Mercedes Hexawheel

[Triathlete]

This thing is just cool! Hope it see's the light of day (of course like all the cool stuff, probably will never see the shores of the U.S.).
http://www.carbodydesign.com/archive/2010/05/mercedes-benz-hexawheel-concept/Mercedes-Benz-Hexawheel-Concept-04-lg.jpg

[Marlin]

Not sure I get what the purpose would be? Lots of electronics too. Wonder how it would do if I got a hold of it:)

[VX KAT]

I dunno, kinda looks like a Smart car pulling a trailer..... :goof:

[Marlin]

I dunno, kinda looks like a Smart car pulling a trailer..... :goof:

Ha! If the going gets too rough, it deploys a segway, then you two wheel it back to camp for help.

[Ascinder]

Approach and departure angles look good. Excellent front visiblility. Sounds like it drives itself though......push button four wheeling? Too bad most people will be asking:"How many cupholders?":nogray:

[Triathlete]

Basicly a modern day Unimog. I kind of like the trailer/trunk...use it when you need it, leave it at home when you don't.
As far as smart car comparissons....nothing is that ugly.:bwgy:

[VX KAT]

Basicly a modern day Unimog. I kind of like the trailer/trunk...use it when you need it, leave it at home when you don't.
As far as smart car comparissons....nothing is that ugly.:bwgy:

Well I was going by the rake of the front windshield, and the severely truncated flat backside! Can't deny it has some of the same angles....but yes, it does look way better!

[Triathlete]

I think you could convert this (shorten frame, solid axle, push the front axle forward, sme 37 inch rubber...) and have an Isuzu version...
http://www.isuzucv.com/images/n_photo_crewcab_arch.jpg

[ZEUS]

Interesting. That is one of those things if you wanted one bad enough you could actually build something close to it fairly easily. Maybe Beau should take his Nissan Patrol and custom trailer to make it happen! :P

[Ascinder]

Maybe Beau should take his Nissan Patrol and custom trailer to make it happen! :P

Don't tempt me sir:bwgy:

[Triathlete]

Here (http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=894710) is one of those Zu haulers for pretty cheap!

[Ascinder]

I think your money is going to be spent in the computer controlled articulation department on this one though.:bwgy:

[nfpgasmask]

While it is interesting, I would still prefer to stick to conventional vehicles. I saw this on eBay yesterday. Easily the sickest Land Cruiser I have EVER seen. If only I had the time and money.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Toyota-Land-Cruiser-Landcruiser-1973-Toyota-FJ-W-small-block-350-Very-Cool-Vehicle-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem335e1e87e9QQitemZ22062 2391273QQptZUSQ5fCarsQ5fTrucks

Bart

[Ascinder]

While it is interesting, I would still prefer to stick to conventional vehicles. I saw this on eBay yesterday. Easily the sickest Land Cruiser I have EVER seen. If only I had the time and money.

That's what the patrol wishes it was!!

[ZEUS]

Ever heard of Icon 4x4? They make FJ-40 things that can run over $100,000 and i just found out they are doing ol skool CJ's too. http://www.icon4x4.com/

[nfpgasmask]

Ever heard of Icon 4x4? They make FJ-40 things that can run over $100,000 and i just found out they are doing ol skool CJ's too. http://www.icon4x4.com/

Wow, that's insane...the FJ45 is gorgeous....

Bart

[Triathlete]

That Icon new school cj3b is SAAAWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!:yesy:

[Ascinder]

Wow, that's insane...the FJ45 is gorgeous....

Bart

I guess if you're into that sort of thing:rollgray::nogray::laughing::D

http://www.icon4x4.com/sites/icon4x4.com/themes/icon/images/overview/fj_overview_3.jpg

http://i90.photobucket.com/albums/k249/sugarbabyangel/cid_XMA11206720003.jpg


That Icon new school cj3b is SAAAWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET!

http://www.icon4x4.com/sites/icon4x4.com/themes/icon/images/overview/cj_overview_2.jpg


That's more my cup of tea:yesy:

[Riff Raff]

The Mercedes Hexawheel reminds me of the US Army M561 "Gama Goat" 6WD vehicle which had an articulating center joint. I remember the M561 Gama Goat quite well when I was active duty, and I always refused to ride in them. They had a very bad reputation of easily rolling over when traversing sloped terrain at an angle or when negotiating curves on the street/highway. It injured/killed more US servicemen who rode in it from accidents during peacetime than any of those who used them in combat. It was noted to be the most dangerous military wheeled vehicle in the entire US Army inventory.

I love the postings of the FJ-40's. I personally own a 1978 FJ-40 (purchased in 1980) in which I've named TOJO and it's still in prestine original condition with only 70K original miles on it. FJ-40's are not freeway friendly (very squirrely), and are best used in an off-road environment where they excell with no equal. I'm really glad I've hung onto mine after all of these years.

[Marlin]

I was thinking the departure angle would be horrible, might even scrape mydriveway, but the FJ43, that thing is BAD *****$$$$$.

Add it to the list of things I will never be able to afford, including the pic of Kim Kardashian posted by Ascinder:)