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Le Mans Master
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From: La La land cali
St. Jude Donor '09
I agree that we must all respect these cars for their extreme power and constant taunting and the constant challenge for displays of power.
But to say "you lacked the proper skills" will come back to haunt you when and if (God forbid) something happens to you.
We are NOT perfect regardless of our constant struggle to be.
No?
Does this mean that the professional race track/quarter mile driver lacked proper skills when he wrecks? Does this also mean the mechanics lacked proper skills when a motor breaks?
Or do we just simply learn from our mistakes-
And other's?
I personally am happy you are alive and well and will live to see/drive another day with some good (bad?) experience and expertise under your belt.
Tom
Burning Brakes
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From: Kansas City area
Always good to hear there were no injuries to people. Still hurts to wreck your baby. Best remedy is to get that baby repaired as quickly as possible!
Looks like you are taking the expected amount of crap from the many professional race car drivers who frequent this forum. I think I'm a good driver, but I'm certainly not God's gift to driving. It's difficult to NEVER push a Vette beyond the limits of total control. I leave the Active Handling on just for those occasions.
Looks like you are taking the expected amount of crap from the many professional race car drivers who frequent this forum. I think I'm a good driver, but I'm certainly not God's gift to driving. It's difficult to NEVER push a Vette beyond the limits of total control. I leave the Active Handling on just for those occasions.
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From: I love you & miss you Linda
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I hate hearing about someone wrecking their Vette. Whatever the reason. What I hate more is a holier than thou attitude from people who have to rub it in. I'm sure the last thing this poor dude wants to read is that he lacks skills, or hes a boy playin with a mans toy or some other cliche that only tends to rub salt into the wound.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Honestly, what good does this post do for ANYONE and why would anyone post proof they can't handle a car like a Corvette.
By posting, he opened himself up to hear all opinions. I have no sympathy for him...
When someone like this (that can get a car, so he says, 4 feet in the air, alone on the road) and wreck the car hurts or worse yet kills a friend or family member of yours, you'll feel differently, trust me....
One other thing, you say "It can happen to the best of us." What this guy did will NEVER happen to me...... Guaranteed. I know how to drive and handle a car, I respect the cars capabilitiies and respect others on the road, and I know Physics and how it applies to driving.
Last edited by Glennm27; Dec 16, 2007 at 12:42 PM.
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I agree that we must all respect these cars for their extreme power and constant taunting and the constant challenge for displays of power.
But to say "you lacked the proper skills" will come back to haunt you when and if (God forbid) something happens to you.
We are NOT perfect regardless of our constant struggle to be.
No?
Does this mean that the professional race track/quarter mile driver lacked proper skills when he wrecks? Does this also mean the mechanics lacked proper skills when a motor breaks?
Or do we just simply learn from our mistakes-
And other's?
I personally am happy you are alive and well and will live to see/drive another day with some good (bad?) experience and expertise under your belt.
Tom
But to say "you lacked the proper skills" will come back to haunt you when and if (God forbid) something happens to you.
We are NOT perfect regardless of our constant struggle to be.
No?
Does this mean that the professional race track/quarter mile driver lacked proper skills when he wrecks? Does this also mean the mechanics lacked proper skills when a motor breaks?
Or do we just simply learn from our mistakes-
And other's?
I personally am happy you are alive and well and will live to see/drive another day with some good (bad?) experience and expertise under your belt.
Tom
As Glenn has stated, if all he wanted was a
then maybe he should not have posted. Bottom line is apparently no one got hurt which is a good thing.
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From: La La land cali
St. Jude Donor '09
For him to "learn from our mistakes" he first has to admit he made a mistake. I am not saying I am a professional driver although I have received lots of training due to my job. I can tell you that I am mature enough to not put myself or my car in a situation to make it go 4' off the ground (ruling out any second car's actions).
