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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Polaris Slingshot
From: jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)
Date: Sun, 31 Jan 2016 18:12:45 -0600
References: <56AC0AA7.9020105@lighttube.net> <CB5C94264F124DC2A8CA91A1BF260FB7@Family>

Just looking out of curiosity, Douglas.  At my stage in life, a lot of 
things are just nice to look at...................... :-)

Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA

On 1/31/2016 5:10 PM, Douglas Barry wrote:
> Interesting looking yoke, Jim, but if I was going in that vehicular 
> direction, I'd prefer the stability and handling of the Ariel Atom. 
> That said, I wouldn't turn down a present of one if you're buying. 
> I'll even pay the postage....
>
> :-)
>
> Douglas
>
> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Nichols" 
> <jhnichols at lighttube.net>
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> Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2016 12:58 AM
> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Polaris Slingshot
>
>
>> As I pulled into restaurant parking lot this evening, I noticed an 
>> unusual machine parked there.  A departing customer identified it as 
>> a Polaris Slingshot, and commented that it was supposed to be a 
>> "badass" machine. All I had was my smart phone, so this is what I 
>> got.  A quick search revealed that it has a 4-cyl 2.4 liter engine 
>> and 5-speed transmission driving the rear wheel with a reinforced belt.
>>
>> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Polaris+Slingshot++BW.TIFF.html
>>  
>>
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> -- 
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
>>
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In reply to: Message from jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols) ([Leica] IMG: Polaris Slingshot)
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