Ford’s new concept off-road vehicle pics

Cameron · 02-08-2001, 04:21 PM

Just got back from the Chicago Auto Show. The wife got us a couple of press passes! It was nice walking around there with almost nobody else. Anyways, I got some great pictures of Ford’s new concept off-road vehicle! Check them out here and tell me what you think of it!

http://www.ericcameron.com/Niec/as/as.htm

Peace!

Tim K · 02-08-2001, 05:37 PM

I have only one comment....what does the red flip-up switch do? The one to the right of the steering wheel...

It looks like the kind military jets have for missle launch. I've been wanting a car to come with built in missile launchers! This is a dream come true. Look out you left lane CRAWLERS!

I have seen them used in cars with Nitrous systems, but what is it for here?

[Edited by Tim K on 02-08-2001 at 03:40 PM]

Exploder99 · 02-08-2001, 09:06 PM

"Rocket Launcher, ENGAGED"

HIX · 02-08-2001, 09:25 PM

It's NITRO BABY!

FlyAU · 02-08-2001, 09:43 PM

To quote Tommy Lee Jones:

"See that red button there? Don't ever, EVER touch it!"

*offroader_69_me* · 02-08-2001, 10:30 PM

GO BABY GO!!!!!!

**Rick** · 02-09-2001, 09:27 AM

That EX concept is SOOOOOOOOO Cooooool. I love that thing. Isn't it amazing what a huge corporation can do when asked to be creative! I just wish the consumer could get a hold of some of their good stuff.

Goober · 02-09-2001, 10:17 AM

If I'd have to guess, I'd say it was a toggle switch for starting. Flip the switch to activate the electronics and push button to start. Or hold the switch up and push the button at the same time to start(something like that??). I didn't see a place for starting it with a key so.......

'Rocket Launcher'??? - Guys, you may need to speak to someone about this... LOL

Cameron · 02-09-2001, 11:14 AM

No no no... You guys got it all wrong. It's a switch to activate the VAD (Vertical Ascension Device). Under the truck there are four jump jets. If there is a rock in the path that you can't climb (hard to believe in this truck), just flip the switch and 60,000 pounds of thrust throws you over the rock!

It's that or a switch that activates two enormous saw blades that pop out the front and cut down any trees in your way!

Or, it's a starter like Jeff said. But that would be boring!

Stephen · 02-09-2001, 01:08 PM

Yeah, starter'd be boring. My vote is for the ejector seat.

02-08-2001, 04:21 PM	#1
Cameron Wannabe Elite Explorer Streamwood, IL 97 Sport Join Date: Apr 1999 Posts: 1,117 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Just got back from the Chicago Auto Show. The wife got us a couple of press passes! It was nice walking around there with almost nobody else. Anyways, I got some great pictures of Ford’s new concept off-road vehicle! Check them out here and tell me what you think of it! http://www.ericcameron.com/Niec/as/as.htm Peace! __________________

02-08-2001, 05:37 PM	#2
Tim K Wannabe Elite Explorer Philadelphia, PA (former owner) '97 XLT Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 211 Vehicle Specs	I have only one comment....what does the red flip-up switch do? The one to the right of the steering wheel... It looks like the kind military jets have for missle launch. I've been wanting a car to come with built in missile launchers! This is a dream come true. Look out you left lane CRAWLERS! I have seen them used in cars with Nitrous systems, but what is it for here? [Edited by Tim K on 02-08-2001 at 03:40 PM] __________________ -Tim (former owner of a '97 XLT) _________ 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee LTD Patriot Blue, Taupe Interior, LOADED, 4.7L V8, Stull Diamond Mesh Grille Insert, Infinity Basslink Powered Sub.

02-08-2001, 09:06 PM	#3
Exploder99 Wannabe Elite Explorer Boca Raton, Florida 1997 VW GTi VR6 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 702 Vehicle Specs	"Rocket Launcher, ENGAGED" __________________ James-TICTAC92@Aol.com BocaRaton, Florida. 1997 VW GTi VR6. BBS, H&R, Bilstien, Autothority. SCCA- Spoiled Children Crashing Automobiles. www.race-sport.net www.cobaltfriction.com

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HIX Wannabe Elite Explorer Denver, Colorado 94 Mazda 4.0 4x4 SuperCab Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 921 Vehicle Specs	RED SWITCH..... It's NITRO BABY! __________________ HIX When that happens you need two things and two things quick: A pair of ice tongs and a friend that can keep a secret

02-08-2001, 10:30 PM	#6
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02-09-2001, 09:27 AM	#7
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,245 Vehicle Specs	That EX concept is SOOOOOOOOO Cooooool. I love that thing. Isn't it amazing what a huge corporation can do when asked to be creative! I just wish the consumer could get a hold of some of their good stuff. __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

02-09-2001, 10:17 AM	#8
Goober Wannabe Elite Explorer Lexington, SC '91XLT4x4 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 1,407 Vehicle Specs	If I'd have to guess, I'd say it was a toggle switch for starting. Flip the switch to activate the electronics and push button to start. Or hold the switch up and push the button at the same time to start(something like that??). I didn't see a place for starting it with a key so....... 'Rocket Launcher'??? - Guys, you may need to speak to someone about this... LOL __________________ Jeff Nelson, Lexington, SC "I am" is reportedly the shortest sentence in the English language. Could it be that "I do" is the longest sentence?-G.Carlin "Goober... It's Not Just a Name, It's a Way of Life"

02-09-2001, 11:14 AM	#9
Cameron Wannabe Elite Explorer Streamwood, IL 97 Sport Join Date: Apr 1999 Posts: 1,117 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	No no no... You guys got it all wrong. It's a switch to activate the VAD (Vertical Ascension Device). Under the truck there are four jump jets. If there is a rock in the path that you can't climb (hard to believe in this truck), just flip the switch and 60,000 pounds of thrust throws you over the rock! It's that or a switch that activates two enormous saw blades that pop out the front and cut down any trees in your way! Or, it's a starter like Jeff said. But that would be boring! __________________

02-09-2001, 01:08 PM	#10
Stephen Moderator In Memoriam Annapolis, MD '97 Limited Join Date: Jul 1999 Posts: 9,984 Vehicle Specs	Yeah, starter'd be boring. My vote is for the ejector seat. __________________ RIP Stephen Stephen Withrow Moderator-Ford Industry News Other Makes & Models Off Topic Ramblings Support the site! Become an -Elite Explorer! 97 Explorer Limited 4X4 SOHC V6

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