Old cars are dangerous

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo) 09/01/2019 at 15:52 • Filed to: None

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I am always aware when I drive the Sunchaser that it is not much safer than my motorcycle.

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Im glad no one died in this one.

WilliamsSW > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 15:59

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That’s ugly. And yes, they are dangerous ( some people still struggle to believe this).

Hope everyone makes a full recovery.

Montalvo > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:07

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This is most of the reason why sub frame connectors, cage and additional bracing are a mandatory part of my mustang build. There are no air bags or driver aids I can fall back on so anything I can do to strengthen the chassis is crucial.

farscythe - makin da cawfee! > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:07

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breathing the air is dangerous

also whos kevin hart?

slipperysallylikespenguins > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:09

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That was a hellcat powered Cuda. Very easy to put in a ditch.

slipperysallylikespenguins > slipperysallylikespenguins 09/01/2019 at 16:11

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Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:12

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I’ve got two boys eager to get their hands on a 66 Malibu,  I’m less than eager to let them have it (the steering column and braking system were outlawed for 1967) 

My X-type is too a real Jaguar > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:12

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Especially old cars with modern power, that had a Hellcrate engine  in it.

DipodomysDeserti > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:19

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Alcohol makes old cars even more dangerous. Put a little booze in an old ‘cuda and it’ll drive you right into a ditch.

CRider > slipperysallylikespenguins 09/01/2019 at 16:25

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My opinion of Kevin Hart just went up exponentially. 

XJDano > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:26

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Old drivers are also dangerous.

(Approaching 39...)

MKULTRA1982(ConCrustyBrick) > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:26

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But what about dying like men? Also you can always just buy an old but safe car. Children in  old stuff does always concern me though, and if I were to have kids I would rethink my preference for shitboxes.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:28

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As I put more miles on my cars as part of my j ob , as much as I’d like to do a regular commute in the Fiero, it will crumple in a crash and take me w ith it... The FoST is different and fun enough while also taking a hit  without killing me in the process.

promoted by the color red > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:35

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T he only exceptions are old Euro cars,  mostly because they’re often so broken that they aren’t going anywhere soon.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 16:39

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Wow. 

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > My X-type is too a real Jaguar 09/01/2019 at 16:40

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So 707ho in a car that could barely handle 350 

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 17:34

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“Kevin lives nearby and cops say he went home ‘ to get medical attention.’ He was eventually treated at a hospital.”

What he did was get home to sober up in case the story evolved and suddenly he would be the alleged driver.

NYankee1927 > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 17:54

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I realized this driving my coworker’s BMW 2002. That thing is made of stunningly thin metal. The A pillars are nothing and certainty only act as trying to trap you in a rollover. The good news is, visibility is top notch. Also the car is fun as shit to drive

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 17:58

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Every now and then I get the urge to pick up a beater NA Miata, but I’ll admit I’m terrified of driving it on the  roads around here. Every 3rd car is a lifted truck and the drivers are actively homicidal.

Nothing > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 18:03

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See, I keep debating my new “fun” car. I go between vintage Mustangs, MGB GT, Cougars, etc....or something newer but still inexpensive, 05+ Mustang GT, two door Wrangler, fun hatches, etc. Especially more important as my son would like to enjoy whatever fun car we get, too. Maybe I should skew towards something  newer, it’s hard to do, though. I can’t even get into motorcycles, I’d love one, but my wife in healthcare, yeah....no.

shop-teacher > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 18:21

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That is a scary looking wreck. 

f86sabre > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 18:43

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Yep.  I drive the Mini the same way. 

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 18:43

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That’s a lot of car.  Wow, looks like a restomodded cuda.  Glad he’s okay.  Surprised they didn’t do a roll bar when they built it.  

merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc > Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer 09/01/2019 at 18:52

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I’ll be right with you one of these days.  I’ve got three boys of my own.  Not sure how I’m going to go.  I like the idea of the father that had his kid build his first car, that was a great idea, but older is inherently less safe, at least to a certain age.  It’s a dilemma for sure.  But I’m all about a beater for a first car, something I don’t mind pulling the plate on if it gets wrecked.  At least I have 10 years or so, so by then, there should be plenty of old German tanks out there for a song.  Should be fine for a first car.  Plenty of safety structurally, and will teach them how to fix things....  

E92M3 > ImmoralMinority 09/01/2019 at 19:04

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L ate night Mul holland hoon session it sounds like ?

Kevin Hart has nine lives. He survived that bus crash a couple years ago, and now this.