The Future of YOUR Legend

drtom182 · 01-18-06, 05:24 PM

WHEN the day comes that our ancient internal combustion engines become 100% obsolete and well, fossil fuels will either cost WAY too much to use normally or there will be none.

First give me your thoughts on being able to turn an older car into an alternative energy car, do you think it would be possible?

and then, would you do it to any of your cars? specifically your legend.

i WOULD do it to my legend

what about you guys?

QBoroLegend · 01-18-06, 05:33 PM

Problem with the Legend, It's design is from the Fossil era. It is too long, too wide, too heavy and not aerodynamic enough to be converted to anything we have today and run efficient. It is the epitome of power consumption.

The catch 22 is, by the time we have a fuel source or power train that makes the Internal Combu Engin obsolete, they probably will outlaw cars like ours, except for classic car/relic restorers. See anybody driving Model T's or 1934 Ford's around lately?

drtom182 · 01-18-06, 05:38 PM

but they have versions of the 7 series running off of hydro/electric engines, the reason this whole idea was sparked i just finished watch a whole thing on the history channel and then what about big trucks and SUVs; example: there are dodge rams harnessing this technology as well, they need to power bigger vehicles anyway. i think it would work, probably wouldnt be cheap but it would be cool, hydro electric legend

bl420 · 01-18-06, 05:40 PM

hmmm... theres already a convertered legend running on part propane... partially or whole i forgot.

anyways i would keep it the way it is.

Searchin4acoupe · 01-18-06, 06:41 PM

I personnaly think that fossil fuels will always be available during my lifetime, therefore i checked as such. IF I'm wrong, I guess I'd just sell it unless something satisfactory for conversion is available. I LOVE my Legend, but my pocketbook my not agree if/when the time comes.

Shaylord · 01-18-06, 07:13 PM

w/e needs to be done to keep my legend will be done promise u that

Ballistic · 01-18-06, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Searchin4acoupe

I personnaly think that fossil fuels will always be available during my lifetime, therefore i checked as such. IF I'm wrong, I guess I'd just sell it unless something satisfactory for conversion is available. I LOVE my Legend, but my pocketbook my not agree if/when the time comes.

Next generation is screwed. keeping mine old school

bboarder711 · 01-18-06, 08:30 PM

right now im keeping my legend till death i love it too much but when i need a new daily drive 2 cars will be at my house and the legend will always be int he garage

swift · 01-19-06, 12:10 AM

Well i would put collector plates on her if i had too..

But just take the design off the flywheel used in the insight and some stuff and you may have luck..

but i wouldnt count on it.

drtom182 · 01-19-06, 12:32 AM

its gonna be a sad day when there is no loud exhaust sound, or engine roaring; just a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

Ken · 01-19-06, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by drtom182

its gonna be a sad day when there is no loud exhaust sound, or engine roaring; just a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

so true, I cant live without the sound of VTAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bl420 · 01-19-06, 01:08 AM

Kenso · 01-19-06, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by bl420

Any more pics of that setup?

I'm with Dave, I don't think fossil fuels will be depleted during our lifetimes.

bl420 · 01-19-06, 01:15 AM

not really just shots of the engine and the car... i believe it was on ebay.

Shaylord · 01-19-06, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Kenso

Any more pics of that setup?

I'm with Dave, I don't think fossil fuels will be depleted during our lifetimes.

Depends how old u r now I guess, i am 19 i think in my last years it will be coming soon atleast and be4 it happens i am sure as a globe we will not let it run out, and plus shell is close (closest company atm) to producing a synthetic fuel

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01-18-06, 05:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
drtom182 Creeper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 1,564 Car 1: 1992 Metallic Vineyard Grey LS sedan Car 2: 1995 SE Honda Legend iTrader: (0)	The Future of YOUR Legend WHEN the day comes that our ancient internal combustion engines become 100% obsolete and well, fossil fuels will either cost WAY too much to use normally or there will be none. First give me your thoughts on being able to turn an older car into an alternative energy car, do you think it would be possible? and then, would you do it to any of your cars? specifically your legend. i WOULD do it to my legend what about you guys? __________________ "As any showbiz entertainer or honda executive would tell you... "it is a btch to follow a legend" Last edited by drtom182 : 01-18-06 at 05:33 PM.*

