Quality control in East Germany

[solay]

the video

an incredible video about the most
innovative vehicle on the planet

[BrodyP]

[2.2 Straight six]

They really are hand made.

[highteknology]

Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

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.

[2.2 Straight six]

i have a mullet!

[highteknology]

Originally Posted by 2.2 Straight six

i have a mullet!

haha, mah bad

[taranaki]

Originally Posted by highteknology

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the Trabant was produced between 1963 and 1991, I don't find that at all surprising.The model shown in the video was superseded in 1989.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when it was replaced with a redundant VW - designed Polo 4 stroke.The designers had originaly intended the car to be superseded within 10 years, but development was stifled by the Soviet authorities.The average Trabant had a useful life of around 27 years.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.

[solay]

Originally Posted by BrodyP

why, its a very funny video and i have posted it in the right place

[MonsterBengt]

Originally Posted by solay

why, its a very funny video and i have posted it in the right place

Actually, I think there's a place for car vids, as well as one for OT videos. Am I wrong?

[taranaki]

Does it really matter?


It's an interesting post. Thanks solay.

[highteknology]

very nice little history taranaki. thanks

[BrodyP]

Originally Posted by solay

why, its a very funny video and i have posted it in the right place

Your a spammer thats why I said ban you clear enough?