I knew Sean had sold tiv 2 tiv 1 just kind of disappeared this just popped up in my suggestions on YouTube according to the comments he has ben looking for it
TIV1 coming out of retirement?
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Was thinking similarly, Andy. I would think it would be simpler and safer to just design a new one from scratch. Perhaps cost is the driving factor in revamping the old one, though.
Either way, they can withstand very high winds until the aerodynamic downforces are disrupted by flying debris (e.g., telephone poles, other vehicles or building materials) and the vehicle / occupants are hurled away. Using them for hail protection, against weak landspouts, as a last resort or for drama they are great, but not for actually trying to penetrate a violent tornado. I think it's important people realize this -- it's not safe to ride out a tornado in a vehicle. When Phil Henry built the first TIV in the mid-90's, we discussed this at great length, to avoid being over confident.
Remember when both the TIV2 and Dominator were tested for ability to remain stable in the face of 200+ mph winds by the Mythbusters?
TIV2 didn't move, although a door popped open. That's definitely not good.
TIV2 didn't move, although a door popped open. That's definitely not good.
Yes... but the test was on stable, flat ground under perfect conditions with no airborne debris or spaces underneath to upset the downforce. I don't think it would always be possible to find perfect conditions while chasing. Nor do I think the body would hold up when hit by a telephone pole traveling at over 200 mph.
So I did a little digging and Facebook stalking so apparently the same people who bought tiv 2 have tiv 1 also part of the same group that had the tour accident and Sean is planning on building a three
Seems to me that there might be a little bit of a publicity thing going on here
Seems to me that there might be a little bit of a publicity thing going on here
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I've had some past issues with the rolling coffins parked in highway travel lanes when chasing. I'm not sure why. I might have to build a road-clearing bulldozer and call it the "EXTERMINATOR."
There is a guy on Facebook who bought TIV 1 and is restoring it. Can't remember a name but I can try to look for it if you guys want. It was in really rough shape. it's going to need some serious work done to it to even get it running. The interior is nothing short of a mess. I guess it's kind of expected when you leave an old ford with a redneck style custom job on a farm in Kansas for god knows how long.
Is it going to mysteriously explode on contact with the ground like Jonas' SUV did in Twister?