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> Magnus had an eventful day at the opening of MPLS Porsche
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post Aug 27 2015, 11:33 AM
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Having watched the news video, I think

Magnus Walker is a stupid shit who has no business behind the wheel of any Porsche!
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post Aug 27 2015, 11:39 AM
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Well, there you have it...no more guessing what happened. 100% Magnus' fault and could have been really bad.

Glad everyone is okay, but the fact that the reporter mentions that she is "still banged up and bruised" and her delivery of the story leads me to believe that she may be looking for a little compensation...but that's just speculation on my part.

So my question, was the frontage road behind the dealership supposed to be closed off for this little show for the reporter? Obviously Magnus lost traction in that turn but he seemed caught off guard that there was oncoming traffic.
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post Aug 27 2015, 12:02 PM
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throttle off oversteer owns him.

stupid maneuver
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post Aug 27 2015, 12:33 PM
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QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Aug 27 2015, 12:44 PM) *

That explains a lot, except the lack of skid marks. Were the tires that cold?

The Tool runs Hoosiers on that car. On the street.

Being a talented designer does not make you Hurley Haywood. Or smart.

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http://magnuswalker911.blogspot.com/2012/1...sier-tires.html
http://magnuswalker911.blogspot.com/2012/1...er-in-rain.html
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:00 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Holy shit batman! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) . Watching that video I am amazed that happened. Not like it was a blind corner (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) . I think the real problem here was he wasn't driving a 914. It's that damn assdragger that is real problem here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:02 PM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Aug 27 2015, 03:00 PM) *

I think the real problem here was he wasn't driving a 914. It's that damn assdragger that is real problem here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

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post Aug 27 2015, 01:07 PM
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QUOTE(JRust @ Aug 27 2015, 12:00 PM) *

(IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Holy shit batman! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif) . Watching that video I am amazed that happened. Not like it was a blind corner (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) . I think the real problem here was he wasn't driving a 914. It's that damn assdragger that is real problem here (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

And that's why I sold my 993 and kept the 914. The 993 at least had a track correcting rear end, so the lift throttle oversteer wasn't as bad, but it still sucked.
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:09 PM
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"My LOVE of HOOSIER tires began 10 years ago at the track.
i really like how the work on the street also!
not just that the sticky black rubber grips great for high speed cornering-it always works great for those late braking last second passes into a corner!"

Well maybe not so much.....


QUOTE(GregAmy @ Aug 27 2015, 10:33 AM) *

QUOTE(Johny Blackstain @ Aug 27 2015, 12:44 PM) *

That explains a lot, except the lack of skid marks. Were the tires that cold?

The Tool runs Hoosiers on that car. On the street.

Being a talented designer does not make you Hurley Haywood. Or smart.

Edit:
http://magnuswalker911.blogspot.com/2012/1...sier-tires.html
http://magnuswalker911.blogspot.com/2012/1...er-in-rain.html
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:13 PM
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QUOTE(Racer Chris @ Aug 27 2015, 01:33 PM) *

Having watched the news video, I think

Magnus Walker is a stupid shit who has no business behind the wheel of any Porsche!



That says it all, guy can not drive.... Suprised he has not gone off the edge of Mulholland Drive....
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:17 PM
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I wonder if now he'll permanently switch to the 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


That video shows lift throttle oversteer in the most classic sense (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:23 PM
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An obvious rookie mistake. Plus a 'bone headed' run on a public street with opposing traffic.
Wonder if any law enforcement agency is evaluating the video.
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:26 PM
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he's pretty damn lucky he didn't seriously hurt or KILL that reporter. she sure didn't look like she had fun in the news report. if it had been my wife he would be building me a car. for $0. we'll see what comes of it. was that a private or public road?
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:36 PM
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QUOTE(rhodyguy @ Aug 27 2015, 02:26 PM) *

was that a private or public road?


Public road, accident happened around the red circle on the map. Right at the Porsche Dealership. (old aerial image shows the old Audi/Porsche dealership, looks much different now)

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post Aug 27 2015, 01:45 PM
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Shouldn't be hard to mail him a ticket. Reckless driving, exhibition of speed, crossing the centerline (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) the video will work well in court. I wonder if he gets tired of being asked if he's rob zombi.
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post Aug 27 2015, 01:50 PM
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The man made a mistake, a very public one.

I feel bad for him. We have all done it, but no need to berate the guy...
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post Aug 27 2015, 02:12 PM
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^Yup. You can guarantee he feels bad enough already.

To me it looks like he was showing off for the lady which im sure NONE of us have done... slick road on even slicker tires..
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post Aug 27 2015, 02:16 PM
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I think we've all done something stupid a time or two just maybe not so public. To me it doesn't really look like he was going that fast. damp pavement, cold tires and 911 pendulum effect... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pinch.gif)

If he had been in a 914 it may not have done that at that speed.
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post Aug 27 2015, 02:19 PM
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OH!!! Just thought of something! Is this a new ad for Shea! Time to check your pads!
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post Aug 27 2015, 02:20 PM
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QUOTE(Ferg @ Aug 27 2015, 03:50 PM) *

The man made a mistake, a very public one.

I feel bad for him. We have all done it, but no need to berate the guy...

Then I'm guessing you also feel bad for the Mustang drivers that do burnouts coming out of the cars & coffees and end up spinning into the crowds? Or does Walker get a "pass" because he's driving a Porsche?

The guy's a tool. The more public berating he gets, the more likely he'll give seconds thoughts to trying a such a stunt -- and it was most decisively an on-camera "hey y'all watch this" show-off stunt -- like this again.

"This is why we cannot have nice things".

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QUOTE(Ferg @ Aug 27 2015, 03:50 PM) *

The man made a mistake, a very public one.

I feel bad for him. We have all done it, but no need to berate the guy...


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) We all have done it.
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