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James Emory · November 21st, 2003, 08:59 PM

How Ironic!

http://161.58.78.36/asx/temp/dvinfo/IRONIC.asx

Chris Hurd · November 21st, 2003, 10:10 PM

Considering the locale, that thing is very much out of place!

James Emory · November 21st, 2003, 10:17 PM

Yep. Upon entering the lot, I did a double take and said I have got to get this shot.

Boyd Ostroff · November 22nd, 2003, 09:09 AM

When I click on that link nothing happens, I just get an empty browser window (Mac OSX, Internet Explorer).

How ironic! ;-)

Jeff Donald · November 22nd, 2003, 09:22 AM

Usual Mac unfriendly site. Either Control click or right Click and select download. It's an avi so you may need a player like MPlayer OS X (available from VersionTracker).

Wayne Orr · November 22nd, 2003, 06:26 PM

Worked fine on my Mac, Boyd, with Windows Media Player 7.

Actually, the car in the clip probably belongs to the head of Sav-On Corp, who says they need to emulate the "Wal-Mart" model to stay competitive. That's corporate-speak for "lower wages and eliminate health care." All the while flying an American flag over their stores. Am I bitter? No, I just have to drive by the striking grocery store clerks everyday, which reminds me of the "Wal-Martization" of our country.

Hey, I didn't post the clip.

Wayne Orr
"God is a Comedian playing to an audience that doesn't have a sense of humor."

Andrew Petrie · November 22nd, 2003, 06:36 PM

Are you sure it was legit? An MR2, or Fiero can be made to look just like the lambos. It just doesn't look right to me, it's too short, and a bit boxy to be a lambo...

Frank Granovski · November 22nd, 2003, 06:37 PM

...that's why one should always use Bill Pryor's disclaimer; which is:

Disclaimer: not intended for the ironically challenged. :-)

James Emory · November 22nd, 2003, 07:53 PM

Andrew I wondered the same thing and took a closer look. It had all the emblems and the interior looked authentic. If it's a kit, it's a good one. This is additional footage with a 360 shot.

http://161.58.78.36/asx/temp/dvinfo/IRONIC2.asx

Don Berube · November 22nd, 2003, 08:09 PM

Worked fine on my Mac as well.

Safari v1.0 and WinDoze Media Player v7.1.3.0267

- don

Alex Taylor · November 23rd, 2003, 02:13 AM

Haha, that's great.. and nice reveal, too! You need some crazy sound effect to really sell it ;)

Gary Chavez · November 24th, 2003, 05:20 PM

wheelbase looks to short. i think it is a very good kitcar.

Dan Holly · November 26th, 2003, 12:07 PM

I was just looking at these and hummer kits last week.

It's a kit on a Fiero chassis. (which I wouldn't mind having BTW).

As someone mentioned, you can tell by the wheel base hands down. Also, when they start it up, you would be able to tell also <;~)

November 21st, 2003, 08:59 PM	#1
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Shot of the Day How Ironic! http://161.58.78.36/asx/temp/dvinfo/IRONIC.asx

November 21st, 2003, 10:10 PM	#2
Chris Hurd Obstreperous Rex Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: San Marcos, TX Posts: 27,366 Images: 513	Considering the locale, that thing is very much out of place! __________________ CH Search DV Info Net \| 20 years of DVi \| ...Tuesday is Soylent Green Day!

November 21st, 2003, 10:17 PM	#3
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Out of place Yep. Upon entering the lot, I did a double take and said I have got to get this shot.

November 22nd, 2003, 09:22 AM	#5
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November 22nd, 2003, 06:36 PM	#7
Andrew Petrie Major Player Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: London, Ontario, Canada Posts: 484	Are you sure it was legit? An MR2, or Fiero can be made to look just like the lambos. It just doesn't look right to me, it's too short, and a bit boxy to be a lambo... __________________ Andrew \| Canon XL1s, ME66, Vinten Vision 3, GlideCam V16 (for sale!)

November 22nd, 2003, 09:09 AM	#4
Boyd Ostroff Wrangler Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Mays Landing, NJ Posts: 11,787	When I click on that link nothing happens, I just get an empty browser window (Mac OSX, Internet Explorer). How ironic! ;-)

November 22nd, 2003, 06:26 PM	#6
Wayne Orr Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northridge Ca Posts: 734	Worked fine on my Mac, Boyd, with Windows Media Player 7. Actually, the car in the clip probably belongs to the head of Sav-On Corp, who says they need to emulate the "Wal-Mart" model to stay competitive. That's corporate-speak for "lower wages and eliminate health care." All the while flying an American flag over their stores. Am I bitter? No, I just have to drive by the striking grocery store clerks everyday, which reminds me of the "Wal-Martization" of our country. Hey, I didn't post the clip. Wayne Orr "God is a Comedian playing to an audience that doesn't have a sense of humor."

November 22nd, 2003, 06:37 PM	#8
Frank Granovski Outer Circle Join Date: May 2002 Location: Hope, BC Posts: 7,524	...that's why one should always use Bill Pryor's disclaimer; which is: Disclaimer: not intended for the ironically challenged. :-)

November 22nd, 2003, 07:53 PM	#9
James Emory Regular Crew Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Atlanta, Georgia Posts: 1,892	Additional 360 footage Andrew I wondered the same thing and took a closer look. It had all the emblems and the interior looked authentic. If it's a kit, it's a good one. This is additional footage with a 360 shot. http://161.58.78.36/asx/temp/dvinfo/IRONIC2.asx

November 22nd, 2003, 08:09 PM	#10
Don Berube Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Boston, MA (travel frequently) Posts: 837	Worked fine on my Mac as well. Safari v1.0 and WinDoze Media Player v7.1.3.0267 - don __________________ DONALD BERUBE - noisybrain. Productions, LLC Director Of Photography/ Producer/ Consultant http://noisybrain.com/donbio.html CREATE and NETWORK with http://www.bosfcpug.org and also http://fcpugnetwork.org

November 23rd, 2003, 02:13 AM	#11
Alex Taylor Major Player Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 390	Haha, that's great.. and nice reveal, too! You need some crazy sound effect to really sell it ;) __________________ alextaylor.org

November 24th, 2003, 05:20 PM	#12
Gary Chavez Major Player Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Antonio Posts: 355	wheelbase looks to short. i think it is a very good kitcar.

November 26th, 2003, 12:07 PM	#13
Dan Holly Major Player Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 336	kit car for sure I was just looking at these and hummer kits last week. It's a kit on a Fiero chassis. (which I wouldn't mind having BTW). As someone mentioned, you can tell by the wheel base hands down. Also, when they start it up, you would be able to tell also <;~) __________________ Dan Holly Anchorage, Alaska