Posts Tagged ‘ Cars ’

World’s Fastest RC Car Goes Over 160 MPH (video)

June 11, 2011
World’s Fastest RC Car Goes Over 160 MPH (video)

That’s 160 real miles per hour, not a scaled speed.  You have to look quick in this video.  I’d love to see a camera mounted on that thing.

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1/6 Scale Model of a Chevy V8 – Really Runs (Video)

March 6, 2011
1/6 Scale Model of a Chevy V8 – Really Runs (Video)

Newest video of the 1/6th scale Moyer Made Chevy V-8 based on a 327 cu in Corvette Motor. Everything is to scale, even the spark plugs and distributor.

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Super-Sized Matchbox Car Racetrack (Video)

February 20, 2011
Super-Sized Matchbox Car Racetrack (Video)

Chris Burden’s new kinetic sculpture “Metropolis II” is my idea of art.  Either that or it’s my idea of a really cool racetrack for your Matchbox or Hotwheels cars.

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Ford Cammer Model Engine Kit

January 20, 2011
Ford Cammer Model Engine Kit

To compete with the all-new Hemi engine in 1964, Ford secretly developed an overhead cam version of the high performance FE block, the legendary 427 SOHC. This engine has become known as the Cammer. 1:6 scale model of the Ford 427 SOHC engine.   This model does not have internal components (pistons, valves, etc.). See...

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How Cars Work (Book)

January 5, 2011
How Cars Work (Book)

Author and illustrator Tom Newton is a school psychologist. How Cars Work was developed as a high interest mini-textbook for teens, but is also used by automotive service managers and mechanics to help customers understand repairs. This book can be found in adult literacy programs, high schools, and middle schools. How Cars Work makes...

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See a Chevy Volt Get Built in 2 Minutes (Video)

December 3, 2010
See a Chevy Volt Get Built in 2 Minutes (Video)

As an engineer, I really enjoy seeing how things are made. One of the most amazing things to watch is an automotive assembly line. If you ever get the chance to tour an assembly plant be sure to do it. What amazes me is that so many types of cars can be produced on...

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1000 mph Car?

March 19, 2009
1000 mph Car?

If the Bloodhound project goes according to plan — yes! Rainham Industrial Services (RIS) announces its support for The BLOODHOUND Project; the science and engineering education programme and 1,000 mph land speed record attempt and lead by Richard Noble OBE and Andy Green OBE, current land speed record holders. The BLOODHOUND Project is a...

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