spaceace12 Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 http://www.coolthings.com/tom-wrights-street-legal-bumper-cars/ I want one. Created by California-based builder Tom Wright, the original set of modified bumper cars came from the Long Beach Pike amusement park's discards. Instead of watching them join the trash heap, he took out the Harley motors, replaced it with 750cc Honda and Kawasaki boxes, and redesigned them to pass city driving standards. His fleet now consists of eight crazy-looking street bumper cars (culled from different amusement parks), all licensed to give your hottest ride a run for its money.
FLIPDUDE Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 That is beyond cool... That is nerdy cool! I totally want one.
Airtime&Gravity Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Wow, that is very cool. I'm not sure I'd want to drive one around, but I wouldn't mind owning one. I'm actually surprised that they are street legal since they don't look very safe, and I don't see many differences between this and say an ATV or the little cars driven by the shriners.
robbalvey Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Wow, this hands down wins the "Nerdiest Coaster/Theme Park thing you've done."
ebl Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Those have one heck of a radio antenna---I'll bet they can get stations from Europe! Seriously, what a great way to reuse those classic bumper cars! If I could, I'd look into getting one. Eric
cfc Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 They look like enormous rollerskates. Too bad they aren't making Bond flicks with Roger Moore--these would make for one amazing chase scene.
scttmn31 Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 Wow. Those things look super cool! Wonder if they run the same way as normal bumper cars. Spin the steering wheel enough and it switches to reverse. lol.
traincrossin Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 ^That might help while parallel parking This is seriously nerdy but totally awesome!
freekeee Posted November 11, 2009 Posted November 11, 2009 thats awsome! i can see why he saved those cute cars, i wish more bumper cars would look that nice! i wonder if those guys fight over who gets to drive what car!
Homeboy23 Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 These are freaking awesome! I wonder how fast you can go?
spaceace12 Posted November 12, 2009 Author Posted November 12, 2009 One article I found said 160 mph, but who wants to go taht fast in that little thing. It probably weigh less than a Honda Motorcycle where they got the motor and it is a 750cc motor.
Mechanic Posted January 3, 2010 Posted January 3, 2010 More pictures of the rejuvenated bumper cars. What a great idea. Love the license plates.
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