Ian W Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 gutted? doesn't quite cover it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVaNwl0qqfA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merckx Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 He was very calm considering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bromy Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Watch this one, the guy getting out of the caterham was quite lucky at the end http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQIhXrrk1_E&mode=related&search= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Think it'll buff out.??? One of my favourite cars ruined........ H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 That guy in the caterham was VERY lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thought those GT3s handled well, wheres RedM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rik Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I like the way the guy in the Porsche was finding neutral and trying the key Not much chance of it starting after an impact like that really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thought those GT3s handled well, wheres RedM? Probably banned.? You could see why the GT3 driver lost it though. He wasn't balanced enough and the back end went light suddenly as he crested as he wasn't on enough throttle. Or he was too fast for his own good and bottled it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 cant believe the silver car crashed like that... too much time looking at the caterham... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thought those GT3s handled well, wheres RedM? Right here. Even Porsche can't design out crap drivers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ouch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Right here. Even Porsche can't design out crap drivers. so harsh! That'd be the weight in the rear swinging around and making it lose traction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 That'd be the weight in the rear swinging around and making it lose traction. shouldn't have lifted off...doubt he'll do that again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pig Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Ouch.... not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 so harsh! That'd be the weight in the rear swinging around and making it lose traction. Ah right. That'll also explain how fat chicks fall over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobbeh Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyknox Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I wonder how many cars that part of Spa has claimed..when it said Spa I knew it would be on that section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLicense Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 I watched Zonta and Villeneuve crash at exactly the same spot within about 20 minutes of each other. Although they were bottoming out at the bottom of the hill. Looks like he took a lot of curb on the exit, which would have unsettled the rear. Combined with some steer angle, possibly lifting off the throttle, and the crest, it's only going to result in one thing. DOH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garetheves Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 My favourite all time car A good friend of mine imported a brand spanker from germany to register over here and sell on an 07 plate. Never got a chance of a lift but heard it at WOT and OMG ive never heard a sound like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 Thats just upsetting:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan999 Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 I got to cut a new GT3 up not all that far for where Mr H lives afew months back. Lost it doing a silly speed on a slight bend and ended up into a house. I was going to ask him if I could buy his seats off him but it wasnt the right time me thinks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imi Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Poor Guy....(as in feel sorry for him) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefgroover Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Feel sorry for him, however its no surprise. I have driven the GT3 and 997 Turbo extensively, and no matter what Porsche do, the pendulum effect will always get the better of them where there is significant weight transfer while under the influence of decambering surfaces. Hanging an engine out the back is always going to cause problems on everything but the flat. Even the new turbo with its 4wd cant behave. On my first drive on a sweeping easy left hander @ 120ish the tail, provoked by nothing whatsoever except the road dipping a little in front of it gave the "wag" which felt like a soft sidewall under inflated tyre stretching then catching on the extremities of its flex/grip, which was very unsettling. If the car was 2wd I am pretty certain I would have matched this guy. After 40 mins of happy driving this car I was gutted, and glad to hand it back. Tried it a few times since, still cant get that well sorted Supra confidence with it. All this drooling over very expensive Euro cars with their engine at the wrong end, I just dont get it. Supra takes the same corner without any issue whatsoever. Thats why I dont drive one, I'll stick with my very recoverable and much faster Supra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted June 28, 2007 Share Posted June 28, 2007 Feel sorry for him, however its no surprise. I have driven the GT3 and 997 Turbo extensively, and no matter what Porsche do, the pendulum effect will always get the better of them where there is significant weight transfer while under the influence of decambering surfaces. Hanging an engine out the back is always going to cause problems on everything but the flat. Even the new turbo with its 4wd cant behave. On my first drive on a sweeping easy left hander @ 120ish the tail, provoked by nothing whatsoever except the road dipping a little in front of it gave the "wag" which felt like a soft sidewall under inflated tyre stretching then catching on the extremities of its flex/grip, which was very unsettling. If the car was 2wd I am pretty certain I would have matched this guy. After 40 mins of happy driving this car I was gutted, and glad to hand it back. Tried it a few times since, still cant get that well sorted Supra confidence with it. All this drooling over very expensive Euro cars with their engine at the wrong end, I just dont get it. Supra takes the same corner without any issue whatsoever. Thats why I dont drive one, I'll stick with my very recoverable and much faster Supra. Nice to see you back on board Ernie:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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