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Old 12-19-2013, 08:58 AM
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Default off topic but had to post this as a friendly remimder to ALL of us to watch it.

I am pretty sure a lot of us have been guilty at least once for pushing it a bit too much. I for sure have done it more than once or twice (off the track). I will let the pics do the talking. No clue who's car this is btw or of the circumstances but just wanted to show what 180 mph and loss of control looks like. Prayers for whoever was in there and please guys/gals lets be careful out there (btw in not older neither).
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Old 12-19-2013, 09:25 AM
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Old 12-19-2013, 09:30 AM
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Some will say Zaino will fix that but I don't think so.
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Happens everyday somewhere in all kinds of cars, for all different reasons. Being careful may not help if some idiot texting hits you head-on.
Old 12-19-2013, 11:35 AM
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Apparently was going faster than their Guardian Angel.
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definite R title.
Old 12-19-2013, 12:49 PM
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It'll buff out!
Old 12-19-2013, 01:29 PM
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I don't get the needles. Are we to believe that the gages freeze at the point of impact? I would assume they'd all return to zero.

Maybe the Gov't enacted a new law - ifever the airbag deploys, freeze the evidence.

And the photos are from an insurance auction site?

"Can I get twenty-five? Twenty-five? Do I hear $20?"

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Old 12-19-2013, 02:09 PM
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I didn't see the engine in any of those pictures. Are they still looking for it?
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Oil pressure looks good!
Old 12-19-2013, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Jawnathin
Oil pressure looks good!
I said the same thing but all of the gauge's spec looked good befor that happen. It is a shame for sure.. Robert
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WOW, that is odd, how the gauges froze.
180MPH is about 265 feet per second.
Even the air hurts at that speed.....
Old 12-19-2013, 03:58 PM
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I thought the oil temp would be higher at that speed/rpm.
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Yes they do break!

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