Posted on 02/26/2005 11:59:13 AM PST by ProtectOurFreedom
Take a look at how the Unimogs were designed. Any time you build a vehicle as a 4wd tractor with the ability to go from a top speed of .09 mph in low low low gear to 46 mph top speed in high gear (20 speed transmission) and a totally sealed (pressurized) driveline to cross streams high enough to put water in your lap (the air intake to the 6 cyl diesel is above the cab), you have a real off road vehicle.
The hill (including side hill operations) climbing ability is legendary.
mark
LOLOLOL! It's the Ronco Home Centrifuge!"
Oh, man. I am getting the spins just thinking about it. LOLOL
"Hey look! I'm spinning! I'm spinning!"
/Joecartoon.com frog in a blender
IMHO that Unimog and its .09 mph would serve better in 4wheeling situations than dual hemis which, i would think, would snap the wheels loose from what ever they happened to be standing on when you hit the gas. Gearing is the big thing.
Kind of lends new meaning to the dealer saying, "Want to take it out for a spin?".
It's also absolutely perfect platform for practical jokery.
1. Get keys.
2. Put it in 'goofy spin mode'.
3. Start it up, get it spinning.
4. Leave a cinder block on the gas pedal.
5. Jump/get thrown clear before significant speed is attained.
6. Stand back and watch victim stand there helplessly, waiting for his car to run out of gas.
Oh, well. Darwin and all that.
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