Kinda cute but did you all see that it fragged itself on the seond run?
Scattred parts everywhere and even the cameraman ducked. The other video
with the full size car shows pure thrust and a lot better car. But no
longevity to the propellant, 1/16 mile drags, maybe? Like Dave, I do not
believe anywhere near 1500 hp, no.not even close. MAybe 20...
mayf
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Lackey" <mike_lackey@yahoo.com>
To: "LandSpeed" <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 8:18 PM
Subject: Re: Turbine Differential?
> This isn't the same as Turbonique, but a very similar design:
> http://www.swissrocketman.com/ete05.html
> His preferred fuel seems to be rocket grade Hydrogen Peroxide, but
otherwise it's the same idea.
> Be sure to check out the video! These guys have done a variety of related
projects and even claim
> to have a land speed record. Have any of you heard of the "Waterthunder"?
> http://www.swissrocketman.com/ete02.html
>
> Other cool toys here:
> http://www.swissrocketman.com
>
>
> -Mike Lackey
> '68 Chevy C10
> '94 Corvette Coupe
> '01 Kawasaki Ninja
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