Boys, what does horsepower for the stock vehicle have to do with anything? The 1982 1/2 Trans Am was not the fastest car on the block by any measure. KITT was not the "worlds greatest car" because of Pontiac's Crossfire V8 in their production vehicles.
We need a vehicle that conveys KITTs character ...
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- Sun Dec 07, 2014 8:54 am
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: J.J. Abrams can save Knight Rider
- Replies: 63
- Views: 133583
- Sat Dec 06, 2014 8:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: J.J. Abrams can save Knight Rider
- Replies: 63
- Views: 133583
Re: J.J. Abrams can save Knight Rider
Last pic has me wondering when WalMart began offering models and car rentals.
No offense intended of course.
No offense intended of course.
- Fri Dec 05, 2014 8:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Ejector Seat
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4917
Re: Ejector Seat
Hard to tell. I assume it falls within the same category as the smoke and oil dispensers, both of which are standard fare for "spy shows." Speaking of which, I just watched "Nobody Does it Better" and noticed a definite Bond-esque vibe in parts of it, especially the musical score for the episode ...
- Fri Dec 05, 2014 6:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: J.J. Abrams can save Knight Rider
- Replies: 63
- Views: 133583
Re: J.J. Abrams can save Knight Rider
KITTs lines were unique in that they were sleek but not weak. He had angles but they were not harsh, and subtle curves that did not interfere with his overall masculine look. The asymmetrical hood bulge also had the effect of making KITT appear as a gentleman with hair parted to one side. This ...
- Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:29 pm
- Forum: The Lounge
- Topic: Meet the World's Newest Knight Rider Fan!
- Replies: 2
- Views: 25702
Meet the World's Newest Knight Rider Fan!
This is Sarah Isabella Dillon, born yesterday at 6:28pm. She is 9 lbs and 21 inches of awesomeness. Her mom and I thank God that there were no significant complications during delivery.
- Fri Aug 16, 2013 7:59 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Knight Rider engine question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 30508
Re: Knight Rider engine question
The CGI turboboost sequence is painfully obscure. Frankly, it looks like the work of someone given instructions to "make something that looks impressive but is mechanically unfeasible."
More specifically, there appears to be a transmission between the air intake and combustion chamber (a ludicrous ...
More specifically, there appears to be a transmission between the air intake and combustion chamber (a ludicrous ...
- Sat Aug 10, 2013 10:58 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Knight Rider engine question
- Replies: 21
- Views: 30508
Re: Knight Rider engine question
Knight2000 without a doubt. K3000 was clearly piston and crankshaft, and unless Knight Industries had developed a new material to make that type of engine, it is a severely limited form of engine.
The best top fuel dragster can only hit 3,000+/- hp out of an engine that is built to last about 3-4 ...
The best top fuel dragster can only hit 3,000+/- hp out of an engine that is built to last about 3-4 ...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:49 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: I hope they never make the KR movie
- Replies: 32
- Views: 40066
Re: I hope they never make the KR movie
I've been thinking a lot about this as well, and here are a couple points to consider.
Nothing will change the KR we grew up with. If they make the movie a flop, are we going to feel any differently about the original series? I doubt it.
If the movie turns out a storytelling success, more people ...
Nothing will change the KR we grew up with. If they make the movie a flop, are we going to feel any differently about the original series? I doubt it.
If the movie turns out a storytelling success, more people ...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:38 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: Devon's Appreciation of Michael's extra work
- Replies: 1
- Views: 3404
Devon's Appreciation of Michael's extra work
It has been discussed at length about Michael not getting enough vacation time, but I was thinking about this recently.
From Devon's perspective, Michael seems to always have other things on his might besides getting to the next Foundation case, but does Devon appreciate the fact that Michael is ...
From Devon's perspective, Michael seems to always have other things on his might besides getting to the next Foundation case, but does Devon appreciate the fact that Michael is ...
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 10:23 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: The board is my internet home.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4703
The board is my internet home.
Been away a long time, but somehow when I get to come back it always feels like home. I'm glad there is a place like this for wandering KR loving spirits to come back to.
- Wed Aug 07, 2013 12:19 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1982 Trans Am "Dated?"
- Replies: 19
- Views: 40855
Re: 1982 Trans Am "Dated?"
Knight Racer,
I think you're right.
As time passes I find myself no less enthralled with the KITT design than when I was a kid. If anything, I'm amazed that designers could have envisioned such a vehicle over thirty years ago. I guess that's when you know you have a classic, if it seems just as ...
I think you're right.
