 Porsche convertible on Mythbusters, ...and they're not blowing it up! |
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| dbgriffith75 |
 Jun 17 2009, 08:00 PM
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TheGrif  Group: Members Posts: 509 Joined: 25-July 07 From: Iowa, USA Member No.: 7,945 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
It's on as I type this. Not sure what model, but they're using it to test the myth that if you're driving with the top down and it starts to rain, is it possible to drive fast enough that no rain gets in the cabin.
Be interesting to see how this turns out... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif) |
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| PBritain |
Jun 18 2009, 12:13 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 85 Joined: 23-June 06 From: Orange, CA Member No.: 6,293 |
this episode convinced me beyond doubt that they need to add a driver to their team. they always find these "pro instructors" that work for the police or fire department and they really aren't very good.
the "pro" spun going straight through water, AFTER he was back onto the dry road. now i am not saying something weird couldn't have happened but it seemed a bit, ehh. my point is, they do so much driving stuff a real full time driver should seem obvious. good episode though haha |
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| tomeric914 |
Jun 18 2009, 07:09 AM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(PBritain @ Jun 18 2009, 02:13 AM)  the "pro" spun going straight through water, AFTER he was back onto the dry road. now i am not saying something weird couldn't have happened but it seemed a bit, ehh. We all weren't there for the test and going from dry to wet (2" hour rainfall) to dry would certainly be a sudden change at 120 mph. a. Did he lift immediately after the rain causing the car to become unsettled? b. Was it all a stunt to scare the casual observer about hydroplaning? We'll never know... |
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dbgriffith75 Porsche convertible on Mythbusters Jun 17 2009, 08:00 PM
Mikey914 I know that I have driven fast enough with the top... Jun 17 2009, 08:20 PM Cheapsnake One way or the other those guys will find a way to... Jun 17 2009, 08:55 PM busmech I just wonder why they can drive 120mph to do a sh... Jun 17 2009, 08:58 PM
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I just wonder why they can drive 120mph to do a s... Jun 18 2009, 04:45 PM dbgriffith75 Sorry to disappoint you cheapsnake, but they didn... Jun 17 2009, 09:09 PM SirAndy
However, you'll probably fishtail, crash and ... Jun 17 2009, 09:35 PM dbgriffith75
However, you'll probably fishtail, crash and... Jun 17 2009, 10:00 PM Rand I got caught in the rain once, top at home. Stayed... Jun 17 2009, 09:39 PM jt914-6 They should have tested that myth with a 914. 914... Jun 17 2009, 09:52 PM Elliot Cannon
the "pro" spun going straight through ... Jun 18 2009, 01:35 PM johannes
must be a "Turbo" Twingo we don't h... Jun 18 2009, 03:50 AM SirAndy
must be a "Turbo" Twingo we don't ... Jun 18 2009, 11:18 AM Rick_Eberle I got caught in the rain with the top off on the w... Jun 18 2009, 06:03 AM Gunther I have raced in the rain many a times. Most times ... Jun 18 2009, 08:18 AM Gunther Just thougt I'd add this little Mythbuster :D ... Jun 18 2009, 08:39 AM Spoke It was raining like hell today and I was cruising ... Jun 18 2009, 09:39 AM bembry
It was raining like hell today and I was cruising... Jun 18 2009, 10:55 AM Cupomeat I forgot most of my Aero Eng schooling, but I reme... Jun 18 2009, 02:51 PM degreeoff I know I will hydroplane in my Scion XB if there i... Jun 18 2009, 03:38 PM |
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