"shpuker" (shpuker)
12/05/2013 at 12:39 • Filed to: None
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"shpuker" (shpuker)
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It's hard in times like these to see the big picture beyond the initial shock, but it's our duty as enthusiasts to look at this crash and realize what the dangers are behind our passion.
The cars we strive to attain, that many of you already have, are dangerous. They are not to be underestimated, and they must be respected. We need to look at this crash and realize that two experienced and successful drivers died in a seemingly innocent situation at the hands of a vehicle they (or at least one of them) were fairly familiar with. Once you get into that level of performance however, the level of respect a car deserves rises to an entirely new level. While we don't know the ultimate cause of the accident yet, the point remains. With these cars we need to be constantly aware of what we are in control of.
By no means does this mean we shouldn't enjoy these cars though, I'd argue the opposite. Go have fun, have the time of your life and take every chance you get to chase your dreams, but always be aware of the dangers and be conscious of the potential of the cars you're driving.
Stay safe Opponauts. I'll be huddled in for the weekend with finals to study for and a FF marathon to work myself through.
themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
> shpuker
12/05/2013 at 12:44 |
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Cars are dangerous to work on let alone drive. I just made a post about my own lesson just now. It really is one of the few hobbies that comes with an inherent risk to your own safety just to participate in it sometimes.
For Sweden
> shpuker
12/05/2013 at 12:48 |
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I would say that driving any car at high speed through a parking lot is dangerous, not just supercars.
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shpuker
> For Sweden
12/05/2013 at 12:51 |
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? They weren't in a parking lot.
desertdog5051
> shpuker
12/05/2013 at 12:52 |
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Well done. Well made point. BTW, I grin every time I see your avatar.
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shpuker
> desertdog5051
12/05/2013 at 12:53 |
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I wish it wasn't shunk down so much in the new layout. It's always good for a smile though.
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desertdog5051
> shpuker
12/05/2013 at 12:57 |
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Having seen it in the older, larger version, I know what it looks like but this new version does not sit well with me as many people have cool avatars but they are hard to see any detail now.
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shpuker
> desertdog5051
12/05/2013 at 12:59 |
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Seriously. It doesn't make a whole lot of sense really. With the new layout all the things you really want to be able to see are just tiny.
Casper
> shpuker
12/05/2013 at 13:21 |
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I have always assumed I would be killed by one of my cars, and I'm fine with that...
Everyone will die no matter what you do and most will die doing something stupid and boring. I would much rather die doing something I enjoy.