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09-08-2010, 08:51 AM
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Didn't see a thread on this anywhere strangely.
The new Yank Police cars, purpose built for the job. http://www.caradvice.com.au/77326/ca...e7-police-car/  Now THAT is a Police car.
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09-08-2010, 09:02 AM
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Just another mock-up..
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That looks insane...
The suicide doors on the rear are cool... The interior and front seats are awesome... The cops over there look like they'll have it quite comfortably... (until the have to get out.....lol)
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09-08-2010, 09:04 AM
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Still no electric rear windows standard.... when will manufacturers learn.
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09-08-2010, 09:12 AM
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If this was a non Police car, I'd ask how often you sit in the back of your own car. I never do.
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09-08-2010, 09:16 AM
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Ever tried to wind down windows while wearing handcuffs?
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09-08-2010, 09:30 AM
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09-08-2010, 09:31 AM
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uh i think GTP006 was taking the p.ss....
anyways thats an awesome machine! very smooth, i wonder what they'll do when its time to retire them...id certainly love one hehe
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09-08-2010, 09:34 AM
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Chasing a FORD project!
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I'd take irlewey's comment with a grain of salt; Paxton you're right, there is no need at all for rear pwr windows. That thing looks good, and I'm guessing that rear suicide doors are so the fatter criminals of the USA can actually fit into the car.
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09-08-2010, 09:37 AM
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09-08-2010, 09:40 AM
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09-08-2010, 09:43 AM
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 On topic, looks like a great tool, great to see seats made to suit their belts too. I bet that'll find a few happy faces. One thing I did notice missing was side lights (or search lights). Seems like an obvious omission? |
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09-08-2010, 10:06 AM
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I noticed they have cup holders, but are is the donut holder??
And who the hell is " Carbon Motors" & have they built any other cars? |
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09-08-2010, 10:10 AM
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Donut holders are right beside the shoulder bolsters.
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09-08-2010, 10:15 AM
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Carbon Motors = vaporware. They've been trying to peddle this car for years. Funny how next to no one has signed up...gee I wonder why...
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09-08-2010, 10:35 AM
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Just one option along with I believe a Commodore based vehicle and the new Ford Police intercepter.
http://www.fordvehicles.com/fordpoliceinterceptor/ 
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09-08-2010, 10:45 AM
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Carbon Motors Corporation....... Didn't they also build Robocop??
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09-08-2010, 11:00 AM
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A little smoke and mirrors with this release methinks.
Article doesn't say who has recently ordered 240000 E7 engines,or where the order has come from.Also puts in perspective to see there are only 13000 pre orders from law enforcement agencies(I think the term law enforcement agencies in the States is pretty broad,isn't it ?), out of a need for 420000 police cars. Have to agree,it seems like just one of a number of options being offered up.
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09-08-2010, 11:05 AM
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09-08-2010, 11:07 AM
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I don't like it, Inside looks alright but I prefer the style of the current police cars, big V8's/turbo 6 cyls with lightbars etc, or a poofy little diesel with everything built in? first option thanks
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09-08-2010, 11:08 AM
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Looks like a neat bit of kit. Curious as to resale though. Can it be converter back to a civvy car?
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09-08-2010, 11:10 AM
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09-08-2010, 11:18 AM
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09-08-2010, 11:23 AM
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09-08-2010, 03:20 PM
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Wow someone went to town with the sirens.
I like the dash, I wonder if one day all car consoles will be a massive touch screen? I'd be interested to see if they sell their target of 10,000-80,000 (specific much?) cars per year.
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With a service life of 440,000km (if they can actually achieve this) though, it'll last 4 to 7 times longer than the current ones. If they're only buying one of these compared to 4-7 normal cars, they can just scrap/recycle it and still be better off. I like the way the rear seat design allows for the fact that crims will have hands handcuffed behind them. Bet a few taxi drivers wish they had the "just hose out" design too.
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09-08-2010, 04:50 PM
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How many times is this vaporware car going to show up in threads?
The whole thing is based on venture capital and having police departments return vehicles to them for refurbishment, anytime you eliminate the chance of competition the costs always increase. police were whinging about the cost of the cheap as chips Crown Victoria, I don't see how Carbon motors E7 is anything more than a military ego stroking exercise. |
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09-08-2010, 05:22 PM
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Umm..And once the vehicle is retired then what???
Cant be sold to the public. Gets melted down???
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09-08-2010, 05:41 PM
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Pretty stupid idea, there is a reason why the purpose built checker cab went the way of the dodo
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09-08-2010, 06:24 PM
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New Yank police cars = awesome
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