Goodbye Ebony 377

[Art]

Velvis... how about #377 becomes Austin Robot Technology's 2nd robot-VX?
We will be competing in DARPA's Urban Challenge, and think having a 2nd robot
would help with testing individually and traffic interactions... plus if one of them
is crashed into at the semi-finals we are allowed to replace with 2nd robot.

What do you think? Is it too late?

We may find some body shop in Austin that can do the mechanical repairs, without
making it perfect (it's a robot, doesn't have to be perfect).

[Velvis]

Joe_Black has first right of refusal, but your offer is very interesting. It takes $4000 and you arrange pick up/delivery to equal ins co. offer. Tempus fugit - PM with an offer. Robot 377, hmmmm...

velvis

[Art]

Fair enough, we'll wait on Joe_Black's answer.

[Velvis]

Joe would like to turn it into a rallymobile a la Paris-Dakaar and is trying to figure out shipping options. This might get it on the Speed channel. You want to make it autonomous and let it crash into stuff on the Science channel. I say LET THE GAMES BEGIN!
Seriously, I've spoken to Joe, he's aware of the time crunch, trying to find shipping options, but he would give it up if you want it. Make me an offer.

velvis

[Art]

Velvis - we've given this more thought and have decided not to buy it. We are applying for funding on this project and have decided to defer the expense of a 2nd VX until and if we get funded. We'll look for #377 on the Speed channel. Good luck in your search for a replacement. I tend to keep cars longer and put more money into them than makes sense financially... we get attached to them, like an old pet.

[Joe_Black]

Well, this is the great thing about this community. "377" gets a new lease on life and the Dragon finds a good home. Can y'all just feel the love?

[Velvis]

Cut down in the prime of life. Snatched from glory. 377 is pinin' for the fjords. She's bereft of spirit, shuffled off the mortal coil, kicked the bucket, run down the curtain and joined the bleedin' choir invisible. This is an EX-