Author Topic: Cutting corners (Read 2789 times)

Sam Green Racing · « **on:** June 02, 2009, 07:15:51 PM »

or saving space ?

I'm getting a new motor in a few weeks time and it comes as standard with no spare wheel

It dose however come with an aerosol puncture repair canister in the event the car gets a flat.

Is this a cost cutter or a space saving idea.

Sam.

scunny · « **Reply #1 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:19:49 PM »

how large is this shopping trolley Sam ?.. could be a cop out on the manufacturers part

admiket · « **Reply #2 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:20:58 PM »

i take it you mean a new car, and i think putting fix a flat in place of a spare tire is cutting corners. just my 2 cents.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #3 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:39:28 PM »

Quote from: scunny on June 02, 2009, 07:19:49 PM

how large is this shopping trolley Sam ?.. could be a cop out on the manufacturers part

Just a small Italian shopping trolley Scun

Will a black and white bear from China do you for a clue.

Sam.

Joel · « **Reply #4 on:** June 02, 2009, 07:43:11 PM »

I'm guessing it's some of both. Although the space saving part is probably also motivated by cost cutting.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #5 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:05:22 PM »

Built by engineers,

designed by accountants

Sam.

azuredesign · « **Reply #6 on:** June 02, 2009, 08:56:00 PM »

My car is the same Sam, except it has a compressor instead of the aerosol can. Still would prefer a spare tire. I purchased a tire plugger kit to supplement, but so far I haven't had to deal with it. Hope you don't have to either!
Congrats on the new wheels!

74cb750 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:12:22 PM »

How about a picture of the new beast?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #8 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:19:09 PM »

Beast

It's cute and cuddley

I'll go see if I can find a piccy.

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #9 on:** June 02, 2009, 09:21:14 PM »

http://www.fiat.co.uk/Showroom/?campaignid=035_Q2_SCRAPPAGE_090518_090630&advertiserid=google&bannerid=fiat_panda&s3c_channel=internet&s3c_competitor=none&s3c_model=panda&s3c_event=scrappage&s3c_type=paid_search&s3c_period=090518_090630&s3c_targeting=keywords&s3c_payment=cpc&s3c_brand=none#showroom/panda

Sam.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #10 on:** June 02, 2009, 10:40:33 PM »

Ah the Panda.

Always was a $$ saver. Even if it was at the expense of the motorist.

mcpuffett · « **Reply #11 on:** June 03, 2009, 11:17:15 AM »

I'd be getting a spare and chucking it in the boot Sam

cheers Mick.

rhos1355 · « **Reply #12 on:** June 03, 2009, 11:24:42 AM »

It's a get-you-home device, Sam. I think there's some serious considerations to take into account if you ever have to use it i.e speed and duration. It's the latest car manufacturer's cop-out to save space and weight.
Fiat Panda, eh? James May swears by his. I still prefer the old box style. Apparently there's a bloke in the uk that's done well over 300,000 miles with it.

HavocTurbo · « **Reply #13 on:** June 03, 2009, 12:10:13 PM »

Quote from: rhos1355 on June 03, 2009, 11:24:42 AM

It's a get-you-home device, Sam. I think there's some serious considerations to take into account if you ever have to use it i.e speed and duration. It's the latest car manufacturer's cop-out to save space and weight.
Fiat Panda, eh? James May swears by his. I still prefer the old box style. Apparently there's a bloke in the uk that's done well over 300,000 miles with it.

I figure Sam (the stig) could carry the panda home. Or you could stick it in one of your side bags.

If they brought it to the states I think it might not be half bad as a city runabout.

BobbyR · « **Reply #14 on:** June 03, 2009, 04:23:05 PM »

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #15 on:** June 03, 2009, 05:31:02 PM »

So that's the spare car the manufacturer gives you to keep in the glove compartment? Why worry about a spare tire then? (I think you're asking an awful lot!)

BTW- what car (motor) did you get?

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #16 on:** June 03, 2009, 05:37:23 PM »

Quote from: BobbyR on June 03, 2009, 04:23:05 PM

I'd rather stay in jail Bobby

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #17 on:** June 03, 2009, 05:38:41 PM »

Quote from: Samcr750 on June 02, 2009, 09:21:14 PM

http://www.fiat.co.uk/Showroom/?campaignid=035_Q2_SCRAPPAGE_090518_090630&advertiserid=google&bannerid=fiat_panda&s3c_channel=internet&s3c_competitor=none&s3c_model=panda&s3c_event=scrappage&s3c_type=paid_search&s3c_period=090518_090630&s3c_targeting=keywords&s3c_payment=cpc&s3c_brand=none#showroom/panda

Sam.

this one Paul.

Sam.

razor02097 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 04, 2009, 11:03:51 AM »

Probably cause its getting more to the point people don't know HOW to change their car tire.

rhos1355 · « **Reply #19 on:** June 04, 2009, 11:54:23 AM »

Is it a very thrifty car?
If so, that explains the scots accent in the advert.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #20 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:24:51 PM »

Quote from: razor02097 on June 04, 2009, 11:03:51 AM

Probably cause its getting more to the point people don't know HOW to change their car tire.

That's true

but with 46 years driving

Sam.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #21 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:26:50 PM »

Quote from: rhos1355 on June 04, 2009, 11:54:23 AM

Is it a very thrifty car?
If so, that explains the scots accent in the advert.

I hope it is, I also hope there is a bottle of Scotch in the trunk

Sam.

upperlake04 · « **Reply #22 on:** June 04, 2009, 12:40:00 PM »

What's a trunk? Looks like great all round visibility in that car Sam - what colour did you pick?

rhos1355 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 04, 2009, 01:08:34 PM »

Trunk= back of the car where you put your stuff in if it doesn't fit on the back seat.

oh, and;

Bonnet= you lift this to take a look at the engine.

how do say those in yank?

upperlake04 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 04, 2009, 01:13:17 PM »

I don't know Rhos, I try to stay away from those guys

I was trying to pull Sams' leg thinking there was a real Brit term for the trunk like there is for the bonnet/hood. Joke's on me.

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