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Old 05-03-09, 09:03 PM
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Default So I almost totaled my sc.

Long story short i was with my friend. I was on a two lane road with bike lanes in a neighborhood were the houses have half a car length of driveway. I tried to make a u turn at like 40 and only did a 90 degree turn right toward somones house. Luckily i slammed the brakes at the right time and I was within 1 inch of hitting his garage. Let this be a warning to all you guys, DO NOT REMOVE THE ABS TO SAVE WEIGHT, if i didnt have that, my wheels would have locked up and i would be parting out my car right now.
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Why would you make a u-turn at 40?

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F.a.i.l ...
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Old 05-03-09, 09:09 PM
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People actually remove ABS to save weight?
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I could have told you that buddy. I'm glad to hear no damage was done. Let this be a lesson for everyone, DO NOT mess with ABS.
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Originally Posted by 1uz-sc
why would you make a u-turn at 40?

your posts make my day
+1...........
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Old 05-03-09, 09:20 PM
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Good thing you didn't crash considering you don't have an airbag ..
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Glad your safe, but what in the world were you thinking u turn at 40? Who removes their ABS? I think safety is over everything. Still at 40? i probably do it at 10 or less. Be careful speed racer.
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I am glad you didn't hit that house... your homemade steering wheel would have deployed.
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understeer.

if you want to flip a ***** at 40mhp rip the e-brake then power threw the end
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Originally Posted by DRFT103
understeer.

if you want to flip a ***** at 40mhp rip the e-brake then power threw the end
ya i need more practice. I should have tried doing a j-turn instead of a u-turn.
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Originally Posted by DRFT103
understeer.

if you want to flip a ***** at 40mhp rip the e-brake then power threw the end
+1 but try it at 25... tanks dont make very sharp turns at 40+ stock sus...
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Just slow down man..
Be safe out there...
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Whats wrong with you? Our cars are land going boats with a V8 to get you there in timely mannor. Are you the guy who made the IMO ugly 3 spoke steering wheel with out a airbag using yarn? If so you really shouldnt push a car hard with out a airbag. Also if people have drive ways they have kids and if it was late at night there is prolly some drunk highschool kid tring to sneek back home from a night out that you could hit while speeding around wakeing up every one while your tires under steer. Take it on the track buddy before you hurt someone.
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That yarn airbag almost came in handy
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