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Prius...Frius
Fishbuck's theory of Baja 1 safe driving.
Small car good car. Skinny car very good car.
I had something like a Chevy Aveo.
It was a tiny car. But very cool.
It wheels were just a bit small.
It struggled with Ensenada.
But he loved San Quintin. And dirt roading... and some light trail riding...a fair little 2 wheel drive UTV.
So... Prius?
[Edited on 5-11-2019 by fishbuck]
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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Starbuck (and cpt Ahab) had Moby Dick!
Fishbuck (and cpt. Who?) have Morphy Dick!
If you are not living on the edge, you are taking up too much space!
"Could do better if he tried!" Report card comments from most of my grade school teachers. Sadly, still true!
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Like my buddy who used to drive a mid 70's Lincoln Continental in high school always said, "Wrap yo a$$ in steel and become immortal".
I get skinny on those roads but would you really want to hit more than a small cat or get hit by anything bigger than a small motorcycle? And the
potholes with tiny wheels, better drag a trailer full of spares with you.
Believing is religion - Knowing is science
Harald Pietschmann
"Get off the beaten path and memories, friends and new techniques are developed"
Bajazly, August 2019
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all boils down to physics
most cars (any size) are designed for fuel economy on well maintained roads
even most modern 4x4 are not designed to be used in the rough
only pickups and some vans can take the rough
all other cars need to be modified when roads get rough or pavement ends
can you climb Mt Everest with sneakers?
Yes - but you shouldn't
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Alan
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Great visibility, easy to park, go nearly anywhere
In Memory of E-57
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They call him Lucky. He spurts more than he spouts!!
"When you catch a fish, you open the door of happiness."
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fishbuck
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Yes, I must have a jeep. Must be a big motor and auto... shopping...
But this car is for running into town and maybe Ensenada and Border
I have the F-350 4x4 Offroad to join the Immortals and for towing my boat.
I will tow my Prius down and plug it into my solar system.
Unless I need to haul donkey on the hiway... I never buy another gallon...
Offroad Prius.
I'll put some big rims and tuff tire on it. Maybe some racing strips... and a extra high wing... with a light bar on it...
Skid plate and just let it bang Baja... 3-BALL-RACIN' style. Go team 3BALL
Sparks will be flying... show starts at 10pm on my road.
When baby needs beer
What could go wrong?
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
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fishbuck
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And rollcage/roof rack and roof solar panel... haha!
The hatchback one.
And fake no muffler noise from a speaker under the car... extra loud.
But also can be used for ear shattering rapid fire spanish political campaigning.
It will do everything Baja.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
"Life's a Beach... and then you Fly!" Fishbuck
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fishbuck
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Ford Focus C-MAX Hybrid better.
Lot of rallycar parts for it.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
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Most small sedans are just fine here. Pay attention and don't drive into the potholes and you'll do fine. You see so many old beaters here, old
Toyota Tercels from even the 70s and 80s - old Nissan Sentras from long ago - happily buzzing down the road. Those who feel the need for a huge
pickup are ________? Waste of money. Fine if you don't mind, but I want to spend my money on other things. My Toyota Corolla has done just fine
here.
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Most of the time when I've gone to Baja I've rented a Nissan Versa or Tiida. Both were tiny and sputtered uphill when running the A/C. Neither could
be trusted on some of the dodgier backroads of Pescadero, some of which are either sandy or rutted (or both). They were great on mileage though, and
as long as I didn't put them in dangerous situations they were good Baja cars.
As for Toyota, I've had a RAV4 for 10 years and it hasn't given me a moment's trouble on the backroads of... suburban Boston. And the FJ Cruiser I had
before that was great in the snow and would likely be a perfect off-road vehicle. With its hummer-like girth and profile, however, it didn't have
great visibility and got between 12 and 15 miles per gallon on hi-test gas. I sold it reluctantly but got enough for it to buy the RAV4 cash.
I've test driven a Prius and thought it didn't have enough gimme-up to merge onto a New England highway (my performance benchmark). I also thought the
price tag was a bit high - that I was paying for "Prius Prestige". That said, the 2008 RAV4 won't last forever, and a new job will more than double my
commute from 12 miles each way to about 25, so there may be a Prius in my future yet.
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Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck  |
I will tow my Prius down and plug it into my solar system.
Unless I need to haul donkey on the hiway... I never buy another gallon...
What could go wrong? |
To answer this question, you need to tell the size of your solar and the amount of your daily energy draw not counting the Prius.
Though I have a feeling that this was not a question. As usual.
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Alm
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| Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc | all boils down to physics
most cars (any size) are designed for fuel economy on well maintained roads
even most modern 4x4 are not designed to be used in the rough
only pickups and some vans can take the rough
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Pretty much. The most fuel efficient vehicle on a paved or a good dirt road is a compact car. Or even a motorcycle - less mass, less wind resistance.
Though versatility isn't there.
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fishbuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by TedZark | | Most small sedans are just fine here. Pay attention and don't drive into the potholes and you'll do fine. You see so many old beaters here, old
Toyota Tercels from even the 70s and 80s - old Nissan Sentras from long ago - happily buzzing down the road. Those who feel the need for a huge
pickup are ________? Waste of money. Fine if you don't mind, but I want to spend my money on other things. My Toyota Corolla has done just fine
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I agree but good luck not hitting a pothole in Ensenada.
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fishbuck
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| Quote: Originally posted by Alm | | Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck |
I will tow my Prius down and plug it into my solar system.
Unless I need to haul donkey on the hiway... I never buy another gallon...
What could go wrong? |
To answer this question, you need to tell the size of your solar and the amount of your daily energy draw not counting the Prius.
Though I have a feeling that this was not a question. As usual. |
Definatly was part of the question. I think my current system make a surplus during the day. But a 120volt system takes too long to charge.
Charging stations are 220.
I'm dumping solar already.
Gasolina baby... that is still where it's at...
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fishbuck
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Ford Escort Station Wagon.
Fords still rule Baja.
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A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
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fishbuck
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Load the tail end after Shopping Ensenada once a month.
It will look like a Ford Excursion when I'm done with it.
They already were made with 17 and 18 inch wheels... pothole friendly.
90 percent of Baja is graded dirt road. Most cars can do it.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
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| Quote: Originally posted by fishbuck | Load the tail end after Shopping Ensenada once a month.
It will look like a Ford Excursion when I'm done with it.
They already were made with 17 and 18 inch wheels... pothole friendly.
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17 and 18 inch wheels with low profile tires are not pot hole friendly. Now if you've got 35 inch tires mounted...
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fishbuck
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I figure 30'are as big as I can get. Different rim dia. /tire comdos.
I 'm trying 8-9 wide and 30 outside dia.
16's are looking best.
I'm sure pickapart is full of them
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
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fishbuck
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Stock are 15s. About 25 outside and 7.5 wide.
It is probably how I will find one. And I 'll drive it like that to Baja and start looking for cool Focus parts at the YONKE.
"A ship in harbor is safe, but that is not what ships are built for." J. A. Shedd.
A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it. – Albert Einstein
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