-pops- Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 The Malaysian carmaker Proton has announced plans to develop an "Islamic car", designed for Muslim motorists.Proton is planning on teaming up with manufacturers in Iran and Turkey to create the unique vehicle.The car could boast special features like a compass pointing to Mecca and a dedicated space to keep a copy of the Koran and a headscarf.From click here.Particularly interesting is the compass pointing to Mecca I always understood that a compass pointed to magnetic North. The relative direction and position of Mecca will change depending on where the vehicle is located - which makes the concept totally futile.With the other revolutionary idea of a dedicated space to keep a copy of the Koran and a headscarf Most cars already have a covered space often called the glove box which would be ideal for this use.Not April 1st again is it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 pops with modern technology wouldn't a gyroscopic compass do the trick, provided the battery never went flat? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 Just thought of a snag with the gyro compass. A Sat Nav could do the trick though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catgate Posted November 11, 2007 Report Share Posted November 11, 2007 I was disappointed to note, when I saw the item on Ceefax or somewhere, that they had totally omitted any dedicated storage for bombs and small arms. Presumably there will be a towing bracket for the rocket launcher trailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andsome Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I was disappointed to note, when I saw the item on Ceefax or somewhere, that they had totally omitted any dedicated storage for bombs and small arms. Presumably there will be a towing bracket for the rocket launcher trailer.Now that does sound more like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanHo Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 From what I understand the idea is to produce a very simple and basic form of transport that emulates arab tradition.It will have blacked out windows with a small slit for the driver to see through.It will stop 5 times a day and face Mecca for petrol (spiritual renewal)It will come in only two colours - black or camelWomen will be banned from driving itMen will be allowed to own four - but must drive them equallyYou will not be allowed to put a cover on the exhaust pipeEvery year there will be a set period when you are not allowed to drive it during daylight hoursIt will not have any headlights to deter forward visionetc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doug Posted November 12, 2007 Report Share Posted November 12, 2007 I think we need to be a bit careful, here, chaps or we could have a religious problem on our hands (PC correctness and all that)! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir T Fireball Posted November 16, 2007 Report Share Posted November 16, 2007 Why not a Muslim car? They already made one especially to accommodate Andsome's head.... :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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