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Patriot1992 JAN 27, 09:14 AM
Originally posted by Patrick:


Wow, talk about a step back in time!

Besides Adrian's hair ... my biggest takeaway from the video, was wondering how the driver/passenger would exit the car in the event of a turnover?


That's a valid question! Clearly I don't intend to roll it, but there's always that possibility. I'm not sure if the actuators have the power to lift the chassis if upside down or not. I'll have to see if I can find specs on them before it goes on the road. There is a mechanical backup. I also don't know how effective that would be. Definitely don't want to find out.

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Patriot1992 JAN 27, 09:22 AM

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Originally posted by jelly2m8:

Dear lord, that's almost as straight edge and less effort as a cyber truck. If you want something that looks NOT like a Fiero, don't buy a Fiero.



I bought a Fiero for a parts car...turns out I'm going to repair that too. I think I have a problem... Apparently I also like straight up Fieros! I saw the Patriot in a Kit Car magazine back in 1992 and thought it was very unique. That's the draw here, not that I just want something different than a Fiero.
Patrick JAN 28, 02:24 PM

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Originally posted by Patriot1992:

That's a valid question! Clearly I don't intend to roll it...



Does anybody?

Looks like the windows roll down. Not much room though to wiggle through. Stay slim!

Patriot1992 JAN 28, 05:30 PM

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Originally posted by Patrick:

Does anybody?

Looks like the windows roll down. Not much room though to wiggle through. Stay slim!



Agreed! Maybe I need to incorporate some sort of linear actuator that you can use to push it up from the ground if you roll it! There isn't much protection either. I don't see it being much better than a convertible with a roll bar. Oh well, I ride motorcycles too...not much protection there either. Of course this is all academic if I never get it on the road!