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Politics : Ask Michael Burke -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (122090)	4/16/2010 7:39:24 PM
From: GuinnessGuy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Mike, Must be a performance driven crowd. The Merc body 30% lighter than aluminum, while the Lexus says its body is 220 lbs lighter, if memory serves right(200 lbs+, anyway). They also tout its ability to absorb energy better, i.e. - it's safer, although I doubt that is why anyone buys a car like that. Then again, if you are buying one for your spoiled kids, then you might consider it a big plus. Also, they should have a lower center of gravity to help with tight cornering without worrying as much about rolling it over. craig

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (122090)	4/18/2010 10:29:50 AM
From: Pogeu Mahone	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

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To: Knighty Tin who wrote (122090)	4/18/2010 3:46:48 PM
From: GuinnessGuy	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 132070

Hi Mike, Maybe this answers the question: hi-mobile.net "Special editions start at $80,000; one sculpted gold-and-sapphire phone sold for more than $325,000" nytimes.com I still remember going to Houston on business in the early 80's and seeing guys wearing these gaudy watches encrusted with diamonds and gold wristbands. I guess this is the next step since watches seem to be out of favor. craig

To: Knighty Tin who wrote (122090)	4/21/2010 4:03:08 AM
From: GuinnessGuy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 132070

Mike, Here's a good recent article about high end cars taking to carbon fiber. I can't say that HXL will lead the pack, or regrettably be left behind, but this reminds me a lot of the data storage business back in 1996. Italian Model Goes on a High-Carbon Diet nytimes.com IMO it's just a matter of time before this migrates down to the high production autos/buses. Granted, it will take some years but I've never been one to go for the quicky(well, in investments, anyway <g>. Assuming you like the top down idea, do you have a better pick than HXL? Craig