Ariel Atom crash

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  1. BrianGT

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    "Apparently a technical malfunction caused the crash, not so much driver error. Not like we'll ever know for sure obviously. Not too surprising, the driver broke both legs."

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    #1 BrianGT, Jun 3, 2008
  2. nsvwrx

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    im glad nothing too bad happened...
     
    #2 nsvwrx, Jun 3, 2008
  3. WJM

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    That's going to need a HIGH SPEED buffer from J-pan...not just a USDM buffer.
     
    #3 WJM, Jun 3, 2008
  4. BrianGT

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    yeah, needs a new steering wheel too...
     
    #4 BrianGT, Jun 3, 2008
  5. WJM

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    i thought it was like that from the factory....ya know...'special edition'...
     
    #5 WJM, Jun 3, 2008
  6. Matt

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    #6 Matt, Jun 3, 2008
  7. 4sevens

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    It'll buff right out....



    Seriously I can envision it all happen in my head. In second gear the speedo
    sweeps up faster than a typical windshield wiper set on fast.

    Those guys are lucky to be alive.
     
    #7 4sevens, Jun 3, 2008
  8. UpSideDownDesi

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    u think he'll part the CTR motor lol
     
    #8 UpSideDownDesi, Jun 4, 2008
  9. Alex

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    Ouch...what's atom have to say about it?
     
    #9 Alex, Jun 4, 2008
  10. dontcallitarex

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    I would guess not a whole hell of a lot, seeing as the car had just been damaged and repaired pretty extensively. Either way, it's amazing how that chassis took the impact. With all that twisted metal it's a miracle those two weren't killed. However, props to the driver for his judgment. I think head on was the best way to take the impact given how that car is built.
     
    #10 dontcallitarex, Jun 4, 2008
  11. mmtasty

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    Why didn't he push the clutch in?
     
    #11 mmtasty, Jun 4, 2008
  12. awdlaunch132

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    that brick wall can take a hit...there isn't even a mark on the entire wall
     
    #12 awdlaunch132, Jun 4, 2008
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