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Old 04-26-2004 | 02:37 PM
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Also talks about the effects of big rims+low profile tires.



Sometimes I have an urge to go leave notes on windshields, reminding people to check their pressure. I see way too many people with tires low on air, sometimes I'll even say something if I see the driver. I'd hate for someone to slam their Expedition into my 7 on the wet interstate just because they don't think enough to use a damn pressure guage.
Old 04-26-2004 | 04:21 PM
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As counterintuitive as it sounds and feels, if you hear a tire go--and believe us, you'll hear it--avoid hastily lifting off the gas. Never stab the brakes; instead, nail the gas pedal.



If you hear a tire go bang, mash the throttle.


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Old 04-26-2004 | 04:23 PM
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This months (or next months, whatever) issue of motor trend just came in (yeah a subscirbe..bleh) is actually pretty good!!!



12 bucks for 2 years and one good mag is pretty sweet?
Old 04-26-2004 | 04:34 PM
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Originally Posted by CGeek2k' date='Apr 26 2004, 04:21 PM
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Yeah,



If you slam the brakes you will loose control. I dont know about "mashing" the throttle, but as long as you dont jump on the brakes
Old 04-26-2004 | 04:46 PM
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Yeah, I like the example they use, of the criminal who manages to stay in control after the cops blow out the tires.
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Originally Posted by defprun' date='Apr 26 2004, 03:23 PM
This months (or next months, whatever) issue of motor trend just came in (yeah a subscirbe..bleh) is actually pretty good!!!



12 bucks for 2 years and one good mag is pretty sweet?
6 bucks a year? no freakin' fair! I paid $30 for 3 years.
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HAHAHA! Owned!
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I had a blowout at 85 in the FD. Whenever anything happens while traveling at high speed, I instinctively try to hold my driving for a 5 second period while I asses the problem and negotiate a recovery.. I thought it was only natural NOT so hit the brakes.
Old 04-26-2004 | 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Sinful7' date='Apr 26 2004, 01:03 PM
I had a blowout at 85 in the FD. Whenever anything happens while traveling at high speed, I instinctively try to hold my driving for a 5 second period while I asses the problem and negotiate a recovery.. I thought it was only natural NOT so hit the brakes.
Agreed, its like slamming your brakes when you're hyrdoplaning. That's no bueno at all.
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