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Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,510 Joined: 10-September 04 From: Texas Member No.: 1,037 ![]() |
If you are a Formula One racing fan then you have no doubt heard of the Ligier marque. The F1 machines produced by Automobiles Ligier of Vichy, France have taken part in Formula One events since the mid-seventies and, while never particularly successful, have managed a number of Grand Prix victories. The company, founded by Guy Ligier, teamed up with racing driver Jo Schlesser (who was killed at the wheel of a F1 car only a short time later and his initials graced Ligier products for several years) and also had a go at building sports cars some years past but this did not prove all that profitable. In 1980 Ligier diversified into a completely different market.
In 1981 I was at the International Autoshow in Brussels, Belgium (quite possibly at the Grand Palace), not too far away from the famous Atomium structure. Among the countless French microcar makers, the Ligier stand, with its blue (French blue?) JS4 on display, grabbed my attention. One of the more interesting properties of the JS4, which then represented Ligier's first entry in the competitive European microcar market, is that it can be safely driven in the unfortunate event that one of its tiny wheels falls off. This is accomplished by an extremely well balanced design that involves an evenly matched wheelbase and track width measurement and a centralized center of mass. The JS4's small engine and 2-speed (+ reverse) gear box are in unit with the rear axle, to which power is transferred by belt. The dimunitive and quite simple 2-person microcar also sports an all steel monocoque construction, fully independent suspension at both ends, and 4-wheel hydraulic brakes. Luggage can be packed in to the respectable rear trunk or can be stowed in the generously deep shelf ahead of the control panel. The powerplant of the JS4, since its originally 1980 introduction, has ranged from a 49cc 2-stroke (presumably 2 cylinders) to a 327cc diesel unit later on in the eighties. ![]() |
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![]() Talkin' the talk since 2003 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 28,271 Joined: 27-August 03 From: Seattle, WA Member No.: 27 Car: 2004 VW GTI 1.8T ![]() |
that's not a car, that's a cart that the groundskeeper uses at the baseball field.
MJU. And if you want to dispute it...just imagine what you'd think of somebody you saw driving one. 'nuff said. |
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![]() Race Driver ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 2,615 Joined: 17-October 03 Member No.: 124 ![]() |
Uncool. The only reason it didnt get MJuncool is because it reminds me of when I am at any motocross national, we always have a golfcart filled as much as possible with beer and chicks. If we had this thing though I think it would be beer only.
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![]() Aeternum vale ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 4,810 Joined: 6-March 04 Member No.: 636 ![]() |
![]() QUOTE One of the more interesting properties of the JS4 is that it can be safely driven in the unfortunate event that one of its tiny wheels falls off. That seals the deal, Frozen. |
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![]() Banned ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 11,268 Joined: 6-December 04 From: Ontario, Canada Member No.: 1,208 Car: N/A ![]() |
I want... big time!
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![]() I remember when 300hp was fast. ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 1,286 Joined: 29-August 03 From: Queens, NY Member No.: 41 ![]() |
Its just so bland, its not cool, its not uncool. Its.....blah.
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![]() [J]akobi™ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Banned Posts: 7,563 Joined: 14-March 04 From: University of Hartford Member No.: 651 Car: 2002 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS ![]() |
Hahaha this is fucking awesome!
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![]() Mmmm that feels nice. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Admin Posts: 11,193 Joined: 26-August 03 From: Atlanta Member No.: 2 Car: 2018 Hyundai ES/1994 Mazda Miata ![]() |
Seems like it'd be fun to drive. Not as a real car but just something to fuck around in. I gave it a cool
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![]() green for the moneys, gold for the honeys. ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Banned Posts: 920 Joined: 17-August 06 From: Washington Member No.: 2,650 Car: Bicycle ![]() |
i gave it a uncool... would have been higher if it weren't rolling stock 8" rims....
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![]() Posting God ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Moderators Posts: 11,366 Joined: 30-January 05 From: Dubai Member No.: 1,451 ![]() |
No, just no.
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Dirty Oil Filter Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 10-December 06 Member No.: 3,547 Car: Citroen BX estate ![]() |
I'm going for a "cool", but only because I've just bought one and know how truly awesome they are!
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