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Originally posted by shkeller55
The driver killed in the Audi last year was Michele Alboreto. He was actually a full-time factory driver, not a test driver, although he was indeed testing when the accident happened. His accident was later attributed to tire failure, not poor aerodynamics.
I knew about Michele's driver status, but decided not to confuse the issue with people who don't know racing. It was too bad, he was a pretty cool guy - I met him once.Originally posted by shkeller55
The driver killed in the Audi last year was Michele Alboreto. He was actually a full-time factory driver, not a test driver, although he was indeed testing when the accident happened. His accident was later attributed to tire failure, not poor aerodynamics.
When the left rear tire failed, it pitched the nose up, the same flat-bottom aerodynamics I described then caused the car to flip. The open c0ckpit LMP cars aren't as an efficient wing shap as the GTPs (much flatter), so are less likely to flip from the conditions that caused the Merc and Porsche accidents.
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
I can't even tell the difference between LeMans and Grand Prix except they were two Pontiacs
LOLOriginally posted by Buellwinkle
I can't even tell the difference between LeMans and Grand Prix except they were two Pontiacs
Good one.
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Originally posted by avlis
Didn't the Focus have 3 or 4 recalls BEFORE the dealers could even sell them? Why anyone would trust a car with 3 or 4 recalls is beyond my understanding.
It tells me that the car was rushed out the door before being tested-or as we call it: "production prototypes".
I believe the Focus is up to eight recalls now.Originally posted by avlis
Didn't the Focus have 3 or 4 recalls BEFORE the dealers could even sell them? Why anyone would trust a car with 3 or 4 recalls is beyond my understanding.
It tells me that the car was rushed out the door before being tested-or as we call it: "production prototypes".
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Gee, last time I checked, Ford was the name of the guy who started the company and introduced mass production to the world... 
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Originally posted by NJPaprika230
Gee, last time I checked, Ford was the name of the guy who started the company and introduced mass production to the world...
Hey, things change quickly around here, stay with the program, focus!Originally posted by NJPaprika230
Gee, last time I checked, Ford was the name of the guy who started the company and introduced mass production to the world...
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just an update, I got the refund check from MBUSA today and gave them the car back.
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good for you! got it taken care of. what are you going to do now?
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have been looking into the IS300 and the WRX (for ski trips).
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of the 2, i like the is300 (despite the taillights 
). btw, my guess for your sig is alanis morriset.
). btw, my guess for your sig is alanis morriset.
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hey PIX, get an IS, it wont let u down, plus d fun factor it offers
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my guess for your sig is alanis morriset.
Naw, it's Iggy Pop, before he had the operation and became a man.Originally posted by young
my guess for your sig is alanis morriset.
