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Old 05-08-2012, 08:44 AM   #1 (permalink)
 
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Here is a link to the article on Hayabusa Smart Cars, NY times auto blog 5/14/2012


After Hayabusa Heart Transplants, Smart Cars That Pump Fire - NYTimes.com

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Very cool - good to see you getting some recognition outside the forums.
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Love to see a video of that Smart in the article driving, rather flying.
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I've said it once and I'll say it again, I'm a BIG fan of Matt's work!


P.S. I'm still loving the exhaust.
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Hey! That one guy is familiar. . Good going Matt!
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After reading that article, I think we should start calling him "Mr. Boesch".


Great write up.
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-They should develop a transplant for the FIAT 500 too!

-170 hp busa would accelerate a bit differently than a 160hp abarth (even if the abarth has more torque)
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-They should develop a transplant for the FIAT 500 too!

-170 hp busa would accelerate a bit differently than a 160hp abarth (even if the abarth has more torque)
By they, do you mean Mr. Boesch?
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That's funny Mr. Crusty!
People have been giving me heck and calling me Mr Boesch all day, I really hope that one does'nt stick....
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