RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

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RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by muttguru » December 24th, 2016, 7:29 am

You remember all the hullabaloo about a replacement for the M151A2? Well, here's an opportunity to buy one.... the only one I've seen for sale anywhere. A nice Christmas present for someone.....

Have a look here............. http://www.ebay.com/itm/291980838558?ul_noapp=true

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Always wanted - Details and pictures of M416 Trailer data plates & M151 data plates & body-tags for my research. Thanks!

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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by Horst » December 24th, 2016, 8:29 am

I am pretty sure that thing is a lot of fun to drive off-road. With the short wheel base probably not so much on roads.
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1962 M201 and trailer
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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by rickf » December 24th, 2016, 8:40 am

I get a kick out of the specs, it is 10" shorter but weighs 300lbs. more and carries 5 gallons less gas but STILL gets a 300 mile cruising range. That, my friends would be 25 MPG if you ran it dry! Ain't happening!!!
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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by Horst » December 24th, 2016, 8:45 am

come on Rick, don't be so harsh :) Have you ever seen a vehicle delivering the mileage advertised? I know my daily driver is far from the sales leaflet and I believe my A2 as well...
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1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga

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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by rickf » December 24th, 2016, 9:10 am

True, but we all know you have a little bit of a lead foot. Porsches, GTO's, Helicopters. Face it, you like to go fast. :lol: :twisted: But I can guarantee no M-151 motor is going to get that kind of mileage in just about anything short of a go cart. Speaking of which, here is something right down your ally Horst, AND in your country. I REALLY want to try one of these!!!

https://youtu.be/dCfalwm3Rqw
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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by Horst » December 24th, 2016, 9:48 am

Superkarts are crazy. Hockenheim, I have not driven on that track yet, said to be brutal on the brakes.

I am getting a 3.8l motor build right now for my 911, expecting about 320 HP compared to 240 I had with the 3.2l engine. Not super fast, and my car is not super light, about 2400lbs, but should push ok. First trackday will be in April on the Red Bull Ring in Austria if everything works out.
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1962 M201 and trailer
1966 GTO,1982 E350 Skoolie, 1987 SJ413, 1987 911
Gone: 2xM35A2c, Unimog 404S, Hanomag AL28, DKW Munga

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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by rickf » December 24th, 2016, 9:56 am

That kart is turning faster laps than a formula 1 car! I cannot picture crashing one of them at 150 MPH! I was also watching some rally action with them, that looked like a lot of fun. We can't have that over here, too many damn rules. Every time a driver or team loses they cry that the other teams have some unfair advantage and the rules change again.

Sorry Ken, sorta side tracked your thread here.
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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by Hambone » December 24th, 2016, 10:27 am

I would take one over a modern side x side but not at $33k, maybe we could have Guy to build a body. :D

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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by rickf » December 24th, 2016, 12:50 pm

I hate to say it but the modern side by sides have a much better suspension, more power, MUCH better fuel economy and are a lot more comfortable. PLUS, and this is a big one here, All of the ignition parts are modern and will not fail without notice. One battery too. Nope, I do not really like the modern side by sides but they have it all over 60 year old technology.
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Re: RE: The short (but sweet) New Era

Unread post by Bart1015 » December 25th, 2016, 11:28 am

That thing is awesome. In CA, you can build your own car and register it for the street. However, you can not register a side by side for street use. For that reason I believe a build project similar to this would be a viable option.

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Unread post by WC Matt » March 27th, 2017, 8:17 am

Bart1015 wrote:That thing is awesome. In CA, you can build your own car and register it for the street. However, you can not register a side by side for street use.
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That's the same in Virginia.....

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