05-24-2011, 09:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Number 3
From a pure engineering standpoint the Ferrari is not at all inovative. It's simply a single pivot rotating top the maintains the backlight in both the up and down positions after rotation.
Even more clever than the SSR is the Cadillac XLR top. I took that to an auto show when I had one of the CTF cars. Drew a crowd like you wouldn't believe simply putting the top up and down.
Thanks for sharing, OP, but not really a technical challenge there, especially with a mid engined car.
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Although ... there is something to be said for simplicity in design. Afterall ... " Perfection of design is achieved, not when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away"
or ...
Keep It Simple, Stupid!
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Originally Posted by FbodFather My sister's dentist's brother's cousin's housekeeper's dog-breeder's nephew sells coffee filters to the company that provides coffee to General Motors......
........and HE WOULD KNOW!!!!
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