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Smart cars, not so smart ..

This is BS. There is nothing wrong with small cars, and SUVs are NOT, read NOT super likely to roll over. The scare tactics video released that rolled SUVs was exactly that SCARE TACTICs. All the major auto manufacturers successfully sued those clowns. In one video, you can here them going "c'mon..c'mon..YEAH!!" as a group when they are trying to roll an SUV. Many SUVs are considered luxury vehicles, and such they feature sporty handling. I'll pit a 2001 Dodge Durango R/T through a roadcourse with any mustang GT up until 1999. They are probably less likely to roll over. Your CG, speaking vertically, has less to do with rolling than weight transfer does.

I have a pickup truck that will outhandle and out accelerate 99% of streetgoing cars.

Is anyone reminded of the song Red Barchetta by Rush? Don't assume that small cars are dangerous, and don't assume your size will protect you. Also, don't assume size equals dangerous handling. Anyone that wants to can meet me for a race with my truck.
 
tigisfat said:
The scare tactics video released that rolled SUVs was exactly that SCARE TACTICs. All the major auto manufacturers successfully sued those clowns. In one video, you can here them going "c'mon..c'mon..YEAH!!" as a group when they are trying to roll an SUV.
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GM, Ford, Chrysler, Mercedes, BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, Nissan.... all sued who successfully over what video? :confused:
 
tigisfat said:
This is BS. There is nothing wrong with small cars, and SUVs are NOT, read NOT super likely to roll over.
I have a pickup truck that will outhandle and out accelerate 99% of streetgoing cars. Also, don't assume size equals dangerous handling. Anyone that wants to can meet me for a race with my truck.
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The object of the exercise is to avoid getting into an accident, period.
Most of the 'Smart Car' style of vehicles are used for city and commuter work, as intended.

If an SUV is driven badly enough they fall over.
And the roads are cluttered with really bad SUV drivers.

And if you wanna race ......... you're on buddy!
Point to point.
The RS has just had the engine fitted after the monumental re-build and is ready to rumble!!!
:173go1:

:jump:
 
wombat666 said:
The object of the exercise is to avoid getting into an accident, period.
Most of the 'Smart Car' style of vehicles are used for city and commuter work, as intended.

If an SUV is driven badly enough they fall over.
And the roads are cluttered with really bad SUV drivers.

And if you wanna race ......... you're on buddy!
Point to point.
The RS has just had the engine fitted after the monumental re-build and is ready to rumble!!!
:173go1:

:jump:
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(gong sounds)

Ooooh; I see your samurai sword is tempered and your technique is strong. If only you didn't live in Australia. The Ford fan in me wants an FPV, since SVT is dissolved. Here are my two SVTs:

1995 SVT Cobra
CHP pro street 331, all forged. NOVI 2000 supercharger, good for 900hp. Right now it's on a street tune at 500rwhp on 7lbs of boost. The alternate street tune will make 700rwhp on 14lbs of boost. The suspension is all for cornering, not drag; It's got a full steeda kit.

2004 SVT Lightning
Mostly stock, good for 500 horsepower and deep 12sec quarter miles. blasts A/C and tunes while cruising softly down the road at 140mph. Like I said before, it'll outcorner any car within reason. (Hell no it won't outcorner a Ferrari Enzo)

That GT-40 lookin' thing is a replica, right? What kinda hp do your cars put ou?
 
i'll stick to my Fireblade, while you all mope in traffic i'll zip through the gaps while the guy/lass (more than likely, sorry girls, personal experience) try it and get wedged between a couple of SUV's, might isn't always right but as i'm on a bike i'm not gonna argue with a truck at 70mph on my left and an irate ferrari on my right... either way its lose lose in an accident.
 
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