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| MDG |
 Dec 2 2013, 07:44 PM
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QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 2 2013, 08:36 PM)  You don't have to tell me that twice - I was once Married to a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Whatever the outcome and cause, it's a sad story. I only knew this actor from the movie where Jessica Alba was snorkelling in a bikini. I'll admit it. But he seemed like a decent guy who did decent things. I honestly hope they both died on impact when the car slammed into the light pole and were gone before the fire started. The alternative is just too awful to consider. |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 2 2013, 09:13 PM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,257 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 2 2013, 05:34 PM) I'm calling BS on that - at 40-45mph, you don't knock over a Light Pole, a Tree, rip the Car in half (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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| rick 918-S |
Dec 2 2013, 09:18 PM
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Hey nice rack! -Celette Group: Members Posts: 21,012 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Now in Superior WI Member No.: 43 Region Association: Northstar Region 
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 2 2013, 09:13 PM) QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 2 2013, 05:34 PM) I'm calling BS on that - at 40-45mph, you don't knock over a Light Pole, a Tree, rip the Car in half (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) No matter the speed it's a bad deal. Could be any one of us at one of our events. |
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| Woody |
Dec 2 2013, 09:59 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(MDG @ Dec 2 2013, 03:52 PM) QUOTE(Woody @ Dec 2 2013, 03:44 PM) not sure I want to know where you found that. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) I am very concerned with you david. I think we need to have an intervention. No, Woody. That's an excerpt from the book Dave is writing. David claims he is an anthropologist. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mellow.gif) He's been trying to recruit a proof reader for years now. So far, no takers. Apparently the pay is free room and board if you're interested. QUOTE(MDG @ Dec 2 2013, 07:44 PM) QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 2 2013, 08:36 PM) You don't have to tell me that twice - I was once Married to a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Whatever the outcome and cause, it's a sad story. I only knew this actor from the movie where Jessica Alba was snorkelling in a bikini. I'll admit it. But he seemed like a decent guy who did decent things. I honestly hope they both died on impact when the car slammed into the light pole and were gone before the fire started. The alternative is just too awful to consider. Hopefully the impact ended them. Being certified on this car and having intimate knowledge of the construction, this was not a 45 mph oopsie. This was at least 100 mph. The tree the car is resting against is after it took out a light pole. I'm thinking 120 mph. QUOTE(rick 918-S @ Dec 2 2013, 09:18 PM) QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 2 2013, 09:13 PM) QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 2 2013, 05:34 PM) I'm calling BS on that - at 40-45mph, you don't knock over a Light Pole, a Tree, rip the Car in half (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) No matter the speed it's a bad deal. Could be any one of us at one of our events. Yes but most of our cars aren't that fast. |
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| iamchappy |
Dec 2 2013, 10:05 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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Add a 1 to it would be more like it.. if it was true, it would never pass a 10 mph bumper test, sorry i aint buying it..... RIP |
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| Woody |
Dec 2 2013, 10:08 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
QUOTE(MDG @ Dec 2 2013, 07:44 PM) QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 2 2013, 08:36 PM) You don't have to tell me that twice - I was once Married to a (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Whatever the outcome and cause, it's a sad story. I only knew this actor from the movie where Jessica Alba was snorkelling in a bikini. I'll admit it. But he seemed like a decent guy who did decent things. I honestly hope they both died on impact when the car slammed into the light pole and were gone before the fire started. The alternative is just too awful to consider. I did enjoy his movies and was a fan. Jessica Alba in a bikini was hard not to like. Shame aboot that coke head blonde girl though. |
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| bulitt |
Dec 3 2013, 08:18 AM
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Achtzylinder Group: Members Posts: 4,189 Joined: 2-October 11 Member No.: 13,632 Region Association: South East States |
No fuel cell in these cars?
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 3 2013, 11:06 AM
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QUOTE(bulitt @ Dec 3 2013, 06:18 AM) No fuel cell in these cars? No. |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 3 2013, 11:07 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,098 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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Someone brought up a good point this morning.
610HP pushing against an immovable object (tree) might tear the car in half. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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| Maltese Falcon |
Dec 3 2013, 02:10 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,068 Joined: 14-September 04 From: Mulholland SoCal Member No.: 2,755 Region Association: None |
According to an interview on our local knx1070 news station, Jim Torp and his son were the first responders to the CGT. They were able to get 7 extinguishers into the firey wreck, but the inferno couldn't be put down. These guys jumped right into harms way risking their lives to save the 2 men. Another responder was briefly held by law enforcement for disobeying orders. Many pieces of info from this awful day are starting to come together.
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| andys |
Dec 3 2013, 02:22 PM
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A constant stream of cars in a coned-off lane passing the memorial where the crash took place. As of this morning, news crews are still there.
