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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 03:17 PM
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I've joked about it. I think you'd be riding the rev limiter continuously though. If you could do it though, you'd be the driving master
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I've done it for 1 corner, but never on purpose.
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just thought i'd add to the number of "_______ in reverse" threads running right now (there's currently a speed in reverse and a parking in reverse thread).
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The good thing about it is you would finish last, butt first.
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The good thing about it is you would finish last, butt first.
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I got caught in the snow one time and the easiest way for me to get around the side streets was driving all the way in reverse. Was fun as hell!
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