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Old 19-10-08, 12:07 PM   #1
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Ok so i thought this would be on here but i could not find it so i thought id put it up. its the comment at the bottom that got me..


http://jalopnik.com/5063957/audi-rs4...-international
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Old 19-10-08, 12:22 PM   #2
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It was on here with some still photos but was "removed " earlier on this week, not sure by who.
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Old 19-10-08, 02:26 PM   #3
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interesting comments further down the page " you should not wear full face crash helmets with a vehicle fitted with airbags" ... neck breaking situations......

first time I have heard this comment ....

what do you think folks?
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Old 19-10-08, 03:09 PM   #4
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I always thought the rule was: "If in doubt both feet out"...not "gas it".....
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Old 19-10-08, 04:05 PM   #5
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if in doubt TAKE IT EASY!!
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Old 20-10-08, 08:54 AM   #6
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Looks to me as though he started to lose it and panicked and lifted off completely with over correction. Might have made it round with some better steering correction and part throttle.
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the video is now back on line


http://www.autojunk.nl/clips/view/147377?relevant-video
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Old 21-10-08, 07:47 PM   #8
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Airbags have all gone off.
Car will probably be written off. I hope he had track day insurance.
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Old 21-10-08, 08:40 PM   #9
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Quote:
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Airbags have all gone off.
Car will probably be written off. I hope he had track day insurance.
yes and no is the simple answer to that one!
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