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| KaptKaos |
 Jan 31 2008, 02:37 PM
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Its about that kid that launched the M5 off the runway and died. Evidently, he was on a forum, not unlike this one. The M5 board seems to be down right now. Since I can't read the forum, and see what people were posting, I'll need to wait until it's online. But I can't help but think that maybe someone could have reasoned with him not to drive so fast. Terribly sad. |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Feb 1 2008, 01:15 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
QUOTE Cars are dangerous. Period. Although this was mega-stupid. Lots of people die from going too fast in their cars. People are dangerous, cars are indifferent. My parents allowed me to buy a Go-cart (paper route) and probably saved my life. LA...ya know. The best thing I ever did was to get a 914. The handling and brakeing saved my life a few times. I think it is an ideal car for a kid. Under powered, Great handling, great brakes and fun. But that just me... |
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| yenningComity |
Feb 1 2008, 07:37 PM
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[quote] The best thing I ever did was to get a 914. The handling and brakeing saved my life a few times. I think it is an ideal car for a kid. Under powered, Great handling, great brakes and fun. But that just me... [/quote] I don't think I can agree with that. The 914 is underpowered, but it doesn't give you warning about when you push it too far. I would say the best cars for a kid are underpowered fwd imports. They are cheap to run, easy to maintain, and a little more subdued when it comes to handling. At 16, just the mere fact of paying attention to the road is too much for most. |
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KaptKaos This is really sobering. Jan 31 2008, 02:37 PM
jasons My brother has the M6 version of that car. I can... Jan 31 2008, 02:47 PM Brando I know it's sad and all... But what a fucking ... Jan 31 2008, 02:48 PM KaptKaos Valid points.
My reason for posting this was th... Jan 31 2008, 02:51 PM 356 I wouldn't give a kid any type of performance ... Jan 31 2008, 03:06 PM hydroliftin One of my other cars is a Ford Focus. Back in 200... Jan 31 2008, 04:24 PM championgt1 Anyone can get in a car a GO fast. It takes experi... Jan 31 2008, 04:29 PM scotty b This kids bragadocious attitude reminds me alot of... Jan 31 2008, 07:36 PM So.Cal.914 Bummer...Just bummer. Jan 31 2008, 07:56 PM yenningComity Well, I am almost 21 and my most powerful car is 1... Jan 31 2008, 08:15 PM scotty b Sounds like to me you were brought up right. Congr... Jan 31 2008, 08:22 PM Sleepin Pretty sad....I don't know too much to say oth... Jan 31 2008, 08:42 PM dgw :agree:
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What happened to the driver's side airb... Jan 31 2008, 11:29 PM So.Cal.914
Rick,
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Rick,
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how fast would your beetle go
about 160 km/h wi... Feb 2 2008, 01:04 PM carr914 Is it a coincidence that so many Carrera GT are wr... Feb 2 2008, 01:41 PM Pat Garvey Kids are stupid (particularly males)!
I was 1... Feb 2 2008, 09:27 PM Lou W I have to agree that alot of us have done dumb thi... Feb 2 2008, 10:05 PM rick 918-S We all did stupid stuff when we were kids. The poi... Feb 2 2008, 11:11 PM jd74914
Any kid with a ticket is seriously not mature eno... Feb 3 2008, 12:01 AM Dr. Roger This really is a call to arms to support our membe... Feb 3 2008, 12:38 AM |
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