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4,000 hp C7 takes flight in 200 mph wheelie

Old 06-23-2017, 07:58 AM
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Default 4,000 hp C7 takes flight in 200 mph wheelie

Just came across this news story. Here is a link to the video:

Old 06-23-2017, 08:17 AM
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Wow!
Old 06-23-2017, 08:22 AM
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This was posted not too long ago, and I think I made this same comment. The car in the other lane got very high up also and got on the brakes quickly. That turned out to be a great thing that he was already on the brakes, or this could have been terrible.

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Old 06-23-2017, 08:38 AM
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That'll buff right out...
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Old 06-23-2017, 09:51 AM
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Hope he had Xpel clear wrap on it.
Old 06-23-2017, 10:30 AM
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why don't these cars have wheelie bars??
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Old 06-23-2017, 11:08 AM
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That's what happens when you mix the Stage 4 spoiler and the Stage 2 front splitter.
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Old 06-23-2017, 11:10 AM
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Mine looks just like that! Yeah, right.
Old 06-23-2017, 11:19 AM
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Originally Posted by phrenetiK
why don't these cars have wheelie bars??
that was my initial thought
Old 06-23-2017, 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by phrenetiK
why don't these cars have wheelie bars??
x2. Can't add that much weight.

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Old 06-23-2017, 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by phrenetiK
why don't these cars have wheelie bars??
Ran out of money,couldn't afford one...
Old 06-23-2017, 02:27 PM
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He had the car in touring mode
Old 06-23-2017, 02:56 PM
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Cross wind maybe?
Old 06-23-2017, 06:43 PM
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Not enuff downforce. Plus whoever put on that front end needs some lessons.
Old 06-25-2017, 03:48 AM
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See, this is exactly why 460 HP is enough for me!!!!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...nly-460hp.html
Old 06-25-2017, 09:31 AM
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If that had been a Corporate jet aircraft, perfect rotation. That was expensive but could have been far worse. It landed right side up and the driver did a fantastic job getting it under control.

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