Danozeman
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 05:17 PM |
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Bad crash vid!!
Just came across this
youtube linky
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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omega0684
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 05:21 PM |
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JESUS CHRIST!  Was the driver ok?
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Wadders
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 05:54 PM |
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just a bit dizzy
Originally posted by omega0684
JESUS CHRIST! Was the driver ok?
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iank
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 06:20 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by omega0684
JESUS CHRIST! Was the driver ok?
He (only) broke his arm.
Video has been posted a couple of times, Hurrah for a well designed full cage.
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Never argue with an idiot. They drag you down to their level, then beat you with experience.
Anonymous
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bob tatt
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 06:34 PM |
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makes me glad ive now got a full cage i only do track days but you never know with some of the knobs in scoobys and the odd not so hot hatch doing
very random things right in front of you
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tomgregory2000
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 06:42 PM |
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some new wish bones and back on the track next week
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JohnN
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 07:20 PM |
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Saw a crash exactly like that at Oulton Park a few years back, came to rest on the barrier right by me just after the first corner.
The poor guy was killed 
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aerosam
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 08:27 PM |
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seeing things like that and hearing of people getting killed in these cars makes me think twice about carrying on with my build.
Had enough of this dictatorship known as LCB. Gone elsewhere, not coming back. Kiss my ass ChrisW.
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JUD
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 08:46 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by aerosam
seeing things like that and hearing of people getting killed in these cars makes me think twice about carrying on with my build.
Life is too short to worry about "what if". My last year has changed my outlook on life a lot - when things happen that make you realise
that you could run over by a bus tomorrow, or struck down with a major/terminal illness.
If your car is your passion then keep at it and don't worry about what ifs. If it isn't then I guess you have to then balance the
perceived risks to see if you think it is all worth it.
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MK Indy Blade
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 09:42 PM |
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I agree. I drive loads of miles with work, I've raced cars, I do trackdays etc etc but my sister who drove very little by comparison was killed
in her Alfa on an A road 7.5 years ago. Rather than make me worry about everything, it has made me more determined to live for today! I appreciate
it's not for everyone, but that's my view now.
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dhutch
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 10:05 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by JUD
quote:
Originally posted by aerosam
seeing things like that and hearing of people getting killed in these cars makes me think twice about carrying on with my build.
Life is too short to worry about "what if". My last year has changed my outlook on life a lot - when things happen that make you realise
that you could run over by a bus tomorrow, or struck down with a major/terminal illness.
If your car is your passion then keep at it and don't worry about what ifs. If it isn't then I guess you have to then balance the
perceived risks to see if you think it is all worth it.
Also, people die in kitcars, and it gets posted around all the time for everyone to hear about. Kitcar Telegraph.
However a stupid number of people die in tintops several times a day, and no one bats and eye lid.
Daniel
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hobbsy
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 10:21 PM |
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Watching vids like that does make me want a full cage...
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Confused but excited.
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| posted on 18/11/08 at 10:29 PM |
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I knew Catering vans were fast, but he overtook that guy sideways on.
Glad he wasn't badly hurt.
Tell them about the bent treacle edges!
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ashg
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| posted on 19/11/08 at 12:18 AM |
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would be interesting to see how a normal roll bar would stand up to that kind of punishment in a simulated environment. i have a feeling it wouldnt
be pretty.
am seriously considering fitting a full cage now!
Anything With Tits or Wheels Will cost you MONEY!!
Haynes Roadster (Finished)
Exocet (Finished & Sold)
New Project (Started)
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R1 STRIKER
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| posted on 19/11/08 at 01:52 AM |
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That video has been around a while. I raced in the caterham academy this year and one of the guys in group 2 had a very similar accident at donnington
park. Think he went over 5 times just coming round the right hander at the bottom of craners. Was really not nice to stand watching that from the
bank. But the car stood up well and he came out with very minor injuries, although he was knocked out in the crash.
So if it's a track car, get a full cage. Wouldn't be without mine. These cars can and do roll! just my 2p's worth.
Ben.
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carpmart
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| posted on 23/11/08 at 12:39 PM |
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I want a full cage on my Fury now!
You only live once - make the most of it!
Radical Clubsport, Kwaker motor
'94 MX5 MK1, 1.8
F10 M5 - 600bhp Daily Hack 
Range Rover Sport - Wife's Car
Mercedes A class - Son's Car
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