As Glenn has stated, if all he wanted was a then maybe he should not have posted. Bottom line is apparently no one got hurt which is a good thing.
As Glenn has stated, if all he wanted was a
then maybe he should not have posted. Bottom line is apparently no one got hurt which is a good thing.I did not really read into the "four feet off the ground" part. That is where ignorance seems to take over and the driver opens himself up to ridicule by thousands of seasoned drivers. I was also not thoroughly reading the post.
Personally, I could sit and drill every professional driver and HP mechanic for days on end just to increase my knowledge about these fantastic automobiles. Every day I have a new apreciation for my car.
Will this EVER end?
I hope not. And I still agree, at least he is alive and kickin' and did not hurt an innocent bystander/driver.
I am not sure if he has to openly admit he made a mistake to realize that he has made one. Maybe that is something that we are demanding because of his open willingness to post?
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Burning Brakes
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From: Cincinnati OH
. Just a way of getting some kicks and entertainment out of unconsoling and clever responses. I don't know why this this Corvette's unfortunate end was brought to our attention and with out any more details I don't care. If some of the other guys think that I or anyone else is being too insensitive toward the driver, then here you go OP, Merry Christmas...
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From: KY
I hate hearing about someone wrecking their Vette. Whatever the reason. What I hate more is a holier than thou attitude from people who have to rub it in. I'm sure the last thing this poor dude wants to read is that he lacks skills, or hes a boy playin with a mans toy or some other cliche that only tends to rub salt into the wound.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
Heres a cliche for ya..."There but for the grace of God go I". It can happen to the best of us. How bout just giving the guy a pat on the back and a couple of comforting words. SHEESH!!!
Sorry for your trouble man. Good luck with the repairs.
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From: Louisville Kentucky
Its threads like these that make me apprieciate my A4, with no engine mods. The car is damn fast enough that it will outrun most of the stuff out there and I know this, so I'm not tempted to find out. Anyway, it's better to have some dangerous idiot think he has a faster car than you that to go WOT and remove all doubt.
There are two types of experienced drivers out there:
1. The one who can bring his car under control with ease from what would have been a disastrous accident for the rest of us.
2. The one who is smart enough not to push his ride to the point where he would have to know how to get out of that potential disastrous accident.
I'm a number 2'er for life.
There are two types of experienced drivers out there:
1. The one who can bring his car under control with ease from what would have been a disastrous accident for the rest of us.
2. The one who is smart enough not to push his ride to the point where he would have to know how to get out of that potential disastrous accident.
I'm a number 2'er for life.
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From: La La land cali
St. Jude Donor '09
Its threads like these that make me apprieciate my A4, with no engine mods. The car is damn fast enough that it will outrun most of the stuff out there and I know this, so I'm not tempted to find out. Anyway, it's better to have some dangerous idiot think he has a faster car than you that to go WOT and remove all doubt.
There are two types of experienced drivers out there:
1. The one who can bring his car under control with ease from what would have been a disastrous accident for the rest of us.
2. The one who is smart enough not to push his ride to the point where he would have to know how to get out of that potential disastrous accident.
I'm a number 2'er for life.
There are two types of experienced drivers out there:
1. The one who can bring his car under control with ease from what would have been a disastrous accident for the rest of us.
2. The one who is smart enough not to push his ride to the point where he would have to know how to get out of that potential disastrous accident.
I'm a number 2'er for life.
very well statedI may have to forego the #2...
I am a #5?
I also am beginning to wonder about the
theory. Could be hittin' the nail on the head...Nonetheless; by way of his B.S.,I have learned a few things
And that, to me, is priceless
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From: here today gone to ....
One other thing, you say "It can happen to the best of us." What this guy did will NEVER happen to me...... Guaranteed. I know how to drive and handle a car, I respect the cars capabilitiies and respect others on the road, and I know Physics and how it applies to driving.[/QUOTE]
Yeh, good luck with all that.
Yeh, good luck with all that.
