Video- 4Runner flipping...
Feb 25, 2005 | 03:28 PM
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Video- 4Runner flipping...
Feb 25, 2005 | 03:52 PM
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Feb 25, 2005 | 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by bulldog-yota
Feb 25, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Feb 25, 2005 | 04:13 PM
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Holy cow did you see that huge drop-off he would have flown off if he hadn't made that recovery? That could have been gnarly.. and I woulda been pulling over to clean out my shorts..he just grabs a gear and keeps on going!
The first guy.... broadsliding in wet sand.... great idea
The first guy.... broadsliding in wet sand.... great idea
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Feb 25, 2005 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by bulldog-yota
Feb 25, 2005 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Spectre
One problem, even the guy in the BMW would flip the toy I am afraid. Not because it it a toy but because of the soft wet sand under him....that BMW had nice hard solid dirt/grass....
Besides the guy in the BMW is a pro rally driver, they have reflexes like a cat. And enough experience to know what to do. If you see the guys do the Paris Dakar you'll know what I'm talking about.
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Feb 25, 2005 | 04:51 PM
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Feb 25, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Wow big time save on the other clip, but as far as the first one I thought during a hydroplane it is almost nearly impossible to control? Correct me if I am wrong, I do know that the sand is a factor but anytime water is more than 1/4" deep I've been told once the tires start floating then traction is nearly nonexistant?
Feb 25, 2005 | 05:22 PM
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Did you see the sweet skid plate on that BMW. He's not getting hung up on anything with that full underbody armor. I agree that the 4Runner driver was inexperienced in handling a sliding vehicle. Hope he had his seatbelt on!
Feb 25, 2005 | 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ironmike4x4
Wow big time save on the other clip, but as far as the first one I thought during a hydroplane it is almost nearly impossible to control? Correct me if I am wrong, I do know that the sand is a factor but anytime water is more than 1/4" deep I've been told once the tires start floating then traction is nearly nonexistant?
If you hydroplane the vehicle will keep sliding and even then you need to position the wheels correctly so when they do catch you move out of the slide. Almost opposite lock and a bit of gas, would have saved him.
The BMW is just an extreme example of how to save a slide gone completely bad. I thought it was a goner for sure. I have driven with these rally types and all I can say I dont have the nuts to do what they do. I prefer my wheels on the ground at speed, thank you. Give me a track anyday.
Feb 25, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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Did you see the sweet skid plate on that BMW. He's not getting hung up on anything with that full underbody armor. I agree that the 4Runner driver was inexperienced in handling a sliding vehicle. Hope he had his seatbelt on!
Feb 26, 2005 | 01:29 AM
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Anyone know the guy in the runner? I need some parts, off of his truck. He wont be needing his fender flares anymore. And hopefully his nice clear headlamps survived, I want thoes too. as for the BMW guy, his driving was awsome, thats some real professional work. But then again thoes Darkar ralley guys have had thier share of gut wrenching crashes. So Im sure that the driver could really care that much, if he fliped, they just roll him on top again, and he be on his way.
