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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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http://gizmodo.com/5015266/shape+shifting-...s-made-of-cloth


Interesting and cool, but also wierd at the same time... =) I kind of like it.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:50 PM
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Just don't wash it with hot water or it'll shrink!
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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I had a shape shifting girlfriend once ...................and my friend had her twice JK ...Not !
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by nigxdoof' post='600182' date='Jun 10 2008, 11:42 PM
http://gizmodo.com/5015266/shape+shifting-...s-made-of-cloth


Interesting and cool, but also wierd at the same time... =) I kind of like it.
Very cool! Wow. Okay so this may never hit the street but I really like the concept and possibilities. I'm glad BMW is pushing the envelope and questioning common principles. Now could they just make my GPS talk to and set my clock?

While the silver looks cool I can't help but think about another German product that had skin made of iron oxide and aluminum-impregnated CAB.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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I am surprised. I read this story (w/video) on FoxNews.com yesterday afternoon.

Usually our member spy gurus are way, way on out on top of what the Bimmer people are doing.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:15 AM
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Just think, no more long afternoons detailing. Simply drop it in the washing machine, cool setting on the dryer and stretch it back over the frame...
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Wow.
Out of the box thinking. I am glad to see that it is still being done. That is where true innovation comes from.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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This Car realy neat! it shift and even blinks. Wierd but cool.
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Sign me up!
I'll buy one
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Old Jun 11, 2008 | 08:13 PM
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cool thats all COOL!
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