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[TEG]

Has there been any updates on the Orange crash test cars???

My friends were hoping to test drive one of the orange ones:

2012 Tesla Model S Prototype Workshop: Photo Gallery

 

[tdelta1000]

My friends were hoping to test drive one of the orange ones:

2012 Tesla Model S Prototype Workshop: Photo Gallery

Hey TEG... thanks for the reminder photos but I was hoping to see the "crash" cars in their finished state prior to the NHTSA testing. BTW, what have yours friends heard??? lol

 

[TEG]

Hey TEG... thanks for the reminder photos but I was hoping to see the "crash" cars in their finished state prior to the NHTSA testing. BTW, what have yours friends heard??? lol

They didn't say much. I don't think they hear too well either. Just a bunch of party crashers.

 

[vfx]

Hey TEG... . BTW, what have yours friends heard??? lol

Don't listen TEG. They're just dummies!

 

[mt2]

I know your friends, TEG. And I'm NEVER letting them behind the wheel of my car!

 

[TEG]

Just a bunch of fun loving folks.

 

[vfx]

Not sure about those tattoos.

Or are they birthmarks?

 

[Nik]

Not sure about those tattoos.

Or are they birthmarks?

They're implants placed there by EVIL OVERLORDS who intend to perform EXPERIMENTS on them after they are DEAD.

Quick, now where's my tin-foil hat?

 

[tdelta1000]

LOL!!! you guys are just too much but yeah those tattoos are wild.

 

[AnOutsider]

Heh, I remember when Crash Dummies had their own line of toys.

In any case, I'd imagine the "finished" orange test mules wouldn't be much more than barebones re: hinting towards new styling ideas etc. Basically, I don't think we'd learn anything new by SEEING the finished mules.

 

[doug]

Tell them I hate them...

Reminded me of this awesome Futurama Slurm episode:

Slurm Factory Tour - Futurama - Season 1 - Ep. 13 - Video Clip | Comedy Central

Professor Farnsworth inquires about the identity of the Oompa Loompa-like work staff.

​
Farnsworth: "Who are those horrible orange creatures over there?"
Glurmo: "Why those are the Grunka Lunkas. They work here in the Slurm factory."

Farnsworth: "Tell them I hate them!"

Kiss My Shiny Metal Daffodil.

 

[bonnie]

I thought they were a band.

 

[mt2]

How cute! I imagine there is a large concrete barrier at the bottom of the hill.

 

[TEG]

Just snow:

 

[tdelta1000]

Hey TEG,

Have your friends heard anything from TM as to when the crash testing will begin? Also, have they heard anything on the "Beta" version of the "S"? Your friends are the coolest. LOL:biggrin:

 

[TEG]

Actually change of plans.
Rather than having my 'friends' crash one, they should just loan me one and I will try not to crash it!

 

[tdelta1000]

Actually change of plans.
Rather than having my 'friends' crash one, they should just loan me one and I will try not to crash it!

LOL!!!!:biggrin:

 

[DisneylandIsHome]

Amen brother TEG!

 

[tdelta1000]

Hey TEG,

Any word from your friends on the results of the Model S crash testing? LOL... How soon there after the release of the Beta Model S will crash information will be available?

 

[TEG]

They haven't said much.

I think they are planning a trip in October to:

"The Crash Test Zone" & "The Battery Show"


I wonder if results will show up here? :
http://www-nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/database/aspx/vehdb/testtableinfotop.aspx
(Perhaps Alpha testing is just preliminary, and doesn't go towards the "public" rating until they test cars closer to production intent?)
Anyways, Tesla doesn't appear to be listed in the Manufacturer choices when looking for results...

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