01-18-06, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
QBoroLegend Son of the Most High Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In the arms of Queens Posts: 2,375 Car 1: 1994 Acura Legend L Sedan Car 2: 2006 GMC RTS Car 3: 1970 Feet iTrader: (0)	Problem with the Legend, It's design is from the Fossil era. It is too long, too wide, too heavy and not aerodynamic enough to be converted to anything we have today and run efficient. It is the epitome of power consumption. The catch 22 is, by the time we have a fuel source or power train that makes the Internal Combu Engin obsolete, they probably will outlaw cars like ours, except for classic car/relic restorers. See anybody driving Model T's or 1934 Ford's around lately? __________________ Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." R-Swift, Revolutionary Theme Muzik "Out the dark since the Light sparked when its splittin curtains. Now I live curseless, no longer worthless. Still grippin the mic, but now I just switch purpose."

01-18-06, 05:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
drtom182 Creeper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 1,564 Car 1: 1992 Metallic Vineyard Grey LS sedan Car 2: 1995 SE Honda Legend iTrader: (0)	but they have versions of the 7 series running off of hydro/electric engines, the reason this whole idea was sparked i just finished watch a whole thing on the history channel and then what about big trucks and SUVs; example: there are dodge rams harnessing this technology as well, they need to power bigger vehicles anyway. i think it would work, probably wouldnt be cheap but it would be cool, hydro electric legend __________________ "As any showbiz entertainer or honda executive would tell you... "it is a b*tch to follow a legend"

01-18-06, 05:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
bl420 Dont Catch Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bogata, Lima Posts: 4,813 Car 1: 1991 Sedan iTrader: (16)	hmmm... theres already a convertered legend running on part propane... partially or whole i forgot. anyways i would keep it the way it is. __________________ Anti Alpine Type-R Thread

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01-18-06, 06:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Searchin4acoupe Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2,957 Car 1: '95 Blk/Tan LS 81k -”OEM-ified”- Car 2: '00 Odyssey - 149k Car 3: '92 Accord - 346k iTrader: (0)	I personnaly think that fossil fuels will always be available during my lifetime, therefore i checked as such. IF I'm wrong, I guess I'd just sell it unless something satisfactory for conversion is available. I LOVE my Legend, but my pocketbook my not agree if/when the time comes. __________________

01-18-06, 08:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
bboarder711 mods: yes PLEASE!!!! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Philly, KOP, State College Posts: 9,633 Car 1: 1995 SE white/silver Car 2: Flexdex Pro 36 Car 3: Nikon D70 iTrader: (4)	right now im keeping my legend till death i love it too much but when i need a new daily drive 2 cars will be at my house and the legend will always be int he garage __________________ My Mission: -To create the hottest OEM "looking" legend. http://www.legendaryphotos.net <-- Recently updated!!! A-L.com T-shirts + Hoodies for sale! <-- Click

01-19-06, 12:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
swift Banned Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Northern,WI/Chicago,IL Posts: 4,291 Car 1: 92' legend coupe 5spd Car 2: 94' coupe auto Car 3: 91' Smacura iTrader: (8)	Well i would put collector plates on her if i had too.. But just take the design off the flywheel used in the insight and some stuff and you may have luck.. but i wouldnt count on it.

01-19-06, 12:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
drtom182 Creeper Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Bloomington, MN Posts: 1,564 Car 1: 1992 Metallic Vineyard Grey LS sedan Car 2: 1995 SE Honda Legend iTrader: (0)	its gonna be a sad day when there is no loud exhaust sound, or engine roaring; just a buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz __________________ "As any showbiz entertainer or honda executive would tell you... "it is a b*tch to follow a legend"

01-19-06, 01:08 AM	#12 (permalink)
bl420 Dont Catch Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bogata, Lima Posts: 4,813 Car 1: 1991 Sedan iTrader: (16)	__________________ Anti Alpine Type-R Thread

01-19-06, 01:15 AM	#14 (permalink)
bl420 Dont Catch Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bogata, Lima Posts: 4,813 Car 1: 1991 Sedan iTrader: (16)	not really just shots of the engine and the car... i believe it was on ebay. __________________ Anti Alpine Type-R Thread

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