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Did they turn Michael's trans-Am into KITT? I had thought that but KARR was made before him and he too is a Trans-Am.
Anyone have an idea?
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- Well from a production standpoint - they needed to save money and keep the story arc interesting. From a story standpoint keep in mind that KARR installed in let's just call it the "Knight 1000" for sake of example - the "Knight 1000" as a car had no flaws and many of those features were carried over to the "Knight 2000", with upgraded circuitry and whatnot. This would explain (from a story standpoint) why KARR in TDR looks and feels like KITT but has some alternative features such as alpha circuits/capacitors.Vincent wrote:Have to agree with you VK. While it could appear that Michael Long's Trans-Am was used to build the Knight 2000, the likely scenario was that Wilton used another one. Besides, they would need the car on-site with a body provided, so they could effectively fake his death.
Though why Wilton would want to make Kitt look - almost - exactly like Karr is something I've yet to understand.
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I recall in S1E08 - Trust Doesn't Rust - that Devon stated that Six Months before they found Michael Long, KI2T's prototype, KARR was first activated. So I believe that it's possible that Wilton was able to secure one of the very first editions of the 3rd Gen. Trans-Am to put KARR's CPU into, before realising they got the programming wrong. He had, after all, been able to rebuild his business empire after Tanya Walker almost tanked it, some years before, as was stated in the Pilot. So finance would not really be an issue for him. 2nd sentence onwards is own opinion of course.Lost Knight wrote:Regarding K.A.R.R.'s creation and his installment into the "Knight 1000" (or as I like to call prototype Knight 2000), I would say we're looking at a time period of no more than 6 months to a year before Wilton recruited Michael and had K.A.R.R. deactivated. Wilton had to screen Michael's performance as a cop and watch him closely for a period of time to get a feel for him, so when he selected the Trans Am, it was used experimentally with K.A.R.R. first. And that's not to mention that the 3rd generation Trans Am only came out that year anyway (as the Pilot was set in real time [August - September, 1982]).
- I believe I already stated that line/observation in a previous post.TurboBoostMan wrote:Michael's Trans Am wasnt KITT. KITT had started being build way before Michael got shot. I recall Devon saying, "It may look like your car, but in actuallity this vehicle is probably the most expensive car in the world." Meaning, that its not his Trans Am.
yes you are right Michael Long wasnt the first to be choosed it was ken franklin but CJ Jackson killed him. so basically K.A.R.R. and Ken Franklin was suppose to be the first?Iron KITT wrote:Interesting comments by everyone and some insightful ideas too.
My take on it has always been that I took for granted what Devon said, thats it not his actual car. Just remember by the time Michael was brought in Wilton was already building KITT. So chances are majority of the car was nearly finished by the time Michael underwent his make-over, hence why Wilton wanted around the clock shifts to finish it now that Michael is up and around of course his own clock running out.
KARR was already the T/A, which is an interesting theory that Wilton may have been observing Michael Long as a candidate, if I remember in Knight Of The Drones wasnt there a scene were Devon revealed Michael wasnt the only one being considered?. Been along time since I saw that episode, but am nearly sure it's brought up in some capacity.
Something simillar to Street Hawk, Norman observing Jessie and filming his motorbike skills to bring back to the government as a candidate, for Jessie, Norman opposed him as Jessie was considered to reckless and no regard for his own safety, while the government loved Jessie and his test pilot mentality.
So maybe Wilton had Michael Long under observation to see what he is made of, but ultimately Devons explination says it all.
I love all these types of theories as it breathes new life into a fans perspective vision of how they view the gaps or not as explained deatails in episodes, leaves room for imgaination.
Great ideas folkes.
That would contradict Wilton selecting the Trans Am body specifically to suit Michael's taste, as K.A.R.R. was fully operational at least 6 months before the events of "Knight Of the Phoenix."james olden wrote:yes you are right Michael Long wasnt the first to be choosed it was ken franklin but CJ Jackson killed him. so basically K.A.R.R. and Ken Franklin was suppose to be the first?
well, i'm sorry. i overlooked it.Victor Kros wrote:- I believe I already stated that line/observation in a previous post.TurboBoostMan wrote:Michael's Trans Am wasnt KITT. KITT had started being build way before Michael got shot. I recall Devon saying, "It may look like your car, but in actuallity this vehicle is probably the most expensive car in the world." Meaning, that its not his Trans Am.
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That would have been a bit obvious to the people that tried to kill Michael Long in the beginning. I am pretty sure that Wilton and/or Devon would have made sure to have Michael's Trans-Am moved out of the desert. As that car was registered to Michael Long, he couldn't drive that car. It would put him in danger. The people responsible for his "murder" were still out there, even after Tonya was killed. Devon makes it quite clear in KOTP that KITT was not made from Long's Trans-Am. I don't understand why people are still arguing over this. When I saw the pilot back in '82 at the age of 7 years old, I understood that Devon was telling him that it wasn't his car.BIGGUY007 wrote:I've always thought that KI2T was Michael Long's Trans-Am. Because if it isn't, wouldn't of Michael drive KITT to the desert location to pick M.A.L's Trans-Am.
Me either! Even after they're told that the creator of the show says it's not the same car, some people still don't get it.knightfever wrote:I don't understand why people are still arguing over this. When I saw the pilot back in '82 at the age of 7 years old, I understood that Devon was telling him that it wasn't his car.