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Old 03-15-2010 | 09:07 PM
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hope he doesn't try and file an insurance claim...

Check the GT-R thread if you are unsure what I mean
Old 03-15-2010 | 09:18 PM
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saw that coming. weight distribution at its finest
Old 03-15-2010 | 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by crazyasiantl
yea, im really curious to see the video. judging by how his face looks, he was going pretty quick lol

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Old 03-15-2010 | 10:20 PM
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Originally Posted by I Go To Costco
I remember watching a truck race on a dirt track and there were a few sections with jumps and the commentators were talking about how trucks need to be weighted properly and when you hit the jump, there's a certain way to do it too. Don't remember if you need to let off a little, or completely, or pin the throttle.... but there is a right way and a lot of wrong ways.
yea, its gas to nose up, brake to nose down. i had to do that when i used to race r/c trucks

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Old 03-15-2010 | 10:24 PM
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As dumb as that was, I'm really glad he wasn't severely injured. We all make mistakes.
Old 03-15-2010 | 10:29 PM
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yea, i think he spent like 6 hours in the hospital..his nose looks fucked lol
Old 03-16-2010 | 12:18 AM
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well as long as nobody nose how it happend, he should be alright.

move to ramblings please
Old 03-16-2010 | 12:35 AM
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I forgot this was in cartalk..
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