And I find this bloody great 1000mph SSC

XabbaRus · 10-23-08, 05:59 AM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7685049.stm

Go Richard go, glad we still have these types in the UK.

Konovalov · 10-23-08, 06:15 AM

Looks awesome.

Tchocky · 10-23-08, 06:24 AM

*mutters about the carbon footprint*

:p

SteamWake · 10-23-08, 10:09 AM

Whats the point ?

XabbaRus · 10-23-08, 10:28 AM

Should there be. The point is that someone is making the engineering effort to do such a thing. Something that isn't being done to impress investors etc, being done for the challenge.

There doesn't have to be a point.....this is how we advanced from walking to flying because some people decided to have a go.

Will this result in us having high speed cars, no....will it inspire a new generation of adventurers and engineers? Hopefully....

Jimbuna · 10-23-08, 11:19 AM

Gotta agree

.....look what happened to the dinosaurs.

SteamWake · 10-23-08, 11:24 AM

Well its not lilke its 'new' technology.

I could see if they were doing it with hydrogen power or something.

But strapping a rocket to a car? Hell they were doing that in the 50's.

So... you have a car that goes really really fast, can only be driven on the salt flats, and pray it doesent end up tragically.

Hylander_1314 · 10-23-08, 12:29 PM

Just don't try to turn too hard!!!!!!!

I like these kinds of things. Strappin' a modern jet engine on a machine that has friction restricting it, and to make it go faster than a speeding bullet, is pretty cool.

I saw something on this on one of the science programs I like to watch. No, no real technology advancements, but there are some ideas in there on how to better utilise what we already have, so even modest improvements to existing tech, is a step forward, even if it's a small one.

FIREWALL · 10-23-08, 01:37 PM

This will be a great achievement with alot of educational value.

It's not just about a car going really fast.

SteamWake · 10-23-08, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FIREWALL

This will be a great achievement with alot of educational value.

Im sorry I just dont see the educational value here. All the technology is 'known' the areodynamics, the power plants, the only unknown is if it will survive or not.

People have been doing this sort of thing for a very long time and I suppose its 'fun' to try. But to try to state it is of signifigant technical acheivement is pushing it a bit.

Oh btw... this is a terrific movie if you like this sort of thing.

http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/

XabbaRus · 10-23-08, 04:26 PM

I think you are missing the point.

The educational value is in the engineering behind it and inspiring young people to go down that path.

the technology might not be new, the engineering practice required already known, but if it inspires a youngster to go and pursue a career in engineering then it has acheived its aims which if you look at the website seems to be what they want.

Just because it isn't ground breaking doesn't mean it is pointless.

Getting a land vehicle to hit 1000mph is a great engineering acheivement. And no it is not know whether it will succeed even if the numbers say it should.

Letum · 10-23-08, 04:38 PM

It only has a 800bhp engine...

...as a fuel pump. (really!)

kurtz · 10-23-08, 09:13 PM

Hmmm, if cars go faster than sound does it mean you won't be able to hear police sirens until they're past you?

bookworm_020 · 10-24-08, 12:05 AM

I hate to think what the speeding fine would be for that!

10-23-08, 05:59 AM	#1
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	And I find this bloody great 1000mph SSC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/7685049.stm Go Richard go, glad we still have these types in the UK. __________________

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10-23-08, 10:28 AM	#5
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Should there be. The point is that someone is making the engineering effort to do such a thing. Something that isn't being done to impress investors etc, being done for the challenge. There doesn't have to be a point.....this is how we advanced from walking to flying because some people decided to have a go. Will this result in us having high speed cars, no....will it inspire a new generation of adventurers and engineers? Hopefully.... __________________

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Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,473 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Gotta agree .....look what happened to the dinosaurs. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

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SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Whats the point ?

10-23-08, 11:24 AM	#7
SteamWake Rear Admiral Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 13,224 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Well its not lilke its 'new' technology. I could see if they were doing it with hydrogen power or something. But strapping a rocket to a car? Hell they were doing that in the 50's. So... you have a car that goes really really fast, can only be driven on the salt flats, and pray it doesent end up tragically.

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Hylander_1314 Sea Lord Join Date: May 2006 Location: 5 Miles Inland West Of Lake Huron Posts: 1,936 Downloads: 139 Uploads: 0	Just don't try to turn too hard!!!!!!! I like these kinds of things. Strappin' a modern jet engine on a machine that has friction restricting it, and to make it go faster than a speeding bullet, is pretty cool. I saw something on this on one of the science programs I like to watch. No, no real technology advancements, but there are some ideas in there on how to better utilise what we already have, so even modest improvements to existing tech, is a step forward, even if it's a small one. __________________ A legislative act contrary to the Constitution is not law. -John Marshall Chief Justice of the Supreme Court ---------------------

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FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	This will be a great achievement with alot of educational value. It's not just about a car going really fast. __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

10-23-08, 04:26 PM	#11
XabbaRus Navy Seal Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 5,330 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	I think you are missing the point. The educational value is in the engineering behind it and inspiring young people to go down that path. the technology might not be new, the engineering practice required already known, but if it inspires a youngster to go and pursue a career in engineering then it has acheived its aims which if you look at the website seems to be what they want. Just because it isn't ground breaking doesn't mean it is pointless. Getting a land vehicle to hit 1000mph is a great engineering acheivement. And no it is not know whether it will succeed even if the numbers say it should. __________________

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Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	It only has a 800bhp engine... ...as a fuel pump. (really!) __________________

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kurtz Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Leighton Buzzard,England Posts: 660 Downloads: 39 Uploads: 0	Hmmm, if cars go faster than sound does it mean you won't be able to hear police sirens until they're past you? __________________ War without Fire is like sausages without mustard-Henry V. http://www.myvintagelife.co.uk/

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bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I hate to think what the speeding fine would be for that! __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"