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> THIS is how you drive a 914..... PERIOD!
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post Jul 25 2008, 04:41 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4sP0lJYgB4

Would love to be up against this guy in my rally 914 (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Just need about another 100bhp
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post Jul 25 2008, 04:59 PM
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QUOTE(moggy @ Jul 25 2008, 02:41 PM) *

Just need about another 100bhp

that, and a set of extra large balls ...
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post Jul 25 2008, 05:22 PM
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WOW.... that was incredible ..... He bounced off the rev-limiter a couple of times...

Really neat video... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

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post Jul 25 2008, 05:37 PM
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Let me borrow the URY mobile again and that guy is Lunch.
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post Jul 25 2008, 05:38 PM
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It would be nice to have a 'C P S' like that in the pass seat (Corner Positioning

System). Mine just keeps telling me I am going to fast or I just missed another

parking spot. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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post Jul 25 2008, 05:40 PM
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post Jul 25 2008, 06:08 PM
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drive it like you stole it, dude with red gloves : )
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post Jul 25 2008, 11:38 PM
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Other than bouncing off the rev limiter, the guy can drive. Sweet video!!!

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post Jul 26 2008, 12:36 AM
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WOW,

Try to follow what gear he's in thru the whole video. He's a mad man!!! petal to the metal.

Reminds me of our trip thru Mt Rainer, WCR08. Except 150mph faster, and he didn't get lost.
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post Jul 26 2008, 12:46 AM
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I think I wet myself. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)
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post Jul 26 2008, 01:39 AM
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That't italian driving style ! ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

This one is not bad too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7w0HeD0EAw

Enjoy ! ...
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post Jul 26 2008, 02:06 PM
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That is one sweet video! I don't think I'd have the balls to drive like that thru there (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Or the skill for that matter (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)
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post Jul 26 2008, 02:19 PM
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Thanks guys... we were vacationing in Italy and the wife wanted me to grab some milk. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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post Jul 26 2008, 02:35 PM
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QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 25 2008, 11:39 PM) *

That't italian driving style ! ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

This one is not bad too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7w0HeD0EAw

Enjoy ! ...


he makes it look so easy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

nice save around the 4 minute mark ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


but i could have done without the music ...
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post Jul 26 2008, 03:10 PM
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...and why you need a RennShifter at around 3:30...
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post Jul 26 2008, 04:19 PM
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Other than bouncing off the rev limiter, the guy can drive.


If you've got it, why not use it?
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post Jul 26 2008, 04:28 PM
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Other than bouncing off the rev limiter, the guy can drive.


If you've got it, why not use it?


I don't know..... I see the rev limiter as a protection device, not to be used instead of proper throttle technique. That he bounced against the limiter a few times shows how close to red-line he was throughout the drive. I still think you should respect the red-line and not depend entirely on the rev limiter.

But his driving is insane - in a good way. His wheels are on the very edge of breaking loose on the early turns. And he takes a very aggressive line throughout the course.

Sweet! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)

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post Jul 26 2008, 06:53 PM
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His throttle technique rocks. Many drivers use the rev limited in certain situations vs. constantly watching at tach etc., especially on major twisties like that. Compared to the 7 minutes in the run, he only hits the limiter a few times.

I honestly have no room to critique that guy.
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post Jul 26 2008, 07:03 PM
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QUOTE(Eric_Shea @ Jul 26 2008, 04:53 PM) *

His throttle technique rocks. Many drivers use the rev limited in certain situations vs. constantly watching at tach etc., especially on major twisties like that. Compared to the 7 minutes in the run, he only hits the limiter a few times.


(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) no time to watch the tach on a drive like that. you don't want to take your eyes off the road, even for a split second.

you drive "by ear" (and shiftlight, if you have one) and hitting the rev limiter is not at all uncommon.

in fact, in certain situations, it's *faster* to just keep the rpm up at the limit and maybe bounce on the rev limiter than upshifting. shifting costs time, and if you're close to a slower part, upshifting and then downshifting again will cost you more time than to just "ride it out" ...
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post Jul 27 2008, 02:39 AM
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QUOTE(SirAndy @ Jul 26 2008, 12:35 PM) *

QUOTE(johannes @ Jul 25 2008, 11:39 PM) *

That't italian driving style ! ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

This one is not bad too
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7w0HeD0EAw

Enjoy ! ...


he makes it look so easy! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

nice save around the 4 minute mark ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)


but i could have done without the music ...
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) Andy


I agree. 2/3 of the clip is without music.

At 3:50 "poor little fiat 850 sport coupe" ....
At 4:41 " moron Alpine driver !!! ... "
At 5:24 " Wow ! this was hot !!! "
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