20-04-2008, 09:22 PM
|
#1 (permalink)
| | Loyal Member Road burner
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dalvík, Iceland
Posts: 259
|  Peel P50
So I just watched the Top Gear show where they have the Peel P-50. I would like to have this car just to have some fun with it. I would take it to the shows and cruises. So what do you think about these cars?
__________________
The point is not to participate but to make a fool out of yourself | 
|  | |
20-04-2008, 09:25 PM
|
#2 (permalink)
| | Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST
Posts: 1,522
| Re: Peel P50
Never heard of it - what is it? | |
| | |
21-04-2008, 06:28 AM
|
#3 (permalink)
| | Administrator Torque King Car: A3 1.8T Sport
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deal, Kent UK
Posts: 6,765
| Re: Peel P50
Its the smallest car in the world. http://www.bbc.co.uk/isleofman/conte..._feature.shtml
That was the episode where Jeremy drove one to work, and stayed in it all day long. Now he's a pretty big bloke and it seemed to work for him. 
__________________
I got complimented on my driving today. There was a little note on the windscreen; it said 'Parking Fine.' | 
| | |
21-04-2008, 01:38 PM
|
#4 (permalink)
| | Very Senior Member The Torque Meister Car: 1999 Civic Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northampton, England
Posts: 1,105
| Re: Peel P50
Personally I wouldn't drive one, but I suppose you could fit some 5 inch rims to it, a small body kit and then put half an amp in the boot.
__________________
The excitement of going fast is like nothing else. | |
| | |
21-04-2008, 05:37 PM
|
#5 (permalink)
| | Loyal Member Road burner
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dalvík, Iceland
Posts: 259
| Re: Peel P50
I wouldn't use it for daly uses but I would use it just for fun, if I could get into it. I don't know how tall Jeremy is but I am just over 190 cm so it may be a bit tough
__________________
The point is not to participate but to make a fool out of yourself | |
| | |
21-04-2008, 07:52 PM
|
#6 (permalink)
| | Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST
Posts: 1,522
| Re: Peel P50
I'm over 195cm and wouldn't fancy one of those things even if I was 165cm | |
| | |
22-04-2008, 02:52 AM
|
#7 (permalink)
| | Very Senior Member The Torque Meister Car: 1999 Civic Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northampton, England
Posts: 1,105
| Re: Peel P50
Jeremy Clarkson is no midget and even he managed to fit inside one of those!!! I'm sure you can do it Hansi!! I've gotta admit that one of those cars would look good in your garage.....tucked inside the top draw! Lol!
__________________
The excitement of going fast is like nothing else. | |
| | |
22-04-2008, 01:13 PM
|
#8 (permalink)
| | Moderator Torque Junkie Car: VW Bora (184.6bhp)
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lockerbie, SW Scotland
Posts: 2,073
| Re: Peel P50
clarkson is around 6' 6-7" (197-200cm)
__________________ -6 at half 8 in the morning.
Get out in your cars global warming isnt working yet  | |
| | |
22-04-2008, 04:47 PM
|
#9 (permalink)
| | Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST
Posts: 1,522
| Re: Peel P50
Still won't get me one of those | |
| | |
22-04-2008, 05:56 PM
|
#10 (permalink)
| | Loyal Member Road burner
Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dalvík, Iceland
Posts: 259
| Re: Peel P50
I would...I could even put it in my dorm room over the winters or just up on a shelf in the garage like you pointed out Prince
But I haven't been able to find one of those for sale...
__________________
The point is not to participate but to make a fool out of yourself | |
| | |
22-04-2008, 06:04 PM
|
#11 (permalink)
| | Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST
Posts: 1,522
| Re: Peel P50
Still not convinced..............  | |
| | |
22-04-2008, 06:25 PM
|
#12 (permalink)
| | Very Senior Member The Torque Meister Car: 1999 Civic Coupe
Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northampton, England
Posts: 1,105
| Re: Peel P50
Quote:
Originally Posted by HDi fun  Still not convinced.............. | Gonna wait for the diesel version?
Just read that the P50 has 4.5 bhp! Beast!
__________________
The excitement of going fast is like nothing else. | |
| | |
22-04-2008, 07:50 PM
|
#13 (permalink)
| | Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST
Posts: 1,522
| Re: Peel P50
Something like that, yeah. Imagine that, single cylinder 2 stroke diesel. That'll bring noise, vibration and general harshness to new heights of distinction.
Perhaps Malc could offer some assistance here. Probably have to fit an outboard flywheel. | |
| | |
23-04-2008, 06:47 AM
|
#14 (permalink)
| | Administrator Torque King Car: A3 1.8T Sport
Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Deal, Kent UK
Posts: 6,765
| Re: Peel P50
You could use the flywheel from one of your sons toy cars
__________________
I got complimented on my driving today. There was a little note on the windscreen; it said 'Parking Fine.' | |
| | |
23-04-2008, 07:18 AM
|
#15 (permalink)
| | Moderator The Torque Meister Car: Peugeot 406
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SOUTH EAST
Posts: 1,522
| Re: Peel P50
They're a bit old for them now. Less than six years and elder one will be taking to the road!!!!! 'kin' hell - that's worrying. | |
| | | Thread Tools | | | | Display Modes |  Linear Mode | 
Posting Rules
| You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off | | | All times are GMT. The time now is 06:04 AM. | Search
|
