Looks like Paul Walker, Fast and Furious star, died in a fiery car crash on Saturday.
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/paul-walker-dies-crash-report-article-1.1533786
Highlights why - even in a crowded place like LA, where they're ALWAYS trying to push you into a bus or a rideshare - that so many people still have their OWN car.
When someone ELSE is behind the wheel, all you can do is HANG ON; be it a bus, a Porsche, or a bad motorscooter. His death is ironic, and sad, but just one more reason why I HATE riding with others - my wife included!
Someone who came on the crash site posted video of it right after it happened. You're right WW. I hate when I am not driving!
Do you have a link to that video Bill?
the video's have been added to the bottom of the article you linked to. this is why i don't like new cars in general. there is not very much real metal between you and what you hit.
Quote from: crazzywolfie on December 01, 2013, 08:25:02 PM
the video's have been added to the bottom of the article you linked to. this is why i don't like new cars in general. there is not very much real metal between you and what you hit.
That's why I
LUVVVVVVVVVVVV my Ramcharger (bumper)! (http://www.freesmileys.org/smileys/smiley-love013.gif)
Lousy for off-roading -
AWESOME, for rush hour traffic! :headbang:
(http://i212.photobucket.com/albums/cc305/The_War_Wagon/Ramcharger/HALF2.jpg)
that bumper also don't look like it would dent too easily if you were to hit a tree for light post. i know i put a small dent in the bumper on my 81 when it rolled into a cement light post. i almost thought the light post was going to fall over.
I think at the speed those guys were going, bumper or no bumper, it would have been tragic. Speed kills ... pure and simple. :(
i think with a real steel bumper you stand a lot better chance of living as long as you are wearing your seat belt than you to with those new cars and there plastic bumpers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nyou_eKlr0U
That was one lucky MFer for sure. Bet he had one helluva rug burn.