My kind of trackday transportation

Bad-mofo · 09-10-2007, 05:41 PM

I wouldn't call it beautiful, but it's modern enough. It's not a manly pickup, let alone lifted ones, and yes, I'm aware of the rollerblading joke. And it's French. But...

1. It'd fit in my garage with 5 bikes
2. It doesn't have leaf springs and drives like a car during everyday commute.
3. Arguably it looks way sharper than "compact" Japanese pickups (primarily Tacoma) with all their exaggerated "ruggedness".
4. The interior has stylish controls designed to operating with bare hands, not cheap oversized dials to grab in [manure-covered] work gloves.

So what do you think? GMC once had a similar concept (sliding roof), but I think it belongs on the vehicle that size. Kangoo is and always been ugly, but do you like the idea in general? Something the size of the Element, lower, and relatively upscale without "rugged" exterior and "washable" interior you're supposed to cover with dirt, manure, puke, etc. An adult MPV.

Frankfurt 2007: Renault Kangoo Compact Concept - Autoblog

Fred S · 09-10-2007, 07:04 PM

Rear facing rear seats. Doesn't seem to be very suited for holding a converstation during the ride.

Do you mean you'd like this to get around on track days?

Bad-mofo · 09-10-2007, 09:07 PM

I think it'd hold a bike with the tailgate open; And can be a daily driver too. No 4-seat pickup truck would fit in my garage currently.

phydeaux · 09-10-2007, 09:21 PM

It's a Renault!!

pantablo · 09-11-2007, 02:32 AM

that overhead view is probably as open as it gets. looks unlikely to fit a bike with tailgate open.

Cyanide41 · 09-11-2007, 08:13 AM

There is no way you are getting a motorcycle in there!

JakeR1 · 09-11-2007, 09:14 AM

Maybe a rs-125....

ducriderwil · 09-11-2007, 01:10 PM

I've seen a 600cc bike fit in one of these before, but it's slightly bigger than the Renault though.

09-10-2007, 05:41 PM	#1
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	My kind of trackday transportation I wouldn't call it beautiful, but it's modern enough. It's not a manly pickup, let alone lifted ones, and yes, I'm aware of the rollerblading joke. And it's French. But... 1. It'd fit in my garage with 5 bikes 2. It doesn't have leaf springs and drives like a car during everyday commute. 3. Arguably it looks way sharper than "compact" Japanese pickups (primarily Tacoma) with all their exaggerated "ruggedness". 4. The interior has stylish controls designed to operating with bare hands, not cheap oversized dials to grab in [manure-covered] work gloves. So what do you think? GMC once had a similar concept (sliding roof), but I think it belongs on the vehicle that size. Kangoo is and always been ugly, but do you like the idea in general? Something the size of the Element, lower, and relatively upscale without "rugged" exterior and "washable" interior you're supposed to cover with dirt, manure, puke, etc. An adult MPV. Frankfurt 2007: Renault Kangoo Compact Concept - Autoblog

09-10-2007, 07:04 PM	#2
Fred S Canyon Carver Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Bikes: 07 Blue ZX-10R Age: 37 Posts: 797 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (34)	Rear facing rear seats. Doesn't seem to be very suited for holding a converstation during the ride. Do you mean you'd like this to get around on track days? __________________ http://www.myspace.com/bluezx10r

09-10-2007, 09:07 PM	#3
Bad-mofo Canyon Carver Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliso Viejo, CA Bikes: 03 R6, 04 R1, 06 450SMR Age: 37 Posts: 556 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (16)	I think it'd hold a bike with the tailgate open; And can be a daily driver too. No 4-seat pickup truck would fit in my garage currently. Last edited by Bad-mofo : 09-10-2007 at 10:06 PM.

09-10-2007, 09:21 PM	#4
phydeaux Moderator Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Bikes: 08 R1200GS/01 RC51 Age: 51 Posts: 1,112 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 3 (28)	It's a Renault!! __________________ Boycott shampoo, you shouldn't settle for anything less than 100% REAL poo!

09-11-2007, 02:32 AM	#5
pantablo Know It All Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: santa monica Posts: 431 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (10)	that overhead view is probably as open as it gets. looks unlikely to fit a bike with tailgate open. __________________ ------------ Pablo... www.pma-architect.com

09-11-2007, 08:13 AM	#6
Cyanide41 Know It All Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 489 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 4 (20)	There is no way you are getting a motorcycle in there! __________________ ..::JAMES::..

09-11-2007, 09:14 AM	#7
JakeR1 Club Racer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SD Bikes: '99 R1 "The Disintegrator" '07 R1, '04 R6 "Slow" Age: 25 Posts: 2,517 iTrader: (1) Rep Power: 5 (62)	Maybe a rs-125.... __________________ Just call me Matt... www.msf-usa.org

09-11-2007, 01:10 PM	#8
ducriderwil Spammer Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 9 iTrader: (0) Rep Power: 0 (10)	I've seen a 600cc bike fit in one of these before, but it's slightly bigger than the Renault though.

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