Obama's Car Gets Stuck

saden1 · 05-23-2011, 01:25 PM

Man, all a terrorist has to do is put a speed bump in the way! What complete disaster considering they spent a ton of years and money getting this thing built and tested. Put a hydraulic system in that bitch and be sure to fire every single person that worked on building the car.

GMScud · 05-23-2011, 02:02 PM

Looks like it was the sharp angle of the ramp heading out into the street that did it. That's funny, but if that was a situation where the president needed to get out in a hurry for security purposes, he and his crew would have been in trouble.

Anyway, I'm guessing that's the last time that ever happens.

12thMan · 05-23-2011, 02:04 PM

RTÉ.ie Extra Video: US president is served a pint in Moneygall - Video - RTÉ News Player

I suspect they were thinking about Happy Hour and got excited.

firstdown · 05-23-2011, 02:49 PM

I'm surprised it does not have those air shocks so Obama could bounce the front.

Slingin Sammy 33 · 05-23-2011, 03:31 PM

Crazy. The State Dept. customized Suburbans are a far better option. I've seen them close up, pretty much a tank on a reinforced Suburban chassis. They really need to customize those for POTUS rather than that PoS in the video.

Agree design team should be fired.

cpayne5 · 05-23-2011, 03:53 PM

stretched wheelbase + low ground clearance = potential for high centering

Not a big deal, IMO. The presidential limousine is the most secure vehicle in the world.

mlmpetert · 05-23-2011, 04:42 PM

Doesnt seem like a big deal to me either..... Good thing this happend in Ireland and not India or something. Also even though a big ass SUV might make more sense i think this is a case of function following form. If the only priority was to protect the president his ride would probably look more like a batmobile, but the President needs to look good and come acorss as none threatening when he goes out.

Maybe like this:

Conquest Vehicles | Knight XV

firstdown · 05-23-2011, 04:44 PM

I heard he was carrying a copy of his health care bill and due to it weight it cause his limo to bottom out.

saden1 · 05-23-2011, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cpayne5

stretched wheelbase + low ground clearance = potential for high centering

Not a big deal, IMO. The presidential limousine is the most secure vehicle in the world.

It's a getaway car that can't getaway.

saden1 · 05-23-2011, 04:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Doesnt seem like a big deal to me either..... Good thing this happend in Ireland and not India or something. Also even though a big ass SUV might make more sense i think this is a case of function following form. If the only priority was to protect the president his ride would probably look more like a batmobile, but the President needs to look good and come acorss as none threatening when he goes out.

Maybe like this:

Conquest Vehicles | Knight XV

Damn, look at that beast next to a H2.

cpayne5 · 05-23-2011, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saden1

It's a getaway car that can't getaway.

No, it's a mobile castle.

cpayne5 · 05-23-2011, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mlmpetert

Doesnt seem like a big deal to me either..... Good thing this happend in Ireland and not India or something. Also even though a big ass SUV might make more sense i think this is a case of function following form. If the only priority was to protect the president his ride would probably look more like a batmobile, but the President needs to look good and come acorss as none threatening when he goes out.

Maybe like this:

Conquest Vehicles | Knight XV

The thing is based off of a GMC topkick. Until you step up to a Peterbilt or Kenworth, there really is no beefier vehicle it can be based off of. A Suburban, besides just ground clearance in this case, would be a step down.

Also, the presidential limo has pepper spray cannons that can be tasked when the crowd gets out of hand. Doesn't get much more Bat-Mobile than that.

A lot of the car is classified, so I'm sure there are many more tricks up its sleeve.

Mattyk · 05-23-2011, 08:59 PM

Daseal · 05-24-2011, 04:21 AM

Why is the price in pounds? Stop with your Brittish propoganda, Matty!

CRedskinsRule · 05-24-2011, 07:32 AM

creepiest thing: bottles of president's blood kept on board, just in case...

05-23-2011, 01:25 PM	#1
saden1 Eternally Legendary Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 33 Posts: 9,738	Obama's Car Gets Stuck Man, all a terrorist has to do is put a speed bump in the way! What complete disaster considering they spent a ton of years and money getting this thing built and tested. Put a hydraulic system in that bitch and be sure to fire every single person that worked on building the car. __________________ RG3, RGIII, RG三, RG३, RGγʹ, RGג, RG٣, RG๓, RG..., RG셋, RGԳ!

05-23-2011, 02:02 PM	#2
GMScud Swearinger Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Washington, DC Age: 34 Posts: 12,623	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck Looks like it was the sharp angle of the ramp heading out into the street that did it. That's funny, but if that was a situation where the president needed to get out in a hurry for security purposes, he and his crew would have been in trouble. Anyway, I'm guessing that's the last time that ever happens. __________________ Insert witty signature here

05-23-2011, 02:04 PM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,363	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck RTÉ.ie Extra Video: US president is served a pint in Moneygall - Video - RTÉ News Player I suspect they were thinking about Happy Hour and got excited.

05-23-2011, 02:49 PM	#4
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 49 Posts: 15,206	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck I'm surprised it does not have those air shocks so Obama could bounce the front.

05-23-2011, 03:31 PM	#5
Slingin Sammy 33 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 4,202	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck Crazy. The State Dept. customized Suburbans are a far better option. I've seen them close up, pretty much a tank on a reinforced Suburban chassis. They really need to customize those for POTUS rather than that PoS in the video. Agree design team should be fired. __________________ ...[If] an angel fairy came down and said, '[You can have anything]....you would like to own,' I wouldn't be surprised if you said a football club and particularly the Washington Redskins.'' — Jack Kent Cooke, 1996.

05-23-2011, 03:53 PM	#6
cpayne5 Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 3,804	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck stretched wheelbase + low ground clearance = potential for high centering Not a big deal, IMO. The presidential limousine is the most secure vehicle in the world. __________________ "It's not about what you've done, but what's been done for you."

05-23-2011, 04:42 PM	#7
mlmpetert Playmaker Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Richmond Posts: 3,208	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck Doesnt seem like a big deal to me either..... Good thing this happend in Ireland and not India or something. Also even though a big ass SUV might make more sense i think this is a case of function following form. If the only priority was to protect the president his ride would probably look more like a batmobile, but the President needs to look good and come acorss as none threatening when he goes out. Maybe like this: Conquest Vehicles \| Knight XV __________________ https://constitutionminute.hillsdale.edu/episode1

05-23-2011, 04:44 PM	#8
firstdown Living Legend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: chesapeake, va Age: 49 Posts: 15,206	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck I heard he was carrying a copy of his health care bill and due to it weight it cause his limo to bottom out.

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05-24-2011, 04:21 AM	#14
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 30 Posts: 8,058	Re: Obama's Car Gets Stuck Why is the price in pounds? Stop with your Brittish propoganda, Matty! __________________ Best. Player. Available.

05-24-2011, 07:32 AM	#15
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