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GREENI



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Supacat wrote:
Barbie Doll syndrome


Laughing
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GREENI



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In fact, I used to run a Westfield as a 'daily'...why?
Why the hell not !!!!
The only practical thing about a Westfield is the impracticality! So I don't see a massive issue of running this Nomad.
Pointless, but why not?
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me having a seven seat Defender is pointless as only live 2 miles from work and use the wifes small 4x4 on the weekend.
I love Pointless Very Happy
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Supacat wrote:
Interested to know why you think that Jimbob.

There's always been a market in the UK for vehicles with no doors, roof or windscreen and I'm guessing that most of the owners don't live on the huge country estates you suggest they should.


But this thing is built for 100mph + over very rough terrain, It would be a VERY limited play toy in this country,It would be like using a formula 1 car to go shopping in.
You could use it easily for "green laning",.but is it worth it??
Yeah,f**k it, I could send my Ferrari 250 gto to do my shopping!! Pov.spec,ftw. 2006, 110,TD5.
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Supacat



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Nice walkaround video here:

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/car-news/vide...67148.html

Not seen any of the major reviewers doing a first drives yet...can't be far off though...
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Supacat



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Good article and video here:

http://www.topgear.com/car-news/big-reads/...riel-nomad


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Supacat



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Ariel Nomad vs Range Rover Sport SVR

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http://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-d...-vs-rr-svr
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Supacat



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Ariel Nomad vs Bowler Defender & others...


More raw footage will be posted here in the next few weeks:
https://www.facebook.com/evomagazine/
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Wonderful video. Thanks for posting, Supercat.

These Defender Challenge 90´s and this marvelous Bowler special have done wonders for the image of the Defender, Unfortunately about ten years too late to matter, but commendable, never the less.

An event where they compete side by side for the flag, 1970´s rally cross (Lydden Hill) style, would be real entertainment. The carnage. Shocked Shocked Shocked 1998 Tdi 90 SW,
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Post #501273 6th Feb 2016 1:27pm
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Supacat



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Driving the Ariel Nomad to the top of Mont Ventoux
in Winter...

https://www.topgear.com/car-news/top-gear-...d-mountain


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Supacat



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This looks interesting:


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https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/new-car...y-showcase

"Leading automotive engineering firm BorgWarner has converted an Ariel Nomad off-roader into a fully electric vehicle.

The one-off machine was produced as a showcase for electric powertrain technology developed by the US company and its partners. It swaps the 235bhp Honda-built 2.5-litre petrol engine usually found in the Nomad for an electric system that uses two motors to deliver a total of 268bhp.

The converted Nomad is rear-wheel drive, with each motor independently driving a rear wheel through two separate eDriveGear gear sets managed by torque vectoring. BorgWarner says the set-up offers “more power and durability”. The motors draw power from a liquid-cooled 350V 30kWh power pack.

BorgWarner says the machine’s extensive use of torque vectoring through the electric powertrain improves steering response, and allows for regenerative braking to extend range.

The British-built Nomad was chosen for the project in part because the open-top design makes it easy for BorgWarner’s team to easily install and remove components, and it is purely intended as a one-off showcase.

Kahan Yilmaz, BorgWarner’s tech boss, said the converted Nomad was a “high-voltage demonstration” that “gives us a fantastic tool to showcase our extensive capabilities, collaborate with industry partners and evaluate current and future technology at a system level”.

Ariel was not involved in the project, and is currently working on a fully electric machine of its own: a 1180bhp supercar."

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OK, I have ordered one of these. After a 12 month wait, it arrives in February next year. Added Ohlins, Alcans and a Supercharger.

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I VERY>........ nearly bought a Nomad last year, BUT then remembered in years gone by driving to Otterburn, Brecon, salisbury with no doors, windscreen, body work, set off in normal attire, Then donned goggles, shemagh, helmet, gore tex bivi bag, then doss bag, as it got progressively wet, colder and the novelty wore off very quick.....

Lobbing egg sarnies, custard creams and yoghurts at each other driving up the Mtwy was always fun, especially as the Police would get caught in the cross fire as they tended to get involved in the convoy, mostly to try and slow us down.... DEFENDER XS CSW 08 TONGA GREEN
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Supacat



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wildrover wrote:
OK, I have ordered one of these. After a 12 month wait, it arrives in February next year. Added Ohlins, Alcans and a Supercharger.


Sounds like a very nice spec. It seems to be a very well engineered vehicle and the cockpit looks a very exciting place to be. I love the race/technical feel of the dash surround.


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Was it actually just 12 months from order to delivery, I thought I'd seen figures quoting a longer lead time?
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Supacat



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chalky wrote:
I VERY>........ nearly bought a Nomad last year, BUT then remembered in years gone by driving to Otterburn, Brecon, salisbury with no doors, windscreen, body work, set off in normal attire, Then donned goggles, shemagh, helmet, gore tex bivi bag, then doss bag, as it got progressively wet, colder and the novelty wore off very quick.....


I'm guessing you have never really been into motor cycles or sailing either?

Enjoyment certainly is improved if you dress appropriately


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