Quality control in East Germany
solay
06-26-2007, 08:31 AM
the video (http://www.true-passion.de/index.php?cid=288)
an incredible video about the most
innovative vehicle on the planet :)
an incredible video about the most
innovative vehicle on the planet :)
BrodyP
06-26-2007, 11:43 AM
:banhim:
2.2 Straight six
06-26-2007, 12:24 PM
They really are hand made.
highteknology
06-26-2007, 12:47 PM
They really are hand made.
they're hand made because they have yet to be introduced to the production line. I mean, did you see that guys mullet, shoot, all the hairstyles in that video look like they were straight outta the 80's or somethin.
they're hand made because they have yet to be introduced to the production line. I mean, did you see that guys mullet, shoot, all the hairstyles in that video look like they were straight outta the 80's or somethin.
2.2 Straight six
06-26-2007, 12:58 PM
:eek:
i have a mullet!
i have a mullet!
highteknology
06-26-2007, 01:33 PM
:eek:
i have a mullet!
haha, mah bad
i have a mullet!
haha, mah bad
taranaki
06-26-2007, 05:13 PM
I mean, did you see that guys mullet, shoot, all the hairstyles in that video look like they were straight outta the 80's or somethin.
Considering that the Trabant was produced between 1963 and 1991, I don't find that at all surprising.The model shown in the video was superseded in 1989.
As for the final finishing methods used, it might help to remember that the Trabant had a monocoque chassis and a body made of cotton reinforced resin. The only thing that East Germany had in abundance was cheap labour, both the cotton and the resin used were byproducts of other industries. They were a simple car that survived long after their time due to the reluctance of the East German authorities to embrace consumerism.
The car died as an a direct result of the re-unification of Germany, but not before some 3 million were produced. it had a 0-60 time of around 21 seconds, and topped out at around 70mph. The motor was a 2 stroke 25hp unit until 1989, when it was replaced with a redundant VW - designed Polo 4 stroke.The designers had originaly intended the car to be superseded within 10 years, but development was stifled by the Soviet authorities.The average Trabant had a useful life of around 27 years. In later years, a crash test was devised that simulated swerving to avoid a moose. The Trabant handled it well, the Mercedes 'A' class failed, tipping on its side.
All in all, the Trabant was a huge success, if only due to the lack of competition available at the time. When the Berlin Wall fell, many were abandonned by their owners as symbols of the old regime, but thousands still remain in everyday service and many more have been restored by enthusiasts as a quirky collectable.
Considering that the Trabant was produced between 1963 and 1991, I don't find that at all surprising.The model shown in the video was superseded in 1989.
As for the final finishing methods used, it might help to remember that the Trabant had a monocoque chassis and a body made of cotton reinforced resin. The only thing that East Germany had in abundance was cheap labour, both the cotton and the resin used were byproducts of other industries. They were a simple car that survived long after their time due to the reluctance of the East German authorities to embrace consumerism.
The car died as an a direct result of the re-unification of Germany, but not before some 3 million were produced. it had a 0-60 time of around 21 seconds, and topped out at around 70mph. The motor was a 2 stroke 25hp unit until 1989, when it was replaced with a redundant VW - designed Polo 4 stroke.The designers had originaly intended the car to be superseded within 10 years, but development was stifled by the Soviet authorities.The average Trabant had a useful life of around 27 years. In later years, a crash test was devised that simulated swerving to avoid a moose. The Trabant handled it well, the Mercedes 'A' class failed, tipping on its side.
All in all, the Trabant was a huge success, if only due to the lack of competition available at the time. When the Berlin Wall fell, many were abandonned by their owners as symbols of the old regime, but thousands still remain in everyday service and many more have been restored by enthusiasts as a quirky collectable.
solay
06-26-2007, 05:24 PM
:banhim:
why, its a very funny video and i have posted it in the right place :screwy:
why, its a very funny video and i have posted it in the right place :screwy:
MonsterBengt
06-26-2007, 05:28 PM
why, its a very funny video and i have posted it in the right place :screwy:
Actually, I think there's a place for car vids, as well as one for OT videos. Am I wrong?
Actually, I think there's a place for car vids, as well as one for OT videos. Am I wrong?
taranaki
06-26-2007, 05:32 PM
Does it really matter?
It's an interesting post. Thanks solay.
It's an interesting post. Thanks solay.
highteknology
06-27-2007, 09:08 AM
very nice little history taranaki. thanks
BrodyP
06-27-2007, 11:09 AM
why, its a very funny video and i have posted it in the right place :screwy:
Your a spammer thats why I said ban you clear enough?
Your a spammer thats why I said ban you clear enough?
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