My JK Burped Today - Look What Came Out
06-09-2009, 09:31 AM
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Responded to a minor fender bender. After the father responded to the scene, I had to ask him why he bought this car for his daughter. Before he could answer, I stated don't give me the green response, as he now observed what a small sport utility vehicle did to the front quarter. He stated his daughter commuted to Boston from M'head. (Gas prices). He showed up in a new Audi A-8. Couldn't speak my mind, but my kids safety is worth more than that.
Worked too. 2 accidents in 2 years and no injuries to my son (or anyone else, but I am honest enough to say that I cared more about him than them.)
06-10-2009, 07:10 AM
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crash test on top gear
Awesome pic. I'd love to drive over one of those one day. I'll have to wait till the driver of one of those cars makes me mad first.
Top gear did a crash test in one of those smart cars. They drove it 70 mph into a cement wall to see what would happen. It actually fairs pretty well in my opionion. Although I'd still never get one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3bFhVvdlaI
Top gear did a crash test in one of those smart cars. They drove it 70 mph into a cement wall to see what would happen. It actually fairs pretty well in my opionion. Although I'd still never get one.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3bFhVvdlaI
06-10-2009, 08:28 AM
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I was in Germany a few years back before the Smartcars made their way to the U.S. I was surprised that they were driving such a small car. I can't imagine driving 65mph on the highway and passing an 18 wheeler. I'd imagine the wind from that would blow the hell out of you. I had a Geo Metro back in the day and the slightest bit of wind from a truck passing was almost enough to tip that piece of crap over.
06-10-2009, 08:34 AM
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Hey Dave, you didn't have your camera when you got nailed by the 'crackwhore'?
I had a similar experience two months after getting mine but it involved a senile old man trying to use opposing traffics turn lane to make a left.
He swerved back right into my front driver's side tire. Never touched the body/bumper. Just a scuff on the side wall. His Caddy was jacked up though!
My tire popped the rear quarter panel off and up the street about fifty feet. Best part was the two officers watching the WHOLE THING!!
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I had a similar experience two months after getting mine but it involved a senile old man trying to use opposing traffics turn lane to make a left.
He swerved back right into my front driver's side tire. Never touched the body/bumper. Just a scuff on the side wall. His Caddy was jacked up though!
My tire popped the rear quarter panel off and up the street about fifty feet. Best part was the two officers watching the WHOLE THING!!
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06-10-2009, 08:39 AM
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Hey Dave, you didn't have your camera when you got nailed by the 'crackwhore'?
I had a similar experience two months after getting mine but it involved a senile old man trying to use opposing traffics turn lane to make a left.
He swerved back right into my front driver's side tire. Never touched the body/bumper. Just a scuff on the side wall. His Caddy was jacked up though!
My tire popped the rear quarter panel off and up the street about fifty feet. Best part was the two officers watching the WHOLE THING!!...
I had a similar experience two months after getting mine but it involved a senile old man trying to use opposing traffics turn lane to make a left.
He swerved back right into my front driver's side tire. Never touched the body/bumper. Just a scuff on the side wall. His Caddy was jacked up though!
My tire popped the rear quarter panel off and up the street about fifty feet. Best part was the two officers watching the WHOLE THING!!
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