As an aside, the crash was not on Rye Canyon Loop (which is a private drive) as first reported, but rather Kelly Johnson (of Lockheed fame) Parkway just before it makes a sharp turn and turns into Constellation Way. Speed limit is 45MPH, but just up from the crash site, the sharp turn is 15MPH. Andys |
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| stugray |
Dec 3 2013, 08:12 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,825 Joined: 17-September 09 From: Longmont, CO Member No.: 10,819 Region Association: None |
Latest video posted on CNN shows a view where you can see the lightpost come down and two trees get knocked over, then 60 seconds before smoke.
They were doing far better than 45 MPH. I have hit a light post head on at about 30 in a 75 buick skylark and the post just shrugged it off and laughed at me. There is a reason that certain cars should not ever be "street legal". If you cannot ever get out of 2nd gear without speeding = Not street legal. |
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| sixnotfour |
Dec 3 2013, 08:22 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 10,909 Joined: 12-September 04 From: Life Elevated..planet UT. Member No.: 2,744 Region Association: Rocky Mountains
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CA. lawsuit for concrete light posts, all the poles around here shear off at the base , with a slight impact... That said , he fd upd, in a new to him car.. and paid the price....RIP
Maybe they will tour the wreck , Like Deans Spyder for traffic awareness.... |
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| boxsterfan |
Dec 3 2013, 08:50 PM
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914's are kewl Group: Members Posts: 1,776 Joined: 6-June 03 From: San Ramon, CA Member No.: 791 Region Association: Northern California |
Didn't look like there was much left of the wreck to "tour".
Peace to their families. |
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| Woody |
Dec 3 2013, 09:41 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Driver ran out of talent. End of story. No different than an old 930 that overcooked a corner.
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| jkb944t |
Dec 3 2013, 09:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 464 Joined: 17-January 05 From: Canton, OH Member No.: 3,459 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(carr914 @ Dec 2 2013, 05:43 AM) Indy-Car Driver Graham Rahal was one (6 total owners) of the previous owners of the Carrera GT "It says it has traction control, but that traction control on that car is not going to do a thing to save you," Rahal said. If this was actually the x-Rahal red CGT car then it most likely was the same car that Rahal brought to the P2O event held in Granville, Oh two years ago. It was a beautiful car that sounded amazing when the throttle pedal was pushed. Either way it is a sad ending for everyone involved. Jeff B |
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| JamesM |
Dec 4 2013, 01:41 AM
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QUOTE(RobW @ Dec 2 2013, 06:53 AM) QUOTE(Lou W @ Dec 1 2013, 07:17 PM) [url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2516403/The-final-photograph-Fast--Furious-star-Paul-Walker-pictured-getting-friends-high-powered-Porsche-GT-just-moments-engulfed-deadly-ball.html] Wow these pictures are something else This review makes you really like this guy. RIP. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but it also shows the first on scene video, going from smoke to flames. Looks like a fuel fire. Didn't need to see that. Sad event but... Did anyone else do the math on his girlfriend, you know the 23 year old that he has been with for the last 7 YEARS! 23-7= pedophile funny how that is just being totally overlooked |
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| SirAndy |
Dec 4 2013, 02:35 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 42,257 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(JamesM @ Dec 3 2013, 11:41 PM) 23-7= pedophile (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Calling that a pedophile is greatly diminishing the meaning of the word for those who truly deserve it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Where i grew up, 14 is the legal age with the consent of the parents, by the time you're 16 it's all up to you. I just can't wrap my mind around the ass backwards way sex is viewed in this country ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) |
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| ConeDodger |
Dec 4 2013, 09:04 AM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 24,098 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Dec 4 2013, 12:35 AM) QUOTE(JamesM @ Dec 3 2013, 11:41 PM) 23-7= pedophile (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Calling that a pedophile is greatly diminishing the meaning of the word for those who truly deserve it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) Where i grew up, 14 is the legal age with the consent of the parents, by the time you're 16 it's all up to you. I just can't wrap my mind around the ass backwards way sex is viewed in this country ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) Where is that puritan hat... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
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| 0396 |
Dec 4 2013, 09:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,046 Joined: 13-October 03 From: L.A. Calif Member No.: 1,245 Region Association: Southern California |
QUOTE(JamesM @ Dec 3 2013, 11:41 PM) QUOTE(RobW @ Dec 2 2013, 06:53 AM) QUOTE(Lou W @ Dec 1 2013, 07:17 PM) [url=http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2516403/The-final-photograph-Fast--Furious-star-Paul-Walker-pictured-getting-friends-high-powered-Porsche-GT-just-moments-engulfed-deadly-ball.html] Wow these pictures are something else This review makes you really like this guy. RIP. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) but it also shows the first on scene video, going from smoke to flames. Looks like a fuel fire. Didn't need to see that. Sad event but... Did anyone else do the math on his girlfriend, you know the 23 year old that he has been with for the last 7 YEARS! 23-7= pedophile funny how that is just being totally overlooked I don’t think these comments are appropriate for this tread. |
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