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Old Apr 21, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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Question for every1: What concepts/ideas would you like to see in the future?

If We can think it, than there is a way.
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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AWD Turbo
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Better fuel efficiency
Lower costs
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:32 PM
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Can't deny All Wheel Drive Turbo, lower costs, and better efficiency.
What I had in mind was more along the lines on things/ideas that have rarely to never been done before.
For instance, holographic instrumentation/television/navigation thats projected onto the front windshield or something of that sort.
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 04:59 PM
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A heads-up-display would be hot. I have been trying to figure out how to do that in my tC. Still thinking haha
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 08:54 PM
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eww crazy displays , screens , dvd , heads up display , eww none of those should ever be in any car. ewww
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:24 PM
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GPS Autopilot that can drive you safely home after a night on the town!
Seats that massage your back
Fart sensing air freshener
If I had those, my car would be PERFECT!
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:25 PM
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fart sensing air freshener? wow . ok , lol
Old Apr 21, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ricktoyota73
GPS Autopilot that can drive you safely home after a night on the town!
I've heard it being tested via magnetic alignmenting, but the last i've heard of autopilot somewhere around 3+ years ago.. Haven't heard much since - due to the infrastructure needed to keep the cars in line (endless amounts of magnetic rails), otherwise once the side-rails run out u'd be on ur own
Its a good idea that can make things (like traffic/commutes) more efficient because cars can Auto~Drive closer and @ a faster pace.
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At least 300 HP at the wheels...stock.
Old Apr 22, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Yanick
At least 300 HP at the wheels...stock.
you mean so the insurance for your 18 year old heiny will be two or three times the car payment? yea. REAL good idea. sure yer parents will love it when you tell them to pay for it.

worst yet is when you crash your 300hp beast and complain saying it was unsafe or something........
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2,600 pounds or less
at least 140hp
1.8 liter
2 door and 4 door variants of the same car
rwd
interchangeable interior panels
optional side curtains
trac , vsc , abs standard
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