tho.
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 09:58 PM
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I'd buy one if i was a chair user
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 10:53 PM
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did yall see the ground clearence on that thing. that guys is going to put atvs out of business
 
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Old May 1, 2006 | 11:34 PM
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I've already put my order in. Should be here by Saturday.

But seriously, that's way cooler than the Segway.

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