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drftmark · 06-11-2008, 11:49 PM

thats badass

wonder how much that thing weighs.

***FaLKoN240*** · 06-12-2008, 04:08 AM

I love modern lighting advances and designs. I think they look awesome...

The idea behind the folding panels, and stuff really changes the way that designers can hide different optional performance appendages on the car.

They could hide spoilers that come out at higher speeds to make them look less gauky along with hiding foglights door handles, tons of shit to make cars look smoother.

I think it's a good idea, it is just gonna take some time to catch on and become realistic.

*fliprayzin240sx* · 06-12-2008, 04:29 AM

I think the ideas koo, just think the rubber/cloth this use could be better. I want something that wont flex and show creases. Like when they opened the door, the skin creased. That made it look tacky as hell...

Bushido · 06-12-2008, 07:46 AM

Amazing. Innovative. Inspiring. Thought provoking.

There are some really great ideas coming out of BMW these days.

*exitspeed* · 06-12-2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Bushido

Amazing. Innovative. Inspiring. Thought provoking.

There are some really great ideas coming out of BMW these days.

This is what I get from the video.

I wonder what the practical benefits would be and how this would work in the real world regarding safety. I'm sure this exercise is not about that, but it would be interesting to hear where they plan to go with this technology.

Flipzide · 06-12-2008, 01:38 PM

I liked it, but I wouldnt want to get into a car accident with one though.

The way the lights work definately make the car.

Icy13 · 06-12-2008, 02:22 PM

Safety isnt that much a part of a car's skin anymore, it's more about the underlying structure, crumple zones, s***, w/e.

I agree that the folds are tacky as hell, however, what if they could make something that would become rigid when desired but also be flexible when desired (i am think batman begins, thank you, its probably possible, I would have to do more research).

Winking wins, period

IStop4NoMan · 06-12-2008, 02:28 PM

i wonder how many actuators that thing has to manipulate the body?

**ThatGuy** · 06-12-2008, 02:35 PM

That is the first set of "pop-up" headlights that I really like.

I wouldn't mind if that trend caught on.

TheArkitekt · 06-12-2008, 02:43 PM

I think this is a great concept and idea. Perfect example of how to turn a car into an artform, as high end BMWs and other cars like it should be. The concept was explain brilliantly, the designer was very articulate and presented the idea clearly. While it may not be directly about "fuel economy", the ideas from concepts trickle down to the mainstream. What do you think F1 is all about. The cars are not only functional but an art form as well. In addition many of the ideas developed for F1 are found in your every day car. The same is true for concepts. This will obviously never see production, but I think it is worth every dime BMW put into it.

pink godzila · 06-12-2008, 02:57 PM

It is a kool idea really is if you in the Car design field but what if the car got cough on fire??

**ThatGuy** · 06-12-2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by pink godzila

what if the car got cough on fire??

Then you'd buy new material and stretch it over the frame again. As opposed to replacing the damaged panels, priming, painting, clear coating, wet sanding, buffing...

Now if it's a fire hot enough to damage the frame underneath, then it would probably be hot enough to total a regular metal panel car anyway.

PRADOgy · 06-12-2008, 03:36 PM

Ugliest dumbest shit ever

im dissapointed.. sometimes they overthink shit

status:one · 06-12-2008, 03:56 PM

Pretty cool concept.

lflkajfj12123 · 06-12-2008, 04:19 PM

i think as car designers try and make things more futuristic shit just keeps getting tackier and tackier

and honestly as far as aerodynamics go that thing probably causes more drag than hard metal (you guys are dreaming)

if you don't understand what i mean i can make it a little easier on your brains think of when you swim in a pool your skin hitting the water makes little waves which puts a drag force on you

they recently came out with a new type of wet suit that is incredibly thick and the material is actually like a metal suit, people are breaking more records than ever in these suits

cloth would create an incredible drag at high speeds, as if the drag you have to overcome in horsepower going faster than 60 mph wasn't enough

a better idea is retractable body panels and parts similar to how soft tops work

electronic controlled wings, canards, and diffusers

now that is rad

bmw needs to stop fingering their butts and waving their art philosophies around and put the effort that they are into this into more practical areas

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ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That is the first set of "pop-up" headlights that I really like. I wouldn't mind if that trend caught on. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

06-11-2008, 11:49 PM	#31
drftmark Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: tx Posts: 524 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	thats badass wonder how much that thing weighs.

06-12-2008, 02:22 PM	#37
Icy13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 308 Trader Rating: (5) Rides Gallery: Icy13 Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Safety isnt that much a part of a car's skin anymore, it's more about the underlying structure, crumple zones, s***, w/e. I agree that the folds are tacky as hell, however, what if they could make something that would become rigid when desired but also be flexible when desired (i am think batman begins, thank you, its probably possible, I would have to do more research). Winking wins, period

06-12-2008, 02:28 PM	#38
IStop4NoMan Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: so cal Posts: 310 Trader Rating: (13) Feedback Score: 13 reviews	i wonder how many actuators that thing has to manipulate the body?

06-12-2008, 02:43 PM	#40
TheArkitekt Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: merika...fuck yeah Posts: 296 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	I think this is a great concept and idea. Perfect example of how to turn a car into an artform, as high end BMWs and other cars like it should be. The concept was explain brilliantly, the designer was very articulate and presented the idea clearly. While it may not be directly about "fuel economy", the ideas from concepts trickle down to the mainstream. What do you think F1 is all about. The cars are not only functional but an art form as well. In addition many of the ideas developed for F1 are found in your every day car. The same is true for concepts. This will obviously never see production, but I think it is worth every dime BMW put into it.

06-12-2008, 02:57 PM	#41
pink godzila Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SoCal / Japan Tokyo Posts: 4,179 Trader Rating: (226) Feedback Score: 226 reviews	It is a kool idea really is if you in the Car design field but what if the car got cough on fire??

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06-12-2008, 04:19 PM	#45
lflkajfj12123 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: 　　　　　　　　 Posts: 8,483 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	i think as car designers try and make things more futuristic shit just keeps getting tackier and tackier and honestly as far as aerodynamics go that thing probably causes more drag than hard metal (you guys are dreaming) if you don't understand what i mean i can make it a little easier on your brains think of when you swim in a pool your skin hitting the water makes little waves which puts a drag force on you they recently came out with a new type of wet suit that is incredibly thick and the material is actually like a metal suit, people are breaking more records than ever in these suits cloth would create an incredible drag at high speeds, as if the drag you have to overcome in horsepower going faster than 60 mph wasn't enough a better idea is retractable body panels and parts similar to how soft tops work electronic controlled wings, canards, and diffusers now that is rad bmw needs to stop fingering their butts and waving their art philosophies around and put the effort that they are into this into more practical areas