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Ok whilst i really like the way they've done 'movie style' transforming on TV show budget, I think it would be far more plausible if Ki3t did a "C Button" and became a Mustang Convertible rather than the bending of the laws of physics to become an F150 in the scene where they jump into the back of it. Would have been nice to see the stunt people grabbing on and getting into the seats like in the old show

Not only did it change shape but the engine miraculously altered too, listen...

the last point there could be 'got around' if they did as in TOS and gave Ki3t its own unique engine sound and just used that all the time no matter what mode... (wouldnt be too hard even at this stage to post prod all the filmed episodes....) I can hear Ford now saying they want the cars to look/sound as standard as poss but we're talking AI/self driving and transforming here so wheres the 'standard' bit bout that..../??

I agree, though they gotta get use out of the pick up that for some reason is needed as apparently the regular car isn't able to traverse rough terrain. Besides, going from convertible to a regular hooded Mustang isn't as flashy.

pheonix_knight wrote:the last point there could be 'got around' if they did as in TOS and gave Ki3t its own unique engine sound and just used that all the time no matter what mode... (wouldnt be too hard even at this stage to post prod all the filmed episodes....) I can hear Ford now saying they want the cars to look/sound as standard as poss but we're talking AI/self driving and transforming here so wheres the 'standard' bit bout that..../??

In the pilot, didn't they explain though that KI3T runs on ordinary gasoline to get around the need for engineers working on complicated turbine systems when in the field? If so, I would then expect KI3T to sound more like a standard 'stang.

Plus, if KI3T 'transforms' into another vehicle, it would be appropriate that his sound does too. He wouldn't blend in too well if he was a V8 sounding Prius, would he?! This could be explained away as anharmonic synthesis if required...

Didnt the original KITT once say he was capable of running on 'any combustable fuel'???

Why can't the modern incarnation do the same, and whats 'less complicated' about an entire engine reforming itself??

Definitely want to see this!!!!

Well, it would be a little (okay, a lot) more difficult and dangerous to make a running jump into that convertible while it's moving than into a pick-up's flatbed. So maybe that was the better choice, heh.

the convertible pictured (nice job btw Sue) has a roll bar, so they couldve grabbed that.... i suspect it would be more painful than what appears to have happened to the occupants during the transformation from being in the back of a pick up to being in the driving seat of a 4 seater sports car...

Sue wrote:

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Definitely want to see this!!!!

And you will!, theres no way they wont put a convertible in the series, I bet 20$ they do. Nice photoshop Sue.

Matt.

Edit. Not only did that rhyme but its also my 200th post wahey!

weeezl wrote: Nice photoshop Sue.

Matt.

Edit. Not only did that rhyme but its also my 200th post wahey!

Thanks! And good job weeezl! I just passed 400 myself and I joined 2 months after you. I’m not sure if this means I should celebrate or seek professional help. Knight Riders Anonymous anyone?

Sue wrote:

weeezl wrote: Nice photoshop Sue.

Matt.

Edit. Not only did that rhyme but its also my 200th post wahey!

Thanks! And good job weeezl! I just passed 400 myself and I joined 2 months after you. I’m not sure if this means I should celebrate or seek professional help. Knight Riders Anonymous anyone?

Knight Riders Anonymous for sure! lol

Any word on that WD info yet?

Matt.

Sorry, I’m a perfectionist.
-Nope no word yet about WD, haven’t heard from MJ, sorry.
Oooh I just missed capturing the newest commercial, did anyone out there record last comic standing?

I'd much rather they used a convertible KITT and just dropped the idea of using an F150. It puts me off that they have a billion ads for Ford during the breaks, but in the show its even worse!

Gee someone put some real effort into that photoshop. Almost looks like its the same car!

You know,

When I fist saw this thread last night, I couldn't help but think that I'd seen a Mustang convertible without the roll bar a couple of years ago, and sure enough, it turns out that I had, and to make things even better, it was even a GT500 model.

Whilst the GT500KR doesn't have such a sibling at this point, I'm pretty sure that it'd only be a case of switching the hood, spoiler and wheels on the regular GT500 for ones from a KR if the people in charge chose to go the convertible route at some point.

Matt

Sue wrote:

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Sorry, I’m a perfectionist.
-Nope no word yet about WD, haven’t heard from MJ, sorry.
Oooh I just missed capturing the newest commercial, did anyone out there record last comic standing?

Me neither, I sent a msg to him through youtube a few days ago but no answer yet.

I read about the WD thing somewhere a week ago and Ive been looking for it ever since. I hope it doesnt turn out to be a mix-up with his Mio work

Using a F150 to jump into has a lot less risk of damage then jumping on top of 4 seats and potentially the stickshift.

Sue wrote:Oooh I just missed capturing the newest commercial, did anyone out there record last comic standing?

I do have it recorded, though at home! I've got my DVR to record all NBC primetime now. What was the commercial like? Shoot me a PM next time so I can upload it before work!