As time passes I find myself no less enthralled with the KITT design than when I was a kid. If anything, I'm amazed that designers could have envisioned such a vehicle over thirty years ago. I guess that's when you know you have a classic, if it seems just as ...
- Tue Aug 06, 2013 11:12 pm
- Forum: General Discussion
- Topic: 1982 Trans Am "Dated?"
- Replies: 19
- Views: 40855
1982 Trans Am "Dated?"
I know this has been brought up before, but I think it's worth revisiting.
I have heard several people state that the '82 TA body style is dated. Yet, when I view the 2013 models on car lots, I have to think that the 82 TA would more than hold its own among these modern designs, even the more ...
I have heard several people state that the '82 TA body style is dated. Yet, when I view the 2013 models on car lots, I have to think that the 82 TA would more than hold its own among these modern designs, even the more ...
- Wed Feb 27, 2008 7:51 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2008
- Topic: Who do you think The Client is?
- Replies: 21
- Views: 17427
Re: Who do you think The Client is?
I think it's pretty clear that Iran, China, Russia, Venezeula, Syria, al quaeda, Lybia, and several other countries would jump at the chance to exploit any potential leverage against the U.S. that might become available.
Sensitive technological or defense information would have no lack of state or ...
Sensitive technological or defense information would have no lack of state or ...
- Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:30 am
- Forum: General Archive 2008
- Topic: BIGGEST PLOT HOLES!
- Replies: 16
- Views: 18617
Re: BIGGEST PLOT HOLES!
KITT had a turbine, not a turbo. The high pitched whining sound was a result of that.
I was disappointed with no references to any turbine, and in fact, the lack of that technology leaves the new KITT reliant much more on an ordinary internal combustion engine. I heard the part about being ...
I was disappointed with no references to any turbine, and in fact, the lack of that technology leaves the new KITT reliant much more on an ordinary internal combustion engine. I heard the part about being ...
- Tue Feb 19, 2008 8:14 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2008
- Topic: Threesome and Lesbian Scene Trash
- Replies: 99
- Views: 113273
Re: Threesome and Lesbian Scene Trash
I think we need to look at this with some more perspective. I believe the question never was about the rating of the show. Clearly, the rating indicates that the show is no longer intended to attract children, but I think that in itself is the complaint of many fans who fell in love with the ...
- Sat Feb 02, 2008 12:34 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2008
- Topic: mustang gt 0-60 similar to cobalt.
- Replies: 32
- Views: 41274
Re: mustang gt 0-60 similar to cobalt.
I think the way this should be analyzed is from FLAG's point of view. FLAG would want a vehicle with a low coefficient of drag and high lateral g capability. If my memory serves me correctly, I believe KITT"s COD was between .32 and .29. On the skid pad, the 3rd Gen could pull .78 Gs ...
- Sat Dec 15, 2007 11:41 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2007
- Topic: Another found KITT kiddie ride
- Replies: 4
- Views: 10464
Re: Another found KITT kiddie ride
There is one of these rides at KMart in South Point, OH. I'd love to have a collection of them restored to their original paint schemes.
- Wed Oct 24, 2007 3:28 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2007
- Topic: Should Michael & KITT still help the powerless?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 16584
The basic concept of the show is still sound. Movies are made all the time about individuals and their problems. Just because the venue is larger doesn't mean the conflict has to be on a larger scale. Its the power of the story that matters most--the interplay of characters that could be subject to ...
- Sat Sep 23, 2006 2:44 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2006
- Topic: BREAKER ONE, BREAKER ONE...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 7927
- Tue Aug 08, 2006 11:58 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2007
- Topic: The Hoff & KITT reunited on America's Got Talent
- Replies: 23
- Views: 33021
- Sat Jun 03, 2006 12:13 am
- Forum: General Archive 2006
- Topic: Hasselhoff at the Mavericks game..
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9462
- Sun Apr 16, 2006 10:45 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2006
- Topic: Super pursuit question
- Replies: 14
- Views: 15137
- Tue Jan 17, 2006 3:52 am
- Forum: General Archive 2006
- Topic: Michael (Long) was a dirty cop?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 18017
- Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:52 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2006
- Topic: The Hoff sings Madonna!
- Replies: 25
- Views: 27182
- Tue Aug 16, 2005 9:29 pm
- Forum: General Archive 2005
- Topic: best goliath appearance
- Replies: 10
- Views: 8685
If the question had been about the best appearance of Garthe, I'd have to go with "Goliath Returns." However, since it's about Goliath, I have to say "Goliath." The build-up to the unveiling of Goliath is well done, and seeing individual parts at a time (especially that huge grill) really whets a ...