Author Topic: Jet Powered VW Beetle (Read 250 times)

Sandman · « **on:** June 06, 2006, 10:50:23 AM »

Check this out.

http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/

It's insane.

Bodhi · « **Reply #1 on:** June 06, 2006, 10:59:29 AM »

Good find Sandy!

lukster · « **Reply #2 on:** June 06, 2006, 11:04:55 AM »

Tew Kewl. Wonder how many gal/mi he gets?

Gunslinger · « **Reply #3 on:** June 06, 2006, 11:15:09 AM »

That's cool in all but I can't see the jet engine producing any real thrust. THe intake is INSIDE the car and would quickly be starved of any real oxygen required to run the thing. I wonder if/how he compensates for that.

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #4 on:** June 06, 2006, 11:20:12 AM »

This guy is outa control, sure is next project going to be his kid's bike.

Good find.

Airscrew · « **Reply #5 on:** June 06, 2006, 11:39:02 AM »

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Originally posted by Gunslinger
That's cool in all but I can't see the jet engine producing any real thrust. THe intake is INSIDE the car and would quickly be starved of any real oxygen required to run the thing. I wonder if/how he compensates for that.

He could put a huge hood scoop on the front of the car, or hookup all the A/C vents in the car to the intake. You dont think with the windows down and doing 40-50 mph thats not sufficient amount of air?

Gunslinger · « **Reply #6 on:** June 06, 2006, 12:00:32 PM »

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Originally posted by Airscrew
He could put a huge hood scoop on the front of the car, or hookup all the A/C vents in the car to the intake. You dont think with the windows down and doing 40-50 mph thats not sufficient amount of air?

That might work. I don't know enough about jet engines to be honest. I just think it would be innefficient. I would have made some sort of scoop/duct that pushed air to the engine rather than relying on the windows.

Sandman · « **Reply #7 on:** June 06, 2006, 12:07:57 PM »

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Originally posted by Gunslinger
That's cool in all but I can't see the jet engine producing any real thrust. THe intake is INSIDE the car and would quickly be starved of any real oxygen required to run the thing. I wonder if/how he compensates for that.

Hmmm... he states that opening the windows and sunroof provides enough airflow.

indy007 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 06, 2006, 01:30:11 PM »

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Originally posted by Sandman
Hmmm... he states that opening the windows and sunroof provides enough airflow.

And it also snatches the flower from the vase on the dash.

I'd drive it

Wolfala · « **Reply #9 on:** June 06, 2006, 01:50:39 PM »

Just sent my brother a photo of the scooter b/c he has the exact same thing he uses for motor pacing while on his bike. Said I want to pace him with this - 60 mph on 1 jet...****.