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Old 07-06-2008, 09:08 PM   #1
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interesting... I wonder what it sounds like it'll either sound horrible, or make an other worldly fuss
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That's a pretty sweet design. Could be huge!
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Intriguing...

Now, if they can make a X8.
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an X8 making 400fttq and 45mpg? Sign me up.
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Kinda looks like a flat four design except two of the cylinders over the other.
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I wonder what it sounds like it'll either sound horrible, or make an other worldly fuss
Wonder no longer:
Gallery Video - X4v2 in GTM trike wheel standing from 1,500rpm

Hint: More of the former, not so much the latter.

Neat design, they've basically thrown out the traditional concept of a crankshaft, connecting rods and cams. Which is cool, best way to come up with new ideas is to forget about the old ones.
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Old 07-07-2008, 07:52 AM   #8
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Gallery Video - X4v2 in GTM trike wheel standing from 1,500rpm

Hint: More of the former, not so much the latter.

Neat design, they've basically thrown out the traditional concept of a crankshaft, connecting rods and cams. Which is cool, best way to come up with new ideas is to forget about the old ones.
LOL at the guy that almost got ran over.

Sounds how I thought it would sound. Now and X8...
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Old 07-07-2008, 08:02 AM   #9
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i figured it'd sound scoobie'esque
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Old 07-07-2008, 12:14 PM   #10
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Gallery Video - X4v2 in GTM trike wheel standing from 1,500rpm

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Neat design, they've basically thrown out the traditional concept of a crankshaft, connecting rods and cams. Which is cool, best way to come up with new ideas is to forget about the old ones.
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LOL at the guy that almost got ran over.

Sounds how I thought it would sound. Now and X8...
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i figured it'd sound scoobie'esque
yea sounds like shit... it'd definately sound interesting with more cylenders
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Old 07-07-2008, 01:30 PM   #11
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yea sounds like shit... it'd definately sound interesting with more cylenders

Well it is only a NA 4 cylinder with probably no cats and ricer mufflers.
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LOL at the guy that almost got ran over.

Sounds how I thought it would sound. Now and X8...


How's this?

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now thats more like it!
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Neat design, they've basically thrown out the traditional concept of a crankshaft, connecting rods and cams. Which is cool, best way to come up with new ideas is to forget about the old ones.
1500 rpm wheel stand but the motor is behind the rear wheels
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Hey it looks like two turbos would fit really well at the top and bottom there, and right by the exhaust ports, too.
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Hey it looks like two turbos would fit really well at the top and bottom there, and right by the exhaust ports, too.

I like where your heads at sir
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Hey it looks like two turbos would fit really well at the top and bottom there, and right by the exhaust ports, too.
2? How about 4. One for each head.
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Hey it looks like two turbos would fit really well at the top and bottom there, and right by the exhaust ports, too.
How about four Rotrexchargers.
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How about four Rotrexchargers.
Dual Kenne Bell's. Imagine the whine on that bitch.
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Dual Kenne Bell's. Imagine the whine on that bitch.
On an X8 it'd be sick. But for a X4; TT's or Rotrex mos def.
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