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Ligier JS4
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Sub-Zero? [ 16 ] ** [31.37%]
Cool? [ 7 ] ** [13.73%]
Uncool? [ 8 ] ** [15.69%]
*vomit* Did they even try? [ 20 ] ** [39.22%]
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midnightdorifto
post May 25 2006, 09:03 PM
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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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clarkma5
post May 25 2006, 09:05 PM
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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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post May 25 2006, 11:32 PM
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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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post May 26 2006, 04:29 AM
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biggrin.gif I love it! It looks like a hardtop four-wheeler and at their essense, that's all microcars are anyways.

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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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post May 26 2006, 07:57 AM
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I want... big time! biggrin.gif

Frozen.
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post May 26 2006, 09:24 AM
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I remember when 300hp was fast.
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Its just so bland, its not cool, its not uncool. Its.....blah.
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z0ne
post May 26 2006, 01:06 PM
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Hahaha this is fucking awesome!










MJU. X.gif
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Asher
post May 26 2006, 01:49 PM
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QUOTE(Phix @ May 26 2006, 11:57 AM) *
I want... big time! biggrin.gif

Frozen.


Couldn't agree more!
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Cyclone
post May 27 2006, 10:10 PM
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Mmmm that feels nice.
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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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WardLarson
post Aug 18 2006, 04:37 PM
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green for the moneys, gold for the honeys.
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i gave it a uncool... would have been higher if it weren't rolling stock 8" rims....

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post Aug 29 2006, 01:20 AM
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No, just no.
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post Dec 10 2006, 02:19 AM
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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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