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Old 03-01-2008, 01:21 PM
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I didn't give up the position, but...
 
...winning ALWAYS comes with a price. This time it's tires.

See kids, this is what happens when you use the hand-brake too long at speed.

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Old 03-01-2008, 01:55 PM
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nice little flat spot there. How long was the skid?
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Old 03-01-2008, 02:27 PM
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...How long was the skid?
Not really sure, but I had the brake on for about 1 full second, and I was doing over 60MPH at the time. So...let's say 90'.
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Old 03-03-2008, 12:34 PM
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shitty.. Does it go "bump bump bump bump" when you drive?
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hahah my friend had that and hissteering wheel shook like hell too.
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Old 03-03-2008, 01:28 PM
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i had a buddy in high school do that shit in his camaro...but skid over the reflectors in the road and chopped up the tire real nice....lol
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