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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 04:58 PM
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A buddy took this shot from his Corvette on the way to the Dragon last week after the Maggie Valley Corvette Show, it just looked freaky take a look at that front wheel must have been all the speed

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 05:12 PM
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Maybe CCW will adopt this design
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:34 PM
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I think the nose is entering warp speed shot

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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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NOw that's cool...
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That's what happens when you hit 1k HP to each wheel! Hope those are under warranty...
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Warp speed for sure...
Capt'n, I'm given ya all shee's got!

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Cool for sure!! I knew these cars were fast,but WOW!!!
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does anyone have a scientific explanation for this?
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does anyone have a scientific explanation for this?
Photoshop.
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Wonder how Tire Rack would balance that one.......
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Very pic.
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Originally Posted by kcbeagle
Warp speed for sure...
Capt'n, I'm given ya all shee's got!






Cool Pic!
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Photoshop.
No photoshop here I can't explain it pretty weird almost looks like it's melting. All I can say is the wheel looks normal again.
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You must be approaching the speed of light. Was your watch off when you got home?
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Let this be a lesson to all of us to make sure we keep our wheels/tires balanced!
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Must have hit the sound barrier!
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