Creative Vehicle Alterations

Creative Vehicle Alterations

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How to Learn the Most About Your Motor Vehicle by Crashing It
The motor vehicles shown below are a selection of those that I have owned, but by no means represent all those that I have destructively tested. Others include a 1968 Ford Thunderbird, 1992 Nissan Pulsar SSS, 1992 Holden Commodore, 1970 Datsun 1600 and a 1972 Datsun 1600.

This is a prime example of how much can be learned about your car's construction by crashing it. You can clearly see the supplementary airconditioning fan in this picture. Note also how the inadequacy of the fasteners attaching the bumper to the body is revealed.
Drawback: Expensive

My first (and last) attempt at modifying a motorcycle. I thought that I'd go for the 'low slung look' shown here. This was achieved by riding directly into the side of a Volvo station wagon at medium speed.
Drawback: Medium risk of injury.

Here we see what creative steering geometry effects can be achieved by flinging your motorcycle into an embankment at medium speed. Note that while the handle bars seem to be pointing straight ahead, the wheel is clearly turned to the right. This can make for genuinely exciting riding.
Drawback: High risk of injury; Expensive

Another view of the 'low slung' look. Also visible in this photo is the unique effect achieved by carefully slanting the headlights across the bike, which gives oncoming vehicles the impression of being leaned over, while actually riding straight ahead. Sure to impress!

Coming Soon ... Creative Body Alterations Simply by increasing your vehicle's impact speed, some very interesting body alterations are possible. These will be explored in future updates to this page. Believe me; I know all about that particular subject.
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	This is a prime example of how much can be learned about your car's construction by crashing it. You can clearly see the supplementary airconditioning fan in this picture. Note also how the inadequacy of the fasteners attaching the bumper to the body is revealed. Drawback: Expensive		My first (and last) attempt at modifying a motorcycle. I thought that I'd go for the 'low slung look' shown here. This was achieved by riding directly into the side of a Volvo station wagon at medium speed. Drawback: Medium risk of injury.
	Here we see what creative steering geometry effects can be achieved by flinging your motorcycle into an embankment at medium speed. Note that while the handle bars seem to be pointing straight ahead, the wheel is clearly turned to the right. This can make for genuinely exciting riding. Drawback: High risk of injury; Expensive		Another view of the 'low slung' look. Also visible in this photo is the unique effect achieved by carefully slanting the headlights across the bike, which gives oncoming vehicles the impression of being leaned over, while actually riding straight ahead. Sure to impress!